Middle East 2009 - The "Right" Rescue Package

http://www.weforum.org 16.05.2009
World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2009
The "Right" Rescue Package for the Middle East
As Middle East countries tackle the global economic crisis, policy-makers may opt for increasing direct government spending and employment, boosting domestic consumption, supporting financial institutions or introducing rescue packages for small and medium-sized businesses.
What are the most important measures that the countries of the region need to introduce to render their economies more resilient and positioned for growth?
Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, Chairman, Ithmaar Bank, Bahrain
Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance of Bahrain
Arif M. Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Abraaj Capital, United Arab Emirates
Rachid M. Rachid, Minister of Trade and Industry of Egypt
Joe Saddi, Chairman of the Board, Booz & Company, Lebanon
Basem Al Salem, Minister of Finance of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Moderated by
John K. Defterios, Anchor, CNN Marketplace Middle East, CNN International, United Kingdom

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