U.S. Policy and Issues
Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), located within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, supports efforts to expand political participation, strengthen civil society and the rule of law, empower women and youth, create educational opportunities, and foster economic reform throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In support of these goals, MEPI works with non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and academic institutions, as well as governments. More information about MEPI can be found at: www.mepi.state.gov. Information on MEPI's Regional Office in Tunis can be found at: www.medregion.mepi.state.gov.
MEPI Programs
- Announcement: MEPI 2009 Local Grants Program in Lebanon
- MEPI 2010 Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program - Deadline extended until October 16, 2009
Previous MEPI programs
- MEPI Student Leaders Program - Deadline January 21, 2009
- Women in Law Program Website Launch
- MEPI Announces 2009 Legal and Business Fellowship Program - Deadline December 18, 2008
- WILpower/Women in Law Project: Request for Applications
- Fellowship Opportunity for a New Generation of Reform Leaders
- MEPI Announces $1.8 Million Program to Support Women Leaders in the Middle East
- Request for Applications (RFA): 2008 U.S.-Middle East University Partnerships Program
- New MEPI Democracy Opportunity: 2008 Women Political Leaders Program
- New MEPI Education opportunity: 2008 MEPI Student Leaders Institutes Program
- Middle East Entrepreneur Training Program Seeks Exceptional Business and Civil Society Leaders (August 31, 2007)
