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The stability of the Middle East is highly dependent on economic prosperity. Unfortunately, a weakening economic outlook due to the decline in oil prices and ongoing regional conflicts is exacerbated by the pandemic. The young and growing demographics of the region require swift action to create jobs. Without a long-term regional economic strategy that empowers the region’s rich human capital to contribute meaningfully to the economy, we will continue to go from one crisis to the next. The pandemic is providing a strong catalyst for change and sparking economic diversification and growth.
empowerME at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a discussion featuring US Department of State Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood on US economic development priorities in the Middle East. The topics included entrepreneurship and innovation, how to economically empower youth, women, and marginalized communities, and the challenges and opportunities the pandemic and climate change have introduced.
Featuring
Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, US Department of State
Moderated by
Amjad Ahmad
Director, empowerME, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East
Atlantic Council
