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Share your views: What does MENA need now?

On January 10, 2012 Inger Andersen, Vice President for the region at the World Bank, hosted a live discussion in English and Arabic to discuss what the region needs to build positively on recent changes.

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Turning to the Sun to Manage Tomorrow's Biggest Challenges

With a plan to commission five commercial-scale solar plants, Morocco is taking the lead in confronting climate change head-on. Ouarzazate is proof that Morocco is rising to the challenge of Cancun and Copenhagen climate commitments.

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Reforms Needed in Higher Education to Meet the Needs of Youth

A new World Bank report emphasizes the need to increase higher education funding to meet demands for better education opportunities in the region.

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Coping with Conflict: Poverty and Inclusion in the West Bank and Gaza

A new World Bank report finds that while donor aid keeps Gaza economy afloat; poverty reduction is fragile and linked to donor aid.

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Regional Brief l Regional Strategy (2011) l Year in Review

	Supporting Social Accountability in the Middle East and North Africa Region - lessons learned from political and economic transitions This report draws lessons from countries that have undergone successful democratic transitions with examples from Turkey, Indonesia and the Philippines. It highlights the role of social accountability in improving the work of government, namely delivering public services. It asserts that engaging citizens can help build trust in government, and contribute to stable and effective transitions. Open PDF

	Green growth under the desert sun: Solar energy from the Middle East & North Africa Everyone is watching as Morocco turns its solar potential into economic opportunity for its citizens.Other countries could move fast with solar energy if Morocco succeeds. A new blog by Jonathan Walters, Director for Regional Strategy and Programs in the MENA region of the World Bank. Read Blog

	Arab World Initiative Website The Arab World Initiative (AWI) is a World Bank Group partnership with the countries of the Arab world designed to foster effective cooperation and collaboration in the interests of economic integration and knowledge sharing. More

	Public Call for Contributions : Adaptation to a Changing Climate in the Arab Countries The World Bank is currently consulting on a flagship report on climate change in the Arab world. The report, prepared in partnership with the League of Arab States, aims at providing information and strategic guidance on adapting to potential climate change in the region. Participate and comment

	Millennium Development Goals The region made notable strides in improving the health, education, and standard of living of its people but countries face a number of challenges. More

	Results Stories Check out our stories chronicling the impact of development in the Middle East and North Africa here.

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