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THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN THE MAGHREB REGION – AN ALGERIAN PERSPECTIVE
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Economic Integration, Center for Applied Economic Research
for Development, Algeria
Submission date: 2024-01-02
Final revision date: 2024-03-14
Acceptance date: 2024-05-13
Online publication date: 2024-06-28
Publication date: 2024-06-28
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Younes Ferdj
Economic Integration, Center for Applied Economic Research
for Development, Bouzerea, 16000, Algers, Algeria
Economic and Regional Studies 2024;17(2):290-313
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Subject and purpose of work: This article focuses on the most evident effects of COVID-19 influenced by the
elements of the regional economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of shock and crisis management plans.
Algeria could benefit from revitalizing the construction of the North African bloc and enhancing cooperation in the
Maghreb. The main objective of this work is to identify the most urgent challenges related to the socio-economic
impact of COVID-19 on the regional economic landscape, and the economic integration of Algeria highlights the
importance of shock and crisis management plans. Materials and methods: This study is based on a descriptive statistical analysis of the key economic indicators in
the Maghreb region, with a special emphasis on Algeria. Results: The results obtained have allowed us to outline the strategies adopted by Maghreb countries as part of
economic reforms aimed at strengthening regional integration. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for elements of the regional economic
landscape in the Maghreb. The countries of the Maghreb should reduce barriers to trade and investment and link
their infrastructure networks. They should focus their efforts on liberalizing trade in goods and services, as well
as financial and labour markets.