As part of the Centre’s series of activities for the year 2019, and in recognition of the current importance of think-tanks, al-Bayan Centre for Planning and Studies, in conjunction with the University of Maysan - Faculty of Political Science – held a seminar entitled “the role of think-tanks in...
Al-Bayan Center participated in an evening discussion hosted by the Spanish ambassador, Hansi Escobar, to discuss the challenges of constitutional and legislative reform in Iraq.
The event was attended by the Minister of Electricity, the head of the European Union delegation to Iraq, members of parliament, the head of the...
Al-Bayan Center was invited to attend a dinner at the German embassy in Baghdad to discuss the 2019 Federal Budget.
The dinner was hosted by the German Deputy Chief of Mission and included Professor Ali Al-Mamouri from Baghdad University. Discussions focused on a critical examination of the current budget draft...
Al-Bayan Center hosted a virtual exchange with scholars from various think tanks in Washington, DC.
Discussions focused on the challenges facing the new Iraqi government and prospects for the country’s foreign relations. Participants also exchanged views about US policy towards Iraq and the impact of the midterm elections.
The event included...
Al-Bayan Center hosted a round table discussion with Dr. Karin von Hippel, director-general of the British think tank, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
Discussions ranged from the priorities for the new government, to regional challenges that will likely impact Iraq. Attendees included young professionals from various government agencies.
Dr. von...
To foster greater engagement by academics, policy makers and researchers with the Centre’s vision and publications; the centre now also publishes its work in Turkish (alongside Arabic, English and Persian), in the hope that this will contribute to the drive for greater excellence in scientific research.
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Al-Bayan Center hosted a round table meeting with members of the diplomatic community in Baghdad to discuss the challenges facing the next Iraqi government.
The meeting included participation from young Iraqi professionals in addition to representatives from several embassies and featured presentations by Al-Bayan Center staff on the current political,...
A working group established by the Commission of Integrity met on Thursday September 27 at Al-Bayan Center to discuss devising a framework of indicators to classify and assess the work of think tanks and research institutes in Iraq.
The working group - which includes representatives from the Ministry of Higher...
Al-Bayan Center hosted a delegation form the British Embassy for a discussion of political developments and prospects for cooperation on programs that might enhance the economic and security situation in Iraq.
Mechanisms for improving the economic situation were discussed. Issuing visa electronically, promoting the banking sector in Iraq, enhancing the...
Al-Bayan Center hosted Member of the German Parliament, Mr. Thorsten Frei, and the German Ambassador to Baghdad, Dr. Cyrill Nunn, to discuss political developments in Iraq including the government formation process and implications on foreign policy.
Discussions also focused on the prospects of private sector development, anti-corruption measures and relations...
