Middle Eastern and North African Studies

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Middle Eastern and North African Studies

2011

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PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA The Lessons of Experience

Edited by Robert P. Beschel Jr., Tarik Yousef & Khalid Al-Yahya

Explores the issues and challenges involved in public sector reform in the Middle East and North Africa region by examining ten case studies of the most successful and/or interesting reforms that have been attempted during the past decade.

Jan 2012 | 978-0-8213-8609-5 | Paperback $35.00

MEETING CITIZEN’S EXPECTATIONS

Transforming Health Systems in the Middle East and North Africa Akiko Maeda

This book identifies the major drivers for change in the health sector in the region, assesses the readiness of the health sector in the different countries to meet these new challenges, and proposes policy options for action.

Jan 2012 | 80 pages | 978-0-8213-8466-4 | Paperback $30.00

POOR PLACES, THRIVING PEOPLE How the Middle East and North Africa Can Rise Above Spatial Disparities

This book explores how the Middle East and North Africa can reduce spatial disparities without compromising economic growth.

It explores how governments of the Middle East and North Africa can raise living standards in lagging areas.

Jan 2011 | 388 pages 978-0-8213-8321-6 Paperback $35.00 MENA Development Report

CONFRONTING POVERTY IN IRAQ Main Findings

World Bank & Iraq Poverty Reduction Strategy High Committee

This report provides the most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of Iraqi poverty and living standards in several decades.

Jan 2011 | 112 pages | 978-0-8213-8562-3 | Paperback $20.00

TRADE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Policies for Export Diversification

Edited by José R. López-Cálix, Peter Walkenhorst & Ndiamé Diop

The traditional policy reform agenda concentrated on reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers between countries in the region and toward international markets is necessary, but not sufficient reason, for success.

New opportunities, notably on trade and transport, and the services market deserve a higher profile on the policy agenda.

Jul 2010 | 364 pages | 978-0-8213-8074-1 | Paperback $30.00 Directions in Development

THE COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION

Case Studies from the Middle East and North Africa Edited by Lelia Croitoru & Maria Sarraf

This book brings together the best case studies of valuing the cost of environmental degradation in several Middle East and North African countries and summarizes their impacts at the country and regional levels.

Jul 2010 | 188 pages 978-0-8213-8318-6 Paperback $30.00 Directions in Development

CHARACTERIZING THE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Time for Strategic Action Francisca Ayodeji Akala et al

HIV transmission in MENA is rather limited though it is present in all MENA countries. Rapidly growing epidemics have been observed in recent years among some of the priority populations.

Levels of risk behaviour practices among priority populations are high suggesting considerable HIV epidemic potential.

Jun 2010 | 304 pages 978-0-8213-8137-3 Paperback $35.00

BUILDING ON EARLY GAINS IN AFGHANISTAN’S HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND POPULATION SECTOR Challenges and Options Edited by Tekabe Belay

The report is prepared to provide a source of information for practitioners and researchers alike. It brings together the ever accumulating evidence and experience of the health sector and suggests ways of moving forward.

May 2010 | 224 pages 978-0-8213-8335-3 | Paperback $35.00

FROM PRIVILEGE TO COMPETITION Unlocking Private-Led Growth in the Middle East and North Africa

A level playing field, with clear rules of the game, is by now recognized as the best recipe to bring about strong and sustainable economic growth.

This report looks at the policies and institutions required to unlock private-led growth in the Middle East and North Africa.

Nov 2009 | 274 pages | 978-0-8213-7877-9 | Paperback $38.00

THE ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Nadereh Chamlou, Leora Klapper & Silvia Muzi

This book is about the extent, nature, potential of and barriers to women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa Region on the basis of survey data of women owned firms.

Aug 2008 | 116 pages | 978-0-8213-7495-5 | Paperback $29.95 Orientations in Development

BREAKING THE BARRIERS TO HIGHER ECONOMIC GROWTH

Better Governance and Deeper Reforms in the Middle East and North Africa Mustapha Kamel Nabli

This title provides a comprehensive reform agenda to ‘break the barriers’ to higher economic growth, to ensure sufficient jobs can be created for the region’s rapidly growing labour force Apr 2008 | 476 pages | 978-0-8213-7415-3 | Paperback $38.00

MAKING THE MOST OF SCARCITY Accountability for Better Water Management in the Middle East and North Africa

While water professionals have been advocating water reforms, some of politically sensitive elements of reform remain untouched. This report suggests that a series of factors represent an opportunity to break this impasse and turning the potential into reality depends upon adopting reforms that respond to the dynamics of the political economy.

Sep 2007 256 | pages 978-0-8213-6925-8 | Paperback $29.95 (English Edition) 978-0-8213-7094-0 | Paperback $25.00 (French Edition) 978-0-8213-7096-4 | Paperback $25.00 (Arabic Edition)

THE ROAD NOT TRAVELED Education Reform in the Middle East and North Africa Ahmed Galal

Assesses the contribution of investment in education to economic growth, better income distribution and poverty reduction in the MENA region. This book offers an approach to education reform for the region, which may also be applicable to other developing countries.

Jan 2007 | 384 pages | 978-0-8213-7062-9 | Paperback $38.00

SUSTAINING GAINS IN POVERTY REDUCTION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Farrukh Iqbal

Reviews the experience of the Middle East and North Africa in poverty reduction and human development, with the aim of understanding how growth and social policy trends have interacted to affect living standards in the region.

May 2006 | 132 pages | 978-0-8213-6527-4 | Paperback $20.00 Orientations in Development

PREVENTING HIV/AIDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

Francisca Ayodeji Akala & Carol Jenkins

Edited by Jean-Eric Aubert & Jean-Louis Reiffers

A Window of Opportunity to Act

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has the potential to impede and even reverse development if not addressed early enough.

