This chapter begins with a brief summary of economic growth and structural changes in the region since the 1950s and of agricultural and other economic policy developments as they affected the farm sector at the time of and in various stages after independence from colonial powers.
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresseptembre, 2008Afrique, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionale, Afrique sub-saharienne
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Impediments and Constraints (1974-2004)
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2008Égypte, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleThe paper focuses its analysis on the last three decades of the twentieth century. The basic assumption is that Egypt's economic performance during this period was less than satisfactory compared with the most successful examples in the far East and elsewhere. The paper also assumes that Egypt's initial conditions at midcentury compared favorably with the winners in the development race at the end of the century.
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Comparative Analysis of Eight Countries and Implications for Governments, Zone Authorities and Businesses
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2011Kenya, Jordanie, Bangladesh, Philippines, El Salvador, Égypte, Chine, Costa RicaThis global report examines the opportunity for special economic zones to promote women's economic empowerment and boost zone and enterprise competitiveness in developing countries. The research covers Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Jordan, Kenya, and the Philippines. The study focuses on women's economic empowerment in the context of zones at three levels: (i) fair employment and working conditions for female employees; (ii) equal access to opportunities for professional advancement; and (iii) investment opportunities for female entrepreneurs.
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From Revolutions to Institutions
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2012Tunisie, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleIn the wake of the revolution, Tunisian society is currently undergoing a significant transformation. In late 2011, the country's first representative government in more than three decades was formed, as the Constituent Assembly was seated. Hundreds of legitimate candidates ran in an election that was free, fair, and enjoyed nearly 90 percent participation by eligible voters.
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A Primer
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2011Maroc, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleIn this paper authors present a preliminary approach to the evaluation of policies and projects based on current thinking on cost benefit analysis and real option methodology and the authors' recent work on the same subject. Authors start from the assumption that economic agents undertake investment projects in order to create and exploit opportunities for increasing profits, growth, wealth and, ultimately, their welfare. These opportunities are options, rights and not obligations to take some action in the future.
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresavril, 2011Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionale
In this paper the author analyze the link between spatial agglomeration, spatial disparities and political governance with an emphasis on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The agglomeration index and the urban-rural consumption ratio are used respectively as a measurement of spatial agglomeration and spatial disparities. The author distinguishes two aspects of political governance: political rights and political stability.
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SME Access to Financial Services
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2012Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleThe Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has brought to the forefront key challenges: the need to create job opportunities, equal access, a level playing field, transparency and accountability, and a fair and competitive environment. Crony capitalism, the privileged access of certain elites to favorable legal and regulatory treatment, access to markets, and the coincidence of political and economic power, was a major concern contributing to the uprising.
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Qatar
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2012Qatar, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleDoing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.
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Morocco
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2012Maroc, Asie occidentale, Afrique septentrionaleDoing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.
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Sudan
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2012Soudan, AfriqueDoing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.
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