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Cross-Continents Platform for Moroccans Living Abroad [Arabic]:

A Better World for All [English] [French]:

Abu Aardvark [English]: Abu Aardvark blog started in 2002 about Middle East politics, especially Iraq and the Arab media. It is the work of Marc Lynch, professor of political science at Williams College and author of Voices of the New Arab Public (Columbia University Press).

Across the Bay [English]:

African Forum of Parlimantarians on Education [English]: The African Forum of Parliamentarians on Education (FAPED) purpose is to promote education policies through strengthening partnerships with civil society and actors in the cultural, social and political sectors, as well as address issues such as poverty, the environment, corruption and information and communication technologies. UNESCO’s Regional Bureau for Education in Africa in Dakar supports this initiative.

African Parliamentary Poverty Reduction Network [English] [French]: The APRN was created under the Africa-Canada Parliamentary Strengthening Program (ACPSP) in response to demands by African parliamentarians for a network that would bring together Members of Parliament (MPs) from all over Africa interested in central issues such as poverty reduction to discuss and share best practices, lessons learned and experiences in that area; as well as to improve their poverty monitoring capacity and increase their policy-making knowledge and build linkages with policy institutes.

African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development [English]: CAFRAD is a Pan-African intergovernmental organization concerned with the revitalization of public administration and management in Africa

African Union [English] [Arabic] [French]:

Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies [English] [Arabic]: Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) was established in 1968 as an independent research unit functioning within the framework of the Al-Ahram Foundation. The ACPSS undertakes multidisciplinary research dealing with regional and international developments, as well as Egyptian strategic, political, economic, and social affairs, and publishes many of its papers online.

Algeria - UNDP Projects [French]:

Al-Quds Center for Political Studies [English] [Arabic]: Al-Quds Center for Political Studies is an independent research institute that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the developments and challenges facing the Jordanian state and society. Among its many interests, the center focuses on encouraging political participation and pays special attention to political parties through conducting seminars and studies on various aspects relating to it.

Al-Urdun A-Jadid Research Center [English] [Arabic]: UJRC is independent Jordanian research center engaged in governance research and studies as well as organizing seminars for discussion, dialogue, training, consultations and the exchange of expertise.

AMANI Forum - the Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace [English] [French]: The Parliamentarians of the AMANI Forum, work in a coordinated manner towards sustainable peace within their countries and the Great Lakes region. They contribute substantially to conflict prevention and resolution.

American Studies Center at the University of Bahrain [English] [Arabic]: The American Studies Center at the University of Bahrain's purpose is to offer a minor in American Studies. Its mission is to foster an increased awareness of various aspects of American culture and society among students and staff at the University, as well as the larger community in Bahrain.

AMIDEAST - America-Mideast Educational and Training Services [English]: AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization working to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

Amnesty International - Online Documentation - Djibouti [English] [Arabic] [French]:

Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development [English]: The Center was established at the University of Maryland, College Park in the fall of 1997 in memory of the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. The Center hosts the English-language electronic archive on the Presidency of Anwar Sadat.

Anwar Sadat: Chair for Peace and Development [English]: This is an English-language electronic archive on the Presidency of Anwar Sadat. The collection includes hundreds of documents and audio and video footage that are accessible electronically.

Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity [English] [Arabic]: ACRLI is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded to strengthen the rule of law, fight societal and governmental corruption and build the foundations of fair, efficient and independent justice systems within the Arab world.

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 3 (April - September 2005).

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 1 (January - March 2005)

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 4 (October - December 2005).

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 2 (Elections special issue: January - July 2005)

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 10 (October - December 2007)

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 9 (July - September 2007)

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [English] [Arabic]:

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 8 (April - June 2007)

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 7 (January - March 2007).

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 6 (April - December 2006).

Arab Cooperation - Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 5 (January - March 2006).

Arab Cooperation - Governance News 2009 [English] [Arabic]:

Arab Decision Project [English] [Arabic]: Is developed and maintained by A Concept, editor of mafhoum portal site to the Arab World (www.mafhoum.com).

Arab Democracy Foundation [English] [Arabic]: The Arab Democracy Foundation (ADF) is an independent initiative by peoples of the Arab region to channel resources to causes that strengthen their democracy transitions. The mechanism by which ADF accomplishes its aims is strategic grant –making, augmented by advocacy, networking andknowledge transfer.

Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union [English] [Arabic] [French]: Arab-IPU, based in Damascus, Syria, AIPU is an Arab parliamentary organization composed of parliamentary groups representing Arab Parliaments.

Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union [English]:

Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization [English] [Arabic] [French]: This is a specialized agency of the Arab League that operates from Tunisia. Essentially, this agency is concerned with developing and coordinating activities in the areas of education, culture and science across the Arab World.

Arab Reform Issues: First Conference [Arabic]: Alexandria, Egypt, 13-14 March 2004.

Arab Reform Issues: Second Conference [Arabic]: Alexandria, Egypt, 13-15 March 2005.

Arab Reform Issues: Second Conference - draft conference papers [Arabic]: Reform Forum – Alexandria Library: March 31-15, 2005. Conference papers dealt with several issues that included: youth employment, women empowerment, education, the environment, water, social solidarity, human rights, comprehensive and sustainable development, health, peace, political participation, culture and arts, and other specialized programs.

