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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on regional economic integration in the Maghreb region – an Algerian perspective Cover

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on regional economic integration in the Maghreb region – an Algerian perspective

By: Younes Ferdj  
Open Access
|Jul 2024

Abstract

Subject and purpose of work

This article focuses on the most evident effects of COVID-19 influenced by the elements of the regional economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of shock and crisis management plans. Algeria could benefit from revitalizing the construction of the North African bloc and enhancing cooperation in the Maghreb. The main objective of this work is to identify the most urgent challenges related to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the regional economic landscape, and the economic integration of Algeria highlights the importance of shock and crisis management plans.

Material and methods

This study is based on a descriptive statistical analysis of the key economic indicators in the Maghreb region, with a special emphasis on Algeria.

Results

The results obtained have allowed us to outline the strategies adopted by Maghreb countries as part of economic reforms aimed at strengthening regional integration.

Conclusions

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for elements of the regional economic landscape in the Maghreb. The countries of the Maghreb should reduce barriers to trade and investment and link their infrastructure networks. They should focus their efforts on liberalizing trade in goods and services, as well as financial and labour markets.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ers-2024-0016 | Journal eISSN: 2451-182X | Journal ISSN: 2083-3725
Language: English
Page range: 290 - 313
Submitted on: Jan 1, 2024
Accepted on: May 1, 2024
Published on: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: John Paul II University of Applied Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2024 Younes Ferdj, published by John Paul II University of Applied Sciences
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.