The article discusses how the Maghreb countries can benefit from improving trade with their neighbors and global markets. By overcoming barriers and implementing better trade agreements, they can boost growth, create more jobs, and increase productivity. To achieve this, they need to focus on improving trade policies in three areas: actions within their own countries, agreements with nearby nations, and involvement in global trade. It's important to include services in these efforts and to address issues like standards, transportation, and logistics. Overall, by making these changes as part of a broader reform process, the countries can help their economies grow and support those affected by the transition to a more open trade system.