阿联酋零售集团：2024中东和北非经济一体化报告（英文版）

When considering the opportunities improved economic integration would afford the MENA countries, regional blocs such as the EU, ASEAN and MERCOSUR provide ample proof of the positive impact on GDP growth, intra-regional trade and employment that comes from implementing collaboration frameworks and cross territory trade agreements. For instance, following the introduction of a customs union in MERCOSUR, its real GDP grew at ca. 3% p.a. in the 15 years post integration, compared to a growth ra