January 23 and 26, 2015 – Paris, France

The World Bank/CMI MENA integration program partnered with IPEMED and organized focus group discussions with Moroccan and Algerian members of diaspora, to investigate instruments contributing to the economic development of their countries of origin, thus enhancing regional and global integration in MENA. Earlier in 2014, similar consultations were held with Tunisian and Lebanese members of diaspora, which complement information collected through an online survey (in English and French, currently open to MENA Citizens Living Abroad). Its results will inform entities such as the World Bank, development partners, and governments.