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on MENA - Middle East and North Africa |
| By: | Lena Kalukuta Mahina; Khadija Chakroune; Abdelkader Hakkou; Bruno van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie; Touria Lamkami; El Mostafa Gagou |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the economic viability of a new composting station dedicated to the recycling of date palm by-products. The field experiential analysis if performed in the Figuig Oasis (Morocco). It first provides evidence on the agronomic quality of the compost, demonstrating its ability to enhance soil fertility. Second, a socio-economic survey of local farmers measures their willingness to adopt the produced compost. Third, it performs a detailed cost/benefit analysis, with a breakdown of the station’s operational and investment expenses. It illustrates the minimum scale needed to generate a viable business model. This socio-economic analysis reveals a potential to generate positive environmental, economic, and social impacts, as the circular approach is replicable and scalable in similar oases agro ecosystems. |
| Keywords: | Circularity, Agriculture, Composting, Business model, Date Palm, Figuig |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ict:wpaper:2013/389984 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Forecasting Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Insecurity Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Assistance |
| Date: | 2023–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:39611 |
| By: | Jihad Issami (laboratoire de recherche en sciences de gestion des organisations - ENCG Kenitra); Mariam Cherqaoui (laboratoire de recherche en sciences de gestion des organisations - ENCG Kenitra); Morchid Meryeme (laboratoire de recherche en sciences de gestion des organisations - ENCG Kenitra) |
| Abstract: | This study examines the role of economic inclusion and revenue improvement programs in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8): Decent Work and Economic Growth, with a particular focus on Morocco's INDH Program 3 in Kénitra Province. The research explores how targeted initiatives contribute to youth employment, entrepreneurial development, and income improvement in marginalized regions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data analysis from official reports with qualitative insights gathered through interviews with program beneficiaries and stakeholders. The study's sample consists of 4, 954 program participants aged 18 to 45, including 33% women. The empirical analysis focuses on key variables such as educational background, gender distribution, sectoral focus, and the effectiveness of capacity-building programs. The findings reveal that INDH Program 3 has significantly contributed to job creation and economic inclusion, particularly in the services and crafts sectors, which account for 79% of supported projects. However, challenges persist in achieving gender parity and expanding access to underrepresented fields such as agriculture and education. The study underscores the importance of strengthening gender-focused strategies, diversifying sectoral interventions, and improving post-creation business support to enhance long-term program sustainability. This research contributes to the literature on local economic development by offering an indepth case study of a government-led inclusion initiative. Policy recommendations emphasize the need for scalable entrepreneurial support mechanisms, tailored financial assistance, and a more inclusive approach to economic participation to maximize impact. Keywords : Economic Inclusion, Sustainable Development Goal 8, INDH Program 3, Youth Employment, Revenue Improvement Programs |
| Keywords: | Economic Inclusion, Sustainable Development Goal 8, INDH Program 3, Youth Employment, Revenue Improvement Programs |
| Date: | 2025–02–28 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04997631 |
| By: | Amayed, Yassr |
| Abstract: | Cet article analyse l’impact de la digitalisation et de la transition énergétique sur la croissance économique en Afrique du Nord, dans une optique de développement durable. À l’aide du modèle CS-ARDL, il distingue les effets à court terme des ajustements dynamiques et met en évidence les relations structurelles à long terme découlant des investissements en capital fixe, de la consommation énergétique – qu’elle soit renouvelable ou non – et de l’adoption des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC). Les résultats montrent qu’à court terme, l’activité économique est principalement stimulée par les investissements productifs et la dépendance aux énergies fossiles. À long terme, l’intégration progressive des énergies renouvelables et l’amélioration des infrastructures numériques contribuent à une croissance plus inclusive et résiliente, en cohérence avec les Objectifs de développement durable. Par ailleurs, l’étude met en lumière d’importantes disparités structurelles et régionales, soulignant ainsi la nécessité de politiques publiques adaptées et coordonnées pour maximiser les synergies entre digitalisation et transition énergétique. |
