This has created fiscal space and freed resources for spending in other areas. Subsidy reform has been an enabling factor for the planned expansion of renewable energy. The most recent data available has shown 4.4% GDP growth in 2013 and 2.6% in 2014, higher than the MENA average of 0.5% in 2013 and 2.2% in 2014, perhaps showing better than average management of the economy.