Goodwill Declaration – “Towards a Common Goal: Strengthening Equitable Economic Growth in Jordan”

The Kingdom of Jordan is a regional and international reference for its commitment to international law and sustainable development. The Kingdom has embraced this commitment through its economic and political modernization programs. While Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision revolves around two pillars that place “quality of life” at its forefront[1], its political vision strives to create […]

Statement: The Global Network on the ‘Question of Palestine’ Sends an Urgent Open Letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Calling for a Fundamental Change in UN Strategy in to Face the New Israeli Government

In an open letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday 24th of January, members of the Global Network on the Question of Palestine urge him to lead a radical change in vision and approach by the UN and its member states, in a way that addresses the root and core causes of the unresolved […]

Rethinking solutions for Palestinian refugees: A much-needed paradigm shift and an opportunity towards its realization

This paper is largely adapted from the authors’ recently published book: Palestinian Refugees in International Law (2nd edn., Oxford University Press, 2020), and in particular its final chapter. After discussing origins, evolution and legal tenets of the Palestinian refugee question, this chapter discusses the quest for just and durable solutions. In the first edition of […]

Meal Framework for Localization of Humanitarian Action in Jordan

Conversations about the localization of humanitarian action tend to inspire everything from optimism to a sense of frustration and resignation – from actors involved at all levels. Humanitarian action at large has been a predominantly international endeavor, where power lies with donors, UN agencies, and large international NGOs. However, the push for a more localized […]

A Reading into the Projects Stipulated for Jordan in the “Deal of the Century”

Dr. Yusuf Mansur, Former Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Economic Expert at ARDD, presents a reading into the Projects Stipulated for Jordan in the “Deal of the Century” that offers Jordan 15 economic projects with a stated value of US$7365 million over a period of ten years. These projects are described in the “Deal” […]

A Reading Into the Economics of the “Deal of the Century” (West Bank and Gaza Strip)

The “Deal of the Century,” which was released on January 28, 2020, promises the Palestinian people prosperity and well-being. However, it is simply a document that unilaterally empowers an illegal and self-proclaimed entity (according to the hundreds of decisions of the United Nations and the competent international bodies) to obtain concessions from the rights holder (the […]

ARDD releases the complete Arabic Translation* of the Peace to Prosperity –Vision to improve the lives the Palestinian and Israeli people”.

On January 28, 2020 in Washington and in the absence of Palestinian representatives, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the so-called “Deal of the Century” or the “Peace to Prosperity” plan, and a document with the same name was released including a “Vision to improve the lives of the Palestinian and […]