Arab Thought Forum: Palestine [English] [Arabic]: The Arab Thought Forum (ATF) was established in Jerusalem in 1977 as an independent Palestinian organization. Its focus is mainly on the future of Jerusalem, the democratic process and nation building, promoting development awareness and the peace process.

Arab Towns Organization [English] [Arabic] [French]: A non-governmental organization established in Kuwait March 15, 1975 with the objective to develop and improve the skills and capabilities of employees of local authorities and municipalities and foster decentralization.

Arab Urban Development Institute [English] [Arabic]: AUDI is regional, non-governmental, non-profit urban research, technical and consulting organization. The Institute is affiliated with the Arab Towns Organization (ATO), with headquarters in Kuwait. The Institute serves as the technical and scientific arm of (ATO). AUDI has a membership of many Arab cities and towns representing 22 Arab states.

Arab World Center for Democracy Development & Human Rights [English]: AWCDD is a Jordanian and Non-Governmental Organization, established in Amman & London, by a number of activists in the Democracy and Human Rights who are dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights & democracy, in Jordan and the Arab World.

Arab World for Research and Development [English] [Arabic]: Arab World for Research & Development (AWRAD) is an independent research center. It works in social political and economic research and development through sound and rigorous policy and applied research. It helps provide a wider perspective on methodology and analyses.

Arabist [English]: The Arabist is dedicated to covering the politics and culture of the Arab world. It is published and maintained by Issandr El Amrani, a Cairo-based journalist, with contributions from journalists and researchers working in the region.

ASBAR Center for Studies, Research & Communication [English] [Arabic]: ASBAR Center focuses on strategic studies, opinion surveys, media and information consultations; organizing, designing and supervising media and information campaigns; organizing conferences and occasions; publishing encyclopedias and periodicals, flyers, documentation studies; and offering technical services in the different fields of publication.

ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly [English]: AIPA aims to promote stability, understanding, cooperation and close relations among Parliaments of ASEAN member countries, AIPA Special Observers, Observers and other parliamentary organizations. It seeks to establish and maintain exchange and dissemination of information as well as coordination, interaction, and consultations to offer parliamentary contributions to ASEAN integration and familiarizing the peoples of Southeast Asia with policies aimed at accelerating the realization of an ASEAN community.

Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation [English]: The Institute, dedicated to fostering democratic practice and effective governance, engages in a broad, global community in which knowledge is shared, by generating and supporting research and curriculum materials, and by highlighting exemplary government programs. The Ash Institute is part of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Ashahid [Arabic]:

Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum [English]: The Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) acts to promote greater regional identification and cooperation with particular focus on: cooperation for the further advancement of peace, freedom, democracy, and prosperity; open and non-exclusive cooperation for the expansion of free trade and investment, and sustainable development and sound environmental practices; and non-military cooperation, which gives due consideration to issues relating to regional peace and security.

Asian Forum of Parliamantarians on Population and Development [English]: The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) is a coordinating body of National Committees of Parliamentarians on Population and Development and Parliamentary Committees dealing with population and development issues working to generate support and perpetuate cooperation among Asian parliamentarians in the area of population and development, and related fields.

Assembly of Western European Union [English] [French]: The Assembly of Western European Union focuses mainly on the European security and defence policy and the further development of the European Union’s civil and military crisis-management capabilities. It also continues to scrutinize intergovernmental cooperation in the field of armaments and armaments research and development.

Association of Parliaments of the French Speaking Countries [French]:

Baheyya: Egypt Analysis and Whimsy [English]: This is a blog that comments on Egyptian politics and culture by an Egyptian citizen with a room of her own.

Bahrain - UNDP Projects [English]:

Bahrain - United Nations Development Programme - Democratic Governance Programmes [English]: The United Nations Development Programme's Democratic Governance Program aims to assist Bahrain with developing institutions and processes that are more responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, including the poor.

Bahrain Economic Development Board [English]: The Board is responsible for formulating and overseeing the economic development strategy of Bahrain with the aim of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Bahrain.

Basic Law Regulating the Chamber of Deputies and Chamber of Councilors and the Relation Between Them [Arabic]: Basic Law number 48 for the year 2004, 14 June 2004.

Belgium Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation [English]: Useful resource for information on Belgium aid mission and target countries.

Best of Arab Blogs [English]:

Best Practice Briefs [English]: Best Practice Briefs are summaries of selected practices from around the world designed to provide an overview of how cities, people and their communities are solving critical social, economic and environmental problems.

Bonn International Center for Conversion [English]: BICC is dedicated to promoting peace and development through the efficient and effective transformation of military-related structures, assets, functions and processes.

Bridge (Development - Gender) [English]: Bridge website supporting gender advocacy and mainstreaming efforts of policymakers and practitioners by bridging the gap between theory, policy, and practice with accessable and diverse gender information. Includes sections on gender and security, budgets, citizenship and participation.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile [English]:

British Council - Governance Program [English]: The website outlines the work of the British Council's governance program in advancing the debate, the knowledge and skills needed in the areas of governance, human rights and social inclusion.

