MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Ann Korologos
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that the former MEII board chair Ann Korologos passed away this morning. Ann was an inspiration to us all. Her leadership, strength, friendship, commitment to do good, and generosity of spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Ann firmly believed …
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MEII Proudly Welcomes John Glazer to our Board of Directors
John M. Glazer is Chief Executive Officer of a New York City-based holding company that manages the investments and affairs of a prominent family.
MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our friend and colleague, Secretary Madeleine K. Albright. Secretary Albright was a founding and longtime Board Member of The Middle East Initiative (MEII). She made a major contribution to advancing our mission of economic prosperity in the Middle East and North Africa. Her boundless …
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MEII Spring Board Meeting
During our Spring Board Meeting, MEII welcomed special guest speaker Hady Amr to discuss economic development in the region. Hady Amr currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Israel and Palestinian Affairs at the Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. The U.S. State Department gave MEII a shoutout on Twitter and thanked …
Happy International Women’s Day from MEII
Gender Equality According to a recent McKinsey report, if women were employed at the same rate as men across the MENA region, women would contribute $2.7 trillion to the regional GDP by 2025, bolstering the overall GDP by 47 percent. This one report adds to a growing body of evidence that illuminates the critical need …
USAID Appoints MEII Board Co-Chair George R. Salem as the Board Chair of the Partnership for Peace Fund (PPF) Advisory Board
The Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) is proud to announce that USAID Administrator Samantha Power has selected the Honorable George R. Salem as the inaugural Board Chair for the Partnership for Peace Fund (PPF) Advisory Board. The Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA) established the PPF and George will lead and …
Tamweeli Meetup Tour
In an effort to reach out to businesses across Tunisia and continue our progress in building sustainable businesses in the Middle East, MEII launched the Tamweeli Meetup Tour. This particular program included a series of events held in cities across Tunisia for Tunisian SMEs. The events turned out to be a great success, and provided ample opportunities …
MEII Proudly Welcomes Sir Ronald Cohen to our Board of Directors
MEII proudly welcomes Sir Ronald Cohen to our Board of Directors. Sir Ronald Cohen is Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust. He is co-founder director of Social Finance UK, USA, and Israel, and co-founder of Chair of Bridges Fund Management and Big Society Capital. For nearly two decades, …
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MEII Announces New Board Co-Chairs
The Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected The Honorable Martin Indyk and The Honorable George Salem as Co-Chairs. Martin and George bring decades of organizational leadership, experience in the public and private sectors, and a deep commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle …