World Economic Forum Report Highlights Key Risks and Opportunities for MENA Countries
MARRAKECH, Morocco, October 26, 2010/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Water scarcity, energy security and underinvestment in infrastructure are interconnected risks affecting development in MENA countries
Regional opportunities in managing risks include investment prospects, lowering transaction costs and improving cooperation among stakeholders
Regionally-focused institution-building aimed at increasing system resilience is a key to mitigating risks and grasping opportunities
Download the report at: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/ME10/WEF_ME10_RiskReport.pdf
26 October 2010 – The World Economic Forum today launched its report The Middle East and North Africa at Risk 2010, revealing that growth trends across the region are placing rising and competing demands on water, energy and infrastructure. The report was presented at the start of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 26 to 28 October.
For the full release and supporting information, please visit:
http://www.weforum.org/en/media/Latest%20News%20Releases/NR_MENA10_Risks
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The World Economic Forum
