IDC

IDC is an independent organisation which provides high quality consulting services in the international development sector in the MENA region.

[Brian Whitaker @Brian_Whit]

Call to reform Qatar's labour laws before World Cup construction starts http://t.co/l7qZy6JA (HRW)

[IDC @idcmena]

BBC News - Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh cedes power http://t.co/AJoWV1bA

[Kenneth Roth @KenRoth]

As #Saudi beheads a "witch," it's worth asking how it knows. There's not even a penal code to detail the crime. http://t.co/B9blKeJQ

[Reuters @Reuters]

Syria death toll now exceeds 5,000: U.N. rights chief http://t.co/QGUOLaWq

[IDC @idcmena]

Local media: Iraqi PM Al-Maliki expresses disgruntlement over the way Arab League and ministerial committee from behind it dealt with Syria.

[IDC @idcmena]

Brian Atwood: Real risk for investment in developing countries is in the arbitrary behavior that flows from weak institutions and systems.

[Kristin Hubert @kristinhubert]

RT @Under30CEO Today:[Infographic]: #Millennials Are An #Entrepreneurial Generation http://t.co/V10NsVtB #biz

[IDC @idcmena]

is pleased to announce that IDC has signed a contract with Chemonics in Palestine for a USAID funded project on justice enhancement.

[Barak Ravid @BarakRavid]

The king of Jordan Abdullah II will pay a rare visit to Ramallah tomorrow. Israeli officials say Jordanians nervous of unity with Hamas

[IDC @idcmena]

Devex: The US and Australia are teaming up to expand development initiatives in the areas of justice, education and women empowerment.

[IDC @idcmena]

Devex: recommendations to the World Economic Forum on Economic Growth & Job Creation in Arab World - dramatic changes to mindsets needed.

[IDC @idcmena]

Bill Gates: Ultimately, developing countries’ domestic resources will be the largest source of funds for development.

[IDC @idcmena]

Local media: #Bahrain facing pressure from Europe, America and human rights groups to implement its promises and conduct political reforms.

[Amnesty International USA @amnestyusa]

Fact Friday: Women are 80% of all refugees and displaced persons http://t.co/2CvckT3Y

[IDC @idcmena]

Andrew Shapiro US official on cutting funding to Palestine: we must think about potential partners that could fill the space & should pause.

[IDC @idcmena]

The quality of success you will experience in your life ultimately depends upon the choices you make every minute of every hour of every day

[IDC @idcmena]

French officials critical of Netanyahu and ongoing Jewish settlement building in Palestine as such moves prevent resumption of peace talks.

[IDC @idcmena]

In fragile and post-conflict states a breakdown in
governmental structure leads to a governance void = rule of law critical to development.

[IDC @idcmena]

#Swedish Trade Minister: #MENA could progress faster by capitalizing on the intellectual capacities of its women.

[IDC @idcmena]

Local media: MP Khaled Daher - 19 Oct, 4 people killed during incursion of Syrian army in the Lebanese part of the Al-Dawar border town.