February 06, 1999
Think Tanks as Civil Society Catalysts in the MENA Region: Fulfilling their Potential

Representatives of research centers and policy institutes from across the Arab world gathered to discuss vital issues related to think tanks, including the need to expand and strengthen the regional cooperation networks of their respective institutes.
Participants also discussed issues facing the region, such as reform and development, regulation and the role of the state, budgeting and governance, and aspects of education sector reform.
The conference was organized by the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS) in collaboration with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Economic Development Institute (EDI) of the World Bank.