| Abstract: | The present article undertakes an analysis of the impact of digitalization and the energy transition on economic growth in North Africa, from the standpoint of sustainable development. Utilising the CS-ARDL model, it differentiates between short-term effects and dynamic adjustments, emphasising long-term structural relationships stemming from fixed capital investment, energy consumption (both renewable and non-renewable), and the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT). The findings indicate that, in the short term, economic activity is predominantly driven by productive investment and reliance on fossil fuels. In the long term, the gradual integration of renewable energies and the enhancement of digital infrastructures contribute to more inclusive and resilient growth, in accordance with the sustainable development goals. Concurrently, the study accentuates substantial structural and regional disparities, thereby underscoring the necessity for suitable and coordinated public policies to optimize the synergies between digitalization and the energy transition. |
| Keywords: | Mots-clés : Digitalisation, énergies renouvelables, TIC, transition énergétique, croissance économique, développement durable, Afrique du Nord, CS‑ARDL.; Digitalization, renewable energy, ICT, energy transition, economic growth, sustainable development, North Africa, CS-ARDL. |
| JEL: | Q5 |
| Date: | 2025–03–26 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:124124 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Governance Public Sector Development |
| Date: | 2023–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:39664 |
| By: | amayed, Yasser |
| Abstract: | Résumé : La transition énergétique est un enjeu stratégique pour la Tunisie, confrontée à une forte dépendance aux énergies fossiles et à la nécessité de réduire ses émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES). Cette étude analyse l’impact des politiques énergétiques sur les émissions de CO₂ et la durabilité économique à l’aide d’un modèle ARDL. Les résultats révèlent qu’à court terme, la croissance économique augmente les émissions de CO₂, traduisant une forte dépendance aux combustibles fossiles. À long terme, une hausse de la consommation d’énergies renouvelables réduit significativement ces émissions, tandis que la consommation énergétique globale reste le principal facteur d’augmentation des GES. Ces observations soulignent l’urgence d’accélérer la diversification du mix énergétique, d’investir dans des infrastructures durables et de mettre en place des réformes institutionnelles pour une transition énergétique efficace et durable. Abstract : The energy transition constitutes a strategic issue for Tunisia, which faces a considerable reliance on fossil fuels and the necessity to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study utilises an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to analyse the impact of energy policies on CO₂ emissions and economic sustainability. The findings indicate that in the short term, economic growth is associated with an increase in CO₂ emissions, reflecting a significant reliance on fossil fuels. However, in the long term, an increase in the consumption of renewable energy has been shown to have a significant effect in reducing CO2 emissions, although overall energy consumption remains the main driver of GHG emissions. These observations underscore the pressing need for the urgent acceleration of the diversification of the energy mix, the investment in sustainable infrastructure, and the implementation of institutional reforms for an efficient and sustainable energy transition. |
| Keywords: | Mots clés : Transition énergétique, Tunisie, émissions de CO₂, énergies renouvelables, développement durable, modèle ardl. Key words: Energy transition, Tunisia, CO₂ emissions, renewable energy, sustainable development, , ARDL model. |
| JEL: | Q5 |
| Date: | 2025–02–25 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:124142 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Date: | 2023–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:39814 |
| By: | Marir, Imene; Asma, Salhi |
| Abstract: | This study aims to investigate the determinants of financial solvency for Algerian insurance companies and the strength and direction of their impact on the solvency margin of these companies. This was done by constructing an econometric model of financial solvency and its influencing variables using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) methodology with Eviews 12 software for the period 1998–2021. The study found that the determinants of solvency—namely, insurance premiums, compensation, financial investments, and technical provisions—maintain a long-term equilibrium relationship with financial solvency. The findings revealed that a 1% increase in insurance premiums, financial investments, and technical provisions will lead to an increase in the financial solvency margin by 1.75%, 0.38%, and 0.78%, respectively, in the long term. Moreover, the study identified a long-term inverse relationship between compensation and the financial solvency margin, where a 1% increase in compensation results in a 1.79% decrease in the financial solvency margin. Additionally, the study found that any 1% shock to solvency determinants will have a lasting impact for one year and seven months before returning to its normal equilibrium state. |
