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Partners in Sustainable Development Global Expertise, Local Solution Report 2015 tag-foundation.com Welcome to TAG-Foundation At Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), we are guided by a set of core values that binds our employees together to generate a host of services that can lead the way to a better future and a better understanding of our clients’ needs. Today, we proudly present Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development (TAG-Foundation), which will bring the uniqueness of TAG-Org’s long experience and dedicate its mission to participate in the social and economic development of various fields locally, regionally and globally. In 2014, TAG-Org added another global milestone by opening its 81st office around the world fulfilling its promise of building its global business and relations with clients based on its ethics and values that drove its expansion since its establishment in 1972; and today TAG-Foundation will be a mirror to the achievements and success of TAG-Org in implementing projects that will serve the greater good in a sustainable manner. As a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact, TAG-Org, supports the Compact’s Ten Founding Principles covering human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption and we have committed ourselves to making the Global Compact and its principles a core part of our culture and day-to-day operations. The establishment of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development which capitalizes on its strengths, achievements and legacy to make a unique contribution to the society by providing appropriate responses to the society’s needs and aspirations, is yet another step on our journey of good corporate citizenship. We are proud to be your partners in sustainable development, global expertise and local solutions. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Chairman tag-foundation.com | 1 2 | tag-foundation.com CHAIRMAN`S MESSAGE …........................................................................................... 1 ABOUT US ……….............................................................................................................. 4 ORGANIZATION CHART ............................................................................................... 5 TAG-FOUNDATION MEMBERS …................................................................................ 6 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ................................................................................... 8 ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS ........................................................ 13 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS .......................................... 17 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ...................................................................................... 24 FORUMS .......................................................................................................................... 29 NEWS AGENCIES ........................................................................................................... 32 INITIATIVES …............................................................................................................... 35 ACTIVITIES IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................. 47 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS …....................................................................... 73 COOPERATION AGREEMENTS ................................................................................. 80 HE DR. TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH PROFILE ............................................................ 90 PUBLICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 94 LIAISON OFFICES ....................................................................................................... 102 TAG-ORG MEMBERS .................................................................................................. 104 tag-foundation.com | 3 About Us Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development is a non-profit organization, for promoting sustainable development emphasizing social and economic development initiatives with the aim of enhancing capabilities of individuals, groups, institution and societies worldwide. TAG Organization is a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact, supporting the ten foundation principles within the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. The establishment of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Foundation for Development is yet another step in our journey of good corporate citizenship. We are proud to be your partners in fostering sustainable development, global expertise and local solutions. Our vision Enhance the sustainable development process regionally and internationally. Our mission Institutionally participate in the development process, contribute to social and economic development, build capacities locally, and serve globally. Our objectives Improve the social, economic and cultural environment whilst empowering individuals, groups, institutions and societies in order to face global challenges Maintain a high level of successful capacity-building initiatives in the fields of education and scientific research, youth empowerment, wealth creation through information and communication technologies, create job opportunities, promote sustainable development of the society and the economy, and support community service initiatives Build capabilities through training as well as intellectual and research forums Contribute to fulfilling the society’s needs such as employment 4 | tag-foundation.com ORGANIZATIONAL CHART tag-foundation.com | 5 TAG-Foundation MEMBERS 6 | tag-foundation.com TAG-FOUNDATION MEMBERS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS .................................................................................. 8 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Society (TAG-KS) tagks.com .................................................... 9 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Institute for Social Responsibility (TAGIISR) tag-foundation.org ..... 9 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business (TAG-SB) - (Jordan) tagsb.edu.jo ........................10 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College of Business (TAG-UCB)-(Bahrain) tagucb.edu.bh ........ 10 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (Lebanon) - (TAGI-UNI) tagiuni.com ........................................ 11 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG – CONFUCIUS) tagconfucius.com ..................... 11 ENCYCLOPEDIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS ........................................................ 13 • ALL 4 Palestine-all4palestine.com ............................................................................................... 14 • Family Business Governance Center (FBGC) fbgc.jo ................................................................... 14 • Electronic Arabic Encyclopedia (TAGEPEDIA) tagepedia.org .................................................... 15 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Research Center (TAG-Research) tagiresearch.com ................................... 15 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS .......................................... 17 • Arab Society for Intellectual Property (ASIP) aspip.org ............................................................... 18 • Arab Knowledge and Management Society (AKMS) akms.org .................................................... 19 • Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) asrenorg.net ........................................ 19 • Arab Intellectual property mediation and Arbitration society (AIPMAS) aipmas.org .................. 20 • Licensing Executives Society - Arab Countries (LES-AC) lesarab.org ........................................ 20 • International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA) iascasociety.org ........................... 21 • Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) aroqa.org ............................. 22 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE ...................................................................................... 24 • Talal Abu Ghazaleh laptop (TAGITOP) tagitop.com .................................................................... 25 • ordanian national orchestra association (JORCHESTRA) jorchestra.com ................................... 25 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Computer Refurbishment Center (TAG-CRC) tagcrc.com ........................... 25 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge & Wealth Creation (TAG-Creation) tagcreation.com ................ 26 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Partners in Development (TAG-PID) tag-foundation.org ............................. 27 • Arab Center for Dispute Resolution (ACDR) acdr.aipmas.org ..................................................... 27 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for SME’s (ICTIDAR) ictidar.com ............................................................... 28 FORUMS .......................................................................................................................... 29 • Economic Policy Development Forum (EPDF) epdforum.org ...................................................... 30 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum (TAGKF) tag-forum.com ............................................... 30 • China Arab Business and Culture Forum (CABCF) chinarabforum.com ...................................... 31 NEWS AGENCIES ........................................................................................................... 32 • Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual property News Agency (AG-IP NEWS) ag-ip-news.com .................. 34 • Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Information Technology News Agency (TAG-IT-NEWS) tagitnews.com ... 34 • Talal Abu Ghazaleh Education News Agency (TAG-Educa