The document discusses several topics related to economic and social development in Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries between 2009 and 2012. It provides statistics on key indicators such as population, GDP, foreign direct investment, and internet usage in Africa and the GCC in 2009 and 2012. It notes that several economic and social indicators grew substantially in both regions during this period, with the GCC growing at a faster rate than Africa for many indicators.