The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 1st Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2011/2012 on Wednesday 11/1/2012 in Mrrakesh – Morocco. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr. Amani Bouresli, Kuwaiti Minister of Trade and Industry, and Minister of State for Planning and Development Affairs, and President of API's Board of Trustees. The Meeting was attended by 15 representatives of Arab Member Countries, in addition to Dr. Bader O. Malallah, API’s Director General, and Dr. Ali Abdel Gadir Ali, API's Deputy Director General.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved API's Scientific and Financial reports for 2010/2011.
On Thursday 12/1/2012 API organized a Development Forum for Arab Decision Makers. The Forum was attended by the Members of API's Board of Trustees who exchanged views and lessons of ecperience on a number of development issues relevant to their countries.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "The Economics and the Challenges of Globalization".
The program was held during the period 20-24 November 2011 in Amman, Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Development of Productive Sectors".
The program was held during the period 9-13 October 2011 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Structural Transformation".
The program was held during the period 2-6 October 2011 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Financial Markets".
The program was held during the period 2-3 October 2011 in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Analysis of the Developmental Education ".
The program was held during the period 19-23 June 2011 at API's premises in Kuwait.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Poverty Reduction Strategies and Pro Poor Fiscal Policies".
The program was held during the period 11-16 June 2011 at API's premises in Kuwait.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 2nd Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2010/2011 on 5/6/2011 in Dubai – UAE. The Meeting was chaired by Dr. Adel Al-Wugayan, Secretary General of the Higher Council for Planning and Development, Member of the delegation of the State of Kuwait in API’s Board of Trustees. The Meeting was attended by 12 representatives of Arab Member Countries, in addition to API’s Acting Director General Dr. Ali Abdel Gadir Ali.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted the proposed 2011/2012 work plan and budget.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Financial Markets".
The program was held during the period 22-23 May 2011 in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Economies and the Challenges of Globalization".
The program was held during the period 19-25 May 2011 in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Analyze the Competitiveness and Policies".
The program was held during the period 16-20 May 2011 in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute held its 10th International Conference on "Recent Trends in Financing Development", during the period
11-13 April 2011,
in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Annual Meeting of its Advisory Board on 12/4/2011 in Beirut-Lebanon. The Meeting was chaired by API’s Acting Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali. The Board discussed the institute’s 2011/2012 Work Plan. Members attending the meeting included Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi – Director of Macroeconomic and Forecasting Economic Policy & Research Center at Dubai Economic Council; Dr. Sulaiman Al-Jassim, President of Zayed University, UAE; Dr. Nader Al-Kabbani, Director of the Syrian Centre for Development Research - The Syria Trust for Development; and Dr. Ahmed Al-Kawaz - Coordinator of API’s Research Committee.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title
"Efficiency of Banking Sectors in GCC Countries "
on Monday 28/03/2011 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Ibrahim Onour.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Investment Analysis",
during the period 27 February - 3 March 2011 in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Gender and Development",
during the period 20-24 February 2011 in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 1st Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2010/2011 on 12/1/2011 in
Beirut – Lebanon. The Meeting was chaired by Dr. Adel Al-Wugayan, Secretary General of the Higher Council for
Planning and Development, Member of the delegation of the State of Kuwait in API’s Board of Trustees. The Meeting
was attended by 14 representatives of Arab Member Countries, in addition to API’s Acting Director General Dr. Ali
Abdel Gadir Ali.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved API's Scientific and Financial reports for 2009/2010.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Annual Meeting of The Governance Institutes Forum for Training in the Middle East and North Africa (GIFT-MENA), held during the period 30/11-2/12/2010 in Beirut – Lebanon. API was represented in the Meeting by Mr. Karim Darwiche – Manager of External Relations Dept.
