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The 18th Annual Conference of the Arab Society for Economic Research
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The Arab Society for Economic Research (ASFER), in collaboration with the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), is organizing its 18th Annual Scientific Conference under the theme: “The Future of Arab Economies: Imposed Disruptions and Desired Reforms” on November 28-29, 2024 at the PCNS headquarters, Rabat. The conference aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the local and international disruptions impacting the pursuit of sustainable development goals within Arab countries and to identify the essential reforms required to address these challenges. The discussions will be structured around four principal thematic axes:
• First axis: The evolution and volatility of the international economic landscape and its implications for inclusive economic growth in Arab countries.
• Second axis: Projections on the impact of the emergence of a new global financial system, considering the disruptions posed by current and prospective economic blocs, on the economies of Arab nations.
• Third axis: The role of technological advancements in fostering inclusive economic growth in Arab countries.
• Fourth axis: Policy frameworks for prioritizing and strengthening the resilience of Arab economies to external shocks and ensuring rapid recovery: the desired reforms.
Agenda
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Day 1 – Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
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09h00 – 09h30 |
Welcome coffee and registration |
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09h30 – 09h50 |
Opening Remarks |
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09h50 – 10h30 |
Keynote addresses |
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10h30 – 11h00 |
Session 1 – The Launch of the 8th Arab Development Report |
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11h00 – 11h30 |
Presentation and key messages of the 8th Arab Development Report (ADR) on “The role of data and its availability in supporting development in Arab countries” |
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11h30 – 12h00 |
Discussion |
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12h00 – 13h00 |
Lunch |
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13h00 – 14h30 |
Session 2 – The Impact of Conflicts and Disruptions on Development in the Arab World and Resilience Mechanisms |
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14h30 – 15h00 |
Discussion |
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15h00 – 15h30 |
Coffee break |
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15h30 – 17h00 |
Session 3 – Economic diversification and determinants: human development, finance and energy transformation |
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17h00 – 17h30 |
Discussion |
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Day 2 – Friday, November 29, 2024 |
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08h45 – 09h15 |
Welcome coffee |
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09h15 – 0h30 |
Keynote address |
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09h0 – 10h30 |
Session 4 – Industrial Revolution 4.0: Navigating AI, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Jobs in the Arab World |
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10h30 – 11h00 |
Discussion |
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11h00 – 11h30 |
Coffee break |
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11h30 – 12h30 |
Session 5 - Empowering Women: Unlocking Opportunities in Morocco’s Labor Market |
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12h30 – 13h00 |
Discussion |
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13h00 – 14h15 |
Lunch |
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14h15 – 15h00 |
Keynote address |
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15h00 – 16h30 |
Session 6 – Building Resilience: Managing Debt, Driving Growth, and Fostering Regional Integration in the Arab World |
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16h30 – 17h00 |
Concluding Remarks |
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17h00 – 17h15 |
Closing session |
