Event

What next for Palestinian democracy and politics?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses the future of Palestinian democracy, governance and political representation.

The postponement of Palestine’s first legislative elections in two decades has revived debate on what avenues exist for political renewal under occupation. Critical questions of political representation, institutional legitimacy and reform and public participation will need to be addressed to avoid greater erosion of trust in the democratic process and further delays.

This webinar discusses:

– Why were the Palestinian elections postponed?
– How can political representation and public participation be strengthened over the coming year?
– What reforms are needed to improve the legitimacy and effectiveness of Palestinian institutions?
– What impact might the Israeli election have on prospects for Palestinian democracy?
– What can recent opinion polls tell us about Palestinian attitudes towards representation and democratic governance?

Speakers

Event chaired by Dr Julie Norman.

Dr Julie Norman – Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme

Sanaa Alsarghali – Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, An-Najah National University, Palestine

Zizette Darkazally – Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme

Ashraf Katib – Co-Founder , ROA Center for Political and Strategic Studies

Obada Shtaya – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Social and Economic Progress