Economics
GDP rose by nearly 6 percent in 2004, driven by the continuing increase in the price of oil. Since 2000 growth has averaged 3.8 percent, about the same rate of increase as in the 1980s and 1990s. Iran led the group with 6 percent growth over this period. Middle East and North African countries are slow to encourage business with regulatory reform Creating a good business environment is key to creating jobs, fi ghting poverty, and improving growth. Developing economies in...