Review
"Policymakers and observers of the Arab world should be well advised to read this book. It contains a well-rounded analysis of the origins of the revolutions and uprisings in a few Arab countries, the opportunities they open and the challenges of their economic transformation as they move towards a
democratic political system. Whether in terms of youth education and employment, the building of stronger state institutions, the modernization of the private sector and a greater integration into the global economy the book provides an excellent reference for those interested in policy making in
the Arab region."--Mustapha Kamel Nabli, Governor, Central Bank of Tunisia
"The hopes for transition to democracy in the Arab world will have a greater chance of success if the Arab economies can contribute to hope for the future. The ideas in this book, assembled by the Brookings Institution, point to the key problems and possible solutions--a much needed contribution to
one of the big problems of our times"--Javier Solana, Former European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and Former European Union Commissioner
"An accessible, timely volume." --CHOICE
About the Author
Magdi Amin, Lead Economist, International Finance Corporation
Ragui Assaad, Professor of Planning and Public Affairs, Minnesota University
Nazar al-Baharna, former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain
Kemal Dervis, Vice President, Brookings Institution
Raj M. Desai, Associate Professor of International Development, Georgetown University and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Navtej S. Dhillon, former director, Middle East Youth Initiative, Wolfensohn Center for Development, Brookings Institution
Ahmed Galal, Managing Director, Economic Research Forum
Hafez Ghanem, Assistant Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization
Carol Graham, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Daniel Kaufmann, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
John Page, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, Professor of Economics, Virginia Tech University and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Katherine Sierra, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Tarik M. Yousef, CEO, Silatech and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
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