On Tuesday, 25 November, the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa held the final MMP meeting, bringing together 28 mentors in person at the Institute’s Residence, while additional participants joined online for the check-in session. The program combined interactive sessions, including presentations, discussions, and a workshop using a Pecha Kucha- style presentation format. It also included evaluation, discussions and reflections on the possible continuation of the Mutual Mentorship Program. The program was developed in close collaboration with the mentors.
During the expectations session, participants shared what they would bring to the discussion, ranging from curiosity, openness, and critical thinking to practical skills, creative feedback, personal experiences, energy, and diverse youth perspectives.
They also expressed what they hoped to gain, including insights from peacebuilding in Syria and fragile contexts, opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange, updates on ongoing projects, a deeper understanding of EU–MENA dynamics, exposure to new ideas, and stronger relationships to support sustained dialogue.
During the presentations of MMPs ongoing projects, Adan Anwar, Victoria Smith Lind, and Youness Lasfar presented an AI Transformation Green Transition initiative along with a website they developed together, while Charles Petrie and Ahmad Kahttoub discussed Syria, dealing with the past, and moving forward. MMPs expressed appreciation for the opportunity to stay connected, highlighting how the exchange of advice and ideas advanced their expertise and complemented each other’s work.
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