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Entering a Grey Area: Lebanon’s Economic Challenges in the Arab Spring
Historically, Lebanon has benefited economically from regional turmoil and international financial crises. Its uniquely strong banking sector and human capital have contributed to this success. Yet the Arab uprisings have had a conversely negative effect on Lebanon’s economy. The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies and KAS Amman have published the report from a closed-roundtable discussion held in Beirut, June 2011, which aimed to identify the reasons why and project the future of its economy.
Arab Uprisings and Challenges of Change
The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies and KAS Amman have published the findings of a joint roundtable discussion in Beirut, June 2011.The Arab Spring has had minimal direct impact on Lebanon. Thus, identifying the reason why Lebanon’s situation is unique was the topic of discussion. Iran and Syria’s influence on the internal politics were also brought into question, as events transpiring in each respective country could dramatically change the political climate in Lebanon without precedent.
Thus, Konrad Adenauer Foundation works in Amman
On the 21st of December, 2011, Mr. Emad Nusair from Scoopat interviewed Dr. Martin Beck and Nida’a Al-Shraideh to discuss the activities of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Amman. The following interview was conducted to provide better insight into this highly active political foundation.
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Amman Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Jordan. KAS Amman Office has been active for more than 25 years aiming at sustainable social, political, and economic development. For further information on our objectives, programs and partners:
Events
| Feb. 25 |
Workshop
"Good Governance: Increasing the Efficiency of Members of the Associations Governing Bodies and the Ministries’ staff" |
Previous events
| Jan. 25 |
Book Presentation
"Jordan's New Draft Competition Law: Achievement Made, Improvement Required" |
| Nov. 21 |
Discussion
Corporate Governance for Family Business |
| Nov. 16 - 18 |
Discussion
“Women Empowerment through Research” |
Publications
Corporate Governance for Family Business
In recent decades, the focus of international bodies such as the IMF and World Bank has increased towards policies of corporate governance. On November 21, 2011, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Amman, in cooperation with Talal [...]
Political Systems and the Role of Parliaments in the Emerging Arab Democracies
The onset of the Arab Spring compelled societies in the Middle East to demand their rights for meaningful democracy. Establishing a democracy requires political institutions that are able and willing to fully represent the [...]
Women Empowerment through Research
KAS, the Women Empowerment Organization (WEO) and the Institute for Women's Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW)/ Lebanese American University (LAU) jointly organized a roundtable discussion on gender from November 16th - 18th 2011, [...]
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Jordan Office
P.O.B. 831025
11183 Amman / Jordan
