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Innovation a key factor in VSE/SME growth in MENA region

Innovation a key factor in VSE/SME growth in MENA region
04/03/2018 - Frédéric Dubessy | Development models in Mediterranean

VSEs and SMEs account for a very small number of jobs in Egypte, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisa. Innovation could provide a springboard for development. Version française

Should one consider companies with political connections as national or private entities?

Should one consider companies with political connections as national or private entities?
10/14/2015 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier, MARSEILLE | Socio-economic assessments
Privileges, corruption, favouritism… On October 6th 2015, Professor Ishac Diwan, lecturer at Paris School of Economics, presented an analysis of the impact of these phenomena on productivity in Egyptian businesses. Version française

Grandeur and decadence of authoritarian regimes in the Mediterranean

Grandeur and decadence of authoritarian regimes in the Mediterranean
10/16/2012 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier | Socio-economic assessments
The heads that have rolled in the Mediterranean region signal the end of several decades of authoritarian regimes and a corruption that has infiltrated all levels of society. The challenge now is to establish new rules of play on solid foundations. We hope that the new dawn brings transparent governments and supervisory bodies.

Does privatisation reduce unemployment and inequality ?

Does privatisation reduce unemployment and inequality ?
10/16/2012 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier | Socio-economic assessments
What effect does privatisation have on employment and inequality? Over the last few years, developed and developing countries alike have carried out mass privatisation without being truly aware of its effect on the working population. In December 2010, FEMISE conducted a study (FEM33-08) with a view to filling in the blanks on the subject.

Springtime for infrastructure

Springtime for infrastructure
05/24/2011 - Frédéric Dubessy | Reflections
One of the side effects of the scent of jasmine drifting across North Africa is that people are becoming more aware of the importance of good infrastructure, especially social infrastructure. That is why we have seen calls for cheaper and better public services at the demonstrations and...