Between Revolution and Repression : Democratic Transitions in the Middle East and North Africa?; Cairo and Ottawa, June 2, 2011 - round table report and policy recommendations

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Entre révolution et répression : vers une transition démocratique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord?; le Caire et Ottawa, le 2 Juin 2011 - table ronde, rapport et recommandationsPeacebuild convened a day-long discussion on the tumultuous changes taking place in the Middle East and North Africa (2011). This report provides an analytical summary of the main points discussed, followed by a series of recommendations to the Government of Canada and to civil society organizations. The roundtable shared up-to-date information on current and longer-term political issues and dynamics assessing areas for possible support for democratic transitions in the region. It identified areas of relevant Canadian expertise, and aimed to generate a set of policy options and/or recommendations