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Activists in Middle East, North Africa stress importance of opportunities, jobs - especially among the young
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Key economic issues include national debts, high food prices, impact of Mideast unrest and Japan's earthquake
Gas costs more than 110 shillings per liter, jumping from under 90 shillings just over a month ago
Both say global financial system remains vulnerable to further shocks
Food prices have increased 36 percent since this time last year, helping push about 44 million people into poverty
General consensus among financial experts is that economy will have much more difficult time shrugging off effects of civil unrest
Most of Libya's oil fields are in rebel-controlled territory, but production has slowed to trickle due to political, military conflict
Shut down after weeks of political unrest, Egypt's stock market reopened Wednesday with armed soldiers standing guard
Oil prices remain extremely volatile
Banks, businessmen relocate employees, assets to Dubai to escape Bahrain unrest
Overseas Development Institute says poor nations would suffer most
UN blames exodus of migrant farm workers, expensive cereal imports
Assessment comes from Standard and Poor's Ratings Services, which cut nation's credit rating Thursday because of growing uncertainty
Political turmoil could bring major economic and social challenges, says Professor Michael Klare
In effort to forge stronger ties with neighbor, Iranian companies open exhibition in Afghan capital to attract consumers