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Overview
The Association for Middle Eastern Public Policy and Administration (AMEPPA 2021) is the premier forum for public policy and administration scholarships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The annual AMEPPA conference attracts academicians, practitioners, and graduate students not just from its primary disciplines of public policy, public administration, and public sector management but also political science, development studies, economics, area studies and international affairs from both the MENA region and around the world.
Dean's Welcome Message
On behalf of the College of Public Policy (CPP) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), it is our honor to host the 10th Annual Association for Middle Eastern Public Policy and Administration (AMEPPA 2021) conference. I would like to extend warm greetings to all attendees. I am sure that you will find the conference to be stimulating and informative.
CPP is one of six colleges at HBKU, a research-intensive university with a focus on graduate education. Our college has a distinctive MPP that connects global policy issues to national and regional challenges. We are looking forward to contributing to, and learning from the exchanges that the AMEPPA conferences have been known for over the past decade.
The Conference Organizing Committee, in collaboration with AMEPPA, has put together a first-class program that is sure to enrich and inform research agendas on key policy and administrative questions.
My colleagues, our students and our staff look forward to welcoming you to CPP and HBKU. Best wishes for a great conference.
Dr. Leslie A. Pal
Founding Dean – College of Public Policy
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Chair's Welcome Message
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee of the Association for Middle Eastern Public Policy and Administration (AMEPPA 2021), I would like to express our gratitude to Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) for hosting and supporting AMEPPA 2021. The conference committee is looking forward to an exemplary conference in which the latest disciplinary advances and practitioner insights are discussed with an intellectual vibrancy, domestic and regional focus, and an engaged interaction between academicians and practitioners.
We have planned a rich social program including a conference dinner and optional social tours of the most eye-catching and historic attractions of Doha as well as Education City. It is my hope that all conference participants will have an opportunity to experience the friendly Qatari culture and the extraordinary beauty of our land.
Dr. Kim Moloney
College of Public Policy, HBKU
Chair of AMEPPA Conference Committee
Organizers
About AMEPPA 2021
The Association for Middle Eastern Public Policy and Administration (AMEPPA 2021) is the premier forum for public policy and administration scholarships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The annual AMEPPA conference attracts academicians, practitioners, and graduate students not just from its primary disciplines of public policy, public administration, and public sector management but also political science, development studies, economics, area studies and international affairs from both the MENA region and around the world.
The College of Public Policy (CPP) is thrilled to welcome you all to the 10th Annual Conference of Association for Middle Eastern Public Policy and Administration (AMEPPA 2021). This year’s conference will be held at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar from December 7-8, 2021.
About Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. A homegrown research and graduate studies, the university acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. Located within Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels utilizing a multidisciplinary approach across all focus areas.
HBKU is committed to actively contribute to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research ecosystem. Through applying creativity to knowledge, students will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions that are locally relevant and have a global impact.
At HBKU our students, faculty, staff, partners, and leadership all share a common belief in the power of higher education and research to make a positive impact on the development of nations. More information at www.hbku.edu.qa
About Education City
Qatar Foundation’s flagship initiative is a campus of more than 12 square kilometers that hosts branch campuses of some of the world's leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers. Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.
Total number of students across our universities and schools: 8,000+
Universities located in Education City: 9
Schools as part of our pre-university education network: 11
More information at https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city
About Qatar
Qatar has been an independent sovereign state since 1971. Qatar comprises an 11,500 square kilometer peninsula extending northwards into the Arabian Gulf. It has 563 km of uninterrupted coastline. The country’s population stands at 2.69 million and its capital city is Doha. Local time is GMT/UCT + 3 hours. There are no daylight savings adjustments.
Qatar has a desert climate with year-round sunshine, very hot summers and mild winters. Mean monthly temperatures range from 17°C in January to 36°C in July, sometimes reaching highs of 40°C+ during the summer. Rain is infrequent, falling in brief showers mainly in winter.
Capital: Doha
Population: 2.69 million
Area: 11,500 sq. km
Language: Arabic
Religion: Islam
Currency: Riyal
ower Connection: The power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
More information at https://www.visitqatar.qa
Visa Information
Visa Information
Nationals of more than 80 countries are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar, with varying lengths of stays allowed. Nationals of these eligible countries do not require any prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver on arrival to Qatar, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket.
More details are available at https://portal.moi.gov.qa/qatarvisas/
Note: In addition to the required documents listed on the Qatar visa website, please carry the official invitation letter/email copy and hotel reservation with you for the immigration purposes.
Consent to use photographic, video and audio recordings
During the symposium, official photographers will be taking photographs, recording videos, or making audio recordings. The photographs, videos, and audio recordings will be used for symposium-related news and events including: promotional material, in both print and electronic format, on the Internet via HBKU and QF websites, and on social media.
