The Regional Research Network (RRN) of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) Central Banks was launched in 2021 with the support of the World Bank MENAAP Chief Economist Office. The RRN seeks to facilitate the diffusion of ideas, scholarly research in economics, and promote evidence-based policy dialogue on the development challenges and opportunities faced by the region. The RRN Annual Conference is organized by the Heads of Research Departments and/or Chief Economists of the Central Banks of the region, together with the World Bank MENAAP Chief Economist Office.
The Steering Committee of the 6th RRN Conference invites submissions of high-quality papers, with the potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals, that address the conference themes and propose innovative solutions for policymakers. Priority topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Global Trade, Production Networks, and Economic Fragmentation
- Industrial Policy, Competitiveness, and Economic Diversification, and Resilience
- Structural Transformation, Labour Markets, and Inclusive Growth
- Migration, Labour Mobility, and Remittance Flows
- Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Productivity, and Labor Markets
- Digital, Public, and Strategic Infrastructure
- Energy Markets, Geopolitics, and Energy Transition
- Financial Stability, Macroprudential Policies, Capital Markets Developments, and Financial Innovation
- Climate Risks, Adaptation, Transition Policies, and Sustainable Finance
- Monetary Policy Transmission, Inflation Expectations and Structural Change