Burhan Ghalioun [English] [Arabic]: This web log of Burhan Ghalioun contains opinions and views on political and social events in the Arab world.

Bylaw of the Consultative Council, 1992 [English] [Arabic]: Adopted March 1, 1992.

Bylaws of the Advisory Council (Majilis As-Shura), 1983 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the Advisory Council, 2001 [English] [Arabic]: Approved May 22, 1983.

Bylaws of the Consultative Council, 1979 [Arabic]: Adopted August 22, 1979.

Bylaws of the Consultative Council, 1997 [English] [Arabic]: Royal Decree No. 88/97 Adopted December 16, 1997.

Bylaws of the Consultative Council, 2002 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the Council of Representatives, 2006 [English] [Arabic]: Approved June 15, 2006.

Bylaws of the Federal National Council, 1977 [Arabic]: Adopted January 1, 1977.

Bylaws of the House of Counselors, 1998 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1959 [Arabic]: Adopted November 19, 1959.

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1977 [Arabic]: Adopted November 8, 1977.

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1994 [Arabic]: Issued October 18, 1994.

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1996 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1998 [Arabic] [French]:

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 1998 [Arabic]: Adopted April 14, 1998.

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 2003 [Arabic]: Adopted 18 October 1994 with all its amendments.

Bylaws of the House of Representatives, 2004 [Arabic]: With updates as of July 22, 1999.

Bylaws of the National Assembly, 1963 [Arabic]: Approved, May 15, 1963.

Bylaws of the National Assembly, 1992 [Arabic]: Adopted May 1, 1992.

Bylaws of the National Assembly, 2001 [Arabic]: Adopted February 5, 2001.

Bylaws of the National Assembly, 2005 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the National Council, 2000 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the National People's Assembly, 2000 [Arabic] [French]:

Bylaws of the National People's Assemby Law 54, 2002 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the Palestinian Legislative Council, 2006 [Arabic]:

Bylaws of the People Council, 1974 and its Ammendments [Arabic]: Adopted June 6, 1974, and its amendments.

Bylaws of the People's Assembly, 1974 [Arabic]: Adopted June 6, 1974.

Bylaws of the People's Assembly, 1979 [Arabic]: October 16, 1979.

Bylaws of the People's Assembly, 2008 [Arabic]: This is the text of the 2008 bylaws of the Egyptian People's Assembly.

Bylaws of the Senate Assembly [Arabic]: January 10, 1998.

Bylaws of the Senate Assembly, 1992 [Arabic]: Adopted May 26, 1992.

Cabinet General Secretariat [Arabic] [French]:

Campaign for Good Governance in Lebanon [English]: An Internet-based initiative aimed at establishing good governance in Lebanon. CGGL encourages its members, and others who share its philosophy to participate in the effort to expose the corruption and other ills befalling the Lebanese government and society.

Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships [English]: The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships aims to foster innovative forms of cooperation between the public sector - at the municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels - and the private sector, for the benefit of all Canadians.

Canadian International Development Agency [English]: CIDA is Canada’s lead agency for development assistance. It support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world.

Canadian International Development Agency - Africa and the Middle East [English]: CIDA's Africa and the Middle East Branch promotes poverty reduction and peace and security through programs that support basic human needs, health and education, peace building, human rights, good governance and democracy, private sector development and economic reform, with gender equity and the environmental protection as integral part of these programs.

Canadian International Development Agency - CIDA and Cities [English] [French]: The web site brings together information on Canada's list of the programs and projects relating to sustainable development in urban settings and international partners in urban development, their organizations, policies and programs.

Canadian International Development Agency - Social Development Priorities [English]: The web site of CIDA's social development priorities for 2000-2005, which focus on four areas of social development—health and nutrition, basic education, HIV/AIDS, and child protection—with gender equality and promotion of human rights as integral part of these priorities.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Global Policy Program [English]: Overview of the global policy issues and related projects and lessons learned.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Reconstructing Iraq [English]: Provides public policy analysis.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace-Democracy and Rule of Law [English]: This is the democracy and rule of law homepage of the Carnegie Endowment organization which is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States.

Center for Arab Unity Studies [English] [Arabic]: The Center for Arab Unity carries out non-partisan scientific research of Arab society and unity.

Center for Civil Military Relations [English]: The Center (CCMR) provides graduate level education to foreign civilian and military participants. It is dedicated to strengthening democratic civil-military relationships and assisting other nations in making integrated defense decisions.

Center for Democratic Institutions [English]: The Centre for Democratic Institutions (CDI) was established as an Australian Government initiative. CDI responds to the needs of developing countries in the field of good governance and democratic institutions.

Center for Legislative Development [English]: The Center for Legislative Development performs its mission through a program that includes research and writing on democratization issues, assessments of legislative needs, the design of parliamentary capacity-building programs, and by evaluating results.

Center for Legislative Development - Lebanon Project [English]: The CLD Lebanon Center, part of the State University of New York's University at Albany, has been working since 1970 to help strengthen legislatures around the world. The CLD's Lebanon project provides assistance to the Lebanese municipalities, the Parliament, the oversight agencies, and the regional and district government bodies to simplify and facilitate bureaucratic procedures.

