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to promote sustainable democracy
through sponsoring national dialogue, encouraging
political participation, strengthening democratic
legislation and expanding the role of civil society.
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serve as a national think tank that provides analysis
of major economic, political and social issues and presents
alternative policies to the government and to private
sector institutes.
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to publish research as a tool for public education
and to facilitate general access to information.
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to provide a conducive atmosphere for dialogue and
consensus building in order to form a wider base for
policy reforms.
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to build networks between research centers, institutions
and civil society organizations at the local, regional
and international levels for cooperation and exchange
of expertise.
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to build resources, such as archives and libraries,
in order to provide free public access to information
and enhance public awareness of democracy and development
issues.
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to improve public awareness of political and economic
realities through the provision of training opportunities
in areas such as electoral participation, human rights
and freedom of expression with the ultimate goal of
reinforcing the consolidation of democracy in Jordan.