This title outlines the role of the Bank in confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region based on a review of needs and gaps at the regional and country level.

Jul 2005 | 102 pages | 978-0-8213-6264-8 | Paperback $10.00

PENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Time for Change

Toward New Development Strategies

Developed from papers prepared for a World Bank sponsored conference, this work assesses the challenges confronting MENA’s countries and analyses their readiness for the knowledge economy based on a set of indicators.

Jan 2004 94 | pages | 978-0-8213-5701-9 | Hardback $20.00

HIV/AIDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA The Costs of Inaction

Carol Jenkins & David A. Robalino

This work shows that although most evidence suggests HIV prevalence is low in the Middle East and North Africa region, greater investments in improved surveillance, prevention, and care are needed - to maintain low prevalence levels and preserve the focus on national and regional development goals.

David A. Robalino

Provides an assessment of pension systems in the Middle East and North Africa. The authors focus on outlining a framework for guiding discussions on pension reform and making objective policy choices.

This assessment is useful for policy makers and government officials involved in pension reform in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Oct 2003 | 196 pages | 978-0-8213-5578-7 | Hardback $22.00

BETTER GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Enhancing Inclusiveness and Accountability

Jun 2005 | 260 pages | 978-0-8213-6185-6 | Paperback $35.00

PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Edited by Anne M. Pierre-Louis, Francisca A. Akala & Hadia A. Karam

The Middle East and North Africa region is undergoing epidemiological and demographical transitions which are resulting in changing patterns of mortality and morbidity.

This text documents the main findings from the “Meeting the Public Health Challenges of the 21st Century in the Middle East and North Africa/Eastern Mediterranean Region” symposium.

Apr 2004 | 136 pages | 978-0-8213-5790-3 | Hardback $20.00

Governance in the Middle East and North Africa affects growth and development in the region. This work calls on countries in the region to commit to formulating and implementing national programmes to enhance governance, including actionable measures to expand inclusiveness.

Oct 2003 | 304 pages | 978-0-8213-5635-7 | Paperback $25.00 Orientations in Development

TRADE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Engaging with the World

There is a large potential for expanding trade in the Middle East and North Africa region. This work discusses ways forward for trade integration, capturing the diversity of country experiences within the region without losing the generality of principles involved.

UNLOCKING THE EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

Sep 2003 | 294 pages | 978-0-8213-5574-9 | Paperback $25.00 Orientations in Development

In no small measure, the economic future of the Middle East and North Africa region will be determined by the fate of its labour markets. This title argues that meeting this employment challenge will require the transformation of the region’s societies and economic structures as well as a new development model.

Social Protection in Middle East and North Africa

Toward a New Social Contract

Apr 2004 | 282 pages | 978-0-8213-5678-4 | Paperback $25.00

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Women in the Public Sphere

Gender inequality has become an important and visible issue for the economies of the Middle East and North Africa. This title seeks to advance the gender equality discussion in the region by framing the issues in terms of economic necessity.

Feb 2004 | 218 pages | 978-0-8213-5676-0 | Paperback $25.00

REDUCING VULNERABILITY AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITY This report provides a framework for a more integrated approach to social protection in the Middle East and North Africa region. It proposes a strategy to guide the reform of social protection system region.

Jul 2002 | 114 pages | 978-0-8213-5145-1 | Paperback $22.00 Orientations in Development

FORESTRY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA An Implementation Review Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough

This text details the World Bank assisted forestry projects implemented in the MENA region since 1992. It contains a definition of forests in the region and describes their current status. This book also includes related policy and economic issues.

GLOBALIZATION AND FIRM COMPETITIVENESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA REGION Edited by Samiha Fawzy

An analysis of the competitiveness of firms in the Middle East and North Africa. It is organized into four parts on the issues related to firm competitiveness from global rules for business, regional business environment, corporate governance, and small/medium-size enterprises and tourism.

Jun 2002 296 | pages | 978-0-8213-4989-2 | Paperback $39.95

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Well-Being for All Atsuko Aoyama

Reproductive health is a relatively new concept, and this paper constitutes perhaps the first comprehensive overview of reproductive health issues in the region.

Jun 2001 | 170 pages | 978-0-8213-4920-5 | Paperback $25.00 Health, Nutrition & Population

CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT

A Framework for Action in the Middle East and North Africa

This book analyzes the cultural heritage sector in the region and the World Bank’s policy and operational experiences in this sector over the past six years- 1996 to 2001.

Jun 2001 | 112 pages | 978-0-8213-4938-0 | Paperback $15.00 Orientations in Development

TRADE POLICY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Bernard Hoekman & Hanaa Kheir El-Din

This volume describes and analyzes recent trade policy developments in the Middle East and North Africa. It reviews recent trends in trade performance, assesses current trade and investment regimes, and discusses some of the emerging microeconomic policy challenges that confront governments and firms seeking to export and trade.

Mar 2000 | 288 pages | 978-0-8213-4614-3 | Paperback $35.00

TOWARD A VIRTUOUS CIRCLE A Nutrition Review of the Middle East and North Africa Atsuko Aoyama

This book assesses the Middle East and North Africa region’s nutritional status, analyses the causes and consequences of nutritional problems and their implications for health, and suggests a strategy to improve the nutrition and health of the people in the region.

Nov 1999 | 124 pages | 978-0-8213-4557-3 | Paperback $25.00 Health, Nutrition & Population

Jun 2002 | 64 pages | 978-0-8213-5163-5 | Paperback $15.00 World Bank Technical Paper, No. 521

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