LUGARIT
@lugarit.com
A small think tank active in international development.
www.lugarit.com
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January 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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How can #Syria overcome fragmented #governance & rebuild equitable service delivery systems after years of #conflict?
#LUGARIT & Omran analyze service disparities across Syria's 7 governance models before Assad's fall, offering insights into challenges & pathways for recovery.
tinyurl.com/56ktsr84
#LUGARIT & Omran analyze service disparities across Syria's 7 governance models before Assad's fall, offering insights into challenges & pathways for recovery.
tinyurl.com/56ktsr84
January 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
How can #Syria overcome fragmented #governance & rebuild equitable service delivery systems after years of #conflict?
#LUGARIT & Omran analyze service disparities across Syria's 7 governance models before Assad's fall, offering insights into challenges & pathways for recovery.
tinyurl.com/56ktsr84
#LUGARIT & Omran analyze service disparities across Syria's 7 governance models before Assad's fall, offering insights into challenges & pathways for recovery.
tinyurl.com/56ktsr84
A new guidebook on social capital, by Niuversity & Afkar Plus based on content from LUGARIT. Published under a Creative Commons license, it provides accessible knowledge to empower communities and support inclusive, trust-driven approaches to social and economic progress
tinyurl.com/y4dh47p5
tinyurl.com/y4dh47p5
January 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A new guidebook on social capital, by Niuversity & Afkar Plus based on content from LUGARIT. Published under a Creative Commons license, it provides accessible knowledge to empower communities and support inclusive, trust-driven approaches to social and economic progress
tinyurl.com/y4dh47p5
tinyurl.com/y4dh47p5
Analysing Sinjar's conflicts; i.e. insecurity from armed groups, impunity for genocide perpetrators, land disputes, & challenges of women & children. With ineffective resolution mechanisms, political solutions, justice reforms, & inclusive recovery are needed to rebuild trust
tinyurl.com/3s9bwcer
tinyurl.com/3s9bwcer
January 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Analysing Sinjar's conflicts; i.e. insecurity from armed groups, impunity for genocide perpetrators, land disputes, & challenges of women & children. With ineffective resolution mechanisms, political solutions, justice reforms, & inclusive recovery are needed to rebuild trust
tinyurl.com/3s9bwcer
tinyurl.com/3s9bwcer
We examine the fragmented governance models across Syria in the days leading up to Assad's fall on 8 December 2024. We shed light on local disparities, societal dynamics, and governance challenges that emerged as the regime's grip weakened.
tinyurl.com/bdcjezrm
tinyurl.com/bdcjezrm
January 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM
We examine the fragmented governance models across Syria in the days leading up to Assad's fall on 8 December 2024. We shed light on local disparities, societal dynamics, and governance challenges that emerged as the regime's grip weakened.
tinyurl.com/bdcjezrm
tinyurl.com/bdcjezrm
Read/listen as we look at governance challenges in post-Assad Syria; i.e. structural reforms, economic recovery, social reconciliation, achieving legitimacy, fostering inclusivity, balancing stability with economic growth, & adapting lessons drawn from Idlib to diverse contexts
tinyurl.com/4t9czt2z
tinyurl.com/4t9czt2z
January 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Read/listen as we look at governance challenges in post-Assad Syria; i.e. structural reforms, economic recovery, social reconciliation, achieving legitimacy, fostering inclusivity, balancing stability with economic growth, & adapting lessons drawn from Idlib to diverse contexts
tinyurl.com/4t9czt2z
tinyurl.com/4t9czt2z
We examine Syria’s volatile landscape following Assad's fall, highlighting fragmented governance, economic collapse, & persistent security challenges. We discuss transition frameworks, refugee reintegration, constitutional dialogue, international consensus, & inclusive governance
tinyurl.com/ud55pt
tinyurl.com/ud55pt
January 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
We examine Syria’s volatile landscape following Assad's fall, highlighting fragmented governance, economic collapse, & persistent security challenges. We discuss transition frameworks, refugee reintegration, constitutional dialogue, international consensus, & inclusive governance
tinyurl.com/ud55pt
tinyurl.com/ud55pt
We facilitate a PeaceGame play session at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, part of the Executive Program on Conflict & Fragility Management. The session centered on the Syrian civil war & provided a realistic approach to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, negotiations, & strategy
tinyurl.com/mr3uw7wf
tinyurl.com/mr3uw7wf
January 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We facilitate a PeaceGame play session at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, part of the Executive Program on Conflict & Fragility Management. The session centered on the Syrian civil war & provided a realistic approach to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, negotiations, & strategy
tinyurl.com/mr3uw7wf
tinyurl.com/mr3uw7wf
What intercultural challenges local NGOs face with international partners? We highlight issues (power imbalances, communication differences, misaligned goals) & offer solutions (capacity building, transparent governance, cultural sensitivity) to foster community development
tinyurl.com/25337s68
tinyurl.com/25337s68
January 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
What intercultural challenges local NGOs face with international partners? We highlight issues (power imbalances, communication differences, misaligned goals) & offer solutions (capacity building, transparent governance, cultural sensitivity) to foster community development
