Online Briefing: Covid-19 Response: a UNDP – Derasat Perspective
The online briefing held on Thursday 27th August, 2020, presented the aims of carrying out a joint UNDP-Derasat socio-economic assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on Bahrain.
Youth empowerment at top of Bahrain’s priorities
Derasat Board of Trustees’ Chairman, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, participated in a visual interactive discussion session “Hipo Youth”, as part of the advanced leadership program initiatives held for the second year in a row.
Towards a strategic concept of maritime security
The Lebanon Port Incident has proved to be a wake-up call for countries around the globe not only to review their port insurance plans, but to also formulate comprehensive strategies to deal with emergency incidents.
Experts’ Bulletin #8: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector
Derasat’s latest Experts’ Bulletin with Eng. Abdulla Al-Abassi, on Weds, 19th August, 2020, explored, “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector”, and at the potentials for integrating renewables into Bahrain’s energy mix.
Derasat and UNDP launch a project to assess the implications of the Coronavirus Crisis
Derasat and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched a joint project to assess the socio-economic implications of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Beirut port incident – a role for strategic planning
The Beirut port incident reaffirms that disasters can sometimes not be prevented. This article discusses the inevitable consequences of such tragedies and how strategic planning could be the best way to address them.
Virtual ThinkTalk: Public Health Governance
Derasat’s latest virtual Think Talk discussed ‘Public Health Governance’, comparing public health legislation and management of the corona pandemic in a number of European nations and Bahrain.
A new mechanism for Cyber-security in the GCC states
An article highlighting the inauguration of a platform for analyzing cyber-security malware, a GCC Joint Venture which aims to enhance information security in the Gulf states.
NATO’s Strategy towards the Libyan Crisis
An analytical report, that examines the strategic pillars of NATO’s position on the Libyan conflict, explains this position, and how could the alliance’s position on the Libyan issue can affect its regional partnerships.
Derasat: A field study to benefit from best practices derived from experiences of member states of (OECD)
Derasat plans to embark on an extensive field study to benefit from exceptional economic expertise, and best practices derived from experiences of member states of the (OECD).