Elections in Iraq, evolving dynamics in the West Bank, reform in Egypt, and changes in Kuwait are among the many events shifting the political landscape in the Middle East.
The pace of change has been propelled by calls for political reform through the Alexandria document, the 2004 Arab Human Development Report, and an international push toward democratization.
By supporting research into good governance, IDRC’s Middle East Good Governance Fund has helped to shape knowledge, inform good policy, and participate in building research capabilities.