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- Policy Study
The Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus in the Western Mediterranean. Development and Sustainability in the 5+5 Area
Too often the interaction between water, food and energy in the Mediterranean has been characterised by distortions that have triggered negative externalities rather than positive synergies.
10 December 2018
- Report
The Role of Women in Preserving the Environment in Tripoli
Tripoli District is facing serious environmental problems. While many civil society movements are calling for sustainable environmental measures, women's participation in public issues and local decision-making remains weak.
1 December 2018
- Report
Women in Leadership Positions, Local Perceptions and Obstacles in Ma’an Governorate
There is a lack of job opportunities and limited diversity of economic activities for women in Mraighah Sub-District in particular, and in Ma’an Governorate in general, as well as patriarchy that deliberately excludes women from public life.
1 December 2018
- Report
Field Diagnosis: Girls’ Access to Education in Six “”Area C”” Localities in Bethlehem and Al Khalil
The Area C (Kisan, Al-Rashayida, Al-Meniah, Zif, Ma’en, and Al-Bweeb), controlled by the Israeli colonial authority, has been marked by the poor economic situation, leading to girls’ regular absences and dropout of school.
1 October 2018
- Report
Una realidad incontestable. Islamofobia en los medios
La tendencia tolerante hacia la inmigración se vio alterada durante los años de la crisis económica, al percibirla como una competencia en el terreno laboral. También empeoró después de los ataques terroristas en París y en Barcelona.
10 September 2018
- Report
Field Diagnosis: Developing Female Entrepreneurship in the Wilaya of Sétif
The Sétif region is known for its economic, commercial and industrial dynamism. It also has several specialised education and training centres. In this context, what is the proportion of women entrepreneurs and businesses run by women?
1 August 2018
- Report
Field Diagnosis: The Role of Elected Women in the Province of Ifrane
Despite a favourable legal framework for equality of opportunity in the mechanisms for political action and access to political responsibilities, women’s presence in elected positions in local authorities in Morocco remains below expectations.
1 August 2018
- Paper
Preventing Violent Extremism in Lebanon: Experience from a Danish-Lebanese Partnership
Local community stakeholders including municipalities are critical to the implementation of national PVE strategies and action plans. Yet how does a PVE model travel from one context to another ?
23 May 2018
- Policy Study
Politics of Recognition and Denial. Minorities in the MENA Region
The manipulation of sectarian divides by state and non-state actors and persecutions faced by ethnic and religious groups make the question of minorities a key issue for the balance in the MENA region.
2 May 2018
- Policy Study
The EU-Tunisia Privileged Partnership – What Next?
It would be odd if the outcome of the Association Council were limited to the adoption of partnership priorities. While a new model of partnership will not be presented, there should be some language on an ambitious mid- to long-term perspective.
16 April 2018
- Policy Study
The Sahel: Europe´s African Borders
Over the last decade, the EU’s engagement in the Sahel region has dramatically increased. Despite all the efforts, the Sahel remains a quagmire and continues to be a source of high instability for the Maghreb and by extension for Europe.
2 April 2018
- Report
Advocating Gender Equality in Zarqaa’s factories
Zarqaa Governorate is considered one of the most important industrial hubs in Jordan. Women working in its factories are enduring hard working conditions.
1 April 2018