On February 5^th, GI organized a discussion workshop at the Palestine Media Center offices in Ramallah for civil society organizations, activists, and representatives on the role of Palestinian civil society organizations in political life.

Participants in the workshop included Dr. Riyad Al-Malki, Head of Panorama Center, and Mr. Munjed Abu Jeish, Manager of the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee. Both speakers presented an introduction about the history of the Palestinian NGOs and their role in political life, before and after the establishment of the Palestinian Authority.