economies. In this edition, the Bank finds that, largely thanks to China, the region's output, exports, and employment have mostly returned to the levels they were at before the crisis. And while countries can grow rapidly in the next decade even in a slower world economy, they need to return to their structural reform agendas with renewed vigor. These agendas can include regional components, with a focus on regional economic integration, and addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

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