How is the Arab League governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

The Arab League had some of the highest ambitions of all regional governance organisations. How much do you know about it? Test your knowledge!

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The Arab League was founded 22 March, 1945. What was its purpose then?

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Shared cultural values

Promoting economic growth

Resolving disputes

All of the above

How many members does the Arab League currently have?

What are the Arab League's areas of responsibility?

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Economic, political and cultural development

Legal and social cooperation

Development of communications and public health

All of the above

Which is the flag of the Arab League?

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Theoretically, how can the Arab League enforce its decisions upon member states?

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It could use its army

The Arab League has no instruments to enforce its decisions

If a member state does not comply, the Secretary-General can bring the infringement before the Arab Court of Justice (ACJ)

All of the above

Ahmed Aboul Gheit is the Secretary-General of the Arab League. What is his role?

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He decides on the Arab League's budget

He is the supervisor of the treaties and acts as an impartial observer to enforce them

He can demand that member states draft new laws in certain policy areas

He is the leader of the Secretariat and clears administrative errands for the organisation

Which of the following are in the process of being implemented by the Arab League?

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A pan-Arabic parliament

A Greater Arab Free Trade Area

A common currency, the Arab dinar

All of the above