Impact of Worldwide Economic Integration on the Economic Development of Mali

The current paper attempts to assess the impact of worldwide economic integration on the economic development of Mali over the period of 1980 to 2016. The study thoroughly highlights the effects of worldwide economic integration in Mali by reviewing the economic performance of Mali since early 1980s. The results of the study indicate both negative and positive effects of world economic integration on the economy of Mali. The study came up with the policy implications that the Mali's development remains hampered by the lack of infrastructure, the insufficient quality of its labor force and the weakness of its institutions. Furthermore, the security situation remains precarious.