people attending the world economic forum here in davos, switzerland, are watching the huge protests. demonstrations appear to be about economics. millions of young people are without work, and therefore, right now without hope. what's the prospect for foreign investment and reform to encourage jobs and growth in the future? i'm joined by director of the middle east and central asia for the international monetary fund. thank you for joining us. >> thank you, john. >> i want an honest assessment. even a personal assessment of what you see unfolding right now in north africa. you have been a proponent of reforms for years, asking to reform quickly, strublcturally r job growth here. is that the reason it's moving so fast? >> i think the condition of each country is different, complicated. i think the common feature running through them is in all of these countries growth has