Documents et rapports

Gulf Economic Update : Seizing the Opportunity for a Sustainable Recovery (anglais)

The economic outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies appears far rosier now than it did even six months ago. Increased investment and consumption both public and private are contributing...

Economic Diversification for a Sustainable and Resilient GCC (anglais)

Building the Foundations for Economic Sustainability : Human Capital and Growth in the GCC (Vol. 1 of 2) (anglais)

The economies of the GCC recovered in 2018 despite signs of weakness in the global economic outlook, reinforcing the perception that GCC economies' fortunes are still inextricably tied to oil. Global growth...

Bringing Back Business in Iraq : Analytical Note (anglais)

The project Bringing Business Back in Iraq seeks to contribute to recovery and reconstruction by spurring the participation of the private sector. This note is part of the BBB project’s analytical component...

Do politically connected firms innovate, contributing to long-term economic growth ? (anglais)

This paper presents new evidence that cronyism reduces long-term economic growth by discouraging firms' innovation activities. The analysis is based on novel establishment survey data from The Arab Republic...

Deepening reforms in focus : pension systems in the Gulf (anglais)

This second edition of the twice-yearly Gulf Economic Monitor describes recent economic developments, near-term prospects, and broader reform priorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries...

Sustaining fiscal reforms in the long-term (Vol. 2 of 2) (arabe)

This first edition takes a close look at recent economic developments and short-term prospects for Gulf countries. It also includes forecasts for the individual Gulf nations and an analytical section that...

Sustaining fiscal reforms in the long-term (Vol. 1 of 2) (anglais)

This first edition takes a close look at recent economic developments and short-term prospects for Gulf countries. It also includes forecasts for the individual Gulf nations and an analytical section that...

Jobs or privileges : unleashing the employment potential of the Middle East and North Africa : Emplois ou privilèges : libérer le potentiel de création d’emplois au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord (français)

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries face a critical choice as they strive to generate greater private sector growth and more jobs: promote competition, provide equal opportunities for all entrepreneurs...

Jobs or privileges : unleashing the employment potential of the Middle East and North Africa (arabe)

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries face a critical choice as they strive to generate greater private sector growth and more jobs: promote competition, provide equal opportunities for all entrepreneurs...

Jobs or privileges : unleashing the employment potential of the Middle East and North Africa (anglais)

This report for the Middle East and North Africa shows that policies that lower competition and create an uneven playing field are common and constrain private sector job creation. These policies take...

Jobs or privileges : unleashing the employment potential of the Middle East and North Africa (anglais)

This report argues that Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries face a critical choice in their quest for higher private sector growth and more jobs: promote competition, equal opportunities for...

Jobs or privileges : unleashing the employment potential of the Middle East and North Africa (anglais)

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries face a critical choice as they strive to generate greater private sector growth and more jobs: promote competition, provide equal opportunities for all entrepreneurs...