The OECD and MENA
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a diverse region, affected by economic and political transformations, but with a potential for more and better growth. It benefits from a privileged geographic location with access to large markets; a young and increasingly educated population; and comparative advantages in several sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energies and tourism.
MENA economies are implementing reforms to improve economic growth, governance structures, diversification, employment, private sector development and integrity. The MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Competitiveness for Development, initiated and led by the region, supports these reforms through an inclusive and co-ordinated approach, innovative policy dialogue, links between key stakeholders, peer learning and capacity building.
The MENA-OECD Initiative covers Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Latest news
- Investment in the MENA region in the time of COVID-19 (Available in Arabic)
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- COVID-19 response in the Middle East and North Africa (Available in Arabic)
- COVID-19 response in Egypt
- COVID-19 response in Morocco
OECD activities with the region
MENA-OECD Competitiveness Programme
Supporting reforms to mobilise investment, private sector development and entrepreneurship as driving forces for inclusive growth and employment.
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MENA-OECD Governance Programme
Sharing knowledge and expertise, with a view of disseminating standards and principles of good governance.
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Morocco Country Programme
Supporting 16 projects built around the strategic areas of competitiveness, public governance and social inclusion.
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G7 Deauville Partnership
Engaging in a multilateral platform providing political and financial support to Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Libya and Yemen with the aim of fostering good governance, civil society engagement, job creation, SME development investement, financial inclusion and women's empowerment.
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Arab-DAC Dialogue on Development
Supporting Arab providers of development co-operation in their efforts to better co-ordinate their development assistance activities.
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2019 edition now available
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Featured data
Quick access to PISA 2018 results for Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
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