| Purpose: |
The Ibn Khaldun Center for Development (ICD) was established in 1988 to promote the linkage of social research and public policy in Egypt and the Arab world. ICD is a non-profit organisation carrying out a program of research and advocacy. In addition to carrying out research of its own, it conducts commissioned research and provides training services to governmental and non-governmental organisations on issues of development and public policy. Additional activites include the organisation of seminars and conferences, and the publication and dissemination of information. ICD is involved in a variety of programs aimed at preventing or resolving conflicts. These include: Ethnic, Religious and Racial Minorities in the Arab World - a program which monitors, documents, and analyses information about minorities in the Arab world; creates awareness of issues related to monitoring and protecting the human rights of minority groups; and disseminates information on developments related to the treatment of minorities to opinion leaders and policy makers to effect policy changes; Ibn Khaldun's People Fund - direct assistance to disadvantaged citizens to enhance their ability to confront problems and meet their own needs; making Egyptian Education Minority Sensitive - preparation of educational materials about Egyptian Christians and advocacy to incorporate materials into school curricula and library collections; ICD also operates an ongoing program on 'Civil Society and Democratisation', which includes such activities as election monitoring, publication of a monthly newsletter, and maintenance of a database on Civil Society. |
Quadrennial report due? Read more on our updated page.
Questions on applications, reports, or other inquiries
Applying for ECOSOC Consultative Status?
Obtaining a UN Grounds Pass
Registering for a UN Conference?