Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

Arab states face multiple interlinked challenges from population growth, water scarcity, poor education and governance

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  • Demographics and austerity
  • Education and employment
  • Water and climate
  • Urbanisation pressures
  • Governance constraints
  • Fragmentation risks

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