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Welcome
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation from Germany. With all its activities in Germany and abroad it contributes to political dialogue and the interaction between different cultures.
Because of its exposed geographical location and its outstanding political role in the Arab World, Egypt has been a special focus area for various programs of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. »
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Workshop
The right to vote, freedom of speech, separation of powers: what exactly does that mean and how are we supposed to deal with it? "Democracy" was the theme of a workshop particularly aimed at students, a mutual event by KAS Egypt and the Democracy and Human Rights Program (DHRP). The state of democracy in Egypt and the remaining Arab states was given special attention. (Aug. 26, 2010) »
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Workshop
Civil Rights in Egypt
What are the duties of a lawful citizen? Which rights does he own? Which role does each individual play in society? KAS Egypt and the Democracy and Human Rights Program (DHRP) organised a workshop for Egyptian students in order to provide answers for the above questions. (Aug. 10, 2010)
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Seminar
The lack of participation in the past Shura elections proved once more: Egyptians are fed up with politics. One of the main reasons for their political disenchantment can be found in the lack of transparency in electoral procedures. A two-day workshop in Alexandria intended to inform young Egyptians and encourage them to show political participation. (Aug. 1, 2010) »
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Seminar
Personal stories about hostility and friendships, integration and ostracism were the main focus of a KAS seminar in Assiut, Upper Egypt. Experts also attended the event in order to inform about social and legal aspects that are related to the buzzword "integration". (July 22, 2010) »
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Seminar
The non-constraining right to obtain a passport and the possibility to command it unconfinedly is far from being an implicitness in many Arab countries. In rural Upper Egypt, in particular, legally granted freedom of travel for women has long been a hushed up concern. KAS Egypt tackled this sensitive issue during a seminar in Beni Suef by discussing and analysing recent developments and legal reforms. (July 4, 2010) »
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Workshop
From June 19-22, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's Expert Advisory Group (EAG) met in Berlin in order to discuss the energy policy in the Euromed area. During the visit, the EAG held discussions with both Dr Hans-Gert Pöttering, the chairperson of KAS, and representatives of the chancellery and the energy sector. Further information about the EAG as well as the group's publication list can be found here. (June 24, 2010) »
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