Center for Liberty in the Middle East [English]: The Center for Liberty in the Middle East (CLIME) is a transatlantic initiative that promotes liberal democratic values in the Middle East.

Center for Middle-Eastern Strategic Studies [English] [French]: The mission of the Center for Middle-Eastern Strategic Studies (CESMO) in the field of applied research in geostrategy and geopolitics, is the study of the Middle East. Its mission is to work, through the implementation of specific development, education and democracy projects, at reaching a more equalitarian and fair society.

Center for Political Research and Studies [English] [Arabic]: The Center for Political Research and Studies (CPRS) aims to encourage and carry out research on issues that concern policy makers, national institutions, political science researchers and academia as well as collecting data and statistics needed for political research and analysis.

Center for Public Sector Projects and Studies [English] [Arabic] [French]: This Center is attached to the office of the Minister of State for Administrative Development. The Center monitors and collects those studies and projects and informs the public about their existence (implementation, benefit, documentation) and facilitates access to them. The Center assists the state in keeping pace with those studies and projects for the benefit of designing its current and future plans and projects.

Center for Research on Globalization [English]: The Center is an independent non-profit organization, research and media group. The site publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focusing on social, economic, strategic, geopolitical and environmental processes.

Center for Strategic Studies [English] [Arabic]: The Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) was established in 1984 as an academic unit of the University of Jordan concerned mainly with research in the fields of regional conflicts, international relations and security. The center’s activities include planning and research in such new fields as democracy, political pluralism, development, the economy and the environment.

Center for Strategic Studies, Research and Documentation [Arabic]: The Center is an independent Lebanese institution that takes part in developing a new strategic awareness.

Center for the Institutional Reform and Informal Sector [English]: The Center for the Institutional Reform and Informal Sector (IRIS) is a research and advisory center that aims to understand and facilitate economic growth and democratic development in poor and transition countries, focusing on the role of institutions — the formal and informal rules by which individuals organize economic, political, and social activity.

Center for the Study of Developing Countries at Cairo University [English]: The Center for the Study of Developing Countries at Cairo University (CSDC) carries out research on the various economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of development. It disseminates the findings of its research activities through public lectures and series of publications.

Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy [English] [Arabic]: The Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID) is a non-profit organization, based in Washington DC, dedicated to studying Islamic and democratic political thought and merging them into a modern Islamic democratic discourse.

Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law [English]: The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University's Institute for International Studies (SIIS) seeks to promote innovative and practical research to assist developing countries and transitioning societies in the design and implementation of policies to foster democracy, balanced and sustainable development, and the rule of law.

Center on Islam, Democracy, and the Future of the Muslim World [English]: The center aims to research and analyze political, religious, social and other developments within Islamic countries and Muslim minority populations around the world and to contribute to the development of American policy options and public diplomacy efforts within the Muslim world.

Central Administration of Statistics [English] [Arabic] [French]: The Department sets forth all statistics related to the economical and social life of Lebanon. It supervises technically the statistics that the administrations lay down, and centralizes and coordinates them.

Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics [English] [Arabic]: CAPMAS is the official source for provision of data , statistics , and reports to assist all the state agencies and authorities, universities, research centers, and international organizations in planning, developing, assessing, and making policies and decisions.

Central Bureau of Statistics [Arabic]: The web site of Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) offers statistical information such as agricultural surveys, periodic surveys, to serve wide sectors of syrian ministries, companies and individuals as well as many other sectors in the world.

Central Bureau of Statistics [English] [Arabic]: The Bureau conducts statistics, prepares statistical researches, relating to economic and social activities, and promotes statistical systems, as the economic and social development plans and programmes may require.

Central Bureau of Statistics [Arabic]: The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) main function is to provide Official statistics on demographic, social, economic and environmental states and trend to serve the Palestinian citizenry, and to serve the instrumental needs of businesses and their organizations for statistical information on states and trends.

Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology [English] [Arabic]:

Central Province [muhafazat] [Arabic]:

Central Statistics Department [English] [Arabic]:

Centre for Research and Educational Development [Arabic] [French]:

Citizen's Center for Freedom and Democracy [English]: The Citizens Centre for Freedom and Democracy is a non-profit organization that promotes transparent, accountable and constitutional government

City of Naam [Arabic]:

Civil Service Board [English] [Arabic] [French]: This is the official internet portal of the Lebanese Civil Service Board.

Civil Service Bureau [English]: The Jordanian Civil Service Bureau aims to organize and to develop Public Service with its human, bureaucratic, and legal dimensions based on the principles of justice, equality, and transparency.

Civil Service Bureau [English] [Arabic]: The Bahraini Civil Service Bureau aims to promote and increase civil service performance standards and productivity, as well as achieve equality in employee treatment and develops management.

Civility Programme [English]: Civility is a European programme of research, events and publications aimed at informing Western strategies for political reform in the Greater Middle East.

Coalition Provisional Authority [English]: Offers information and documents on post-war Iraq.

