02096cas a2200277 a 4500 AALejournalIMF017075 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475535785 2617-6750 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Rother, Bjoern. The Economic Impact of Conflicts and the Refugee Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa / Bjoern Rother, Gaelle Pierre, Davide Lombardo, Risto Herrala. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016. 1 online resource (43 pages) Staff Discussion Notes <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students In recent decades, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) has experienced more frequent and severe conflicts than in any other region of the world, exacting a devastating human toll. The region now faces unprecedented challenges, including the emergence of violent non-state actors, significant destruction, and a refugee crisis bigger than any since World War II. This paper raises awareness of the economic costs of conflicts on the countries directly involved and on their neighbors. It argues that appropriate macroeconomic policies can help mitigate the impact of conflicts in the short term, and that fostering higher and more inclusive growth can help address some of the root causes of conflicts over the long term. The paper also highlights the crucial role of external partners, including the IMF, in helping MENA countries tackle these challenges. Mode of access: Internet Herrala, Risto. Lombardo, Davide. Pierre, Gaelle. Staff Discussion Notes; Staff Discussion Notes ; No. 2016/008 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/006/2016/008/006.2016.issue-008-en.xml IMF e-Library