National Network
Jordan
Address
Po. box 5426
Amman 11163
Jordan
Telephone
4642706
Telephone (other)
4642766
Fax
4615607
E-Mail
wacjo@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
abukarim@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
795428158
Website
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1977
Fields of Activity
- Democracy and community development
- International/Cultural relations
General Information
The world affairs council is a forum for free and responsible dialogue where new views and ideas on international affairs could be disseminated and explored.
The affairs of the organization are run by a board of directors of 11 members, whose decisions are executed by the executive director. The total staff is made up of two persons.
Funding is provided by member’s subscriptions only.
The council arranges for lectures, debates, workshops, meetings and seminars. The council holds its weekly meetings every Tuesday. These meetings are intended for discussions of hot issues in the local or regional arena.
Total membership is around 150.
Yearly budget is around 50000 JD.
Mission and Objectives
The world affairs council is to promote a deeper understanding of international issues as well as Jordan’s role in a changing world by providing members with a national forum for informed discussion, analysis, and debate.
-help people relate their local concerns to global issues.
-empower members to participate in the national debate on domestic and world affaire and to undertake informed choices.
-encourage strategic alliances and cooperative programme with similar regional and international organization.
Main Projects / Activities
NA
Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Fakhry Abu Shakra (Secretary General)
Head of the organisation
H.E.Dr Abdul Salam Abadi