Responsible Competitiveness in the Arab World 2009 is the first systematic assessment of regional progress towards sustainable economies and prosperous societies. It provides regional pathways, practical case studies and policy recommendations to outline how the Arab World can convert societies’ existing and emerging challenges into profitable opportunities. The report analyses progress through three interlocking elements:

• An overview of the Arab World against 100 global peers through the Responsible Competitiveness Index;
• A new Arab Responsible Competitiveness Index, customized to provide in-depth analysis of regional performance on issues such as water security, green buildings and Islamic finance;
• Insightful essays from regional thoughtleaders on pressing challenges such as food security and human resource development.

The report aims to provide a bold strategy to combine collaboration and innovation to create responsible markets.With seven essays from regional thought-leaders on topics including the financial crisis, economic diversification, sustainable agriculture, and the human resource development challenge, it is a must-read report that outlines how the Arab World can build competitive advantage in global markets.

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