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Macroeconomic and Monetary Policies in the Mediterranean. Management in a Context of Uncertainty
A period of financial crisis led to a process of reassessment in fiscal, financial and monetary policies in Europe and in its neighbouring countries. In the context of uncertainty reinforcing regional cooperation is more needed than ever.
12 mai 2015
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Research and Assessment on Euro-Mediterranean Relations
This compilation document serves the purpose of disseminate all the findings of the SEARCH Project, which studied the economic and social consequences of migration, both for the EU and for the neighbouring regions.
19 janvier 2015
Financial Reforms in the Mediterranean: Ideas and Policies to Inspire Change
The financial systems of Arab Mediterranean countries are not contributing to economic growth. The financial system reform is an essential element of the broader and bold economic reform agenda advocated by international institutions.
14 janvier 2015
Winning to Lose: The State´s Unsustainable Counterrevolutionary Comeback in Egypt
The 2011 revolution brought the opportunity to challenge the state´s model of governance but three years later many argue that the Egyptian state has succeeded to absorb the revolutionary shocks and has ensured a successful comeback.
18 septembre 2014
Société civile et démocratisation au Maroc. Le grand malentendu
Le mouvement associatif au Maroc n'est pas en mesure de jouer un rôle clé pour la démocratisation compte tenu de son atomisation. L'émergence du mouvement du 20 février est une tentative de surmonter le déficit de structures puissantes de la so...
16 juillet 2014
Demands of the Egyptian Revolution and the Newly-Emerging Actors
This paper analyses the commitment of the political actors to the implementation of the revolutionary demands and observes that they have gradually abandoned the most popular issues.
12 février 2014
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Social inclusion in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring: from Politics to Policies
In 2011 we witnessed the beginning of a historic process of uprising in the Arab world. However important it is now to focus on economic stability, it is essential not to lose sight of medium and long-term social and economic challenges.
15 juillet 2013
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Private Equity in the North African Region. Case Study of Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria
Private equity is a key catalyst for growth in terms of job creation, increasing tax revenues, improving SME governance and many other very positive outcomes, all of which could create significant benefits for the region.
15 juillet 2013
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Geo-strategic Consequences of the Arab Spring
The new actors brought to light by the revolutions and the democratisation processes are redefining the geo-strategic landscape of the region. The changing political landscape also affects the relations with external powers.
11 juin 2013
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The End of the (Southern) Neighbourhood
The EU has gone to great lengths to tailor an adequate “response” to the 2011 uprisings. Yet, so far EU policy has not incorporated the strategic foresight that will be needed to anchor Europe’s position in future relations with the region.
12 avril 2013
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The European Union and the Arab World: from the Rome Treaty to the Arab Spring
The objectives such as conflict resolution, human rights and democracy promotion have often been mentioned in the EU official documents but that the discrepancy between rhetoric and deeds has been appalling.
14 mars 2013
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Financial Development and Economic Growth in the Mediterranean Associated Countries
Slow growth in the MEDA countries can be partly traced to underperformance by the financial sector. Policy should therefore aim to provide a financial infrastructure conducive to bank and financial market development.
21 octobre 2012