Teaching and Practicing Cultural Competency in the MENA Region

Authors

  • Authors

  • Deborah L. Trent
  • Sawsan Abu Tabenjeh
  • Aziza Zemrani

Keywords:

Cultural Competence, Public Policies, Education, Training

Abstract

Since the outbreak of the Arab uprisings in 2010-2011, the teaching of public administration has been constantly evolving. Cases from Morocco, Qatar, and other countries in the Arab region have demonstrated the need for more robust cultural competency approaches on all major disciplines in public administration at the master's degree level. The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) and the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) have also intensified their focus is on preparing students and faculty for culturally diverse workplaces and establishing departments for effective public administration in the Arab region. Through applying qualitative analysis of documents and content in presenting relevant research published in the English language in the past two decades, this study examines the impact of the value added by the inclusion of cultural competency skills in public administration programs in the MENA region on good governance. It also suggests possible avenues for future US-Middle East partnerships to address training and educational gaps.

Author Biography

  • Deborah L. Trent
    رياني /يناثلا نوناك ناك تدريس الجدارة الثقافية وممارستها في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

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