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| Fiscal Year 2004Democratic Strengthening Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening FY04 $3,745,000 This program strengthens democratic processes and promote rule of law and accountable, effective government institutions throughout the Middle East and Parliamentary Staff Training and Technical Assistance National Conference of State Legislatures FY04 $300,000 The program enhances the ability of legislative bodies in the region by building parliamentary skills and capabilities. The program identifies areas for parliamentary staff training in each country and runs regional workshops for skills development and legislative improvement. The program also provides secondary workshops and technical assistance to promote fiscal analysis and the provision of independent information to the legislative branch of government. Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen FY04 $263,507 The Middle East Associative Rights Initiative develops a corps of local experts on reforming laws governing associative rights and the legal establishment of civil society organizations. Programs include: 1) fellowships for civil society leaders from the region to conduct research on best practices in civil society law; 2) a two-day associative rights and civil society law workshop in Beirut for a broad network of civil society leaders; and 3) technical assistance grants for law reform efforts and capacity-building by participants in their home countries. Building a Network of Civil Society Organizations in the Arab World FY04 $245,190 The grant supports the creation of a network of civil society organizations organized around themes of constitutional and electoral reform, rule of law, the role of the media, participation of women and youth in political reform. Capacity-building activities include: 1) creation of a Web site and an independent regional committee for elections monitoring; 2) workshops on media and elections and women and youth in the political process; 3) research on civil society and democracy in the Arab world; 4) an annual meeting for the new network; and 5) a conference of civil society organizations, researchers, business representatives, and government officials. Welfare Arab Reform Program UAE, Civic Democratic Initiatives Support Foundation FY04 $180,000 This program builds the capacity and expands the outlook of welfare-oriented organizations in the Gulf and In the Cross-Roads of Political Reforms in the Arab Region: An Avenue for Arab Women and Civil Society Partnership in Local Governance Center for Arab Women Training and Research FY04 $234,417 The program strengthens the role of Arab women in local governance through: 1) informed dialogue among women's leaders, civil society, women's grassroots organizations, and traditional leaders; 2) the development of policy papers on key issues of women's empowerment (legal, political, economic); 3) the creation of a virtual workstation/Web site to exchange information and best practices; 4) the development of a strategic regional alliance to inform and influence reform legislation including media outreach and regional roundtables; and 5) sub-regional workshops to develop an action plan for a sustainable regional observatory to assess the impact of local-local dialogue on local governance and the participation of women/civil society and to disseminate policy briefs on issues. Enhancing the Role of Arab Women in the Legislative Process Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen The FY04 $236,359 The program strengthens the practical skills and leadership of Arab women in the legislative process through the creation of joint plans of action prepared by Arab women across the region, designed to influence legislation that addresses women's rights. Through a series of workshops and consultations, the program exposes Iraqi women to practical skills of women who have worked in countries in the region to influence legislation within the framework of existing constitutions, family laws, and civil codes based on Shariah. Presidential Election Monitoring Ibn Kaldoun Center FY04 $550,000 This grant reports on and communicates Egyptian political and electoral rights through a newsletter and publications on the status of civil society, democracy, and minority political involvement and domestic election monitoring. Grant funds augment the center's work on Islam and democracy, including regional conferences. This award complements funding from the G-8 nations and private donors. Political Party Strengthening United Group FY04 $139,687 The project improves the skills and capabilities of all interested political parties, potential candidates, and election monitors. It includes voter education in key target areas. The United Group is a Cairo-based partnership of lawyers and political activists engaged in the support and training of NGO and civil society initiatives. Supporting Democratic Awareness Egyptian Association for Developing and Disseminating Legal Awareness FY04 $105,000 This grant focuses on young party members (ages 25-35) across the political spectrum by training them with political skills to employ democratic practices in their own political parties and, in so doing, strengthen the next generation of civil society leaders. Party members also participate in domestic election monitoring. The association is led by experienced lawyers, civil society trainers and activists. Youth Advocacy Strengthening Egyptian Association for Supporting Democracy FY04 $123,973 The project equips 500 young civic leaders with political and advocacy skills through links with trade and student unions and youth clubs throughout Leadership and Advocacy Skills Development New Horizon Association for Social Development FY04 $172,241 This project supplies the youth in Old Cairo with leadership and advocacy skills to help them create solutions for problems in their communities. New Horizon is cultivating a new generation of youth leaders to take on civic responsibility and accountability. Strengthening the Democracy Assistance Dialogue Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen No Peace Without Justice FY04 $700,000 The program provides support to the G-8 BMENA Democracy Assistance Dialogue. Association of Women's Committees for Social Work FY04 $280,000 The program provides support for newly elected women officials and local women. Policy Innovation for Leadership Learning and Reform YMCA Lebanon FY04 $894,148 The program raises awareness of citizen rights and responsibilities by developing leadership skills among citizens, especially youth and women; creating habits of better cooperation between citizens and Parliament; and strengthening cooperation between civil society organizations and the media. Tanmia.ma - FY04 $213,517 The program further develops and updates the Moroccan internet portal, named Tanmia, to provide online space where non-governmental organizations can promote themselves, exchange information with partners, voice their priorities, and be informed regarding major topics in development. Global Democracy Barometer Project FY04 $591,705 The program conducts survey research related to democracy and democratic processes and institutions in Arab countries. Activities also include training and capacity building programs in survey research methods.
AIESEC US
Through AIESEC US's membership in the world's largest student-based association, which spans more than 100 countries and 1200 universities, this project is setting up international exchange and volunteer programs in the Gulf and increasing opportunities for civil society participation for the youth of the region. The program provides young people with tools to become globally-minded, responsible leaders. Building Inclusive Democratic Institutions American Federation of Teachers Educational Foundation FY04 $445,824 The program provides training and builds the capacity of the League of Public Secondary School Teachers and the Private School Teachers Union in New Generations Freedom House FY04 $496,934 The program provides professional internships for emerging civil society leaders. Women's Entrepreneur Readiness CHF International FY04 $631,567 This program supports, advocates for, and implements changes to remove barriers to women's entrepreneurship. This program launches or expands women-owned small- and medium-sized businesses in the West Bank and Partners for Democratic Change FY04 $420,610 This program develops and sustains local capacity with Yemeni civil society for cooperative decision-making and conflict resolution through the strengthening of the Yemeni Civic Democratic Support Foundation. Building Participatory Governance and Representative Institutions in the Arab World Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen Wilton Park Executive Agency FY04 $50,000 This program supports the participation of 15 representatives from the Arab world in a conference on building participatory governance and representative institutions. The program addresses questions such as how to best protect transparency and accountability and how to approach constitutional reform. Funding also supports a strategic planning training session for these representatives and others. Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen American Bar Association and Institute for the Study and Development of Legal Systems FY04 $2,140,000 This program educates foreign public defenders, prosecutors, and judges on critical principles of code reform for criminal and civil law, constitutional reform, human rights, and methods to preserve judicial independence. It fosters the creation of a Middle East Justice Institute, a regional framework to support capacity development of individuals and organizations working in the judicial and legal sphere.
Middle East North Africa Development Initiative Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen International Research and Exchanges Board FY04 $3,474,726 MENA Media supports the increased professionalism and sustainability of independent media in the Middle East and Management Consulting in Media Outlets FY04 $1,501,913 This program improves the content and profitability of media outlets in North Africa and the Palestinian Ma'an Network Magazine Series and PLC Session Broadcasts Search for Common Ground FY04 $1,268,620 The project strengthens independent Palestinian media to build their capacity in promoting transparency, accountability, and broader political reform within Palestinian society . The program also trains and supports independent media professionals by teaching principles of free and independent journalism and offering the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills. Internet Policy Reform Project Internews Network Global Internet Policy Initiative FY04 $566,436 The program creates a national draft policy strategy and facilitates public-private dialogue on Internet, telecom and regulatory issues. CHUM Television International FY04 $223,362 Under this program, CHUM Television International produces a strategic plan for content and management improvements and identifies the necessary steps for alternative regulatory and ownerships options such as possible divestiture and the creation of an independent, non-governmental broadcasting corporation. Media Sustainability Index Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen International Research and Exchanges Board and Academy for Educational Development FY04 $700,000 This program extends the media sustainability index (MSI) developed to measure media reform into the Middle East and Media Development Strategies for the Middle East and UAE International Research and Exchanges Board FY04 $100,000 The program provides a workshop on media assistance for 30 Commercial, Judicial, and Legal Reform Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE Commercial Law Development Program FY04 $600,000 The program works to improve the business environment throughout the Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) FY04 $400,000 The key objective of the program is to mobilize investment as a driving force for economic growth and employment in the Middle East and G-8 BMENA Technical Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE International Finance Corporation FY04 $15,000,000 This program merges two existing facilities--the North Africa Enterprise Development Facility and the Private Enterprise Partnership for the Middle East--into a new facility called the Private Enterprise Partnership for the Greater Middle East and Middle East Entrepreneur Training in the Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Iraq Beyster Institute, FY04 $2,040,614 The program provides skills training, professional networking, and alumni support systems to increase the managerial and entrepreneurial leadership skills for growing companies. The program is helping promising executives, managers and entrepreneurs realize their aspirations to build successful, growing enterprises that will contribute to economic growth and community well being in the MENA region. MEET U.S. consists of three types of training programs. The first is a two-week training program for senior executives from a range of industries. The second is a three-week training period for information, communication and technology (ICT) professionals. The third is a two-week training session for business services professionals. Trainees participate in two-day with local businesses. Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills William Davidson Institute, FY04 $400,000 This grant strengthens skills among entrepreneurs and business people working for small- and medium-sized enterprises in Women's Business Development Center ISED Solutions FY04 $495,500 This project establishes a model women's business development center (WBAC) in Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreement Technical Assistance FY04 $1,940,000 The program reviews trade laws and regulations to assure their compliance with WTO and FTA obligations. After identifying areas of non-compliance, the program develops action plans to help bring governments' legal structures into compliance with their obligations. This might include technical assistance to support the development of a market-based economy or to support the negotiation of a free trade agreement. International Executive Service Corps FY04 $1,000,000 This business development program fosters joint venture and investment relationships between Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, World Trade Organization, and Free Trade Agreement Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE FY04 $925,000 This program provides expertise to countries in the region on the legal, regulatory, and policy aspects of intellectual property rights compliance and enforcement. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Technical Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE Booz Allen Hamilton FY04 $1,160,000 The program provides expert technical analysis of trade institutions and legal and regulatory regimes as identified during bilateral discussions in support of TIFAs and FTAs. Following the identification of weaknesses and/or desired restructuring, the program helps regional governments eliminate gaps. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, World Trade Organization (WTO), and Free Trade Agreement Technical Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE FY04 $1,725,000 The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including classroom training, on-the-job training, and study tours, that focus on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues, non-SPS technical barriers to trade, market information systems and market news, and roles and responsibilities of WTO and other international organizations. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement , World Trade Organization, and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Technical Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE FY04 $550,000 The program provides technical assistance to Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , World Trade Organization, and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Technical Assistance Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE FY04 $500,000 The program provides technical support for the negotiation and implementation of labor requirements in FTAs and TIFAs. The program increases knowledge among country participants of international core labor standards and labor provisions of U.S. TIFAs and FTAs. This training is achieved through seminars and exchanges/study tours. Free Trade Agreement Technical Assistance Volunteers for Economic Growth FY04 $750,000 The program produces a study of the effects of the U.S.-Bahrain FTA on the Bahraini economy. The study develops initiatives for the private sector to undertake in the textiles and services industries to promote their products. Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE Export-Import Bank FY04 $100,000 FY04 $300,000 Booz Allen Hamilton FY04 $250,000 The program promotes the benefits of WTO accession and helps bring commercial laws into compliance with WTO obligations. Partnership Schools Program Creative Associates International FY04 $600,000 The program provides education experts to the Partnership Schools Program (PSP), which offers creative, innovative alternatives for improving the quality of and access to education for children at the primary and secondary school levels. Partnership Schools serve as models to demonstrate to governments, businesses, and communities that truly transformed schools can produce educated young people with skills to contribute to their society and economy. The program works with governments and educators in the region that are ready to address challenges in education and that are committed to implementing educational reforms. Education reform trends that have been identified through the Partnership Schools Program include needs for: effectively using technology in teaching and learning; improving teacher preparedness and performance; and enhancing the capacity of school administrators and managers. My Arabic Library Scholastic, Inc. FY04 $6,500,000 The program is the first major effort using classroom libraries to develop independent reading, critical thinking, and analytical skills in young readers in the region. My Arabic Library includes fiction and non-fiction titles (translated and adapted from their original English) as well as teacher training and curriculum materials. To maximize the effectiveness of the reading materials, the program also aims at engaging school principals, parents, and local communities to support early independent reading, as well as providing sustainable resources for classrooms. Student Leaders Study of the Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestinian Territories, Iraq FY04 $1,300,000 The programs supports Student Leaders Study of the United States Institutes, intensive six-week training sessions hosted by U.S. universities that introduce highly motivated students from the Middle East to American culture and values and that provide instruction in leadership, problem-solving, entrepreneurial skills, and civic rights and responsibilities. Association Liaison Office FY04 $2,354,000 The program supports institutional linkages between Arab Civitas Center for Civic Education FY04 $1,926,000 Funding supports a civic education program in elementary and secondary schools throughout the region. The program utilizes the center's Project Citizen curriculum and materials, as well as its Foundations of Democracy, both adapted and translated for use in each country. The program enhances the quality of education and strengthens democratic processes by fostering public awareness and acceptance of civic rights and responsibilities. Students are active in their school and local communities through service projects that work to solve problems. Seeds of Peace FY04 $325,000 This project introduces teachers and school administrators to new curricula and methodologies for educating youth to be socially responsible; sensitive to gender equality; open to diverse opinions; able to think critically; tolerant of ethnic, cultural and religious differences; and prepared to participate actively in their schools, communities and greater civil society. Groups of students from participating countries meet for skill development and leadership training, returning to their countries to develop action plans that promote democratic civic life in school communities. JUSTDEED Program Counterpart International FY04 $499,574 The program helps Anglo-American Thought in Translation FY04 $200,000 The program produces Hebrew translations of eight to 10 books that represent the best of Anglo-American democratic thought. The center also may translate some of these titles into Arabic to spur discussion between Hebrew and Arabic speakers about the ideas advanced in the texts. G-8 BMENA Global Learning Portal Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestinian Territories Academy for Educational Development and Sun Microsystems FY04 $1,000,000 This program develops the Arabic version of the Global Learning Portal, which is an educator-focused, private-public alliance that provides modernized and improved curricula and teaching methods; improved content and availability of materials; and strengthened administrative and accountability mechanisms. FY04 $481,839 This project is a comprehensive effort that supports the overall goals of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology and Tunisian universities in their reform efforts to modernize the education system and increase relevance and impact on social and economic development. The project further tunes the Tunisian education sector to international trends in education. Key goals of the project are: creating a Virtual University of Tunis, establishing a system of evaluation mechanisms within Tunisian universities, and strengthening the links between the Tunisian higher education system and civil society. Instructional Leadership and Supervision Initiative Education Development Center, Inc. FY04 $823,058 The program develops and implements a two-year pilot initiative, the Instructional Leadership and Supervision Initiative, to build the capacity of the Yemeni Ministry of Education's in-service teacher training sector in four governorates: Sana'a, English ACCESS Microscholarships Morocco, Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen FY04 $5,000,000 The English ACCESS Microscholarships Program for English Language Study provides the opportunity for underserved young people to improve their English language skills and to gain a better future through access to expanded education environments. English language instruction is given in the context of American history and democratic principles, supporting democratic objectives and improving mutual understanding between countries in the region and the Building Women's Trade Union Participation FY04 $560,263 This program empowers working women to take a more active role in shaping union and public policies. Through versatile gender-specific training modules, the program trains a cadre of trade union women to lead local workshops for working women seeking larger political and leadership roles in their unions and communities. Strengthening Women's NGO Networks Center for Development and Population Activity FY04 $330,000 The program strengthens the capacity of non-governmental organization networks in four governorates in Reforming Family Law Freedom House FY04 $919,137 This program focuses on family law reforms in Family Law Advocacy Model Demos Institute FY04 $250,000 This cutting-edge program supports the development of a model tool kit by the founders of the family code movement in Family Protection Freedom House FY04 $845,000 The program builds the capacity of public and voluntary institutions in Empowering Women Through Technology International Institute for Education FY04 $425,600 This program equips 250 women in Business Internship Program for Young Middle Eastern Women Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Syria, Egypt, Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, UAE, Qatar International Research and Exchanges Board and Amideast FY04 $2,000,000 The program provides young women professionals an opportunity to learn management and business skills while working in the The FY04 $5,000,000 The program supports the creation of an interactive educational exhibit on the social and political development of modern-day A People's Journey to Freedom Exhibit FY04 $5,000,000 The program works to build awareness and understanding of the importance of Middle Eastern reform while building capacity to pursue it through a creative exhibit that will serve regional schools, educational institutions, professional associations, the public, and tour groups. Small Grants Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories Various FY04 $1,283,172 Field-generated small grants programs focus on empowering and building the capacity of local civil society and private-sector organizations. Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories FY04 $57,500 The program allows Middle East Partnership Initiative regional offices to provide important outreach materials in Arabic and French in support of the growing community reformers throughout the region. The project facilitates the flow of information to Arab reformers in governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector, as well as alumni of past programs. UN Democracy Fund Contribution UN Democracy Fund FY04 $860,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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