More Diversified Trade Can Make Middle East And Central Asia More Resilient – Analysis
Dislocations from the pandemic, geoeconomic fragmentation, and Russia’s war in Ukraine have shifted world trade dynamics. While this has created
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Author: Jihad Azour
Jihad Azour is the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund where he oversees the Fund’s work in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Caucasus.
Articles by Jihad Azour :
How The Middle East And Central Asia Can Better Address Climate Challenges – Analysis
The Middle East and Central Asia face a sobering climate reality. Temperatures have risen twice as fast as the global
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Africa’s Fragile States Are Greatest Climate Change Casualties – Analysis
Climate change poses grave threats to countries across Africa—but especially fragile and conflict-affected states. As the continent’s leaders converge on
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Countries Hurt By War And Fragility Need Strong Global Partnerships, Resources – Analysis
Fragile and conflict-affected states, home to 1 billion people across more than 40 countries, are at particular risk in this era of
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How Fiscal Policy Can Help Middle East, Central Asia Reduce Emissions – Analysis
Early rollout of climate-mitigation strategies will help countries meet their Paris Agreement commitments and smooth the low-carbon transition Nearly all
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Middle East Needs Fairer Taxes To Aid Growth And Ease Inequality – Analysis
More progressive taxes with fewer exemptions would help governments pay for immediate spending priorities and make societies fairer. Countries in
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Middle East And North Africa’s Commodity Importers Hit By Higher Prices – Analysis
Higher commodity prices, propelled upwards by war in Ukraine, will have a significant economic impact on the region. The war
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How War In Ukraine Is Reverberating Across World’s Regions – Analysis
Beyond the suffering and humanitarian crisis from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the entire global economy will feel the effects of slower
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Cooperation Critical To Reducing Divergent Paths To Recovery In Middle East And Central Asia – Analysis
The road to recovery for the Middle East and Central Asia region will hinge on containment measures, access to and
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