In this interview, with Mr.Carlos Alexandre Monteiro Reis, Head of the Rabat Programme Office, UNOCT, Morocco, we discuss the current efforts being undertaken to counteract the radicalization of extremist movements, as well as the need for enhanced cooperation to support impoverished and less educated regions. We explore the connection between extremism and socioeconomic conditions, examining how collaboration can effectively address and mitigate these phenomena.
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