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Making Sense of Complexity in Statutory body gov : A Case of MARA
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Making sense of complexity in statutory body governance: A case study of MARA

The recent surge in politicians appointed to head government-linked entities has attracted broad criticism. These appointments are widely seen as political maneuverings by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to solidify his command of support of Dewan Rakyat members, thus ensuring the survival of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government which he currently heads.

Structural Changes and the Prospect for FELDA
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Structural changes and the prospect for FELDA

The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) is a statutory body established according to the Land Incorporation Act 1956 to resettle poor Malay families who were previously in agriculture and help them to become modern smallholders, farming for export, initially focused on rubber but now primarily planted with oil palm.

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Female Forward International
Birgit Lamm

Women drive politics

The role of the Women's parliamentary caucus in influencing legislation on women's right is a case in point. And yet, women continue to be underrepresented in the political and economic decision-making process. This is why FNF Pakistan hand the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan have commissioned a study on the performance of female legislators in Pakistan from 2018-2020. You can find the results of this study here.

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Lebanon Papers

The Vicious Cycle of Corruption

The fifth issue of the series addresses the systemic corruption in Lebanon. With a worldwide rank of 149 out of 180 countries and a regression of 11 ranks to the previous year, Lebanon’s results in Corruption Perception Index 2020 are an indicator for the widespread corruption in the country.

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Sex Ed

Good Sex Ed

This publication is a mini-guide through contemporary sexual education in Europe. It helps the reader understand what are the greatest challenges it faces, where they come from and what they can result in. It also points out crucial, burning issues— existing and possible—in the essential and geographical meaning. And it presents the best and the worst practices based on experiences from many European countries.

Next Level Participation: Citizen-driven e-Democracy Tools Publication
Citizen Participation
Ivaylo Tsonev

Next Level Participation: Citizen-driven e-Democracy Tools

In a time where trust in traditional ‘political actors’ is in decline; the digitalisation of democratic participation provides new opportunities for citizen engagement with politics. In this effort, citizens and citizen groups all over Europe have developed digital tools to enhance political participation through deliberation, transparency, and wider participation. 

Rumors about a Chinese digital currency, a "digital crypto-renminbi" have been around for a while. In April 2020, the Chinese government announced that the first pilot trials of the new digital currency were being carried out in several cities. What is this new currency? What goals is the Chinese government pursuing with it? And what does it mean for Europe and the euro? Andrew Work has analyzed this for the foundation's Global Innovation Hub.
Economy
Andrew Work

Crypto RMB: Finance Innovation Or New Tool For Control?

Rumors about a Chinese digital currency, a "digital crypto-renminbi" have been around for a while. In April 2020, the Chinese government announced that the first pilot trials of the new digital currency were being carried out in several cities. What is this new currency? What goals is the Chinese government pursuing with it?

Behind Closed Curtains
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Ann Cathrin Riedel

Behind Closed Curtains

The novel coronavirus that has been rampant since the beginning of 2020 revealed what many people, at least in Germany, were unaware of: disinformation is also present in the non-political sphere, and it is increasingly being spread via messengers such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Our paper explores this new trend and seeks solutions to the digital issues of our future.

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Women of Lebanon

Women of Lebanon: Micheline Braidy

Our 6th profile in the Women of Lebanon Series is Judge Braidy. As one of two Lebanese judges assigned at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, she has accompanied the jolts of the highly symbolic trial of Rafik Hariri’s assassination.

Craft for Impact
Policy Paper

Supporting Craft as a Socio-Economic and Cultural Development Vector

Lebanon has the framework, as well as the international affiliations, to enable it to capitalize on the craft sector’s potential. This framework, however, needs to be leveraged and better exploited. This paper examines the current status of Lebanese crafts, and the challenges the sector faces, and outlines suggestions for appropriate strategies and actions to develop it.

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