Trading Together - Reviving Middle East and North Africa Regional Integration in the Post-COVID Era - MENA Economic Update - October 2020

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MENA Economic Update (October 2020) examines the impact of a dual shock in the Middle East and North Africa and outlines macroeconomic, poverty, and social consequences. It reviews policy responses while focusing on how to revive regional integration through trade in the post-COVID-19 era. The update frames the urgency of resetting timelines for MENA trade integration and strengthening regional cooperation to support recovery, resilience, and shared development outcomes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages120

Reading Time5 h 2 min

Executive Summary

Chapter I: Coping with A Dual Shock in the Middle East and North Africa

The Dual Shock

Macroeconomic Consequences

Poverty and Social Consequences

Policy Responses

Chapter II: Reviving Middle East and North Africa Regional Trade Integration in the Post-Covid-19 Era

Trade Integration in MENA: Time to Reset the Clock?

Regional Trade Integration as a

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FAQs

What dual shock challenges does the report address for MENA in 2020?

It discusses coping with a dual shock affecting the Middle East and North Africa, followed by an analysis of macroeconomic, poverty, and social consequences.

How does the report link policy responses to the dual shock situation?

It includes a dedicated section on policy responses, presenting actions intended to mitigate the impacts and support recovery.

What is the report’s focus for reviving regional integration after COVID-19?

It concentrates on reviving MENA regional trade integration in the post-COVID-19 era, including the need to reset the clock for trade integration and strengthen regional cooperation.

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