Publications

Publications include issues of the civil society program and the democratic development in the following three types: The series report Civil Society and the Jordanian Political Scene, books and reference, and Civil Society Issues Leaflet. The following present these types of publications:

FIRST: CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE JORDANIAN POLITICAL SCENE SERIES (1993-1998)

The series contains small reports, which cover one issue from 1993-1998. Twenty-seven issues were published, covering in particular the Jordanian political parties and the eleventh (1989) and the twelfth (1993) parliamentary elections. This series also presents the most prominent groups of civil society organizations, especially the labor and professional associations, charitable and environmental society-parties, women's and cultural institutions. The following presents a list of reports issued in this series.

1998

1. Civil society and the study of politics in the Middle East, Jillian Schwedler, translated by Sadeq Ibrahim Odeh. 46 pages, large, 1998.

2. Towards an Appropriate Democratic Election Law, seminar activity, edited by Hussein Abu Rumman. 100 pages, large, 1998.

1996

3. The Future of Civil Society in the Middle East, by August Richard Norton. 32 pages, small, 1996.

4. The Labor and Employment General Union, Hani Hourani. 80 pages, small, 1996.

5. Political and Democratic Islam in Jordan, Zaki Talha. 32 pages, small, 1996.

6. Charitable and Voluntary Societies in Jordan, Hussein Abu Rumman. 60 pages, small, 1996.

7. Civil Society and the Public Sphere, by Kreigh Calhon. 28 pages, small, 1996. Translated into Arabic.

1995

8. The Directory of Jordanian Professional Associations, Hussein Abu Rumman. 84 pages, small, 1995.

9. Press and Democracy in Jordan, Jameel Al Nimri. 40 pages, small, 1995.

10. Islamic Political Movements in Jordan, Hamid Dabbas. 70 pages, small, 1995.

11. The Reality of Women's Organizations in Jordan, Talib Awad. 36 pages, 1995.

12. Environmental Organizations and Nature Conservation in Jordan, Nitham Assaf. 68 pages, small, 1995.

13. The Directory of Jordanian Cultural Institutions, Hussein Daasa. 48 pages, small, 1995.

1994

14. The 1993 Jordanian Elections, Analysis and Numerical Study, teamwork preparation. 76 pages, small, 1994.

15. The General Parliamentary Elections in Jordan; Introduction, Results, and Outlook, teamwork preparation. 92 pages, small, 1994.

16. A Summary of the 1918-1950 Party-Life Activities in Jordan, Part I, Hani Hourani. 64 pages, small, 1994.

17. A Post-Election 1993 Seminar, translated by Mark Power Stephens. 62 pages, small, 1994.

1993

18. The Islamic Action Front Party, teamwork publication. 132 pages, small, 1993.

19. The Islamic Action Front Party, teamwork preparation. 180 pages, small, 1993.

20. A Brief Presentation of Jordanian Political Parties, teamwork preparation. 168 pages, small, 1993.

21. Jordanian Political Parties, teamwork preparation (translated). 104 pages, 1993.

22. Early Attempts of Labor Unions in East Jordan, 1926-1948, Hani Hourani. 126 pages, small, 1993.

23. The Future Party, teamwork preparation. 48 pages, small, 1993.

24. Jordanian Women and Political Activity, teamwork preparation. 56 pages, small, 1993.

25. The Jordanian Political Parties Supplementary Book, Hamid Dabbas. 48 pages, small, 1993.

26. A Map of the Jordanian Political Party Scene on the Eve of the 1993 Elections, Hani Hourani. 24 pages, small, 1993.

27. The 1989 Elections - Facts and Figures, teamwork preparation. 60 pages, small, 1993.

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SECOND: BOOKS ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT

Most of these books are published by the central office, which presents the related activities from conferences, seminars, and workshops, as well as the research and evidence prepared by UJRC for publication. Some of these publications are translated into English. In addition, a small proportion of these books is originally university dissertations, or translated from English. Thirteen books were published between 1995 and 2001, of which six pertain to civil society, and seven pertain to democratic development. In addition, the Directory of Civil Society Organizations in Jordan is available in English and Arabic versions. It is also relevant to mention that these books, which pertain to civil society, are related to other major programs, such as women's studies, and Islamic politics, reference to which was restricted within the context of the program. The following presents the Directory of Civil Society Organizations and the list of books published within the civil society and democratic development program.

