Topics: - macroeconomic effects and economic policy considerations under global change; - consequences of economic fluctuations on the financial sector and related opportunities; - real sector implications and labour market responses to the changing economic environment; - economic development...

The main theme of the plenary sessions this year is "The New Normal in the Global Economy: Challenges and Prospects for MENA". Three plenaries are considered to address these issues. First, what do MENA countries need to do to lay the foundation for sustained growth under the New Normal: lessons...