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 International Conference: "Freedom of Association A Roadmap for the Future" (Egypt - Cairo, 10-13 February 2010)
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and it's regional partner , the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity-ACRLI, and its national partners: the National Center for Human Rights-Oman, the Coalition for Fairness- Ramallah and Gaza, and The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights-Cairo, organized a Regional conference in the framework of the project on “Freedom of Association” entitled: “Freedom of Association-a Roadmap for the Future” which was held in The League of Arab States-Cairo, on February 10-13, 2010. Read more... |
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| Second Regional Conference on "Prospects and challenges facing the Modernization of the Legal Environment to enable Business and Investment in the MENA Region" (Lebanon - Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh, 22-23 January 2010)
Within the MENA-CLS project implemented by the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) and in cooperation with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), ACRLI organized the Second Regional Conference on “Prospects and challenges facing the Modernization of the Legal Environment to enable Business and Investment in the MENA Region”; held in Beirut on 22-23 January 2010. Read more... |
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| ACRLI new releases of thematic commercial studies
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| ACRLI Awareness campaign of the "Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS)" project
Within the country (Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, UAE), focusing on key commercial legal issues and its effects on economic growth, as well as building capacity to increase efficient and effective utilization of commercial dispute "Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS)" project, ACRLI organized an Awareness campaign in each pilot resolution mechanisms.
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A Regional Approach for Commercial Law Reform- MENA OECD Business Forum (Morocco - Marrakesh, 22 Nov 2009)
Strong and effective commercial law is the foundation of a dynamic business environment. In this context, the Arab Centre for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) held a session on a Regional Approach for Commercial Law reform in the context of the MENA OECD Business Forum to discuss issues related to strengthening demand-side commercial law reform in the MENA region. The meeting which comes in the broader framework of the MENA Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS) project, implemented by ACRLI in co-operation with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was held in Marrakech on 22 November 2009. Read more... |
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| ACRLI participation in the Sixth Global Forum on Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity (Doha-Qatar, 7-8 November 2009)
The Arab centre for the development of the rule of law and integrity has participated in the Sixth Global Forum on Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity, held in Doha, Qatar on 7 and 8 November 2009, represented by its general supervisor and secretary. In this context, Dr. Wassim Harb the general supervisor of the Arab center and the general coordinator of the Arab Anti-Corruption and integrity Network, was interviewed on the CNBC TV station (Part1, Part2), on ways of promoting Integrity and fighting corruption. |
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| Launching of three codes of conduct (Lebanon-Broumana, 24-25 Oct 2009)
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Arab Center for the Development of The Rule of Law and Integrity with the support of the EU have launched three Codes of Conduct; "Conduct Rules for Arab Workers trade unions"; "Code of Conduct for Arab Civil Society Organizations"; "Declaration Regarding the Bases of Democratic Practice for Political Parties and Movements", during the national meeting that was held in Broumana-Lebanon on the 24-25 Oct 2009;
These three codes are the results of actions and efforts of regional experts, members of civil organizations, unions and parties. Read more... |
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| Regional Conference on “Creating a Dynamic Environment for Business in the MENA Region: Challenges and Priorities” (Tunisia - Gammarath, 15-16 May 2009)
In the context of the MENA Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS) Project, the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) organized with the support of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Handicrafts in Tunisia Dr Reeda AL TOUWETY, a regional conference on “Creating a Dynamic Environment for Business in the MENA Region: Challenges and Priorities” in Gammarath, Tunisia on 15-16 May 2009. Read more… |
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| Launching of Judge Ghaleb Ghanem's "Rule of Law"
The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) organized the launching of a publication entitled “The Rule of Law” written by Judge Ghaleb Ghanem First President of the Cassation Court and Head of the Higher Judicial Council, in Geffinor Hotel Beirut. Read more… |
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| National Workshops on Commercial Law as a Tool to Promote Economic Development in Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen and UAE (Dec 2008 - Jan 2009)
In the context of the MENA Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS) Project (May 2008- May 2010), the Arab Center for the Rule of Law & Integrity (ACRLI) organized, with the support and partnership of MEPI, four National Workshops to discuss the "National Assessment Report on the State of Commercial Laws" in the four project pilot countries: Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen and UAE. Read more… |
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| Expert Group Meeting on "Strengthening Good Governance Practices in Conflict Afflicted Countries: Current Priorities and Future Interventions" (27-28 Feb 2009)
Mr. Elie Chalhoub, lawyer and partner in the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity participated in an Expert Group Meeting on “Strengthening Good Governance Practices in Conflict Affected Countries: Current Priorities and Future Interventions” hosted by UN-ESCWA, on 27-28 February 2009, at UN House, Beirut, where Mr. Chalhoub presented a paper on "Corporate governance: The private sector and enterprises owned by the State". Read more... |
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| ACRLI's Board of Trustees
ACRLI organized the first meeting of the board of trustees that was held on January 22, 2010 in Beirut – Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh. All 17 members from different Arab countries elected the chairman of the Board of Trustees- Ahmad Obeidat- and the members of the executive bureau, and discussed the ACRLI general plan and strategy paper. Read more… |
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| Final Session of a series of seminars: "General abstracts, open discussion and recommendations" (05 Feb 2009)
The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity ended a series of seminars held under the patronage of His Excellency President of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Sleiman and in collaboration with the Notre Dame University Louaize, under the title "Building the State in Lebanon". Read more… |
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| Regional conference on "Good Judiciary and Criminal Justice" (29–30 November 2008)
The ministry of Justice in the Lebanese Republic and the Program of Governance in the Arab Region subordinate organized a regional conference on “Good Judiciary and Criminal Justice” in collaboration with the UNDP in Lebanon. ACRLI participated through in a session about Modernizing criminal laws as an entry point to strengthening justice systems in light of human rights’ norms and standards; Read more… |
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| "The Role of Civil Society In Promoting The Rule of Law in the Arab Region" (2-3 December, 2008)
ACRLI organized, with the support of the Foundation for the Future, a regional forum on "The Role of Civil Society In Promoting the Rule of Law in the Arab Region"
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| International Conference "Moral and Ethical Integrity of CSO’s in the Arab World & the Right to Freedom of Association" (18-19 November, 2008)
The Friederich Nauman Foundation and its partner ACRLI organized with the support of the European Union, an international conference entitled "Moral and Ethical Integrity of CSO’s in the Arab World & the Right to Freedom of Association" in the headquarters of the Arab League, and Under the patronage of His Excellency Amr Musa, General Secretary of the Arab League. Read more... |
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| "Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS)" project (2008- 2010)
ACRLI is implementing the Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS) project that will be implemented in four pilot MENA countries; Lebanon, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen. This project is supported by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
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| Last Update 2 March 2010. |
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