A continuous and sequential implementation of the policy of modernization and development in the ministry and the courts is needed and we should also draw the attention of the authorities to what it seems as an imbalance in the work and make proposals to reform them. Technical and advisory support continued is needed too. As well as a special care to improve the situation of lack of justice and providing the necessary equipments. Finally, The tribunal is not merely a mechanism for the prosecution in Lebanon, but also in itself an important signal that Lebanon is a democratic community, founded on the rule of law.
Islam Hany Mohamed Abdolatif, EgyptOn: A 2.7 Million Euro Project Managed by Acojuris
Europe wants and plans education for all in the developing countries. But what kind of education children need? Are they all the same to be ordered to follow the same educational mode? And more, practically do we really want all kids to learn and be educated for high positions? Not to have lower jobs in contrast to the elite job- mind jobs and hand jobs- desk jobs and field jobs...? NO. Some kids really don't need education at first stage; or they don't like educational schooling. You can not fit all kinds to one genre. Those kids who fail at school should be given another chance out of school. Some can work with their hands from early age. Maybe in time, they will like to study what they were exposed to. But we should respect the mood of those kids if we want them really to succeed not at school but in life. The idea is let them get out of school with the promise that they do something effective and with the pledge may of studying the thing they have already chosen. Education can be like food- where some children like everything. Others do not.
hicham, MoroccoOn: Education Sector Policy Support Programme (ESPSP) (Egypt)
Finally, some justice brought to the Ministry, of Justice!!! It was time!!! Those reforms were more than necessary; however they will remain an incomplete step if not accompanied by a political reform. Judicial body should be completely liberated from any external interference. What is important as well is employment procedures, instead of hiring unqualified individuals and spend money on trainings, why not start by competent persons and save those funds for innovative projects? Nevertheless, this step ought to be saluted and extended to other ministries who also face the same problem.
Thalia Rahme, LebanonOn: A 2.7 Million Euro Project Managed by Acojuris
Most tourists who come to Morocco belong to the more civilized world like Europe or America... If so, why would this kind of high educated people waste water - be that in their homeland or any spot in the world- if they are really civilized enough to feel the human and universal belonging to this Plant and life? One solution to that problem can idealistically be to educate tourists before they travel not to waste any energy...
hicham, MoroccoOn: Tourism eating up water resources in Morocco
Thanks for all effort, that can change our vision and our behavior, but in Egypt there is always a big problem. There is a belief that the theories and programs are different from practical performance. This belief comes from people and governmental mangers. So all the program’s points will be achieved without any change in real situation. I suggest saving these millions and try to change by model. Eurojar can choose some schools according to budget, then take full charge in schools management. And try to set inter national standers and Eurojar objectives. Then after people touch the real difference, we can ask the government to take this model and generalize it.
ISLAM MASHALI, EgyptOn: Education Sector Policy Support Programme (ESPSP) (Egypt)
I am a member of a local disability association in Morocco too. Some time I volunteer with a center that cares for blind students. What jobs could they get as blind? What dreams? What suits more this category of people....I always keep an eyes and ear of their dreams in the future? Most of them want to be teachers of French at most with some of Math; this needs study why. But my thinking says the best way they can fit in is Art or Writing. I have been trying to focus on that while my mind targets and focuses on what they can do with English in concrete really. They have good minds that should not be exhausted by writing. It's why I hope to find beginner textbooks in Braille type. I think this may help them be Artist... Peace
hicham, MoroccoOn: Eurojar Episode 14: Towards better integration of people with disabilities
There are efforts to improve education yes, but seems no good results are achieved mostly in human rights. The people there are still look like ruled by army, and the system of service to people in general is so stiff... I should not forget too the human right violation on the borders of Gaza with people who wants to enter and come as a world right. If educational systems do not teach rights and how to deal well- not only with knowledge) then it's a failure.
hicham, MoroccoOn: Education Sector Policy Support Programme (ESPSP) (Egypt)
If Morocco has a limited resource to develop tourism using water, then a new strategy should go on to use a tourism that uses less water. If a golf course needs that much water, then desert- Sahara tourism can replace this luxury water consuming tourism. Tourists should consider a Moral Tourism. To come not to enjoy, but to feel and test how people suffer when water get less or not at all in some place... that's Moral Tourism in order to sense human world citizenship.
Hicham FILALI, MoroccoOn: Tourism eating up water resources in Morocco
To start teaching people about electricity saving from the childhood is already done; has anyone thought that the problem is one of the models? Meaning those who teach good things miss acting upon it. It's not a question of education alone, but conviction too. We should see ways to use culture in saving energy. If you take a cultural or a human thing like faith it can be very well used to entice people to save LIGHT. In Islamic teaching, people are warned not to use water or personal usage like in praying even if the source being taken from is a river or sea. No squandering of natural energy.
Hicham FILALI ZEHRI, MoroccoOn: Save your energy to cook your chicken before you eat it…
I wonder how individuals with special needs are perceived in Europe. Are they well integrated? Do they find easily jobs? What about access to education? Maybe a joint committee of individuals with special needs should meet to share experiences of success but also of failure. Change of attitude towards handicapped people should emanate from conviction more than just an institutional change. But it’s also the image that handicapped give of themselves that will contribute to break this misperception, they should trust themselves, their abilities, love themselves, so others would treat them the way they deserve!
Thalia Rahme, LebanonOn: Eurojar Episode 14: Towards better integration of people with disabilities
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I have read this article with cautious and i was not happy of the approaches being written due i guess to lack of real understanding of current environmental issues we are facing. The problem of pollution will not be tackled only through fundings bec most of the money used is not appropriately used and if ever used we seek the traditional methods the old fashion way. We need to look at alternatives , less costs , better and more sustainable output. Waste problems are derived from mass consumerism and lack of understanding of what our lives should mean to us as far as human values and choices we should take in life. Building waste water treatment is needed but what is more needed is eduation and awereness and return to ethics and values. We can keep dumping money on projects but who would assure me that our resources are being well taken care of and not depleted in a fast way? Where is the concept of sustainibility?
On: Mediterranean pollution “hot spots” under control by 2020?
I was discussing that matter with friends just a couple of days ago !! about the effect of the psychological state of a person on his production and success.... it all started when I was reading a book for john gray named "how to get what you want and want what you have" and my eyes fell on this phrase "if you want to be a successful person then you need to be connected to your inside, you need to have inner peace with yourself".the problem is that in our oriental community it's not common to consult a psychiatrist and some people consider it a shame!
On: More than a quarter of the Lebanese suffered from psychiatric disorders
In Lebanon everything is related to politics.... Wine and baking sector seems the only ones resilient to the political situation fluctuations.... however a governmental support is still needed in order to make from Wine industry a strong one Wine can transcend frontiers, borders and even cultural or religious gaps...
On: Lebanese wine industry going strong…



