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Urban Egypt: Towards A Post-Metropolization Era?, Eric Denis, Asef Bayat Oct 1998

Urban Egypt: Towards A Post-Metropolization Era?, Eric Denis, Asef Bayat

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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.


Discussion: Concluding Remarks, Shahnaz Rouse Jan 1998

Discussion: Concluding Remarks, Shahnaz Rouse

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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.


Twenty Years Of Desert Development In Egypt, Soraya Altorki, Donlad Cole Jan 1998

Twenty Years Of Desert Development In Egypt, Soraya Altorki, Donlad Cole

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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.


"On The Ground": Personal Reflections Of An Egyptian Activist, Marie Assaad Jan 1998

"On The Ground": Personal Reflections Of An Egyptian Activist, Marie Assaad

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The second of two issues, this volume covers aspects of Egyptian society. Contributors include: Donald Cole, Soraya Altorki, Asef Bayat, Eric Denis, Enid Hill, Ziad Bahaeddin, Malak Rouchdy, Linda Herrera, Jim Napoli, Hussein Amin, Mahmoud al-Lozy, Cynthia Nelson, and Shahnaz Rouse.


An Assessment Of Grass Roots Participation In The Development Of Egypt, Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Amani Kandil, Moheb Zaki, Nagah Hassan Oct 1996

An Assessment Of Grass Roots Participation In The Development Of Egypt, Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Amani Kandil, Moheb Zaki, Nagah Hassan

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This study aims to examine the extent and effectiveness of grassroots participation in Egyptian private voluntary organizations (PVOs). In addition, it traces the historical development of PVOs in Egypt and the laws that have been governing their activities. The authors deduce from this study that legal restrictions and bureaucratic impediments―not financial constraints―are the main obstacles that limit the activities of PVOs, and come up with specific recommendations to enhance grassroots participation in Egyptian society.


Basaisa Solar Project And Sustainable Community Development, Salah Arafa Jan 1994

Basaisa Solar Project And Sustainable Community Development, Salah Arafa

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[abstract not provided]


Introduction (Environmental Threats In Egypt: Perceptions And Actions), Salwa Sharawi Gomaa Jan 1994

Introduction (Environmental Threats In Egypt: Perceptions And Actions), Salwa Sharawi Gomaa

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[abstract not provided]


Egypt's Program For Stabilization And Structural Adjustment: An Assessment, Hans Löfgren Jan 1993

Egypt's Program For Stabilization And Structural Adjustment: An Assessment, Hans Löfgren

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[abstract not provided]


Introduction (The Economics And Politics Of Structural Adjustment In Egypt), Hans Löfgren Jan 1993

Introduction (The Economics And Politics Of Structural Adjustment In Egypt), Hans Löfgren

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[abstract not provided]


Investors And Workers In The Western Desert Of Egypt: An Exploratory Survey, Naiem A. Sherbiny, Donald P. Cole, Nadia Makary Girgis Oct 1992

Investors And Workers In The Western Desert Of Egypt: An Exploratory Survey, Naiem A. Sherbiny, Donald P. Cole, Nadia Makary Girgis

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The experiences and perceptions of 125 selected investors (small enterpreneurs) and 192 workers in 5 different areas of the Western Desert of Egypt are investigated. Socio-economic characteristcs of the investors and workers are described, and respondents' views of community services and the sources of change and resulting conflicts in the areas are assessed. Reasons underlying investment in the desert area are explored, paying particular attention to choice of activity and location. Investors' perceptions of successes, constraints and prospects of desert investment and workers' perceptions of the potential of their respective sectors of activity are reported. The workers' work experience, recruitment …


Basic Needs, Inflation, And The Poor Of Egypt, 1970-1980, Myrette Ahmed El Sokkari Jul 1984

Basic Needs, Inflation, And The Poor Of Egypt, 1970-1980, Myrette Ahmed El Sokkari

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The aim of the study is to see how the poor have fared over the 1970's: to evaluate whether their welfare improved or worsened. The cost of the private consumption goods will be estimated over the period of 1970-1982 using detailed information on the cost of food, clothing, and shelter for both urban and rural areas.