.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Investment Analysis",
during the period 24-28 October 2010 in Amman,Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Analysis of Stock Markets",
during the period 17-21 October 2010 in Amman,Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Second Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2009/2010 on 2/6/2010 in
Cairo – Egypt. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Hisham Abdulla, Yemen's Representative in API’s Board of Trustees
in his capacity as the Deputy Chairman. In attendance were representatives of 15 Arab member countries, API’s
Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali. The Board of
Trustees approved the proposed 2010/2011 work plan and budget.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Twenty-Sixth Ministerial Session of the Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), held during the period 17-20/5/2010 in Beirut - Lebanon. API was represented
in this Session by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali - API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in 4th Annual Conference of The Arab Region Parliamentarians Against
Corruption (ARPAC), held on 7/5/2010 in Beirut – Lebanon. API was represented in the Conference by
Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali - API’s Director General. A Cooperation Agreement was signed during the Conference between
ARPAC, and The Global Organization of Parliamentarians against Corruption (GOPAC) with API. The Agreement aims
at supporting efforts against corruption including the development of an Arab Corruption Index.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Investment Instruments",
during the period 24-28 May 2010 in Beirut,Republic of Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Analysis of Stock Markets",
during the period 17-21 May 2010 in Beirut,Republic of Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Foreign Direct Investment",
during the period 10-14 May 2010 in Tunisia,Republic of Tunisia.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Foreign Trade",
during the period 03-07 May 2010 in Tunisia,Republic of Tunisia.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title
"Regional or Global Integration: The Arab Case"
on Monday 26/4/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Ahmed Al-Kawaz.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title
"GCC Intra Trade"
on Monday 19/4/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Walid Abdmoulah.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title
"Stock Markets Development in Emerging Economies"
on Tuesday 13/4/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Mr. Alain A. Bifani.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Competitive Economies of the Gulf States" on Tuesday 30/3/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Belkacem Laabas.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Annual Meeting of its Advisory Board on 22/3/2010 in Cairo-Egypt.
The Meeting was chaired by API’s Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali. The Board discussed the institute’s 2010/2011 Work Plan.
Members attending the meeting included Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali - API's Deputy Director General, Dr. Riadh Ben Jelili –
Coordinator of API’s Consultancy Committee; Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi – Director of Macroeconomic Research Department in Dubai Economic Policy &
Research Institute; Dr. Sulaiman Al-Jassim, President of Zayed University, UAE; and Dr. Nader Al-Kabbani, Director of Research - The Syria Trust
for Development.
The Arab Planning Institute held its 9th International Conference on "Women and Youth in Arab Development", during the period
22-24 March 2010,
in Cairo, Egypt.
Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Information and Decision
Support Center, part of the Egyptian Council of Ministers, based in Cairo, Egypt. Under the MOU the areas of
cooperation include developing and providing relevant economic and social statistics, publication of reports on
development issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing
technical advice for interested countries, holding training programs, round tables & conferences. The MOU was
signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali - Director General of API, and Dr. Magued Osman – the Chairman of the Egyptian
Cabinet of Ministers' Information and Decision Support Center on February 1, 2010 in Cairo - Egypt.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Investment Instruments",
during the period 13-17 February 2010 in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a workshop titled "Analysis of Stock Markets",
during the period 06-10 February 2010 in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Taxes, Natural Resource Endowment and the Supply of Labor in the Arab Countries" on Tuesday 26/01/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Weshah Razzak.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "The New Agenda of Public Expenditure Management".
The program was held during the period 23-28 January 2010 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 1st Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2009/2010 on 13/1/2010 in Beirut – Lebanon. The Meeting was chaired by
Mr. Hisham Abdullah, Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Representative of Yemen in API’s Board of Trustees. The Meeting was attended
by 15 representatives of Arab Member Countries, in addition to API’s Director General – Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Gadir Ali.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved API's Scientific and Financial reports for 2008/2009, and API's Seventh Strategic plan for 2010-2015.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "The Political Economy of Inequality in the Arab Countries" on Tuesday 05/01/2010 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Intergovernmental Fiscal Relation and Local Government Budgeting ".
The program was held during the period 19-24 December 2009 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Macro Sectoral Policy Analysis".
The program was held during the period 12-17 December 2009 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program on "Pro-Poor Budgeting".
The program was held during the period 06-10 December 2009 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Social Development".
The program was held during the period 8-19 November2009 in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan.
Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Council of Arab Economic Unity based in Cairo, Egypt.
