9.00

Registration

9.30

Welcome speeches

10.00

Opening Session: Main issues

Chairman: B. Quintieri, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Fondazione Masi

International Inequalities, Economic Structure and Development of Southern Mediterranean Countries, D. Salvatore, Fordham University, Bronx, New York.

Overview of Trade and FDI Issues, G. Tria, CEIS, University of Rome "Tor Vergata".

Investment in the Mediterranean: Balance and Perspectives, C. Saint-Martin, ANIMA Team, Marsiglie.

Not only Oil: Economic Perspectives for the Enlarged Mediterranean, F. Zallio, ISPI.

11.50

Coffee-break

12.00

Trade and Growth: the Euromediterranean Integration

Chairman: C. Imbriani, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Discussant: S. de Nardis, ISAE, Rome.

Export Catching-up in the Mediterranean Countries: Long Term Trends and Prospects, M. Lautier, Université de Rouen and J. Chaponnière, Université Paris 13.

Do Euro-Med Agreements Improve Democracy and the Quality of Institutions in EU Partner Countries? C. Duc and E. Lavallee, EURIsCO Université Paris-Dauphine.

In Search of Development along the Southern Border: The Economic Models behind the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and the European Neighbourhood Policy, I. Martin, University of Madrid "Carlo III".

13.30

Lunch

14.30

TRADE: Liberalisation and Labour Market (communications without discussant)

Chairman: Adel A. Beshai, American University of Cairo.

The Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Productivity in Morocco and Egypt, M. Gasiorek, University of Sussex.

Multifibre Agreement Phase-out and Unemployment in Tunisia, M. A. Marouani, Paris I Sorbonne.

Trade Liberalisation and Labour Market: Evidence from Morocco, N. Bottini, University of Sussex.

Wage Inequality and Trade Liberalization in MPS: Evidence for Morocco, S. Muzi, University of Rome "La Sapienza".

16.00

Coffee-break

16.15

TRADE: Liberalisation and Potential

Chairman: A. Amendola, University of Salerno.

Discussant: G. De Arcangelis, University of Rome, "La Sapienza" S. Fadda, University of Rome 3; F. Reganati, University of Foggia.

From Partnership to Friendship: Flows and Flaws in the Euro-Mediterranean Region, A. Gallina, University of Roskilde, "Federico Caffè" Centre.

Are there Shortfalls in MENA Trade? To what Extent are they due to the Rise in EU Trade and Investment and to other Factors? R. S. Miniesy, British University in Egypt and J. Nugent, University of Southern California.

Beyond Remittances in the Mediterranean: the Financing of Local Development, A. Romagnoli and L. Mengoni, University of Bologna.

The Political Economy of Reforms in the Southern Mediterranean Countries and the European Neighbourhood Policy, A. Skuratowicz, European Commission.

Do Institutions Matter for FDI? A Comparative Analysis for the MENA Countries, U. Marani, University of Naples "Federico II" and V. Daniele, University of Catanzaro "Magna Græcia".

9.30

TRADE: Specialisation and Catching-up

Chairman: G. Graziani, University of Parma.

Discussant: L. Iapadre, University of l'Aquila;

Increasing Openness and Fragile Competitiveness. The case of Egypt, T. Abdel-Malek, American University of Cairo.

Trade Similarity across the Mediterranean Basin, L. De Benedictis, University of Macerata and L. Tajoli, Polytechnic of Milan.

The Development of Trade and Foreign Direct Investment under the Influence of the Barcelona Process. A Quantification based on a Panel Data Model, A. Bäcker, European Commission.

11.15

Coffee-break

11.30

FDI: Determinants (communications without discussant)

Chairman: F. Onida, University of Milano "Luigi Bocconi".

European Enlargement to the East and its Consequences on Foreign Direct Investment in the MENA Region, W. Bouguezzi, University of Tunis.

Assessment of Foreign Direct Investment Attractiveness: an AHP Approach, S. Sahin Yildiz Technical University, and O. Sener, Istanbul Technical University.

FDI Potential and Shortfalls: Determinants and Diversion Effects, A. Ferragina, University of Salerno; CNR-ISSM and F. Pastore, University of Naples 2.

12.30

Lunch

13.30

FDI: Growth and Spillovers

Chairman: G. Giovannetti, University of Florence and Foreign Trade Commission, Rome.

Discussants: F. Reganati, University of Foggia;

Foreign Direct Investment in the MED Region: Equity Relationship, Spillovers and Policy Implications, S. Alessandrini, FEMISE, università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia.

Effect of FDI on the Productivity of the Egyptian Manufacturing Sectorr, N. Massoud, University of Reading, UK.

FDI and Growth in the Southern Countries of the Mediterranean Basin: a Causality Test and an Estimation with a Structural Model, A. Marouane, University of Bordeaux IV.

Convergence and FDI in the Mediterranean Basin: an Empirical Evidence, G. Notarstefano and R. Scuderi, University of Palermo.

15.10

Coffee-break

15.20

Round Table Sprint Campania: Mezzogiorno & Mediterranean. The Economic System towards Mediterranean Area: the Role of Campania Region

Chairman: E. Imperiale, Regional Office for International Business, Campania Region.

A. Cozzolino, Councillorship for Agriculture and Production Activities of Campania Region.

Ten Years from Barcelona: Evaluation and Perspective. C.A.I.MED. experiences, G. Pennella, M. Ascione, Formez, C.A.I.MED.

D. Salvatore, Fordham University, Bronx, New York.

B. Amoroso, University of Roskilde, "Federico Caffè" Centre, Jean Monnet Chair

A.Negri - UNIDO

Ciccarelli - WTO

M. De Miranda - Presidente Eurosportello

E. Belfiore - Presidio MAP internazionalizzazione

Z. D'Agostino - Logica

M. D'Aiuto - Simest

V. Boccia - Assafrica Mediterraneo

17.00

Commentary and Policy on Euro-Med

J. Nugent, University of Southern California.

Adel A. Beshai, American University of Cairo.

S. Alessandrini, FEMISE, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia.

C. Risi, Ministero Affari Esteri.

L. Paganetto, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", ENEA.