Middle East and North Africa
We are an open house for innovation and a global liberal think tank, dedicated to promoting the values and principles of freedom worldwide. Through our activities and publications, we empower individuals to exercise their right to political participation. Our offices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operate within the framework of freedom and human rights, adapting to each country’s unique context. Based in Amman, Jordan, FNF MENA drives three key programs that foster cross-country cooperation: MENA-NET, MENA-EU, and MENA-GEOPOL. We advise, inspire, and engage key stakeholders, developing and advocating solutions that strengthen individual freedom and responsibility.
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Morocco's Minimum Wage Hike
In April 2024, the Moroccan government announced a 10% increase in the national minimum wage, a policy move that has triggered wide-ranging reactions across the economic and political spectrum.
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MENA Media Hub 2025
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She Leads 2025 Empowers MENA Women Through AI
The future of entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa has taken a bold leap forward. 16 dynamic women entrepreneurs from across the region convened in Amman for She Leads 2025
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She Leads 2025 Begins: AI for Women Entrepreneurs
Amman, Jordan | May 9, 2025 — With the golden light of a new morning casting promise across the city of Amman, 16 exceptional women from across the MENA Region gathered with a shared ambition
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FNF at Jadara’s German Scientific & Cultural Day
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation joined the German Scientific and Cultural Day at Jadara University, supporting education and cultural exchange between Germany and Jordan.
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In Parliament, They Dreamed Out Loud
Now in its 10th edition, the program did not just simulate lawmaking. It dared to ask what a reimagined Lebanon could look like, if led by those bold enough to question its present.
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Municipal elections: an overview of issues and reforms
Across the MENA region, municipal elections are often overshadowed by national politics—yet they represent the closest link between citizens and governance.
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