Under the MOU the areas of cooperation include developing and providing relevant economic and social statistics, publication of reports on
development issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for interested
countries, holding training programs, round tables & conferences. The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali - Director General of API,
and Dr. Ahmed Jweily– Secretary General of The Council of Arab Economic Unity on October 19, 2009 in Kuwait.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Labor Market Developments".
The program was held during the period 11-22 October 2009 in Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Second Meeting of its board of trustees for 2008/2009 on 3/6/2009 in
Damascus – Syria. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Hisham Abdulla, Yemen's Representative in API’s Board of Trustees
in his capacity as the Deputy Chairman. In attendance were representatives of 14 Arab member countries,
API’s Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali. The Board
of Trustees adopted the proposed 2009/2010 work plan and budget.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Institutional Reform".
The program was held during the period 11-22 May 2009 in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Development of Human Capital".
The program was held during the period 3-14 May 2009 in Amman, Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Institutional Reform".
The program was held during the period 20-30 April 2009 in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "The GCC Common Market" on Tuesday 14/04/2009 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Ahmed Al-Kawaz.
Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Planning Institute for
Social & Economic Development, based in Damascus, Syria. Under the MOU the areas of cooperation include developing
and providing relevant economic and social statistics, publication of reports on development issues, improving the
skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for interested
countries, holding training programs, round tables & conferences . The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali -
Director General of API, and his Excelency Dr. Tayseer Al-Radawi – Head of State Planning Commission on March 31,
2009 in Kuwait.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Annual Meeting of its Advisory Board on 24/3/2009. The Meeting was chaired
by API’s Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali. The Board discussed the institute’s 2008/2009 Work Plan, and the Seventh
Strategy Work Plan 2010-2015. Members attending the meeting included Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali - API's Deputy Director
General, Dr. Ahmed Al-Kawaz – Coordinator of API’s Research Committee; Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi – Director of Macroeconomic
Research Department in Dubai Economic Policy & Research Institute; Dr. Sulaiman Al-Jassim, Vice President of Zayed University,
UAE; and Dr. Nader Al-Kabbani, Director of Research - The Syria Trust for Development.
The Arab Planning Institute held its 8th International Conference on "The Role of the Private Sector in Development: Assessment and Prospects", during the period
23-25 March 2009,
in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Global Financial Crisis and its Effect on GCC Countries" on Tuesday 17/03/2009 at API's premises in Kuwait.
Presentations were made by Dr. Weshah Razzak , Dr. Ibrahim Onour, Dr. Dr. Walid Abdmoulah.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Uses of Oil Windfalls: The Case of Kuwait" on Wednesday 11/03/2009 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Mohammed Al-Saqa,of the Kuwait University.
The Director General of the Arab Planning Institute (API), Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, addressed the closing session of
the special training program on “The Quantitative Analysis of Educational Systems” held in Muscat during the
period 7-18/2/2009. The API training program, requested by the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman, was
coordinated by Dr. Riadh Ben Jelili – Member of API’s Faculty Staff.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training course on "Surveys and Sampling Methods", favoring Civil Service Commission of Kuwait.
The program was held during the period 25-29/1/2009 at API's premises in Kuwait.
Within the efforts of the Arab Planning Institute (API) to activate its development role in the Arab Countries,
and upon Palestine’s request, API’s Board of Trustees – during the Meeting held in Beirut on 7/1/2009 – approved
Palestine’s Membership at API. With Palestine’s Membership, Arab Member
Countries at API became 16 Countries.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) named the following Members of its Advisory Board for the years 2009-2010:
Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi - Lead Economist, Development Economics Research Group (DECRG), The World Bank, USA.
Dr. Sulaiman Al Hassim - President, Zayed University, UAE.
Dr. Nader Kabbani, Director of Research, The Syria Trust for Development, Syria.
The Advisory Board discusses API's Strategic and Annual Work Plans for appropriate perusal by API's Board of Trustees.
