What Trends Suggest That the MENA Is "Falling Behind" in the Global

question 28

Essay

What trends suggest that the MENA is "falling behind" in the global economy, i.e., not becoming more competitive, not fully using its human capital, and not transforming its economic structures?

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Definitions:

Careers

Long-term professional journeys individuals undertake, which often include various jobs, experiences, and education in a particular field.

Erik Erikson's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory of psychosocial development outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each involving a specific conflict that contributes to a major aspect of personality.

Identity Versus Confusion

A critical developmental stage in Erikson's theory where adolescents seek to establish a coherent sense of self or may face confusion about their role in life.

University

An institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in various subjects and often provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education.