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Cultural Policies in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia

28 Oct 2010

Interesting dynamics are at play on the cultural scene in Arab countries. An independent sector is emerging, which opens up space for contemporary artists and has an impact on the role and accountability of governments in cultural life.

Cultural Policies in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia provides an introduction to the realities of public cultural administration and policymaking. A pioneering tool for policymakers and practitioners, both in the region and in the West.

Contents
Foreword
by Odile Chenal and Philipp Dietachmair

The initiative for the assessment and development of cultural policies in the Arab region
by Basma El Husseiny

Cultural politics and cultural policy in the Arab world
by Issandr El Amrani

Cultural policy profiles

Introduction to the cultural policy profiles of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia
by Hanan Hajj Ali

Algeria
by Makhlouf Boukrouh and Ammar Kessab

Egypt
by Menha El Batraoui and Nermeen Khafagui

Jordan
by Nawal Ali and Samah Hijawi

Lebanon
by Watfa Hamadi and Rita Azar

Morocco
by Fatima Azzahrae Chaabani and Sellama El Ghayam

Palestine
by Fatin Farhat

Syria
by Reem Al Khatib and Rana Yazaji

Tunisia
by Ouafa Belgacem

Opening horizons
The need for integrated cultural policies in the Arab world
by Milena Dragićević Šešić

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