As the largest net importers of cereal, MENA region is more exposed than other regions to severe swings in agricultural commodity prices, and their vulnerability will probably be exacerbated in coming years by strong population growth and low agricultural productivity ... More
Studies, Publications and Reports
Middle East and North Africa region
Shaping the Future": A Long-Term Perspective of People and Job Mobility in the MENA The study is about global labor and job mobility- that is migration and outsourcing- with a focus on Europe and MENA. It looks at long term global demographic and labor force developments to assess which parts of the world will experience aging populations and major declines in their labor force and which will see an expansion.
Update on Economic Prospects A new World Bank report, Global Economic Prospects 2009, examines the impact of the financial crisis on GDP growth across the world and MENA region. GDP growth in MENA remained relatively strong in 2008, but is is projected to slow to 3.9 percent in 2009.
Strategic Directions of the World Bank in Support of the MENA Region (PDF) With its strategic geographical location, abundance of human and natural resources, proximity to various dynamic markets and rich cultural heritage, MENA holds enormous potential for development. Its abundant mineral resources - the region holds 2/3 of world oil and gas reserves and accounts for 1/3 of world production - underscores its importance for the global economy and its stability.
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