Conflicting Objectives In The Egyptian-American Aid Relationship, Heba A. Handoussa Jan 1984

Conflicting Objectives In The Egyptian-American Aid Relationship, Heba A. Handoussa

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The Perspective Of The Egyptian Ministry Of Investment On Development Assistance Programs, Wagih Shindy Jan 1984

The Perspective Of The Egyptian Ministry Of Investment On Development Assistance Programs, Wagih Shindy

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The U.S. Agency For International Development In Egypt, Michael Stone Jan 1984

The U.S. Agency For International Development In Egypt, Michael Stone

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The Development Of Cooperation, Nicholas S. Hopkins Jan 1984

The Development Of Cooperation, Nicholas S. Hopkins

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Egypt And The Helping Hand, Adel A. Beshai Jan 1984

Egypt And The Helping Hand, Adel A. Beshai

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Egypt And The Us: An Aid Or Trade Relationship?, Dennis D. Miller Jan 1984

Egypt And The Us: An Aid Or Trade Relationship?, Dennis D. Miller

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Perspectives Of The Egyptian Ministry Of The Economy On The Impact Of American Aid On Egypt, Mostafa El-Said Jan 1984

Perspectives Of The Egyptian Ministry Of The Economy On The Impact Of American Aid On Egypt, Mostafa El-Said

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Whose Knowledge Counts: Discourse And Development In An Egyptian Rural Community, Cynthia Nelson Jan 1984

Whose Knowledge Counts: Discourse And Development In An Egyptian Rural Community, Cynthia Nelson

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The Impacts Of Egyptian-American Academic Research: The Cu/Mit Program, Mohamed El-Sayed Selim Jan 1984

The Impacts Of Egyptian-American Academic Research: The Cu/Mit Program, Mohamed El-Sayed Selim

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Introduction: The Impact Of Development Assistance On Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan Jan 1984

Introduction: The Impact Of Development Assistance On Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The United Nations Development Program In Egypt, Luciano Cappelletti Jan 1984

The United Nations Development Program In Egypt, Luciano Cappelletti

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


The Ford Foundation In Egypt, Ann M. Lesch Jan 1984

The Ford Foundation In Egypt, Ann M. Lesch

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Conclusion: Foreign Aid And The Future Of Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan Jan 1984

Conclusion: Foreign Aid And The Future Of Egypt, Earl L. Sullivan

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Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Rural Poverty In The Third World: Trends, Causes And Policy Reorientation, Samir Radwan, Eddy Lee, Dharam Ghai Jan 1981

Rural Poverty In The Third World: Trends, Causes And Policy Reorientation, Samir Radwan, Eddy Lee, Dharam Ghai

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …


A Statement On Current Research Activities Of The Population And Family Planning Board, Egypt, Sarah F. Loza Jan 1981

A Statement On Current Research Activities Of The Population And Family Planning Board, Egypt, Sarah F. Loza

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …


Population Policy, Frederic Shorter Jan 1981

Population Policy, Frederic Shorter

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …


The National Center For Social And Criminological Research: Statement Of Current Research Projects (1981), Nahed Saleh Jan 1981

The National Center For Social And Criminological Research: Statement Of Current Research Projects (1981), Nahed Saleh

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …


Observations Of The Conference Rapporteur, Robert A. Fernea Jan 1981

Observations Of The Conference Rapporteur, Robert A. Fernea

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …


The Importance Of Social Research To Egypt's Development: Inaugural Address, Jehan El Sadat Jan 1981

The Importance Of Social Research To Egypt's Development: Inaugural Address, Jehan El Sadat

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The symposium on "Social Research for Development" was held on May 5-11, 1981, in Cairo, Egypt; by the Social Research Center (SRC) of The American University in Cairo (AUC). The Symposium was supported by funds from Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Ford Foundation, International Development Re­search Center {IDRC}, and the Population Council. The theme of the Symposium was selected in respons.e to the increased con­cerns of social scientists, policymakers and funding agencies about the current status and new directions of social science research, its role in the pro­cess of social and economic development, and its contribution to policy-rele­vant issues. The …