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Abdelhadi Benghalem

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Abdelhadi Benghalem
Tlemcen University

Dr. Abdelhadi Benghalem holds a PhD in Economic Engineering and Enterprise from Tlemcen University and a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the same University. He is a member of Mecas research laboratory at the Faculty of Economics and Management. Currently, he teaches international finance at Tlemcen University. In addition, he participates in several research projects and serves as a Reviewer in the Africa Academy of Management journal. Benghalem specializes in Entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development. His most recent publication concerns the impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth: empirical evidence from selected African countries.

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Entrepreneurship and economic development in the MENA region

Entrepreneurship has come to be considered one key to countries’ economic development. This column assesses the connection between entrepreneurship and the economic development of nine economies in the Middle East and North Africa over the period from 2006 to 2018.

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Labour demand and informal employment in Egypt’s manufacturing sector

Egypt’s manufacturing sector faces a dual challenge of weak job creation and persistent informality. Drawing on survey evidence on business behaviour and labour market dynamics, this column explains why job creation is limited and informal work remains such an integral part of how firms organise production. The generation of more formal jobs requires a comprehensive policy approach, one that goes beyond enforcement of labour regulations to reshape the economic environment in which firms and workers make decisions.

Challenges of conflict and industrial policy for development

How effective is industrial policy as a tool for long-term economic growth and development? Against the backdrop of the conflict currently engulfing the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP), a new report argues that while industrial policies are widely used across the region, they can only address market failures and foster growth when they are aligned with country capabilities, implemented with accountability and backed by capable institutions.

The green transition in MENA economies: challenges and policy pathways

The economies of the Middle East and North Africa are at a critical turning point. Global decarbonisation pressures, energy market volatility and technological transformation are increasingly challenging hydrocarbon-based growth models. This column argues that the green transition is not only an environmental necessity but also a strategic economic imperative.




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