http://www.almotamar.net صحيفة إلكترونية يومية تصدر عن حزب المؤتمر الشعبي العام (اليمن) http://www.almotamar.net/3085.htm 2007-07-24 In the last two decades, the Arab world has witnessed major economic changes resulting from the implementation of many economic reform programs. These programs came in answer to the economic crises that shook many Arab countries. They sought market reform and a reduced state role in directing and managing the economy.