The Regional Vision project was launched to contribute to a long-term, inclusive, and forward-looking vision for the MENA region. A dedicated project team has been assembled to explore transformative ideas and regional reforms that could support a more stable, cooperative, and prosperous future. The basic idea of the project is to use extensive stakeholder engagement (via interviews) to develop a list of major regional reforms that merit consideration by the key powerbrokers and changemakers across the region. The findings will be shared in a series of opinion notes that summarize insights gathered from these interviews. Eventually, a full report will be produced, along with an accompanying policy brief.
 

MENA2050 welcomes the fact that many organizations are undertaking parallel efforts to shape the region’s future. The complexity of the challenges the region faces requires many minds working collaboratively toward solutions. The value of such efforts is amplified when a wide range of stakeholders are involved. What distinguishes MENA2050’s work is its homegrown and inclusive character, with representation from almost all ethnicities, religions, confessions, and nations across the region. While externally-led initiatives can complement broader efforts, long-term solutions must be rooted in local ownership to ensure legitimacy and sustainability. The target audience for the opinion notes and final report is any MENA resident who wishes to contribute to a more prosperous future for the region. We also hope that policymakers, practitioners, and the broader research community will find value in our output. Given how interconnected the world has become, audiences beyond the region with an interest in MENA’s future may also find the work insightful.