Human development and Quality of institutions in MENA region: an Econometric Evidence Using Panel Data Models

Abstract

This study investigates the nuanced relationship between institutional quality and human development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. we examine the multifaceted elements shaping human development, with a particular emphasis on institutional quality. Utilizing a panel data approach within the Stata software, we rely on key indicators from the World Bank and Worldwide Governance Indicators covering 16 MENA countries from 1996 to 2017. By unraveling the impact of institutional quality on the Human Development Index, our analysis provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between institutional dynamics and the progress of human development in the MENA region.

Keywords

• Institutional Quality
• Human development
• MENA
• Panel data