Palestinian Public Opinion Poll No.29

Results of the present survey in the West Bank and Gaza indicate no changes in popularity of Fatah while Hamas slightly loses support.

Wahl Livnis für den Erfolg der Friedensgespräche „eher positiv“

Interview mit Thomas Birringer, Ramallah

Der Leiter des Auslandsbüros der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in den Palästinensischen Autonomiegebieten, Thomas Birringer, schätzt die Auswirkungen der Wahl Zipi Livnis zur neuen Vorsitzenden der regierenden israelischen Kadima-Partei auf die Friedensgespräche „eher positiv“ ein.

Annette Schavan at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Ramallah

Opinion Polling Contributes to the Peace Process

Annette Schavan, German Federal Minister of Education and Research, visited Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Ramallah and was briefed there about the work of KAS and the Palestinian Territories. The visit was part of a four-day trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Legal Encounter

"Can Constitutionalism help Palestine?"

Better than other Arab countries but failed due to Hamas-Fatah-rivalry – this was the summary of Professor Nathan Brown for Constitutionalism in Palestine. On July 17th 2008 the lecture “Can Constitutionalism help Palestine?” took place in the framework of the lecture series “Legal Encounter” an initiative of the Institute of Law (IoL) at Birzeit University and the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Ramallah. Guest speaker was Nathan Brown, professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Georgetown University.

Advanced Training Program for Local Politicians

In the framework of a cooperation project between KAS Ramallah and the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP) at Bethlehem University, the final ceremony for the participants from the Bethlehem and Hebron region took place recently.

Legal Encounter in Birzeit

The Palestinian Reform- and Development Plan - Opportunities and Implementation

Good governance and the rule of law took center stage in the presentation of PA-Minister of Planning, Samir Abdallah, in the framework of the lectures series Legal Encounters, a joint initiative of the Institute of Law (IoL) at Birzeit University and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Ramallah.

Prime Minister Dr. Jürgen Rüttgers Discusses Opportunities for Cooperation with North Rhine-Westphalia

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Ramallah has recently organized a panel of experts with Dr. Jürgen Rüttgers, Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and NRW’s minister of education Barbara Sommer at Birzeit University. The main topics discussed at the panel were education policy, the economic situation of the Palestinian Territories, as well as opportunities for cooperation with North Rhine-Westphalia in sectors as for example infrastructure, planning and housing.

Closing Session of the Private Sector Congress on Public – Private Dialogue and the Industrial Policies Agenda

Media echo in AL-AYYAM, RAMALLAH, May 9, 2008

Opening of the Public-Private Dialogue on the Private Sector Agenda

Focusing on the challenges and prospects of the Palestinian economy, a two day conference in Ramallah is currently introducing the Private Sector Agenda and Industrial Policies, which aims at reforming all areas necessary for the development of the Palestinian private sector. The conference takes place on May 7th and 8th, 2008 and is organized by the Palestinian Federation of Industries (PFI) in cooperation with the Private Sector Coordination Council (PSCC) and with the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Ramallah.

First Campaign of the Baader Youth Network on Strengthening Women’s Rights Launched Successfully

On March 22nd, 2008 the Baader Youth Network (BYN) launched successfully its first campaign to strengthen women's rights and their role in Palestinian society. The event titled "Palestine Prospers through Women’s Contribution” took place at Birzeit University near Ramallah.