Policy Studies /
Papers / Reports
Digital Entrepreneurship: Expanding the Economic Frontier in the Mediterranean
What relationship exists between entrepreneurs, the digital economy, entrepreneurship ecosystems, growth or economic development and technology? Can these concepts be isolated from one another to ascertain their individual impact?
12 avril 2017
Post-Conflict Re-Construction in MENA: Previous Experiences and Stakeholder’s Inclusive Involvement in the Future Reconstruction of Libya, Syria and Iraq
The chosen reconstruction process and model will be critical to define the reconfigurations in Syria and Libya and give shape to that new order and power-sharing structures settling down with peace.
11 avril 2017
Future of Syria
Projecting a government structure for post-conflict Syria is a cumbersome task. Post-conflict Syria would have to deal with issues such as reconciliation, protection of minorities, security sector reform and reconstruction and development.
10 avril 2017
The European Union and the External Dimension of Security: Supporting Tunisia as a Model in Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
The case of Tunisia is one of the most interesting to study in terms of adaptation of a transitional regime to a new counter-terrorism strategy and of the influence the EU could exert on the development of policies in the security sector.
4 avril 2017
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Gender-Based Violence in Marrakech – Safi
This study analyzes the effectiveness of gender equality policies and the issue of gender-based violence in the Marrakech-Safi region, providing an overview of the progress made in implementing laws on women’s human rights.
1 avril 2017
- Report
Palestinian Women and the Political Process: An Insight into the West Bank
This field diagnosis acknowledges women’s effective role in Palestinian politics and examines the factors that hinder their representation in decision-making authorities.
1 avril 2017
- Report
Violence against Women in Algeria – Focus on Oran
Violence against women is a pervasive problem in Algeria. Yet, the issue remains largely invisible due to social taboos and the lack of sufficient institutional response and support for women survivors of violence.
1 avril 2017
- Report
Women’s Participation in Municipal Councils in Irbid
This diagnosis gives an overview of women’s participation in municipal councils in the region of Liwa Al Koura, in Irbid, showing the administrative, social and cultural faced by women as members of executive and local councils.
1 avril 2017
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Women’s Political Participation in Egypt: Perspectives from Giza
Despite their struggle and commitment, women have historically been underrepresented in Egyptian political life. Which factors impact on women’s ambitions to reach decision-making positions in Egyptian society?
1 avril 2017
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Women’s Political Participation in Lebanon: Perspectives from Mount-Lebanon
Although Lebanon is considered as the only democratic country in the Arab region with a free political environment, the situation of women has not been strengthened enough for them to have a role on an equal footing with men.
1 avril 2017
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Women’s Political Participation in Monastir and Sousse
This diagnosis describes the political commitment of Tunisian women, with special focus on the governorates and municipalities of Monastir and Sousse during the period of democratic transition.
1 avril 2017
Mapping Migration Challenges in the EU Transit and Destination Countries
The year 2015 was a serious stress test for the stability and cohesion of the European Union. The so-called refugee crisis revealed several divisions within the EU, and disclosed certain limitations of the European project.
13 mars 2017