tinyurl.com/25337s68
tinyurl.com/25337s68
We analyze Tunisia’s decentralization efforts post-2011, revealing how political conflicts obstructed governance reforms, how the focus on normative legal frameworks missed deeper issues, ultimately leading to recentralization under the guise of maintaining national unity
tinyurl.com/4xet7ee5
tinyurl.com/4xet7ee5
January 24, 2025 at 5:39 AM
We analyze Tunisia’s decentralization efforts post-2011, revealing how political conflicts obstructed governance reforms, how the focus on normative legal frameworks missed deeper issues, ultimately leading to recentralization under the guise of maintaining national unity
tinyurl.com/4xet7ee5
tinyurl.com/4xet7ee5
A conversation on how intangible cultural heritage can foster peace in conflict settings. We highlight the role of heritage in rebuilding social cohesion & economic resilience, & we urge action on heritage-based peacebuilding, even amid ongoing conflict, to preserve identity
tinyurl.com/y5yt7vhp
tinyurl.com/y5yt7vhp
January 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A conversation on how intangible cultural heritage can foster peace in conflict settings. We highlight the role of heritage in rebuilding social cohesion & economic resilience, & we urge action on heritage-based peacebuilding, even amid ongoing conflict, to preserve identity
tinyurl.com/y5yt7vhp
tinyurl.com/y5yt7vhp
Arab democracy crisis is traced to unresolved identity issues from post-colonial state formation. Contrasting with Europe's democratic evolution, we highlight how Arab efforts remain incomplete, as Arabs struggle with equal citizenship and disentangling civic from military rule
tinyurl.com/2s4jzfkm
tinyurl.com/2s4jzfkm
January 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Arab democracy crisis is traced to unresolved identity issues from post-colonial state formation. Contrasting with Europe's democratic evolution, we highlight how Arab efforts remain incomplete, as Arabs struggle with equal citizenship and disentangling civic from military rule
tinyurl.com/2s4jzfkm
tinyurl.com/2s4jzfkm
Our consultant presents research on preserving moated homesteads in North Europe at RGS-IBG Annual Conference 2024. The work combines digital mapping & community engagement to protect these cultural landscapes, addressing impact of urban sprawl on historical sites in Flanders
tinyurl.com/3e7k5s7b
tinyurl.com/3e7k5s7b
January 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Our consultant presents research on preserving moated homesteads in North Europe at RGS-IBG Annual Conference 2024. The work combines digital mapping & community engagement to protect these cultural landscapes, addressing impact of urban sprawl on historical sites in Flanders
tinyurl.com/3e7k5s7b
tinyurl.com/3e7k5s7b
We speak at an event by EuroMed Feminist Initiative & Duderi NGO. We discuss the role of civil society organizations in Syria's education sector, and the need to leverage their role to support formal institutions to ensure scalability and harmonization of educational outputs
tinyurl.com/mr396fe9
tinyurl.com/mr396fe9
January 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
We speak at an event by EuroMed Feminist Initiative & Duderi NGO. We discuss the role of civil society organizations in Syria's education sector, and the need to leverage their role to support formal institutions to ensure scalability and harmonization of educational outputs
tinyurl.com/mr396fe9
tinyurl.com/mr396fe9
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#LUGARIT #ThinkTank #InternationalDevelopment #PeaceBuilding #Recovery #LocalGovernance
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#LUGARIT #ThinkTank #InternationalDevelopment #PeaceBuilding #Recovery #LocalGovernance
January 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
LUGARIT is on X (Twitter)
Follow us @LUGARIT_Impact to stay updated with our latest insights, in-depth analysis, and discussions on the pressing issues impacting the Middle East and Africa
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#LUGARIT #ThinkTank #InternationalDevelopment #PeaceBuilding #Recovery #LocalGovernance
Follow us @LUGARIT_Impact to stay updated with our latest insights, in-depth analysis, and discussions on the pressing issues impacting the Middle East and Africa
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#LUGARIT #ThinkTank #InternationalDevelopment #PeaceBuilding #Recovery #LocalGovernance
We participate in a panel at the University of Fribourg, to discuss the complexities of power-sharing agreements in Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq. The event, part of the Institute of Federalism’s Summer University, explored how to adopt & sustain these agreements for long-term peace
tinyurl.com/2rfk35pm
tinyurl.com/2rfk35pm
January 24, 2025 at 5:02 AM
We participate in a panel at the University of Fribourg, to discuss the complexities of power-sharing agreements in Lebanon, Syria, & Iraq. The event, part of the Institute of Federalism’s Summer University, explored how to adopt & sustain these agreements for long-term peace
tinyurl.com/2rfk35pm
tinyurl.com/2rfk35pm
We explore the evolving rapprochement between Damascus and Ankara, highlighting its potential impact on Syria's future and regional stability. We look at shared security, economic cooperation, refugee returns, fate of armed factions, & implications for Syrian opposition & unity
tinyurl.com/2nu27xnu
tinyurl.com/2nu27xnu
January 24, 2025 at 4:55 AM
We explore the evolving rapprochement between Damascus and Ankara, highlighting its potential impact on Syria's future and regional stability. We look at shared security, economic cooperation, refugee returns, fate of armed factions, & implications for Syrian opposition & unity
tinyurl.com/2nu27xnu
tinyurl.com/2nu27xnu
LUGARIT is on SoundCloud 🎧
We are producing audio versions of our commentary & publications. Now, you can listen to our content on both our website and SoundCloud. Whether you prefer reading or listening, we’ve got you covered.