Arab Planning Institute (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Institute - Bassel Fleihan Institute of Finance and Economics,
based in Beirut - Lebanon. Under the MOU the areas of cooperation include developing and providing relevant economic and social statistics, publication of
reports on development issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for interested countries,
holding training programs, round tables & conferences . The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, Director General of API and H.E. The Lebanese Minister of Finance
Dr. Mohammad Shatah on Jan. 7, 2009 in Beirut - Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 1st Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2008/2009 on 7/1/2009 in Beirut – Lebanon. The Meeting was
chaired by Mr. Hisham Abdullah, Asst. Under Secretary of International Cooperation Sector, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation,
Representative of Yemen in API’s Board of Trustees. The Meeting was attended by 14 representatives of Arab Member Countries, in addition to API’s
Director General – Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Gadir Ali.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved API's Scientific and Financial reports for 2007/2008.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The Forum on: "The Current International Financial Crisis:
Implications and Lessons for the Arab Countries", organized by The General Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), during
the period 2-3/12/2008 in Beirut – Lebanon. API was represented in the Forum by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali - API's Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Tax Reform in The State of Kuwait" on Wednesday 03/12/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Abbas Abdullah Almugren.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The Regional Conference on: "The Development of Justice Systems
in the Arab Countries", organized by The Program on Governance in the Arab Region (POGAR) – The United Nations
Development Program (UNDP), during the period 29-30/11/2008 in Beirut – Lebanon.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training course on "The Use of Econometric Models for Evaluation of Policies", favoring Syrian State Planning Commission.
The program was held during the period 23-27/11/2008 in Damascus, Syria.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The GIFT-MENA Steering Committee Meeting, which was organized by
the Institute of Finance-Basil Fuliehan Institute, during the period 3-6/11/2008 in Beirut– Lebanon.
API was represented in the Meeting by Mr. Karim Darwiche - API's External Relations Manager.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Inflation Targeting: What Matters for the GCC?" on Tuesday 04/11/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Weshah Razzak.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in a seminar on " Public Policies and Poverty Reduction in Jordan and the Arab Countries"
which was organized by the Jordan Center for Public Policy Research and Dialogue in Amman, Jordan, on 1/11/2008. Participation by API
included presentation of papers by Dr. Ali abdel Gadir Ali – Deputy Director General, on "Public Policies and Poverty in Arab Countries:
a Selective Review", and by Dr. Belkacem Laabas – Member of API’s academic staff - on "The Impact of Public Policies on Poverty,
Income Distribution, and Growth"
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Workshop on: "The Experiences of GCC Countries in Alleviating Unemployment"
organized jointly by the Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the General Secretariat of Development Planning of Qatar.
The Workshop was held in the premises of the Diplomatic Institute in Doha - Qatar, during the period 21-23 October 2008. API was
represented by Dr. Belkacem Laabas – Expert at API - who presented a paper on: "The Future of Unemployment in the GCC Countries:
A Case study of Kuwait".
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The 1st Arab Forum on: “The New Role of the Private Sector in Development and Employment”,
organized by the Arab Labor Organization, during the period 21-23/10/2008 in Rabat – Morocco. API was represented in the Forum by Dr.
Essa Al-Ghazali - API’s Director General, and Mr. Karim Darwich – API’s External Relations Manager.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training course on "Development Analysis of Education", favoring the Syrian State Planning Commission.
The program was held during the period 19-23/10/2008 in Damascus, Syria.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training course on "Poverty Measures and Policies for Social Equity", favoring the Syrian State Planning Commission. The program was held during the period 12-16/10/2008 in Damascus, Syria.
Arab Planning Institute (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), based in Cairo, Egypt.
Under the MOU the areas of cooperation include developing and providing relevent economic and social statistics, publication of reports on development issues,
improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for interested countries, holding training programs,
round tables & conferences . The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, Director General of API and Dr. Refat AlFaouri, Director General of ARADO.
Within the context of its 2008/09 Training Plan , API commenced its training activities for the year on Sunday 19/10/2008 at API's premises.
It will be recalled that the structure of the Training Plan consists of four Diplomas, each Diploma consists of three Specialized Certificates,
and each Certificate consists of two weekly programs, in the field of Development and Economic Policies. The 2008/09 training season started
with offering the two diplomas on " Economic Development" and " Human Development.
