A sustainable approach to urban governance in the GCC ensures long-term resilience & prosperity amid rapid environmental and economic shifts. This approach is structured around core elements that support sustainability through urban ecosystems that are inclusive & adaptable.

By structuring efforts around 8 main pillars, including effective leadership, governance, resource allocation & operational efficiency, public institutions can adapt to changes, leverage technology, engage stakeholders effectively & ensure better & inclusive public services.

Our aspiration for sustainable change is anchored in the 5Ps of the UN SDGs—People, Planet, Prosperity, Polity & Partnership. This approach allows us to measure our impact and actively participate in the systemic change we advocate, committing to a more sustainable world.

Leveraging green and circular business practices is vital in the Mediterranean. Centralizing digital databases enhances access to networks & collaborations, streamlining processes & laying a foundation for strategic policy-making and support in the region. https://t.co/j7Hfh5WUVp

The 3Rs Governance Framework promotes Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Representation to fortify governance in fragile contexts. It aims to be actionable and offers an adaptable roadmap that can be customized to the specificities of both central and local governments.

#HumanitarianAid and #SocialProtection align to fortify resilience against shocks. Gap-bridging policies, strengthened data management capacities, and knowledge-sharing platforms by governments have the ability to fuel sustainable development and the community's well-being.

Bahia Mkhalati, Lead Consultant at Beyond Group, discusses the critical role of AI in enhancing the capacity-building efforts of social enterprises, focusing on how these technologies can be effectively integrated into their operations to directly contribute to their success.

Transitioning to agile models is vital for the public sector to swiftly adapt to technological changes and evolving citizen expectations, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration for responsive governance.

Bahia Mkahllati, Lead Consultant at Beyond Group discusses the role of #education in nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, the value of #mentorship & the importance of legal frameworks in fostering a sustainable ecosystem that enables social entrepreneurs to drive lasting change.

Join Sandy Fahed, Senior Consultant at Beyond Group on February 22, as she takes part in the Tabadol initiative around sustainability under Multaqa's 3rd edition, to discuss financial sustainability along with other key speakers. Sign up here: https://t.co/qwQJaQ0p0O

Mira Kinn, Lead Consultant at Beyond Group discusses the three pivotal strategies necessary for cultivating a sustainable ecosystem. These measures are essential for governments to drive progress and competitive advantage in circular economy the MENA region.

The integration of cash assistance (CVA) with social protection (SP) is crucial for a sustainable humanitarian response in the MENA region. Investing in national capacities & cohesive SP strategies can build resilience & aid development. Access the report:

Bahia Mkhallati, Lead Consultant at Beyond Group, sheds light on the importance of tailoring financing options to the unique challenges that social enterprises (SEs) face, by focusing on collaborative efforts to efficiently enable more impactful and effective SEs.

Abdullah Tajwar, senior consultant at Beyond Group discusses the transformative role states can play in strengthening social infrastructures, refining legal safeguards & championing universal access to social protection services that are comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable.

Implementing #ResponsibleAI is a commitment to ethical technology. Organizations must champion transparency, data integrity, unbiased AI development, & ensure security and compliance. Engaging stakeholders meaningfully can build AI that is not only powerful but principled.

Bahia Mkhallati, Lead Consultant at Beyond Group, highlights the importance of fostering effective partnerships within the social entrepreneurship (SE) sector across the MENA region by exploring the different layers of collaboration to build a cohesive, impactful SE ecosystem.

Empowering displaced women in the MENA region is pivotal for CSOs. Adopting key strategies tackling all dimensions of their lives is essential to ensure effective and tailored support that addresses their unique challenges in the context of displacement.

A comprehensive approach within schools, integrating family, health, education, and legal frameworks, is essential in addressing vulnerabilities. This strategy goes beyond academics, shaping a supportive ecosystem for the holistic growth of every child.

For Governance to enable a functional state in fragile contexts, an adapted governance framework becomes essential for shaping a resilient and sustainable state structure that can effectively overcome its multi-layered challenges. Read more here:

By adopting circular models, governments worldwide are paving the way to reduce carbon footprints, enhance resource efficiency & stimulate economic vitality, creating a robust, sustainable and resilient economic structure.