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We are producing audio versions of our commentary & publications. Now, you can listen to our content on both our website and SoundCloud. Whether you prefer reading or listening, we’ve got you covered.
Follow us on SoundCloud
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January 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
LUGARIT is on SoundCloud 🎧
We are producing audio versions of our commentary & publications. Now, you can listen to our content on both our website and SoundCloud. Whether you prefer reading or listening, we’ve got you covered.
Follow us on SoundCloud
soundcloud.com/lugarit
We are producing audio versions of our commentary & publications. Now, you can listen to our content on both our website and SoundCloud. Whether you prefer reading or listening, we’ve got you covered.
Follow us on SoundCloud
soundcloud.com/lugarit
Historic marketplaces in MENA once thrived as economic & social hubs. Revitalizing them raises ethical & economic questions, with success depending on strategic public investments & stakeholder engagement to ensure these markets contribute meaningfully to modern urban life
tinyurl.com/yrxcvjas
tinyurl.com/yrxcvjas
January 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Historic marketplaces in MENA once thrived as economic & social hubs. Revitalizing them raises ethical & economic questions, with success depending on strategic public investments & stakeholder engagement to ensure these markets contribute meaningfully to modern urban life
tinyurl.com/yrxcvjas
tinyurl.com/yrxcvjas
We discuss decentralization in Syria's early recovery, in Al Madina FM radio interview. We highlight how local governance, linked to economic decentralization, can empower communities, drive recovery, and create conditions for the return of refugees and displaced persons
tinyurl.com/ms3pnkyt
tinyurl.com/ms3pnkyt
January 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
We discuss decentralization in Syria's early recovery, in Al Madina FM radio interview. We highlight how local governance, linked to economic decentralization, can empower communities, drive recovery, and create conditions for the return of refugees and displaced persons
tinyurl.com/ms3pnkyt
tinyurl.com/ms3pnkyt
Is there a middle ground that integrates individual and group rights? Yes! In Syria's democratic transition, group rights can be institutionalized (in a balanced framework) to protect minorities, avoid infringement on individual rights, & avoid sectarianism & majority dominance
tinyurl.com/y46uyj56
tinyurl.com/y46uyj56
January 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Is there a middle ground that integrates individual and group rights? Yes! In Syria's democratic transition, group rights can be institutionalized (in a balanced framework) to protect minorities, avoid infringement on individual rights, & avoid sectarianism & majority dominance
tinyurl.com/y46uyj56
tinyurl.com/y46uyj56
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January 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
LUGARIT is on Instagram!
Follow @LUGARIT_Impact and join us in our mission to create "real" development on the ground.
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Follow @LUGARIT_Impact and join us in our mission to create "real" development on the ground.
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Read/listen to a critique of traditional top-down heritage conservation approaches and an argument for inclusive, community-focused strategies that integrate socio-economic development, promote social cohesion, respect diverse local traditions and histories for peace & recovery
tinyurl.com/547pjb3m
tinyurl.com/547pjb3m
January 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Read/listen to a critique of traditional top-down heritage conservation approaches and an argument for inclusive, community-focused strategies that integrate socio-economic development, promote social cohesion, respect diverse local traditions and histories for peace & recovery
tinyurl.com/547pjb3m
tinyurl.com/547pjb3m
The Syrian refugee crisis is entangled in political, economic, and social challenges. With no solution in sight, stakeholders lack the will or capability to address it. Political agreements + localized solutions are crucial to improving conditions & facilitating refugee return
tinyurl.com/2a28ud5t
tinyurl.com/2a28ud5t
January 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Syrian refugee crisis is entangled in political, economic, and social challenges. With no solution in sight, stakeholders lack the will or capability to address it. Political agreements + localized solutions are crucial to improving conditions & facilitating refugee return
tinyurl.com/2a28ud5t
tinyurl.com/2a28ud5t
Read/listen to our take on the Syrian Constitutional debate, highlighting the tension between identity and citizenship, religious and linguistic diversity, and illustrating how respecting identity and guaranteeing equal rights can coexist within a constitutional framework.
tinyurl.com/yc7eu46j
tinyurl.com/yc7eu46j
January 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Read/listen to our take on the Syrian Constitutional debate, highlighting the tension between identity and citizenship, religious and linguistic diversity, and illustrating how respecting identity and guaranteeing equal rights can coexist within a constitutional framework.
tinyurl.com/yc7eu46j
tinyurl.com/yc7eu46j