The MENA countries have fallen into the ‘middle-income trap’. Here’s how they can break out
Incumbent technology firms in the MENA region feel little pressure to innovate due to the high barriers to entry for foreign businesses. Image: REUTERS/TIMA
Rachel Yuting Fan
Economist, Office of the Chief Economist for Middle East and North Africa, World Bank
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