Arab integration
Subtitle: a 21st century development imperative
By: core team, Abdallah al-Dardari, Abou Yaareb Marzouki, Haifa Zangana, Nader Fergany (lead author)
Contributors: United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Publisher: ESCWA, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia; United Nations Environment Programme; United Nations
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Beirut, Lebanon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9789211283655
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Economic integration; Economic conditions; Politics and government; Arab Civilization; Economic history; International economic integration
Description: Observers concur that the Arab countries appear to be at a development impasse, evidenced by persisting knowledge gaps, fragile economies and the prevalence of human injustice. But when it comes to the reasons for the status quo, or what it will take to change it, agreement gives way to heated debate. This report suggests an alternative to the present predicament. The report results from an ESCWA initiative conducted with a group of distinguished Arab thinkers from various schools of thought, occupations and regional backgrounds.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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Table of contents: title: Arab integration: concept, pathways and prospects; title: Arab economic integration; title: Arab political and sectoral integration; title: Arab integration: the causes of failure; title: Arab cultural integration; title: Arab popular integration in the political and civil space; title: A legacy of fragmentation and development failure; title: Arab economic integration: reaping benefits for all; title: Arab integration and renaissance: a strategic vision.