Collective for Research and Training on Development - Action [English] [Arabic]: The Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action is a non-governmental organization that seeks to contribute to the social development of local communities and organizations through enhancing capacities particularly in gender analysis, gender and development, poverty and exclusion, for the purpose of contributing to creating a more just and equitable environment.

Commission on Global Governance [English]: The Commission - an independent group of 28 public figures - was inspired by the belief that the end of the cold war offered opportunities to build a more co-operative, safer and fairer world. It presented proposals for improving the world's governance and better managing its affairs in a report published in 1995 - the year the United Nations marked its fiftieth anniversary.

Committees for the Defense of Democracy Freedoms and Human Rights in Syria [Arabic]: This non-governmental organization is a member of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network, the International Federation for Human Rights, the International Organization Against Torture and the International Criminal Court. It is also a member of The Federation of Human Rights Centers in the Arab World, The Arab Network for Monitoring Elections and the Alliance of Arab Organizations that support the signing of the Rome Statue pertaining to the provisions of the International Criminal Court.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [English]: The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association promotes the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance. It seeks, as well, to build an informed parliamentary community and to further co-operation among its parliaments and legislatures.

Comoros - UNDP Projects - Democratic Governance [French]:

Comprehensive Development Framework [English]: The website of the Comprehensive Development Framework (CDF) the World Bank's holistic approach to development. CDF seeks a better balance in policymaking by highlighting the interdependence of all elements of development - social, structural, human, governance, environmental, economic, and financial

Corporate Governance Task Force [English]: Created in November 2002 by the Lebanese Transparency Association (LTA), the goal of the Lebanon Corporate Governance Task Force (LCGTF) is to build and maintain a coalition to promote good corporate governance in Lebanon. It is a permanent working group, consisting of prominent representatives from the Lebanese private and public sectors, as well as civil society.

Council for Development and Reconstruction [English] [Arabic] [French]: The CDR is a public authority established in early 1977 by DL no. 5, partially in replacement of the Ministry of Planning, to be the government unit responsible of reconstruction and development. CDR prepares a general plan for the country, investment and implementation programs for reconstruction and development projects. CDR's publishes its annual reports online and brief description of on-going development projects.

Council of Europe [English]: The COE aims to defend human rights, parliamentary democracy and the rule of law; develop continent-wide agreements; and promote awareness of a European identity.

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly [English]: The Council is a gathering of parliamentarians, from more than forty European countries, of all political persuasions. The statutory aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve greater unity among its members through common action, agreements and debates. The conditions for membership are pluralistic democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.

Council of Ministers – Central Inspection [Arabic]:

Council of Ministers - Higher Relief Council - Lebanon Under Siege Website [English] [Arabic] [French]:

Council of Saudi Chambers [English] [Arabic]:

Council on Foreign Relations [English]: Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan and independent membership organization. It has promoted understanding of foreign policy and America’s role in the world since its founding in 1921.

Council on Governmental Ethics Laws [English]: The Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) is a professional organization for government agencies, organizations, and individuals with responsibilities or interests in governmental ethics, elections, campaign finance, lobby laws and freedom of information.

Cranfield University Security Sector Reform Online [English]: The Cranfield Centre for Security Sector Management, homed at the Cranfield University (UK) is dedicated to promoting the development and effective management of security sectors for enhanced peace and security. Among the main focus areas are security sector management, national security policy, and role of armed forces in security sector reform.

Crisis States Research Center [English]: The Crisis Sates Research Centre is an international centre which deals with the issues of crisis and conflict. This website provides access to research, publications, events and resources.

Delegation of the European Commissin to Iraq [English] [Arabic]:

Delegation of the European Commission in Algeria [Arabic] [French]: The objective of the Delegation of the European Commission in Algeria was assigned to support the economical development and reforms taking place in the country. And, it aimed to reinforce the relations between the European Union and Algeria.

Democracy and Governance Programs [English]: This is the web site of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which covers the themes of rule of law, elections and political processes, civil society and governance.

Department of Statistics [English] [Arabic]: Jordan's DOS offers statistical information such as population and housing, as well as economic, agricultural, and environmental surveys.

Department of Statistics [French]:

Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Technische Zusammenarbeit [English]: GTZ is a government-owned corporation for international cooperation with worldwide operations. GTZ key area is to support partner countries in the process of ratification and implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Development and Institutionalization Support Center [English] [Arabic]: Development and Institutionalization Support Center (DISC)'s mission is to achieve sustainable development responsive to the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities by empowering peoples to craft their own strategies, policies, and regulations; and by supporting individuals and groups to improve their skills and be well-informed about their potentials. It uses a mutli-disciplinary approach through all its social, economic, and political development projects.

Development Experience Clearinghouse [English]: DEC is the largest online resource for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded international development documentation. Access to USAID's documentation is made available by DEC Express is a FREE e-publication from the Clearinghouse that provides subscribers with the latest listing of USAID reports via e-mail every two weeks.

Development Gateway - Governance [English]: A gateway of news, views, programs and projects to accelerate economic and social development and improve governance.

DigitalGovernance.org Initiative [English]: The Initiative was founded in September 2000 to understand how Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can make a difference in the lives of people living in developing countries.