| Keywords: | Financial Solvency Margin, Solvency Determinants, Insurance Companies, Algerian Solvency System, ARDL. |
| JEL: | E1 H00 O2 |
| Date: | 2024–12–28 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:124126 |
| By: | Mouhcine El Jaafari (Université Mohammed V de Rabat, (LARCEPEM) - Laboratoire de Recherche en Compétitivité Economique et Performance Managériale (LARCEPEM) Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en performance et Compétitivité Faculté des Sciences Juridiques Economiques et Socia, FSJES Souissi RABAT - Faculté des Sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales Souissi RABAT); Said Hinti ((LARCEPEM) - Laboratoire de Recherche en Compétitivité Economique et Performance Managériale (LARCEPEM)Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en performance et Compétitivité Faculté des Sciences Juridiques Economiques et Sociales – Souissi Université Mohammed V- Rabat. Maroc, FSJES Souissi RABAT - Faculté des Sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales Souissi RABAT, Université Mohammed V de Rabat) |
| Abstract: | In the post-covid19 context, following the effects of the crisis and supply chain imbalances, economic policy choices are based on self-sufficiency and economic sovereignty. Regional integration and concentration in economic blocs is becoming a tool for overcoming unpredictable shocks. This article aims to assess the effects of industrialization and structural change in Atlantic African countries on trade dynamics with Morocco. This developmental approach was formalized in Morocco's Atlantic Initiative to integrate the Sahel countries. Empirically, using an augmented gravity model (GMM system), we will estimate the effects for a sample of 12 countries over a period from 2006 to 2022. The main conclusion of the research, resulting from the model's estimation, is that the dynamics of trade between Morocco and African countries is beneficial for structural transformation and productivity growth, taking advantage of the effect of technology transfer through FDI. Keywords : Structural change, trade exchanges, regional integration, Atlantic Africa |
| Abstract: | Dans le contexte post covid19, suite aux effets de la crise et les déséquilibres des chaînes d'approvisionnement, les choix des politiques économiques est basé d'autosuffisance et de souveraineté économique. L'intégration régionale et la concentration en blocs économiques devient un outil pour surmonter les chocs imprévisibles. Cet article a pour objectif d'évaluer les effets des dynamiques d'industrialisation et de changement structurel dans les pays de l'Afrique Atlantique sur les échanges commerciaux avec le Maroc. Cette approche développementale a été formalisée par une Initiative Atlantique du Maroc pour intégrer les pays du Sahel. Empiriquement avec un modèle de gravité augmentée (GMM system) nous allons estimer les effets pour un échantillon de 12 pays sur une période de 2006 à 2022. La principale conclusion de l'étude tirée de l'estimation du modèle, a révélé que la dynamique des échanges entre le Maroc et les pays africains est bénéfique pour la transformation structurelle et la croissance de la productivité en profitant de l'effet du transfert technologiques à travers les IDE. Mots clés : Changement structurel, échanges commerciaux, intégration régionale, Afrique Atlantique. |
| Keywords: | Structural change, trade exchanges, regional integration, Atlantic Africa, Changement structurel, Afrique Atlantique, Changement structure, intégration régionale |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04977129 |
| By: | Amayed, Yasser |
| Abstract: | Résumé : Cet article examine l’impact de la digitalisation, des recettes fiscales environnementales et des capacités énergétiques sur la qualité environnementale en Afrique du Nord, en se concentrant sur l’Égypte, le Maroc et la Tunisie. En s’appuyant sur la courbe environnementale de Kuznets, l’étude intègre l’essor des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) et la fiscalité verte pour analyser leur influence sur la relation entre croissance économique et dégradation environnementale. À l’aide d’un modèle CS-ARDL, l’analyse distingue les effets à court et long terme. Les résultats montrent qu’une hausse du PIB entraîne d’abord une augmentation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Toutefois, au-delà d’un seuil critique, la fiscalité environnementale et l’amélioration des infrastructures énergétiques et numériques réduisent progressivement ces émissions. Ces résultats soulignent que la transformation numérique, combinée à une fiscalité verte efficace et aux technologies émergentes (IA, IoT, réalité augmentée et virtuelle), constitue un levier stratégique pour atténuer l’impact environnemental d’une croissance soutenue en Afrique du Nord. |
