Civil Society Research Priorities in Iraq : a workshop hosted by IDRC, Amman, December 8 - 9, 2005; draft report
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2005
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
The workshop discussed current research and program priorities in Iraq and aimed to understand the challenges faced by the research community. A research agenda for Iraq is to be developed which focuses on themes identified for the Middle East Good Governance Fund (MEGGF). Three areas concerning civil society were addressed: the legal framework related to civil society organizations (CSOs) in Iraq; the relationship between civil society and communities and how they influence policy; and donor support for civil society. Participants did not want to deny the historical importance of tribal Iraq; however, they emphasized the need to build legal institutions.
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POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, DEMOCRATIZATION, CULTURAL CHANGE, IRAQ, MIDDLE EAST, CIVIL SOCIETY, INSTITUTION BUILDING