I. Directories

2001

1. The Directory of Civil Society Organizations in Jordan, teamwork preparation. Translated by Sadeq Ibraheem Odeh, and edited by ICA Wahbeh. 472 pages, A4, 2001. This directory, the first of its kind in Jordan, includes a general introduction of the emergence and historical development of civil society. It introduces eleven types of civil society organizations in Jordan. Which are:

(1) Social institutions and organizations
(2) Professional associations and societies
(3) Cultural leagues and institutions
(4) Youth and sports clubs
(5) Human rights and democratic development
(6) Political parties
(7) Women's institutions and organizations
(8) Labor unions
(9) Employers unions
(10) Environment societies and nature conservation
(11) Health care and protection societies

This directory, prepared by ten researchers, also introduces the institutions located at the margins of civil society. The specifications of the civil society organizations do not apply to these institutions, but they carry out activities related to civil society, such as public welfare institutions. The directory also introduces foreign non-governmental institutions, which have representative offices or branches in Jordan. Within the framework of the directory, 225 organizations, assemblies and institutions are introduced, basic information and activities are presented, and contact information is provided for over 1,500 organizations. Accordingly, the directory forms a fundamental reference for civil society organizations and institutions, which perform similar activities. It promotes cooperation between them, meets the needs of various governmental and public institutions on international organizations and individuals to introduce them to civil society in Jordan, and facilitates direct communication.

2000

2. The Directory of Civil Society Organizations in Jordan (Arabic version), preparation by Hani Hourani and others. Editor, Hussein Abu Rumman. 456 pages, A4, 2000.

B. Books on Civil Society

1. Jordanian Professional Associations - Their Fundamental Characteristics and Political Role, Omar Kharioush Hamayl. 224 pages, medium, 2000.

2. Professional Associations and Challenges of Democratic Transformation in Jordan, workshops. 256 pages, medium, 2000.

3. Professional Associations and the Challenges of Democratic Transformation in Jordan, workshops. Translated by Sadeq Ibraheem Odeh, and George Musleh. Editor Warwick. M. Knowles. 232 pages, medium, 2000.

4. The History and Development of the Jordanian Student Movement 1948-1998 in Jordan and Elsewhere, Samir Khrainou. 288 pages, medium, 2000.

1998

1. Jordanian Political Parties, collective work. 220 pages, medium, 1998.

2. A Guide to the Political Party, established teamwork. 144 pages, medium, 1995.

C. Books on Democratic Development

2000

1. A Decade of Democracy in Jordan (1989-1999), seminar activity. 350 pages, medium, 2000.

2. The Statutory Framework for Democracy Building in Jordan, Hani Hourani and others. 372 pages, medium, 2000.

1998

3. Public Opinion, Polls and Democracy, Irving Cresby. Translated by Sadeq Ibraheem Odeh. 176 pages, medium, 1998.

1996

4. Democracy and Rule of Law, seminar activity. Edited by Hussein Abu Rumman. 236 pages, medium,1996.

5. The National Charter and Democratic Transformation in Jordan, seminar activity. Edited by Hamid Dabbass. 234 pages, medium, 1996.

1995

6. The Democratic Process in Jordan . . . Whereto? Conference activity. Edited by Hussein Abu Rumman. 356 pages, medium, 1995.

7. The Democratic Process in Jordan . . . Whereto? Conference activity. Translated by George Musleh. 392 pages, medium, 1996.

8. Elections Legislation: a Foundation Stone for the Democratic System, seminar activity. 90 pages, large, 1995.

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THIRD: THE CIVIL SOCIETY ISSUE LEAFLET

A quarterly series concerning civil society and the perpetual democratic development transformation in Jordan. The first issue was published at the end of 2000. Since the second issue it became a magazine with a colored front page. In 2001, six issues were published. This series obtains its function from the objective role of UJRC for Research, which was established to enhance the role of civil society and its value and status as an active associate to accomplish continued development, including democratic progress in Jordan and in the Arab region in general. Also for the protection of human rights, the enhancement of debate principles, pluralism and the respect of varying opinions. The series stems from the understanding of the role of civil society as a fundamental associate essential for the contribution toward the comprehensive development in human, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. The leaflet performs its role by reflecting on civil society. It is also a bridge between different civil organizations and non-governmental organizations by challenging their issues and problems and introducing their activities, and providing these organizations with material, reports and news useful for their work and programs. The aim of publishing the civil society series is to accomplish a concrete and useful service for different sectors and categories of Arab and Jordanian civil organizations, to consolidate relations, exchange experiences, and to encourage discussion and general debate concerning issues related to civil society, how to develop them, and to advance the performance of various organizations.

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ADDITIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY ISSUES PUBLISHED DURING 2000-2001

FIRST ISSUE: December 2000, 24 pages, A4.
SECOND ISSUE: February 2001, 24 pages, A4.
THIRD ISSUE: April 2001, 32 pages, A4.
FOURTH ISSUE: May-June 2001, 36 pages, dual, A4.
FIFTH ISSUE: July-August 2001, 40 pages, dual, A4.
SIXTH ISSUE: September-October 2001, 40 pages, dual, A4.
SEVENTH ISSUE: November-December 2001, dual, A4.

The Program carries out its activities under the direct supervision of Executive Director, Mr. Hussein Abu Rumman. The rapporteur of the program agenda is researcher Mr. Salah Ideen Taher. Other researchers work on the program agenda if needed.

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