VOL. XLIII

No. 29

17-July-2000

OPEC

...As Global External Pressures Take Their Toll

The drive behind the anti-corruption campaigns developed from the need to adapt to the changing nature of international capital markets, especially as MENA countries try to integrate more fully into global markets, technology trends and with globalizations growing importance. In addition, MENA countries poor economic performance led to economic reforms, preparation for World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments...