Maktabat MEPI Library
Training Resources for Civil Society in the Middle East and North Africa

Published: 2019-06-01
Organization: Tunisian American Association of Young Professionals
Project: Driving Local Development with the Tunisian Chambers of Commerce
French
This manual focuses on succeeding at driving local development through chambers of commerce. With a focus on international business, the guide highlights exporting from Tunisia, stakeholders, banks and structures. Tips include developing visibility abroad, participating in international fairs and understanding cultural differences.

Published: 2019-06-01
Organization: Tunisian American Association of Young Professionals
Project: Driving Local Development with the Tunisian Chambers of Commerce
French
This manual provides an overview of chambers of commerce, including history, mission and modernization. Specifics are also provided about types of governance structures, with a focus on chambers of commerce in Tunisia.

Published: 2017
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Project: Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
French
The WES-Up Business Growth and Accelerator series includes a coaching guide with tools, forms and plans to help increase the survival of women's businesses. Also included in the series are a curriculum resource and a trainer's manual.

Published: 2017
Organization: Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Project: Private Sector Advocacy to Increase Algerian Citizens' Economic and Civic Inclusion
English French
This manual focuses on a new approach to state-enterprise relationships. There are three sections: manifesto for business, PREE 2017 proposals and PREE monitoring observatory.

Published: 2017
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Project: Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
French
This Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) Business Launch resource for trainers provides a Participant's Guide. Other resources in the series includes: a Business Plan Template, Entrepreneurship Coaching Toolkit, Trainer's Manual, and WES Entrepreneurship Curricula. All of the resources are available in French.

Published: 2015
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Project: Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
French
This guide for WES participants consists of 13 worksheets divided into sections focusing on leadership. It highlights reinforcement of interpersonal communication skills, territory adaptation, creativity and opportunity management, and activity methodology and management.

Published: 2015
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Project: Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
French
This WES curriculum resource, developed by Nejiba Bouzaiane Khalfallah, is a business plan outline to help women entrepreneurs to build their businesses. The guide covers several aspects of a business project, including market description, marketing plan, human resource needs and financing plan.

Published: 2015
Organization: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Project: Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
Arabic

This handout supports the training files in this series and is available in Arabic.

Published: 2013
Organization: Family Social Association for Development (FAD)
Project: Improving the Services Provided by Microfinance Institutions
Arabic

This training manual offers practical examples and applications for designing and managing small businesses. The guide consists of three chapters that focus on small sustainable income generating business; borrowing and microfinance institutions (MFIs); and success stories for youth projects.

Published: 2012
Organization: AIESEC
Project: SustainOman
English

This brief manual from AIESEC describes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability lessons and mistakes. It highlights CSR partnerships, strategic investment and messaging, focusing on the SustainOman project, but also providing broader tips for businesses and civil society organizations. A profile of the National Bank of Oman is included.

Published: 2011
Organization: Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED) Solutions
Project: ROCCD (Results-Oriented Commercial Capacity Development) Project
French

The ROCCD Project addressed two key challenges that businesses everywhere face - expanding into new markets and attracting new investment. In 11 modules, this manual focuses on such topics as introduction to business development services; customs clearance and freight forwarding; business-to-business web platform; and trade exhibitions.

Published: 2011
Organization: Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED) Solutions
Project: ROCCD (Results-Oriented Commercial Capacity Development) Project
French

The ROCCD Project addressed two key challenges that businesses everywhere face - expanding into new markets and attracting new investment. In seven modules, this manual focuses on such topics as business planning services; discounted cash flow analysis; legal advisory services; and networking events and outreach.

Published: 2011
Organization: U.S. Department of Commerce
Project: Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)
English French

This manual gives an overview of the role of entrepreneurship in the economic development of the Maghreb and includes modalities for entrepreneurship and innovation and several case studies. It also focuses on new ventures, opportunity recognition, funding sources, intellectual property, legal and taxation issues, business plans, innovative startups and exit strategies.

Published: 2011
Organization: Financial Services Volunteer Corp (FSVC)
Project: Partnership for Financial Excellence IV
English

This manual focuses on strategic planning and corporate governance for banks. It highlights assessment, business strategies, practical considerations and recent trends in corporate governance. Charts include: Fundamental Elements in Formal Business Strategic Planning, External Risk Assessment, The Life-cycle Portfolio Matrix, the Shareholder Value Network, and more.

Published: 2010
Organization: Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego
Project: Middle East Entrepreneur Training Program in the U.S. (MEET U.S.)
English

This handout accompanies the Action Planning presentation, focusing on process and action steps.