Author/Editor: Mohamed A El-Erian, Susan Fennell.

Release Date:November, 1997

The economy of the Middle East and North Africa improved considerably in 1996, and remained favorable in 1997. This paper, by Mohamed A. El-Erian and Susan Fennell, presents an assessment of the more...

Author/Editor: John F Wilson, Susan Fennell, Nigel Andrew Chalk, Mohamed A El-Erian, Alexei Kireyev.

Release Date:April, 1997

Kuwait has made an impressive recovery from the damage and disruptions caused by the Iraqi invasion in 1990, as evidenced by the restoration of basic economic and social services, the recovery of the more...

Author/Editor: Susan Fennell, Patricia Alonso-Gamo, Khaled Sakr.

Release Date:January, 1997

This paper addresses concerns that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with the exception of the GCC economies, has lagged behind in trade liberalization. This delay has adversely more...

Author/Editor: Sena Eken, Mohamed A El-Erian, Susan Fennell, Jean-Pierre Chauffour.

Release Date:April, 1996

This paper provides an economic overview of the very diverse countries within the large geographical area. It highlights the economic challenges and opportunities facing the MENA region, the policies more...