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Call for Applications: Public Policy Bootcamp

Empowering African Students to Analyze Public Policies and Shape Better Solutions The Arab Center for Research (ACR) invites university students from across Africa to participate in the Public Policy Bootcamp, an initiative designed to promote critical thinking, strengthen policy analysis skills, and encourage young people to contribute to public policy discussions in their countries. The program […]

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Call for Applications: Research Initiative on Sustainable Development and Inclusive Economic Growth in the Arab World

CONTRIBUTE TO AN AMBITIOUS RESEARCH INITIATIVE ON THE ARAB WORLD The Arab Center for Research, in collaboration with LIRSEG, announces a call for applications for an ambitious, interdisciplinary research initiative bringing together Master’s students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers from across the Arab world. This long-term initiative aims to develop an annual research report on sustainability and inclusive […]

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Applications Open | Winter University 2027 : Mapping Opportunities for a New Economic Narrative in the Arab World

The Arab Center for Research is pleased to announce the Winter University 2027, taking place from 13 to 16 January 2027 in Marrakech, Morocco, as part of the Arab Liberty Festival 2027. Under the theme “Arab World: Mapping Opportunities for a New Economic Narrative,” this edition aims to explore new pathways for economic growth and development across the Arab […]

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Study Day on Integrating Economic, Social and Environmental Risks into Public Policy

The Arab Center for Research (ArabCR) announces a study day entitled “Integrating Economic, Social and Environmental Risks into Public Policy,” taking place on 23 October 2026, at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Ibn Tofail University. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and experts to examine the interconnected challenges facing the Middle East and […]

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Applications Open: The Averroes Policy Forum 2026–2027

The Arab Center for Research invites think tanks, research centers, and civil society organizations across the Arab world to apply for the Averroes Policy Forum, a unique one-year program that helps experienced policy professionals turn research into action. Through online learning, practical training in Morocco, and continued mentoring, participants will develop a policy case and […]

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How Arab rulers hijacking of institutions was at root of dysfunctional democracies?

Due to internal and external pressures for democratization, many Arab states have embarked on political institutional reform since the early 1990s. During this third wave of democratization, emphasis was placed only on the need for free political institutions so that democracy could take root. However, despite the implementation of these (constitutions, parliaments, electoral systems, separation […]

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COVID 19 and Women economic fragilities in Morocco

– Due to the precarious nature of the working ecosystems in which they generally operate, women have particularly been impacted by the outbreak of the COVID 19 with more severe work-related insecurity and anxiety.   – The grassroots and the advocacy work of civil society organisations largely contributed to reshaping the underlining legal framework, yet disparities […]

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Think Tanks & Civil Societies Program

Think Tanks & Civil Societies Program

Think Tanks & Civil Societies Program The Lauder Institute The University of Pennsylvania March 30, 2020  Greetings: this is to let you know that a group of think tanks have joined together to organize a Global Think Tank Town Hall that will focus on how to respond to the COVID19 crisis. The interactive Town Hall meeting will […]

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... It seems normal till it collapses

… It seems normal till it collapses

A few weeks ago, a large majority of people outside of China were still referring to COVID-19 as just another form of the common flu. In a matter of days, everything changed; state of emergencies and lockdowns were declared in many countries across the globe. The number of those infected with the virus, and many […]

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Fourth Edition of the Arab Liberty Festival

Fourth Edition of the Arab Liberty Festival

Join the Arab Center for Scientific Research and Scientific Studies for their annual Arab Liberty Festival! Join us : http://urlz.fr/7SgL Seven years After the Arab Spring Which role for institutions and civil society in the democratic transition? Join the discussion, be part of the fourth edition of the Arab Liberty Festival. During this fourth Arab Liberty […]

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Free Trade Beyond Utopia - Dr. Tom Palmer at the Arab Liberty Festival

Free Trade Beyond Utopia – Dr. Tom Palmer at the Arab Liberty Festival

During the Second Arab Liberty Festival, the Arab Center will organize an open discussion with Dr. Tom G. Palmer. Dr. Tom Palmer is a libertarian author and theorist, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and vice president for international programs at the Atlas Network. Dr. Palmer will give a presentation entitled « Free Trade Beyond Utopia ». After his […]

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The Atlas Leadership Academy coming to Morocco in December

The Atlas Leadership Academy coming to Morocco in December

What: Intermediate level training for existing think tanks in MENA When: December 5-6, 2016, this training will be held during the Arab Liberty Festival organized by the Arab Center Where: Rabat, Morocco Credit: 2 Cost: Free Application Deadline: October 27, 2016 Successful applicants will be notified by end of October. The training will be held during the Arab Liberty Festival organized […]

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