Arab Planning Institute (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Institute for Administration (NIA),
based in Ramallah, Palastien. Under the MOU the areas of cooperation include developing and providing relevent economic and
social statistics, publication of reports on development issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and
social development and providing technical advice for interested countries, holding training programs, round tables & conferences .
The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, Director General of API and Dr. Ashraf Al-Mimi, General Director of NIA.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Institutional Reform",
on request from the syrian State Planning Commission. The program was held during the period 8-19 June 2008 in Damascus, Syria.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Institutional Reform",
on request of the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. The program was held during the period 1-12 June 2008 in Khartoum, Sudan.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the General Assembly of the Goverance Institutes Forum for Training in MENA (GIFT-MENA),
organized by the French Ministry of Economiy & Finance, during the period 4-6/6/2008 in Paris – France.
API was represented in the General Assembly by Mr. Karim Darwiche - API's External Relations Manager.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Second Meeting of its board of trustees for 2007/2008 on 31/5/2008 in Tunis – Tunisia. The Meeting was chaired by Mr.
Yehya Ould Abdel Dayem, Mauritania’s Representative in API’s Board of Trustees in his capacity as the Deputy Chairman. In attendance were representatives of 13
Arab member countries, API’s Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali. The Board of Trustees adopted the
proposed 2008/2009 work plan and budget.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Social Development ", on the request of
the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Mauritania. The program was held during the period 18-29 May 2008 in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized Certificate on "Competitiveness ", on request of
the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Handicraft of Algeria. The program was held during the period 17-28 May 2008 in Algeria.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "The Role of FDI in Development in the Arab World " on Tuesday 13/05/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Mrs. Mona Besaiso.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The 3rd Arab Conference on Human Resources Development, organized by Arab Labor Organization,
during the period 6-8/5/2008 in Manama – Bahrain. API was represented in the Conference by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in The Arab Economic Forum, organized by Al Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, during the period 2-3/5/2008 in
Beirut – Lebanon. API was represented in the Forum by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Business Environment and the Role of Private Sector " on Tuesday 29/04/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Ahmed Al-Kawaz.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the Annual Meeting of its Supreme Consultative Committee (SCC) on 27/4/2008 to discuss the Institute’s 2008/2009 Work Plan. The Meeting was chaired
by API’s Director General - Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali. The meeting was attended by SCC members : Dr. Moudhi Al-Homoud –
Director of Arab Open University, Dr. Atif Kubursi – Professor of Economics, McMaster University, Canada, and Dr. Taher Kanaan,
Director General of the Jordanian Center for Public Policy Research & Dialogue. API's DDG and the coordinators of the thematic committees participated in the meeting.
Arab Planning Institute (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Arab Labor Organization (ALO), based in Egypt. Under the
MOU the areas of cooperation include developing and providing relevant economic and social statistics, publication of reports on development
issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for interested countries,
holding training programs, round tables and conferences . The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, Director General of API and Dr. Ahmed Lukman,
Director General of the Arab Labor Organization(ALO).
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized
Certificate on "Social Development ", on the request of the Ministry of Planning and
International Cooperation. The program was held during the period 15-26 March 2008
in Sana'a , Yemen.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted an International Conference on "The Unemployment Crisis in the Arab Countries", during the period
17-18 March 2008,
in Cairo-Egypt.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training program for a Specialized
Certificate on "Competitiveness ", on request from the Information and Decision Support
Center of the Egyptian Council of Ministers. The program was held during the
period 02-13 March 2008 in Cairo, Egypt.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Twenty-Ninth Regional
Conference for the Near East, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations, during the period 1-5/3/2008
in Cairo – Egypt. API was represented in the Conference by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Democracy and Development in Arab Countries " on Tuesday 12/02/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Gadir Ali.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public lecture in
Kuwait on Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 10:30 am to 12 noon . Dr Weshah Razzak, Adviser at the API, presented a paper
entitled "In the Middle of the Heat: the GCC Countries between Rising Oil Prices and the Sliding Greenback".
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in Abu Dhabi Economic Forum,
organized by Al Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, during the period 3-4/2/2008 in Abu Dhabi – UAE. API was represented in the Forum
by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General
.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under
the title "Unemploymeat and the future of labor market in Kuwait " on Tuesday 29/01/2008 at API's premises in Kuwait.
