Book launch of "Natural Resources, Growth and Diversification in the Middle East and North Africa"

Natural Resources, Growth and Diversification in the Middle East and North Africa
The effects of Natural Resources and the Role of Policies

MENA is one of the richest regions in the world in terms of natural resources. This book investigates how dependence on this wealth contributed to reduce the scope of economic diversification and how policy makers could encourage greater diversification. It highlights the important role of flexible exchange rates, consistent and transparent fiscal policies, and business reforms to strengthen competition and efficiency of upstream activisties in driving and sustaining economic diversification.

Moderator : - Manueal V. Ferro, Sector Director, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank 

Authors : - Ndiame Diop, Lead Economist, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Indonesia East Asia and Pacific Region, World Bank
- Daniela Marotta, Senior Economist, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank - Jaime de Melo, Senior Fellow Ferdi
  Discussants :- Alan Gelb, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development
- Mustapha Nabli, Former Governor of Central Bank of Tunisia, Former Chief Economist of the Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank