[LCM Events] A Journey into the Arab World - Monday 2 May - Harvard Kennedy School

[Youssef Heneine]

The Harvard Kennedy School of Government Arab Caucus

 

invites you to

 

A JOURNEY INTO THE ARAB WORLD

Highlighting the history, traditions, culture

and latest political and economic challenges of four Arab countries

 

Monday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm

Land Auditorium, Belfer Building

Harvard Kennedy School of Government

 

Featuring .

 

Egypt

By Magda Ismail & Sarah Megahed

 

Land of the Pharaohs... 7000 years of history, a tourist's paradise

Latest security and religious issues 

Current political and economic reforms

 

Jordan

By Salma Jaouni

 

A diverse population in a monarchy system

Socio-economic development challenges: Qualified Industrial Zones, World
economic forum,

Role of women, IT development

Impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iraq war, and positions on
Iran

 

Morocco

By Reda Hamedoun

 

A country between tradition and modernity, managing its transition to
democracy 

Gender issues and the new progressist family code

Islamism, Western Sahara, relationships with the USA and the EU

 

Palestine

By Andreas Sami Prauhart & Khader Abusway 

 

The holy land, heart of the Arab world

Impact of occupation on socio-economic development: agriculture,
industry, and tourism

Challenges facing the Palestinian government and perspectives on the
Peace process

Role of the Palestinian Diaspora

 

 

Pizza, Mediterranean sweets & Soft drinks will be served at 5:45 pm

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