Friday, February 22, 2013

Emerging association markets in the MENA region | MCI Middle East | AMEinfo.com

Emerging association markets in the MENA region | MCI Middle East | AMEinfo.com: Official statistics about associations in the region are hard to find especially in the wake of the Arab Spring however within the region Egypt and Saudi have the most vibrant local and regional associations. Associations in the Levant region are more developed in nature and have been around for around 60-70 years due to a greater freedom for set up and operations of not for profit entities. The culture of volunteerism is prevalent throughout the region largely due to the religious influence.

There are many successful regional and local associations engaged in activities similar to the western associations namely conferences, meetings and small events. Events function as the lifeline of such association providing funds to sustain continued operations.

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