Direct Democracy: Research Centre on Direct Democracy [English]: Created within the department of constitutional law, the Direct Democracy research centre (C2D) is dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of direct democracy.

Directorate General of Civil Defence [English] [Arabic]:

Directorate of Passports [Arabic]:

Djibouti - UNDP Projects [French]:

Dubai School of Government [English] [Arabic]: The Dubai School of Government aims to enhance public governance and contribute to the intellectual advancement of the study of government, by working with international talent and cultivating regional expertise.

E. Government Portal [English] [Arabic] [French]: Provides an inventory of government procedures related to the public that specifies the documents that are required for the submittal of a procedure, its workflow and fees required for its completion as well as related application forms, and a list comprising the addresses and phone numbers of various administrations and institutions and links that answer citizens’ needs such as: public transport, yearly car registration fees (mécanique), official holidays.

East African Legislative Assembly [English]: The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is the independent Legislative arm of the East African Community. In addition to providing a democratic forum for debate, EALA also has a watchdog function.

Eastern Province [mintaqat] Al-Imarat Ash Sharqiyah [Arabic]:

Economic Community of West African States [English] [French]: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims at promoting cooperation and integration with the establishment of a West African economic union as an ultimate goal. It aims at improving the living standard of the people, ensuring economic growth and strengthening relations between Member States. In order to achieve these goals, ECOWAS has set up a number of structures including the ECOWAS Parliament.

Economic Reform Priorities in the Arab World: A Private Sector Perspective [English]: The Arab Business Council of the World Economic Forum developed the following specific reform measures that are suggested to be undertaken by governments and civil society in the Arab world in order to realize the full potential of this region, and propel growth to higher and sustainable levels

Economic Research Forum [English]: The Economic Research Forum (ERF) is an independent, non-governmental, nonprofit organization; its mission is to initiate and fund policy-relevant economic research, to publish and disseminate the results of research activity to scholars, policymakers, and the business community, and to function as a resource base for researchers through its databank and documentation library.

Egypt - UNDP Projects - Democratic Governance [English]:

Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research [English] [Arabic]: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) was established by a decision from His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 1994. The Center’s mission is to conduct studies and research on topics relevant to the national security and economic and social well being of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. It also actively assists and promotes the professional development of UAE nationals through training programs.

European Commission Delegation in Jordan [English] [Arabic]: The European Union have granted to Jordan over the last ten years 570 million Euros under the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. The main priorities of EU co-operation with Jordan are trade enhancement and institutional building and regional integration, stable macro-economic framework and economic reforms, social reforms and human resources development, and development of infrastructures including regional co-operation.

European Commission External Relations [English]:

European Commission External Relations [English] [French]:

European Commission External Relations [English]:

European Commission External Relations [English] [French]:

European Commission External Relations [English]:

European Commission's Delegation to Egypt [English] [Arabic]: The Delegation of the European Commission to Egypt was officially opened in 1978. The Delegation deals with the broad political and economic agenda between the EU and Egypt, it interacts with the government ministries, civil society and non-governmental organizations and reports to Brussels on developments in Egypt.

European Commission's Delegation to Jordan [Arabic]:

European Commission's Delegation to Lebanon [English] [Arabic] [French]: The Delegation of the European Commission was established in Lebanon in 1979. The Delegation, together with the embassies of the EU Member States, deals with the Common Foreign and Security Policy. The Delegation is in charge of implementing EU policy and contributes to facilitate trade relations with Lebanon and plays a central role in development aid.

European Commission's Delegation to Mauritania [French]: The Delegation of the European Commission to Mauritania was opened in 1973. The Delegation deals with a number of sectors: transportation, civil society, rural development, nutrition security, and fishing, and road and port infrastructure, culture.

European Commission's Delegation to Morocco [Arabic] [French]:

European Commission's Delegation to Syria [English] [Arabic]:

European Commission's Delegation to Syria [English] [Arabic]: The Delegation of the European Commission to the Syrian Arab Republic was opened in 1979. As a diplomatic mission, the Commission manage official relations between Syria and the European Commission and deals with five main fields: political issues and human rights, economics and trade, technical co-operation projects, information and culture.

European Commission's Delegation to Tunisia [French]: The Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Tunisia is a diplomatic mission responsible for managing official relations between the Republic of Tunisia and the European Commission.

European Commission's Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip [English] [Arabic]: The European Commission Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip was officially opened 1994. It is designed to provide easy and accessible information on the EU in general, its external relation policies, its institutions and its activities. The European Commission places great emphasis on peace building, democracy and human rights, and funds a variety of projects in different cooperation sectors.

European Commission's Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip [English] [Arabic]:

European Neighborhood Policy: Country Report [English] [French]: The report provides an assessment of the Commission of the European Communities bilateral relations between the European Union and Jordan. The reports reviews the progress and the current situation in areas of particular interest to this partnership such as: the development of political institutions based on the values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, the regional stability and co-operation in justice and home affairs, and economic and the social reforms needed to create new opportunities for development and modernization and for the liberalization of trade and the gradual integration in the global Market.

