The plethora of rules and regulations associated with the management of government grants and cooperative agreements is a source of regular and continuing frustration to those on the receiving end. Sorting out what is required, by whom, and when, is made even more complicated by the fact that the rules seem to be constantly changing and/or subject to differing interpretation.

International organizations that rely on USAID funding to support their programs often face many challenges in effectively managing these awards. The rules and regulations associated with award management are complex and often change.

The Al-Hewar Center holds a discussion on "Evaluation of the Popular Revolutions in the Arab World This Year (in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya): What Was Accomplished and Where Are They Going?"

Note: The discussion will be conducted in Arabic.

The George Washington University Law School holds a book discussion on "Public International Law and the Regulation of Diplomatic Immunity in the Fight Against Corruption."