How Will the Middle East Weather the Global Economic Crisis?
The Middle East Youth Initiative is convening its network of experts to discuss the global economic crisis and its potential effects on oil and non-oil exporting countries in the region. In Slipping Oil Prices: Is the Oil Rich Middle East Prepared?, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani examines how declining oil prices will affect government spending and youth-targeted development in the region. In Global Economic Crisis: Short and Long-term Prospects for Egypt, Navtej Dhillon interviews Dr. Ragui Assaad on how global economic trends will affect the Egyptian economy. In Global Economic Crisis: Can Egypt Emerge as a Winner?, Navtej Dhillon speaks to Dr. Heba Handoussa on critical issues facing Egypt’s transitioning economy, including the country’s balance of trade, prospects for small and medium enterprises, and the credit and lending climate. In Global Economic Crisis: Mixed Forecast for Jordan and Syria, Taher Kanaan and Nader Kabbani share their views on the prospects for continued development and
