Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 47

22-Nov-2010

SYRIA

Syrias Development Plan Targets 5.7% GDP Growth Annually

The Syrian cabinet on 13 November approved the 11th five-year development plan (2011-15) which is intended among others to focus on social development, boost investment in human capital, support health and education and the social safety net, improve the livelihood of people, and create job opportunities. It is designed to complete the process of economic reforms under the...