European Neighbourhood Policy - European Union - Egypt Action Plan [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy - European Union - Lebanon Action Plan [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy - European Union - Morocco Action Plan [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy - European Union - Palestinian Action Plan [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy - European Union - Tunisia Action Plan [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy: Country Report [English] [French]:

European Neighbourhood Policy: Country Report [English]:

European Neighbourhood Policy: Country Report Annex [English]:

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community and its Member States within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Lebanon Action Plan.

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community and its Member States within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Morocco Action Plan

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community within the Joint Committee established by the Interim Association Agreement on trade and cooperation with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Palestinian Authority Action Plan

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community and its Member States within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Tunisia Action Plan.

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community and its Member States within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Egypt Action Plan

European Neighbourhood Policy: Proposal for a Council Decision [English] [French]: This Proposal for a Council Decision is on the position to be adopted by the European Community and its Member States within the Association Council established by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of a Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Jordan Action Plan

European Parliamentarians for Africa [English]: The European Parliaments for Africa (AWEPA) links African and European parliaments to exchange ideas and share experience and knowledge of democratic processes. In Africa, actions are undertaken to develop human resource within parliaments and other elected representatives, build institutional capacity, and promote decentralisation.

European Parliamentary Forum and Development [English]: The European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development aims to disseminate information and undertake research and studies on sexual and reproductive health, population and development. It works on identifying issues of common interest in the population, sustainable development and sexual and reproductive health and rights arena in international, regional and national contexts as well as it identifies ways of working together and strengthening collaboration to raise awareness of these issues through national Parliaments, the Council of Europe, the European Parliament.

European Parliaments [English] [French]: The European Parliament's website provides information on how the Parliament organises its work, and publishes working documents, press news, reference documents, and offers the opportunity to follow the legislative work of the European Union

European Union - European Institute for Research on Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Co-operation [English] [French]: The MEDEA Institute is a non-profit association under Belgian law which was created in July 1995. It started its activities in April 1996. Its objectives are: to facilitate exchanges of information and ideas between politicians, academics, journalists and concerned NGO’s; to promote independent and objective analysis; to communicate research findings to opinion and political decision makers, in particular members of the European Parliament, in order to make a substantial contribution to co-operation, development and stability in the Mediterranean region and in Euro-Arab relations in general.

European Union - EU's Mediterranean & Middle East Policy [English]: Overview of the EU-MEDA policy towards the Mediterranean region, which is governed by the global and comprehensive Euro-Mediterranean Partnership launched at the 1995 Barcelona Conference, between the European Union and its 12 Mediterranean Partners (hence called the Barcelona Process, bilateral and multilateral EU relations.

European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) [English]:

European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Iran, Iraq and Yemen [English]:

European Union Relations to Mauritania [English]:

European Union's Relations [English]:

European Union's Relations [English] [French]:

European Union's Relations [English]:

European Union's Relations with Jordan [English]:

European Union's Relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council [English]:

European Union's Relations with West Bank and Gaza Strip [English]:

Extension of the First Cooperation Framework [English] [French]:

Extension of the First Country Cooperation [English] [French]:

Extension of the First Country Cooperation Framework [English] [French]:

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative [English]: The EITI supports improved governance in resource-rich countries. It works to build multi-stakeholder partnerships in developing countries in order to increase the accountability of governments.

First Country Cooperation Framework (1997-2000) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework (1997-2001) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework (1998-2000) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework (1998-2001) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework (1998-2002) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework Corrigendum (1997-2001) [English] [French]:

First Country Cooperation Framework Corrigendum (1997-2001) [French]:

Ford Foundation [English]: The development priorities of the Ford Foundation to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement are pursued through a number of programs: asset building and community development, peace and social justice program, education, media, arts and culture.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI.net) [English]:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI.net) - Comoros Islands [English]:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI.net) - Sudan [English]:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI.net) - West Bank and Gaza Strip [English]:

Foreign Direct Investment [English]: FDI NET is a web portal that offers free country analysis and information - derived from business and public resources with World Bank Group analysis, on all things related to foreign direct investment in 175 countries.

Foreign Policy Center [English]: The Center is a European think tank launched under the patronage of the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to develop a vision of a fair and rule-based world center. The Center develops, disseminates and promotes innovative policy ideas.

Foreign Policy in Focus [English]: Foreign Policy In Focus (FPIF) is a think tank for research, analysis, and action that brings together scholars, advocates, and activists to advance and influence debate and discussion.

Forum for the Future [English]: The web page “Forum for the Future” – of the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Public Affairs- provides access to documents related to the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) initiative.

Forum of Federations [English] [Arabic] [French]: The Forum of Federations is a non-profit, international organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The Forum has created an international network with a range of programs of mutual cooperation designed to help develop best practices in countries with federal systems of government around the world.

Foundation for Middle East Peace [English]: The Foundation is a non-profit charitable and educational organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, March 1994.

Foundation for the Defense of Democracies [English]: The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that drive terrorism.

Freedom House [English]: FH is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization working to advance democracy and freedom around the world.

Freedom House Country Report [English]:

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung - Dialogue on Globalization [English]: As part of the international work of the Friedrich- Ebert-Stiftung, Dialogue on Globalization contributes worldwide to the debate on globalization and global governance. It is based on the premise that – through an inclusive and responsive global policy approach – globalization can be shaped into a direction that promotes peace, democracy and social justice.

