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Expected
Results: |
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i. |
Propagation of a culture
of democracy and institution of democratic concepts. |
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ii. |
Provide training
programmes, studies, research dealing with legal and
constitutional fields for all segments of society and
specifically for the following segments: |
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a. |
Members of the
Parliament & Shura Council |
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b. |
Municipal
Council members |
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c. |
Government
employees (civil servants), public commissions &
organizations and especially the CSOs. |
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iii. |
Disseminate and develop
political awareness among citizens in accordance with the
constitution and principles of the National Action Charter. |
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iv. |
Support and promote
scientific research in political systems and constitutional law. |
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v. |
Support the
parliamentary experience through explaining its mechanisms,
stating the role of legislative authority in oversight and
legislation. |
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vi. |
Support the Municipal
Council experience and its role in serving the nation and
citizens. |
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vii. |
Establish principles of
legitimacy and rule of law. |
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viii. |
Provide programmes
related to Human Rights (HR) in accordance with the constitution
and principles of the National Action Charter. |
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ix. |
Support HR centers and
societies that support the protection of HR. |
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x. |
Teach foundations,
frameworks and principles of the contemporary reform programme
of the Kingdom of Bahrain in accordance with the constitution
and principles of the National Action Charter. |
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xi. |
Reinforce and propagate
a culture of dialogue and interchange of ideas. Prepare
qualified political practitioners. |
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xii |
Educate citizens on
democratic governance concepts and practices including
understanding their rights and obligations as well as enhancing
people's participation in democratic processes. |
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xiii. |
Training and advocacy
programmes on political tolerance and respecting social,
religious and political diversity. |
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xiv. |
Training programmes for
male and female political leaders on managing efficient and
effective electoral campaigns in 2006. |
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xv. |
Enhancing the capacity
of Municipal Representatives and MPs in carrying out their roles
and responsibilities in the legislative process. |
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xvi. |
Publish a range of
reports, studies, tool kits, etc. on democratic governance for
public awareness and advocacy purposes. |
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Financial Summary: |
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Total Budget: USD
1,308,516
Delivery up to 2006:
USD 68,000
Delivery up to 2007:
USD
189,666.72
Delivery up to 2008:
USD
29,074 |
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Outputs and
Achievements: |
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2006: |
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i. |
A
specialized Jordanian institute, a series of lectures
were organized on general dimensions of elections and
funding mechanisms for campaigning. It also covered ways
of conducting an evaluation of the success/failure of a
campaign strategy. |
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ii. |
Seminar was held on “The
Political and Legal Concept in the Quran” which brought
recognized legal and religious figures as speakers. |
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iii. |
Workshop
on techniques of campaigning and successful media
programmes for political campaigning was held and was
open for all members of society to participate. |
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The Reuters Foundation was asked by
UNDP to organize a top-quality political media workshop in
November targeting radio, TV, and print media journalists on how
to ensure objectivity in news writing and how to write ethically
and objectively with a focus on “Elections Coverage” in a fair
and non-biased way. |
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Project Document