Egypt to host Mediterranean forum

Egypt will host the third for the Mediterranean forum for development in March 2000.

15 organizations and international Arab research corporations, 600 business sector leaders in the Arab states and non-governmental organizations will participate in the meeting.

The forum will discuss the trends, challenges and chances available for developing the Middle East and North Africa, as well discussing ideas related to balanced development in health and education and economic progress in the area.

The forum will also discuss seven topics that focus on international trade, the regionality principle, reform, competition among countries, knowledge, education, financing development and labor markets.

Formation of the executive committee for running the forum took place under Egypt's chairmanship with the participation of Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco and the institute for economic development affiliated to the World Bank.