Accommodation and Transportation
Accommodation option-1:
Alwadi Hotel
Within the MDD Musheireb Down Town City, Corner of Wadi Musheireb & Jassim Bin Mohammed Street Doha, Qatar
Website:
www.alwadihoteldoha.com
Contact:
Tel: +974 4009 9999
Email: H8395-re2@accor.com
Location:
Location
Bus service will be provided from the hotel to the venue.
Doha Metro green line to Qatar National Library.
Highlights:
- Located within Musheireb Down Town next to Souq Waqif
- 15 km to Qatar National Convention Centre
- 15 km to Qatar Foundation
- 20 km to Mall of Qatar
Accommodation option-2:
The Campus – Education City Guest Residence
The Campus - Education City Guest Residence, a short-term accommodation facility situated within the state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum student housing complex of Qatar Foundation (QF).
Website:
www.qf.org.qa/community/the-campus-education-city-guest-residence
Contact:
The Campus – Education City Guest Residence
Student Housing & Residence Life
Tel: +974 - 4023 7023 , +974 - 4023 7024
Email: thecampus@qf.org.qa
Location:
The Campus - Education City Guest Residence is located in SouthNest of Education City near the symposium venue, and our guests are housed in Amanah Hall. In addition to guest rooms and accommodation facilities, conference halls, communal areas, and prayer rooms are also available.
Location
Shuttle bus service will be available from the hotel to symposium venue.
Highlights:
- Closest and most cost-effective accommodation to the symposium venue. Approximately 500 meters away.
- Situated in a LEED Platinum facility following high sustainability standards.
- Dining facility, which offers a range of food options from breakfast to dinner.
- Our self- service laundry facilities are available on the second floor of Amanah Hall.
- Touch-ups in all guest rooms daily.
- The complimentary shuttle bus provided by QF Transport Department is available every 15 minutes on weekdays starting from 6:15am to 6pm, and every hour after 6pm until midnight.
Accommodation option-3:
Premier Inn Doha Education City Hotel
Behind Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), Doha, Qatar
Website:
https://global.premierinn.com/en
Contact:
Tel: +974 4007 8333
Fax: +974 4006 3330
Email: reservations.dec@mena.premierinn.com
Location:
https://g.page/premier-inn-doha-education-city?share
Shuttle bus service will be available from the hotel to symposium venue.
Highlights:
- Located within Education City
- 1 km to Qatar National Convention Centre
- 5 km to Qatar Foundation
- 10 km to Mall of Qatar
Accommodation option-4:
Al-Rayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton
Mall of Qatar P.O. Box 23325,
Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
Contact:
Tel: +974-44899000
Fax: +974-44899599
Email: alrayyan.reservations@hilton.com
Location:
https://g.page/AlRayyanDohaCurio?share
Highlights:
- Attached to the Mall of Qatar; near convention center and must-see attractions
- 201 spacious and stylish guest rooms, including 25 specialty suites
- Various dining options, including rooftop restaurant and 24-hour room service
- Three outdoor temperature-controlled pools for adults, kids and relaxation
- Top-floor wellness areas.
Accommodation option-5:
DoubleTree by Hilton, Doha Old Town
Meena Street, Old Salata P.O. Box 20993 - Doha – Qatar
Website:
dohaoldtown.doubletree.com
Contact:
Tel: +974 4034 3333
Fax: +974 4034 3000
Reservations: dohaoldtown_reservations@hilton.com
Contact Person: William Decimoterzo
Direct: +974 4034 3569
Mob: +974 5033 7196
Email: william.decimoterzo@hilton.com
Location:
https://g.page/doubletreedohaoldtown?share
Highlights:
- A modern hotel located near the banking district, restaurants, shops, and the Corniche
- Near to the National Museum of Qatar, The Museum of Islamic Art, and Souq Waqif
- 10 minutes from Hamad International Airport
- Guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, complimentary Wi-Fi
- All day dining restaurant
- Complimentary fitness center and covered rooftop swimming pool
Transportation
Karwa is the national taxi and limousine service. To book a taxi call +974 800 8294,
UBER taxi service is also active in Qatar.
The Doha Metro: a mostly underground rail network which connects communities within Doha and its suburbs.
For journey planner click here.
For route map click here.
You can use your international driving license for seven consecutive days.
Currency Exchange
Minor Unit: 1/100 = Dirham
- 1.00 EUR = 4.05 QAR
- 1.00 USD = 3.64 QAR
- 1.00 GBP = 4.42 QAR
More information at https://www.visitqatar.qa