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… Policy Association Host Second International Winter School on Public Policy 05 Mar 2026 Home Scholars from over 20 countries convene in Doha reinforcing Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s role as a global platform for policy research and … more than 45 PhD students, early-career researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and assistant professors from over 20 countries. In doing so, the gathering created a diverse learning environment that connected emerging scholars with … more than 45 PhD students, early-career researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and assistant professors from over 20 countries. In doing so, the gathering created a diverse learning environment that connected emerging scholars with …

… HBKU Concludes First MENA 3MT Competition 16 Nov 2025 Home Graduate students from 16 countries showcase research addressing regional and global challenges Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in … at Minaretein in Education City. Originally developed by UQ, the competition brought together graduate students from 16 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to present their research and its significance in concise, … challenges, while presenting opportunities for sustainable development.”  Held at more than 900 universities in 85 countries, the 3MT competitions also include three major regional competitions: Asia-Pacific 3MT, the Universitas 21 3MT, …

… School on Public Policy to Doha for the First Time 03 Mar 2025 Home Doha Edition 2025 hosted 35 participants from 17 countries The College of Public Policy (CPP) partnered with the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) to hold … Winter School on Public Policy - Doha Edition 2025, hosting 35 PhD students and early career researchers from 17 countries for a unique educational program focusing on public policy research and design. The program featured expert-led … Winter School on Public Policy - Doha Edition 2025, hosting 35 PhD students and early career researchers from 17 countries for a unique educational program focusing on public policy research and design. The program featured expert-led …

… provides a policy tracker of government responses (PTGR) to the pandemic in 10 Middle East and North African (MENA) countries. Beyond the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, menatracker.org also focuses on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, … a unique and precious data resource on what regional governments did – and continue to do – to tackle the pandemic. With countries now experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 infections, instant and unfettered access to policy-relevant … information will prove crucial when formulating responses. To this end, we’re committed to providing this to the countries covered by the initiative.”  Dr. Leslie A. Pal, Founding Dean of CPP, added: “These are exciting times for our …

… number of cases now exceeding four million and the death rate having passed 280,000. To contain the spread of the virus, countries across the globe are further enhancing their guidelines and measures. Schools, universities, malls, gyms, … professionals, security professionals, and service providers are without a doubt living in a state of stress. In some countries, an extended lockdown is causing shifts in economic prospects and employability.  Countries are trying their best to minimize the social and economic impacts of the lockdown on people by mitigating these …

… 2 of Re-Opening: Lessons and Truths for Public Policy From the Past Six Months 06 Jul 2020 Home Dr. Leslie A. Pal As countries and cities re-open around the world, amid the hopeful signs we also hear of setbacks, spikes, and re-closings. … Cases can go up, but so can recoveries. Deaths can remain stable or increase at a much slower rate than the case number. Countries like Qatar and Singapore have sadly had among the world’s highest cases per capita, but among the lowest number … to die of COVID-19 than those between 45 and 64, and 30 times more likely than those 18-44. Unsurprisingly, in many countries, old age homes were a key site of infections and death. The point to draw from these first two lessons is that …

… Transition and Climate Policy for the First Time in Doha 16 Mar 2025 Home Program hosted 35 practitioners from 11 Arab countries Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) hosted the International Labour … was an honor to host this remarkable gathering of more than 35 policymakers, experts, and practitioners representing 11 countries. This event represents a milestone in our collaboration with the ILO, a key UN entity, reinforcing our … was an honor to host this remarkable gathering of more than 35 policymakers, experts, and practitioners representing 11 countries. This event represents a milestone in our collaboration with the ILO, a key UN entity, reinforcing our …

… Can We Learn from Responses to COVID19?” The e-workshop addressed the institutional and governance challenges facing countries of the MENA region that have been exacerbated and exposed as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.  The …      Dr. Nader Kabbani, Director of Research at BDC and co-chair of the event, said: “The pandemic has caught many countries off balance. For those countries that are willing to learn and grow, the pandemic has created a “stress test” that will allow them to gage the …

… Hamad Bin Khalifa University, part of the Qatar Foundation, GISR focuses on examining the complex dynamics between Arab countries and both established and emerging global powers in the geopolitical space.  The institute's primary aim is to … Hamad Bin Khalifa University, part of the Qatar Foundation, GISR focuses on examining the complex dynamics between Arab countries and both established and emerging global powers in the geopolitical space.  The institute's primary aim is to …

… impact on rain- and snowfall amounts and periods. Very hot temperatures and lack of water is a fact of life for some countries in the Middle East, with Qatar being on the list of the World Resources Institute’s most water-stressed countries in the world . However, mitigation strategies for both extreme heat and low water resources have been … Huntington Beach . Treatment and re-use of sewage and industry wastewater is becoming routine in Middle East countries including Qatar. Although there is quite good social acceptance of water reuse for drinking and agricultural …