Global Connections Center (TAWASUL)

The Global Connections Center (TAWASUL) was incepted in August 2008 to be the first national independent and professional not-for-profit civil society Think Tank in Oman. TAWASUL pursues its mission “to empower the civil society institutions through training and knowledge” aided by home-grown partnerships and support, presenting Oman as a leading country in the field of societal solidarity and partnerships between the public sector, the private sector and the civil society organizations. Fields of interest include: Policy Research Papers; Advocacy, Leadership and Capacity Building Workshops; and Sustainability and Social Responsibility Advisory.

Involvement in SHARAKA:
TAWASUL will participate in the following work packages:

• WP2: Outreach
• WP3: Training
• WP6a: EU-GCC Cooperation on Media and Communications
• WP6b: EU-GCC Cooperation in higher education and scientific research for development
• WP7: Policy Proposals
• WP8: Dissemination
• WP9: Scientific Coordination

Personnel Involved:

• Khalid Al Haribi – Co-Founder
• Nasra Abdulrahman – Chief Executive Officer
• Mireia Zamora – Project Manager