| Abstract: | The present article examines the impact of digitization, environmental tax revenues and energy capacity on environmental quality in North Africa, focusing on Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Utilising the Kuznets environmental curve, the study integrates the rise of information and communication technologies (ICT) and green taxation to analyse their influence on the relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation. Utilising a CS-ARDL model, the analysis differentiates between short- and long-term effects. The study's findings indicate that an augmentation in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is associated with an initial escalation in greenhouse gas emissions. However, beyond a critical threshold, the implementation of environmental taxation, coupled with the advancement of energy and digital infrastructures, leads to a gradual decline in these emissions. The findings emphasise that digital transformation, in conjunction with effective green taxation and emerging technologies (AI, IoT, augmented and virtual reality), can serve as a strategic lever for mitigating the environmental impact of sustained growth in North Africa. |
| Keywords: | Mots-clés : Digitalisation, fiscalité verte, capacités énergétiques, qualité environnementale, Afrique du Nord, CS‑ARDL; Digitalization, green taxation, energy capacity, environmental quality, North Africa, CS-ARDL |
| JEL: | Q5 |
| Date: | 2025–03–26 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:124127 |
| By: | Fatiha Fort (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Ilenia Manetti (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics); Maria Rosaria Pupo d'Andrea (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics); Roberto Henke (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics); Raffaele d'Annolfo (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics); Federica Morandi (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics); Federica Demaria (CREA - Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria = Council for Agricultural Research and Economics) |
| Abstract: | Trade agreements between the European Union (EU) and developing countries are often used to promote sustainable development within economic cooperation. The EU-Tunisia trade relations have a long history, starting with the Association Agreement in place and the ongoing negotiations for the new Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) agreement, for further liberalizing the agricultural sector. This study investigates the effects on sustainability of these bilateral relations, with a focus on Tunisian olive oil value chain, considering both the current Free Trade Agreement (FTA) impacts and the future DCFTA agreement expected effects. A two-steps qualitative process consisting of a desk analysis and stakeholders' consultations has been undertaken to report socioeconomic and environmental effects, suggesting policy interventions to be considered within the negotiations framework. Main actions needed encompass an inclusive renovation of Tunisian olive oil sector, a rethinking of exports' tariff quota system to the EU, with special attention to organic olive oil, and water-efficient cultivation systems interventions. |
| Keywords: | Olive oil, DCFTA Tunisia, Sustainable trade, Tunisia, Stakeholders engagement, Qualitative analysis |
| Date: | 2025–03–18 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05007036 |
| By: | Kang, Munsu (KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP)); Ryou, Kwangho (KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP)); Lee, Jieun (KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP)); Kim, Young Sun (KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP)); Lee, Da Woon (KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP)) |
| Abstract: | 걸프 지역(사우디아라비아, 아랍에미리트, 카타르, 바레인, 쿠웨이트, 오만)과 아시아 주요국(한국, 중국, 일본, 인도 등) 간 경제협력은 에너지 공급망을 중심으로 형성되어왔으며, 국제 유가 상승과 함께 대규모 인프라 건설 시장이 형성되면서 인프라 협력도 활발히 진행되었다. 그러나 2010년 초반 이래 저유가 시대가 도래하면서 걸프 지역 내 경제 다각화 움직임이 본격화되었으며 사우디 비전 2030, UAE 센테니얼 2071, 카타르 국가비전 2030 등과 같은 국가 발전 전략이 발표되었다. 다만 에너지 산업 이외의 산업 기반이 부족한 걸프 국가가 제조업을 육성하기 위해서는 대외 협력이 필수적이었으므로 걸프 국가들은 아시아 국가의 산업 발전 모델을 적용하고 기술을 이전받기 위해 아시아 주요국과의 협력을 강화해왔다. Economic cooperation between the Gulf region (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman) and major Asian countries (such as South Korea, China, Japan, and India) has been primarily centered around energy supply chains. With the rise in international oil prices after the oil shock, a large-scale infrastructure construction market has also developed, leading to active collaboration in infrastructure projects between two regions. However, since the early 2010s, the era of low oil prices has prompted a significant push for economic diversification within the Gulf region, resulting in the announcement of national develop. (the rest omitted) |
| Keywords: | asia; strategy; gulf; policy implication; Korea-GCC |
| Date: | 2024–12–30 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:kieppa:2024_003 |