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 Project
on
"Training for the Yemeni Judiciary"
The
Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) is
currently implementing a Project entitled “Training for
the Yemeni Judiciary” which comes within a broader Yemen
Justice and Policing Programme- YJPP implemented by GRM
International (GRM).
The YJPP mainly aims focus on working with the justice
and police agencies in Yemen so that they can be better
placed and more able to mitigate and manage conflict.
YJJP, furthermore, intends to create a fair
accessibility for its people especially the poor.
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Workshop
on “Developing the Training Curriculum at the Judicial
Training Institute (JTI) in Iraq” (16-17 July 2010)
In
the context of the Project on “Provision of Legal
Training Components for Legal Institutions in Iraq”, the
Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI)
has organized a workshop on “Developing the Training
Curriculum at the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in
Iraq” on 16-17 July, 2010, which was held in Hotel
Monroe in Beirut, Lebanon. This workshop brought
together Iraqi stakeholders from the Judicial Training
Institute, Ministry of Justice, Higher Judicial Council,
and pilot courts in addition to regional and
international experts and members of the Project’s
International Advisory Group.
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Cooperation
Protocol between The Arab Center for the Development of
the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) and “L’Ecole
Nationale de la Magistrature de France”, Paris-France
(04 May 2010)
The
Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and
Integrity (ACRLI) signed on 04 May 2010 a cooperation
protocol in Paris- France with “L’Ecole Nationale de la
Magistrature de France”. This protocol aims at
developing and implementing programmes serving the Rule
of Law and Good Governance in the countries of the Arab
League; in particular designing, supervising and
conducting studies and researches as well training
activities relating to the judicial domain
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Visit
of His Excellency Michel Suleiman, President of the
Lebanese Republic, (March 20, 2010)
A
delegation from the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and
Integrity (ACRLI) and the University of Notre Dame
visited His Excellency the President of the Lebanese
Republic, Michel Suleiman on Saturday March 20, 2010.
The goal of this visit was to inform His Excellency
about the publication of a book entitled "State-building
in Lebanon" that includes a series of seminars held in
cooperation between ACRLI and the University of Notre
Dame and that were sponsored by His Excellency. The
delegation also dedicated a copy of this book to HE.
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“Provision
of Legal Training Components for Legal Institutions of
Iraq-LTI” Project (2009-2010)
The
Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity is in the
process of implementing a project entitled “Provision of
Legal Training Components for Legal Institutions of
Iraq- LTI” which comes within a broader Rule of Law (RoL)
program implemented by UNDP Iraq.
The primary purpose of the program is to improve the
functioning of pilot courts in Baghdad, Erbil and Basra,
and the overall functioning of the HJC, MoJ, and JTI
through a diverse set of legal training activities
tailored to each institution on a 14 month period of
time.
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Training
sessions, on Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in
Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, UAE (March 2010)
Within MENA CLS project ACRLI organized eight training
sessions on Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (2
per country) in each of the project’s pilot countries (Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen and UAE) during the month of
March 2010. These training sessions targeted lawyers
and Businesspersons with an average of forty trainees
per session, were divided as follows: Session one
focused on complex commercial litigation and Session two
focused on alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
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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.
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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.
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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 "Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS)"
project, ACRLI organized an Awareness campaign in each
pilot 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, resolution mechanisms.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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".
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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;
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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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