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The world economy is in upheaval and no one can escape. After more than a decade which celebrated the virtues and success of globalization, the crisis which opened in 2007 has brought much into question The world tends to become multipolar ; each region must redefine its international integration, this being particularly challenging for Maghreb countries. To answer this question, Ifri has launched a research programme, the so-called "Maghreb and its regional and international environment"
This conference organized by Ifri, in partnership with the Centre Marocain de Conjoncture, will bring together North African and European researchers and experts ; it will address various issues such as :
- Maghreb's experience and potential compared with other regions of the world;
- The increasing economical presence of China and India in the Maghreb countries;
- The economical relationship with Gulf countries and USA.
Economical forecast of Maghreb countries on Sub Saharan Africa will also be reviewed.
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