MEPI in Bahrain
Completed MEPI Programs
The following provides descriptions of completed programs in Bahrain, as well as a list of completed Regional Programs in which Bahraini organizations or individuals participated.
Bahrain Programs
Enhancing Accountability & Integrity in the Electoral Systems - The Bahrain Transparency Society (BTS) will undertake a series of activities focused on assessing and monitoring Bahrain's electoral processes; raising public awareness of electoral transparency; and training election monitors. While the primary focus will center on Bahrain's municipal and legislative elections of 2006, BTS will also examine electoral processes of professional associations, societies, and other organizations, towards a holistic application of transparent, free and fair electoral processes throughout the country
Bahrain Media Assessment and Strategic Planning [Political] - Under this program, CHUM Television International produces a strategic plan for content and management improvements and identifies the necessary steps for alternative regulatory and ownerships options such as possible divestiture and the creation of an independent, non-governmental broadcasting corporation.
Economic Development Center
Labor Sector Technical Advisor [Economic] - Through this program, a senior labor market economist provides advice to the government of Bahrain on labor market reform.
Legislative/ Civil Society Strengthening [Political] - This program provides assistance in developing the institutional capacity of the Bahraini national assembly and municipal courts. It also assists political societies in developing the capacity to organize and increase their ability to engage in constructive dialogue with each other and with the government in order to improve the environment in which the 2006 elections will take place.
Bahraini Election Reform, Parliamentary and Municipal Election Support [Political] - Program assisted Bahraini political parties and civil society groups in preparing for the October 2002 legislative elections and will subsequently help train and prepare those elected to operate efficiently in the legislative process.
Regional Programs
Bahraini individuals or groups participated in the following completed programs, which took place in two or more countries in the region (Click Here to see descriptions of regional programs). MEPI reform pillars are listed in parentheses.
Egyptian Center for Women's Rights - Arab Women Forum [Women]
Freedom House - Survey of Women's Freedoms [Women]
FSVC – Partnership for Financial Excellence Part I [Economic]
Internews - Initiative for Open and Pluralistic Media in Arabic Speaking Countries [Political]
Solidarity Center - Building Women's Trade Union Participation [Women]
University Partnerships – U.S.-Middle East University Partnership Program [Education]
Bahrain
Jordan
