Financial integration in the Euro-Mediterranean region
19 November 2024 | Conference | English | Headquarters of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV)
This workshop is organised in the context of the preparation of a monitoring report on Regional Integration in the Union for the Mediterranean produced by the OECD, which follows the first edition launched in 2021. The second edition will assess integration across five dimensions: trade, finance, infrastructure, mobility of people, and research and higher education. It will incorporate analysis of three cross-cutting dimensions: digital economy, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The aim of the report is assessing the status of regional integration and provide recommendation about policy initiatives to promote integration as an engine for sustainable economic growth and social development.
Financial integration is a crucial factor in shaping economic relationships between countries via capital flows and cross-border investments. The report uses specific indicators to measure progress in financial integration, offering a data-driven foundation for policymaking. These indicators evaluate the interconnectedness and efficiency of regional financial markets, helping policymakers design strategies that maximize the benefits of integration while mitigating risks. By leveraging these tools, the report aims to guide governments and the financial sector to strengthening financial linkages, enhancing investment opportunities, and promoting sustainable economic growth across the Euro-Mediterranean area.
Building on the report’s findings on capital market integration within the region, the workshop will assess preliminary policy recommendations to support and guide further integration efforts. Invited participants represent central banks, ministries of finance and stock markets from selected UfM countries.
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