The National Initiative for Administration and Change in Syria (NIACS; Arabic: المبادرة الوطنية للإدارة والتغيير في سوريا) is a Syrian political party. It is led by Hassan al-Nouri, a wealthy businessman and previous minister and member of parliament who stood in the 2014 Syrian presidential election receiving 500,279 votes, 4.3% of the total cast.[1] The party claimed it would tackle corruption, promote an effective economy, and promote change in Syria.
National Initiative for Administration and Change in Syria المبادرة الوطنية للإدارة والتغيير في سوريا | |
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| Secretary General | Hassan al-Nouri |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Damascus, Syria |
| Ideology | Anti-imperialism Economic liberalism Market liberalism Social liberalism Social democracy Secularism |
| Political position | Centre to Centre-left |
| People's Council | 0 / 250
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The party touted economic liberalism by pledging to redistribute the wealth of the few ruling families in the country and rebuild its middle class with the slogan "Upgrading Economic Legislation".[1] It was founded in 2012 and hoped to create mechanisms of interaction between corporations and communities within Syria.[2]
NIACS challenged the sole ruler system by the Constitution of Syria.[1] Despite losing the election, al-Nouri said, "The coalition is done for now that corruption has seeped into it, and I am optimistic in achieving victory soon."[1]
NIACS also opposes rebel groups in the Syrian civil war, criticizing the Free Syrian Army and the American-led intervention in Syria. It also criticized Israel's stance.
References
edit- ^ a b c d Kenner, David (24 July 2024). "The Biggest Losers".
- ^ "Who's who: Hassan Al-Nouri May 29th, 2014 by The Syrian Observer". Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2015.