Focus Areas

We focus on a range of pressing issues that affect local, regional, and global development in the communities that we work via a series of integrated and inclusive programs alongside our impact partners and supporters. Our Foundation focus is on education, entrepreneurship, technology, and socio-economic development to drive meaningful impact.

Women's Empowerment

At 48.2 percent, women account for nearly half the population across the MENA region. Yet, despite this significant number, women are faced with many persisting challenges such as barriers to economic...Read More

Green Growth & Circular Economy

Green growth has become important now more than ever amidst the rapidly changing environmental landscape, which is changing the way the world does business. According to the OECD, green growth refers...Read More

Cross-Cutting

MENACatalyst also addresses several cross-cutting issues, which include the following: Stimulate Innovation: To foster a more market-ready economic ecosystem, we provide an array of support service...Read More

Consulting Services

For international or regional-based donors implementing impact projects in unfamiliar socioeconomic ecosystems can lead to underwhelming results. This is why we provide consulting services to donors a...Read More

Digitization

In today’s digitally connected world, digitization has become essential to organizations of all sizes to optimize their internal processes and maximize outreach regionally and globally. We help...Read More

Access

Access to decent economic opportunities and inclusive markets is the foundation of a healthy economy. Our Access program makes “markets work for the poor” by enhancing market access and fo...Read More

Enterprise Development

The importance of SMEs cannot be overstated, as they are responsible for nearly ninety percent of all business activity and job creation across the MENA region. Our Enterprise Development Program stre...Read More