Instead of planning new megaprojects, Istanbul’s new administration vows to improve the quality of life and to include its inhabitants in the decision-making process of urban redesign.
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The Nour Solar Power Station was supposed to kickstart Morocco’s energy revolution and boost local economy. Now, residents feel abandoned and cheated and accuse the government of land-grabbing.
Can rural tourism in northern Morocco thrive among the fields of marijuana?
Access to basic supplies remains a crucial issue for millions. Social entrepreneurs from around the world aim to tackle these difficulties and find creative solutions.
Despite optimism for quick transitions after the so-called Arab Spring, the reality has been regional conflicts and stalled reforms. Janmejay Singh explains how peace and stability in the MENA have become the main focus for the World Bank.