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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– 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 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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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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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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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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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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*************************** PEACE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP Encouraging private initiatives as the way forward to reduce poverty and to strengthen social cohesion in countries of the Arab world *************************** SUMMARY Beginning with the revolution in Tunisia in 2010, the Arab world has witnessed protest movements often referred to as the Arab spring. In addition to protesting against […]
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