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Cover: Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century

Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century: Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — 2008

Describes the education and labor market initiatives under way in four countries in the Arab region to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy.

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Policy Insight, Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2008The Cost-Effectiveness of Education Interventions in Poor Countries - 2008

Poor countries need development programs that are both effective and cost-effective

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Cover: A Survey of Recent Qatari Secondary School Graduates: Methods and Results A Survey of Recent Qatari Secondary School Graduates: Methods and Results - 2008

This report presents the results of a survey of Qatari students enrolled in their final year of secondary school concerning their attitudes about further education and future work plans.

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Learn More About IMEY »Mission Statement

IMEY seeks an improved understanding of the complex setting affecting the Middle East's younger generation. On the basis of better knowledge of the forces shaping the attitudes, aspirations and behavior of these young people, and the constraints and challenges they face, we will look for practical ways to support them in the achievement of better lives and democratic societies.

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Talk to the Taliban? Not Now — Nov. 12, 2008

A Taliban captured by soldiers in Afghanistan, photo courtesy of Army/J. Wagner

When U.S. Central Command chief Gen. David Petraeus reviewed the worsening security situation in Afghanistan, he was advised to engage in peace talks with the Taliban. According to this commentary, by Cheryl Benard for UPI.com, this may not be an advisable approach.

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Conference for Iraqi Women as Agents of Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation - July 24, 2008

Conference for Iraqi Women as Agents of Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation

This important conference took place in Sulemaniva, Iraq, from May 18 – 20, 2008. Hosted by the RAND Alternative Strategy Initiative, its goals were to bring together Iraqi women active in the anti-sectarian, anti-terrorist and pro-peace domains to share information about their work, describe the major obstacles they faced, develop strategies, and plan the way forward.

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Iraqi Refugee Challenge - June 28, 2007

Iraqi Refugee Challenge

According to UN estimates, about 2.2 million Iraqis — close to half of them children — have fled their country since the US invasion in 2003. As discussed by Kristen Cordell in this commentary for United Press International, without a greater US effort, young Arabs will remain a ripe and malleable target for recruitment by radical Muslim groups.

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Options for Helping Middle Eastern Youth Escape the Trap of Radicalization

Options for Helping Middle Eastern Youth Escape the Trap of Radicalization

As part of the IMEY project on youth deradicalization, a September 2005 conference addressed the issue of why young people are drawn to fringe movements and/or to delinquent, self-destructive behavior. An expert discussion forum will continue the discussion begun in September, and a second conference is planned for March 15 - 18, 2007 in Doha, Qatar.

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