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Legislative Effectiveness and Efficiency - Promoting and Supporting the Implementation of Laws.

A whole day round table in cooperation with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP) in Beirut, Lebanon.

On Friday, the 24th of September 2021, the Rule of Law Program Middle East & North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP), organized a one-day round table and discussion session entitled “Legislative Effectiveness and Efficiency - Promoting and Supporting the Implementation of Laws”. The workshop took place at Kempinski - Summerland Hotel, with the participation of Jurists, Judges, MPs, Ministers and Civil Society actors.

October 5, 2021
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Towards a national legal framework for political parties in Lebanon, the gate for an efficient democracy

Round tables and debate sessions in collaboration with the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) - UNESCO, Byblos, Lebanon

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, from September 15th to 18th 2021, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East & North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) - UNESCO, Byblos, organized a series of round tables and debate sessions entitled “Towards a National Legal framework for political parties in Lebanon: The gate for an efficient democracy”. The four days' workshop took place at the CISH premises in Byblos and in person, where legal practitioners and political party representatives joined the debate.

September 28, 2021
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The Right of Access to Information Law: A Step Toward Good Governance

Hybrid Conference in collaboration with the University of Saint-Joseph (USJ) in Beirut, Lebanon

On 8th July 2021, the Rule of Law Program Middle East & North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with L'Observatoire de la Fonction Publique et de la Bonne Gouvernance of the University of Saint-Joseph (USJ), organized a public hybrid debate on the topic: “The Right of Access to Information Law: A step toward Good Governance”. The two-hour hybrid debate took place outdoors at the beautiful USJ campus in Huvelin and was streamed live over zoom, so that the public could take part and join in the debate.

Philipp Bremer, Paul Saadeh, Ahmad Kanaan
July 29, 2021
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Media, the Judiciary and Good Governance – A Complex Balancing Act

Online Seminar in cooperation with the University Saint-Jospeh of Beirut

On 25 November 2020, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa, in cooperation with the Observatoire de la Fonction Publique et de la Bonne Gouvernance of the University of Saint-Joseph, organized a public online debate on the topic "Media, Justice and Good Governance – A Complex Balancing Act".

November 25, 2020
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Radio Program the "The Constitution for All"

Moderated by Dr. Marie Ghantous

In October 2020 the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa has launched its new weekly radio program “The Constitution for All” which airs each Thursday live on Radio Liban. Hosted by Dr. Marie Ghantous, law professor and legal expert, the program receives renowned constitutional experts to provide entertaining insights on constitutional topics and developments, answering questions and comments received from the audience over the Phone, WhatsApp and Social Media!

November 23, 2020
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Administrative Jurisdiction

Justice at the Heart of Good Governance

On July 15th, 2020 the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa, in cooperation with the Observatory for Public Service and Good Governance of the University Saint-Joseph (USJ), organized an online seminar on the Lebanese Administrative Judiciary. Under the topic “Administrative Jurisdiction – Justice at the Heart of Good Governance” students and the general public had the opportunity to exchange with legal experts and representatives of the civil society on current challenges and reform perspectives for Lebanon.

July 15, 2020
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Judicial Training in the MENA Region

Fundamental Principles and Practical Training for Judges

In cooperation with the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized the second conference on “Judicial Training in the MENA Region - Fundamental Principles and Practical Training for Judges - Regional and International Perspectives”. The workshop held in Kuwait City on December 3 and 4, 2019 focused on the significant role that the judicial training institutes play in the performance development of the judges and prosecutors in-service by providing continuous education and training programs.

December 10, 2019
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Constitutional Dialogue 2019

Decision-Making Processes in Constitutional Courts and Councils

With the worldwide development and consolidation of constitutional review procedures, constitutional courts and councils are increasingly confronted with highly political and controversial questions. In this regard, the quality of judicial decision-making processes plays an important role in preventing political polarization and rendering decisions in accordance to the constitution that at the same time remain within the societal consensus and do not reflect any prior bias.

November 22, 2019
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Administrative Court Judges from the MENA Region in Munich

Public Relations and the Accessibility of Court Decisions

From the 10th to the 14th of November 2019, the Rule of Law Programme Middle East/ North Africa has organised a peer-to-peer study program for administrative judges from the MENA region in Munich, Germany. In the course of the 5-day program the delegation, consisting of 8 administrative judges from Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon and Kuwait, gained a deeper insight into the role and functioning of the German administrative judiciary as well as into the practical significance, procedures and every-day implementation of their work. During the program the participants had the possibility to attend several round tables and oral court hearings at the administrative court of Munich, the High Administrative Court of Bavaria, the Bavarian State Chancellery as well as the Bavarian Constitutional Court. Special emphasis was set on press services and the internal and external accessibility of judicial decisions.

November 20, 2019
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Constitutional Control and the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa

Presentation and Discussion of Findings (2017-2019)

Political stability, sustainable economic development, and the creation of opportunities for younger generations in North Africa and the Middle East are crucial for the future of Europe. Eight years after the Arab Spring, many parts of the region are still struggling with the consequences of armed conflict, an imbalance of power in favor of the executive, and challenges to the rule of law. At the same time, several countries have undertaken significant reforms. Initiatives to improve institutional structures and procedures are abundant. What does German and European foreign policy and development cooperation need to be aware of, and what can be done in order to foster the rule of law, efficient administration and a level of freedom that allows for investments, innovations and social peace in the region?

October 10, 2019
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