MEII’s Tamweeli program recently partnered with the Ramallah Chamber of Commerce on a slew of workshops designed to help small businesses increase their financial acumen. MEII and the Chamber have a long history of partnership, with this project the latest example of cooperation between our two organizaitons. Both MEII and the Chamber of Commerce share …
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It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, our colleague, and one of the strongest supporters of MEII’s efforts to promote economic opportunity throughout the Middle East, Ambassador Martin Indyk.Martin dedicated his life to seeking a brighter future for the Middle East. He was a scholar, a practitioner, and above all …
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There are many different facets involved in encouraging access to finance. MEII is proud to work with our partners to support increased lending to promising ventures, through loan guarantees, technical assistance and training, and seminars, among other activities. Recently, we were very pleased to partner with Mercy Corp and the Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation on …
Growing the Local Economies Read More »
To support micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to achieve better operational performance that would enhance their ability to grow, transform and become more resilient, USAID Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) extended financial management support services to 45 MSEs in Jordan. The services were provided by the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII), one of Iqlaa’s IPs. …
MEII’s Jordan Project Promoting Financial Literacy Recognized by USAID Read More »
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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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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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 …
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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 …
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MEII’s Tamweeli program recently partnered with the Ramallah Chamber of Commerce on a slew of workshops designed to help small businesses increase their financial acumen. MEII and the Chamber have a long history of partnership, with this project the latest example of cooperation between our two organizaitons. Both MEII and the Chamber of Commerce share …
Tamweeli, Ramallah Chamber of Commerce Partner to Support SMEs Read More »
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, our colleague, and one of the strongest supporters of MEII’s efforts to promote economic opportunity throughout the Middle East, Ambassador Martin Indyk.Martin dedicated his life to seeking a brighter future for the Middle East. He was a scholar, a practitioner, and above all …
MEII Remembers Ambassador Martin Indyk Read More »
There are many different facets involved in encouraging access to finance. MEII is proud to work with our partners to support increased lending to promising ventures, through loan guarantees, technical assistance and training, and seminars, among other activities. Recently, we were very pleased to partner with Mercy Corp and the Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation on …
Growing the Local Economies Read More »
To support micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to achieve better operational performance that would enhance their ability to grow, transform and become more resilient, USAID Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) extended financial management support services to 45 MSEs in Jordan. The services were provided by the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII), one of Iqlaa’s IPs. …
MEII’s Jordan Project Promoting Financial Literacy Recognized by USAID Read More »
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 …
MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Ann Korologos Read More »
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 …
MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Secretary Madeleine K. Albright Read More »
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 …
MEII Spring Board Meeting Read More »
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 …
Happy International Women’s Day from MEII Read More »
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 …
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 …
Tamweeli Meetup Tour Read More »
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, …
MEII Proudly Welcomes Sir Ronald Cohen to our Board of Directors Read More »
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 …
MEII Announces New Board Co-Chairs Read More »
Last month, MEII proudly welcomed David Wade to our Board of Directors. David Wade is a public affairs strategist advising leading global corporations and organizations, and a Fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He spent two decades at the highest levels of the State Department, on Capitol Hill, and on two national presidential …
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Dear Friends & Family of MEII, As we all adjust to this new normal, our thoughts are with you and your families during this unprecedented crisis. The health and safety of our employees and clients is our top priority, and because of that, social distancing and virtual measures have been put in place to ensure …
The Global SME Finance Awards 2019 recognized and celebrated financial institutions and fintech companies for their outstanding achievements in delivering exceptional products and services to their SME clients. Endorsed by the GPFI, the Global SME Finance Awards provide an opportunity for institutions to showcase and share their good practices and knowledge and to learn from …
MEII’s Tamweeli Platform is Recognized at the Global SME Finance Awards Read More »
MEII was just featured in an article in the April 2019 Ripon Forum, a magazine published by the Ripon Society, a centrist Republican public policy organization in Washington. The article featured an interview with Ann McLaughlin Korologos, MEII’s Board Chair, in which she describes MEII’s business model and how the organization has grown over the …
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Members of MEII’s Tunisia office recently participated in a training conference, as part of MEII’s active collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce through its Commercial and Law Development Program Division. This was MEII’s third consecutive year leading a session during the three-day training program, in which MEII trained a group of bankers, investors, and …
MEII Leads the Session During the Paris Franchise Expo Read More »
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MEII’s Tamweeli program recently partnered with the Ramallah Chamber of Commerce on a slew of workshops designed to help small businesses increase their financial acumen. MEII and the Chamber have a long history of partnership, with this project the latest example of cooperation between our two organizaitons. Both MEII and the Chamber of Commerce share …
Tamweeli, Ramallah Chamber of Commerce Partner to Support SMEs Read More »
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, our colleague, and one of the strongest supporters of MEII’s efforts to promote economic opportunity throughout the Middle East, Ambassador Martin Indyk.Martin dedicated his life to seeking a brighter future for the Middle East. He was a scholar, a practitioner, and above all …
MEII Remembers Ambassador Martin Indyk Read More »
There are many different facets involved in encouraging access to finance. MEII is proud to work with our partners to support increased lending to promising ventures, through loan guarantees, technical assistance and training, and seminars, among other activities. Recently, we were very pleased to partner with Mercy Corp and the Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation on …
Growing the Local Economies Read More »
To support micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to achieve better operational performance that would enhance their ability to grow, transform and become more resilient, USAID Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) extended financial management support services to 45 MSEs in Jordan. The services were provided by the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII), one of Iqlaa’s IPs. …
MEII’s Jordan Project Promoting Financial Literacy Recognized by USAID Read More »
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 …
MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Ann Korologos Read More »
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 …
MEII Mourns the Loss of Beloved Founding Board Member Secretary Madeleine K. Albright Read More »
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 …
MEII Spring Board Meeting Read More »
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 …
Happy International Women’s Day from MEII Read More »