MENA Think Tank Forum

IFI and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) held the MENA Think Tank Forum on September 23-24 in Doha, Qatar. The two-day event gathered leading think tanks from across the Arab region to address critical challenges impacting the region and to explore strategies for deeper institutional collaboration. Over two days of engaging discussions, the participants - think tank executives from the region - explored innovative strategies to tackle the region’s most pressing challenges. They also assessed both the opportunities and risks facing think tanks operating within the current landscape. The forum provided a platform for fostering inter-institutional relationships and enhancing the resilience and collective impact of think tanks in the Arab region. Participants shared best practices, developed practical plans for future cooperation, and reinforced the importance of a united approach to addressing complex regional issues.

Read More