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The National Center for Sustainable Development Studies Mawtiny was established in 2010 as a non profitable, nongovernmental academic studies center, which is politically independent, not belonging to any particular political party. Mawtiny is accredited from the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education according their respective laws and regulations. Mawtiny was initiated by Dr. Othman Mahmoud Othman. The Board includes academics and scholars from the various Palestinian higher educational institutions. The Head of the Board is Mr. Maurice Younan, Dean of the Talitha Kumi Community College in Beit Jala. The General Director is Prof. Dr. Othman Mahmoud Othman, Professor of Political Science at the Al Najah National University. Prof. Dr. Othman is also the Chairman of the Study Units at the center. Scholars and academic staff of different fields are working on studies and implementation of programs in the various fields of specialization such as Political Science, Economics, Social Studies, Gender, Environment and Water.