A presentation was made by Dr. Belkacem Laabas.
The Arab Planning Institute held a public seminar under the title "Women and developmet in Arab countries " on Tuesday22/01/2008 at API's
premises in Kuwait. A presentation was made by Dr. Riadh Ben Jelili
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Regional Conference of the Program on Governance in the Arab Region UNDP under the theme: “Supporting the Implementation of United Nations Convention Against Corruption in the Arab Countries”,
during the period 21-23/1/2008 in the Dead Sea – Jordan. API was represented in the Conference by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) held the 1st Meeting of its Board of Trustees for 2007/2008 on 14/1/2008 in Sharm ElSheikh – Egypt.
The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Mustafa Al-Shamali, Kuwaiti Minister of Finance. The Meeting was attended by 12 representatives of
Arab Member Countries, in addition to API’s Director General – Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, and Deputy Director General - Dr. Ali Abdel Ghadir Ali.
In this Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved API’s Scientific and Financial reports for 2006/2007.
Within the context of its 2007/08 Training Plan , API commenced its training activities for the year on Sunday 06/01/2008 at API's premises.
It will be recalled that the structure of the Training Plan consists of four Diplomas, each Diploma consists of three Specialized Certificates,
and each Certificate consists of two weekly programs, in the field of Development and Economic Policies. The 2007/08 training season started with
offering the two diplomas on " Economic Development" and " Human Development".
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Fourteenth Annual Conference of the Economic Research Forum (ERF), held under the theme:
"Institutions and Economic Development", during the period 28-30/12/2007 in Cairo – Egypt. API was represented in the Conference by: Deputy
Director General Dr. Ali Abdelgadir Ali, and academic staff: Dr. Riadh Ben Jelili, Mr. Rabie Nasser.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Experts Group Meeting on “Urban Governance and the Millennium Development Goals:
Towards Implementing MDGs' Target 11 (Equitable Cities)” organized by The United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia
(ESCWA) during the period 10-12/12/2007 in Kuwait. API was represented by Dr. Riadh Ben Jelili, member of API’s Academic Staff.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Sixth Annual Conference of The Arab Thought Foundation,
organized under the theme: “Arab Strategies For the Global Era: Energy, Investment, Media, Technology, Social Responsibility”,
during the period 1-3/12/2007 in Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain. API was represented in the Conference by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.
The Arab Planning Institute – Kuwait organized on Thursday, 15 November, 2007 a Public Lecture on “Arab Economies in a Changing World” which was presented by Dr. Marcus Noland of the Peterson Institute for International Economics – USA .
The Arab Planning Institute – Kuwait launched an initiative to publish specialized books on socio-economic development authored by Arab researchers inclusive of books based on doctoral theses. Details of the conditions are to be found in the link below:
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The Arab Planning Institute (API) conducted a training course on " Strategic Planning of Education", favoring Ministry of Higher Education of the Sultanate of Oman. The program was held during the period 03-07/11/2007 in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Symposium on labor Markets in GCC countries, organized by The General Secretarial for Development
Planning in Qatar, and was held in Doha during the period 29-31 October 2007. API was represented by Dr. Belkacem Laabas member of the academic staff, who presented
a paper on "The Role of Private Sector in Alleviating Unemployment in GCC Countries".
Arab Planning Institute (API) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Arab Society for Economic Research (ASFER), based
in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt and providing relevent economic and social statistics,
publication of reports on development issues, improving the skills of those responsible for economic and social development and providing technical advice for
interested countries, holding training programs, round tables & conferences . The MOU was signed by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, Director General of API and Dr. Mounir El Hamash, Director of ASFER.
The Arab Planning Institute (API) participated in the Third Arab Industrial Information
and Networking Conference organized by The Arab Industrial Development and Mining
Organization on the theme: “Industrial Information for Competitiveness, Exchange,
and Investment”, during the period 29-31/10/2007 in Damascus – Syria. API was represented
in the Conference by Dr. Essa Al-Ghazali, API’s Director General.