Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 24

13-June-2005

MEES Agenda

Giant MENA Demography Problems Loom

Of all the problems facing the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), one of the biggest and least discussed is that of their fast-growing populations. Unless the demographic issue is tackled decisively, it is likely to have negative effects on the regions economies with a strong possibility that these in turn will aggravate social and political unrest. Gerald Butt reports.

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