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation [English]: "Stiftung" is the German word for "Foundation" is a private, it is a non-profit, cultural institution committed to the ideas and values of social democracy and of the labor movement. The foundation promotes international development cooperation and provides advisory services in economic and social development, socio-political education and information, the media and communication.

Gadafi Speaks [English] [Arabic] [French]: Official Site of Muammar Gadafi.

Gateway to the European Union [English] [French]:

General People's Committee (Council of Ministers) [Arabic]:

General Secretariat of Government [English] [Arabic] [French]:

Geneva Centre for Security Policy [English]: The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is an international foundation that was established in 1995 under Swiss law to "promote the building and maintenance of peace, security and stability".

Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces [English]: The centre (DCAF) promotes good governance and reform of the security sector through working with governments and civil society to foster and strengthen the democratic and civilian control of security sector organizations. One of DCAF's focus areas is strengthening parliamentary oversight of the security sector

Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces [English] [Arabic] [French]: The Center DCAF, established by the Swiss government in October 2000, works with governments and civil society to foster and strengthen the democratic and civilian control of security sector organisations such as police, intelligence agencies, border security services, paramilitary forces, and armed forces.

GFA Consulting Group Good Governance Programme [English]: This GFA Consulting Group project supports communes, civil society actors and deconcentrated administration in order to strengthen local self-administration.

Global Arab Network [English] [Arabic]: The GAN -registered and based in London- is a news and information service network about the Arab world in English and Arabic.

Global Centre for Information and Communication Technologies in Parliament [English]: The Global Centre for Information and Communication Technologies in Parliament is a joint initiative of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and a group of national and regional parliaments launched in November 2005 on the occasion of the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis. It aims to strengthen the role of parliaments in the promotion of the Information Society, through fostering ICT-related legislation and to promote the use of ICT as a means to modernize parliamentary processes, increase transparency, accountability and participation, and improve inter-parliamentary cooperation.

Global Corporate Governance Forum [English]: The Forum contributes to the efforts of the international community to promote the private sector as an engine of growth, reduce the vulnerability of developing and transition economies to financial crises, and provide incentives for corporations to invest and perform efficiently, in a socially responsible manner.

Global Development Network [English]: The Global Development Network (GDN) is a worldwide network of research and policy institutes which provides perspectives to the actual development challenges. It aims at accelerating the pace of global development by conducting policy-relevant research at the local level in developing and transition countries.

Global Forum on Reinventing Government Toward Participatory and Transparent Governance [English]:

Global Policy Forum [English]: GPF founded, in December 1993 by group of citizens from several countries, monitors global policymaking at the United Nations and promotes a more open, accountable and democratic policy process at the global level. GPF is based in New York City and has consultative status at the UN. GFP's objectives are: to strengthen international peace and human security; to insure financial resources for the UN's programs and to foster an environment of social and economic policy at the global level so as to win greater rights, equality and social justice.

Global Policy Forum: Iraq Index [English]: This index looks at many aspects of the conflict in Iraq, such as the background of the war, including the thirteen years of sanctions and the importance of Iraq’s huge oil resources. It also examines the issues that have emerged since the invasion, such as the resistance to the occupation, the disputes surrounding a post-war government, and the task of reconstruction.

Global Programme for Parliamentary Strengthening [English]: The Global Programme for Parliamentary Strengthening (GPPS) provides support to parliaments to ensure that they have the capacity, resources and necessary independence to carry out their core functions effectively.

Global Public Policy Institute [English]: GPPi is a non-profit think tank that focuses on global governance. GPPi advises governments, international organizations, foundations, NGOs, and companies and assists them in developing effective strategies for operating in the new governance environment.

Global Youth Action Network [English] [French]: GYAN is a youth-led organization that connects many thousands of organizations throughout the world. The network aims to create a youth participation and intergenerational partnership in global decision-making related to critical problems facing the planet and to combine youth efforts to guarantee a future of peace, justice and sustainability.

Governance and Anti-corruption Diagnostics Tools for Local Capacity Building and Action Programming [English]: New Empirical Tools for Anti-Corruption and Institutional Reform: a step-by-step guide to their implementation.

Governance and Social Development Resource Center [English]: The Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC) provides timely information to support international development project and programme planning, policy-making, and other activities in the field. The GSDRC was established by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in 2005.

Governance and Social Development Resource Centre [English]: Funded by the UK Department for International Development, the GSDRC aims to help reduce poverty by informing policymaking and enhancing professional knowledge in relation to governance, conflict and social development.

Governance Diagnostic Capacity Building [English]: The World Bank Institute's program is designed to facilitate governance monitoring activity by providing inputs to policy makers and civil society, with step-by-step guide for institutional reform for better governance.

Governance Focus [English]: This is a governance blog focused on corporate and board governance, ethics, development and social responsibility. Information is obtained from many sources for a wide range of information, opinion and debate.

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Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 7 (January - March 2007).

Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 2 (Elections special issue: January - July 2005)

Governance News [Arabic]: Issue 10 (October - December 2007)

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