To move forward in improving trade between the U.S. and Libya, CLDP sent two advisors to participate in meetings regarding the U.S.-Libya Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) of Iraq develops standards for all economic sectors, conformity assessments, metrology/calibrations and quality certifications. To approach the numerous challenges in conformity assessment presented by Iraq reconstruction, the...

CLDP, in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Egyptian Trademarks Office held a seminar in trademarks and intellectual designs protection to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Egyptian Trademarks Office.

At the request of Iraqs Chief Justice and the State Department, CLDP is providing significant assistance to Iraq as the country is creating commercial courts. In close cooperation with Iraqs Judical Development Institute (JDI), CLDP has launched a multi-phase program to train Iraqi judges in...

Judges from the Economic Courts of Egypt spent time in Washington, D.C. and New York City, New York, meeting with Judges and private sector attorneys working in Federal, State and International Courts

Recognizing the importance of a modernized judiciary in an increasingly global legal environment, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia announced a national judicial reform program in October 2007. In support of the Kings announcement and funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the U.S...

Part of a multiyear program to improve the environment for resolving commercial disputes in the Arabian Peninsula, in November 2009 CLDP and the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies organized a regional conference for judges to share best practices in the resolution of international...

CLDP has been working in the Middle East and the Maghreb since 1998.

Since 1998, CLDP has worked to foster greater political stability through economic development in the Middle East and North Africa. By supporting the development of laws and practices fostering trade liberalization, economic diversification, and entrepreneurship, CLDP aims to encourage economic g