Netherlands - MENA Partnership (Shiraka) – Phase 1

Shiraka aims to bring about positive change in the MENA region, meaning:

• societies that accept cultural and religious differences;
• states that respect the rule of law and protect individuals, minorities and human rights;
• an economy which fosters prosperity and employment.

The broader programme consists of the following two components:

• Shiraka Training Programme
  • The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is an instrument for implementation of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and eligible countries at government level.
  • The objective is to train senior public and semi-public officials on matters relevant to furthering public services in the MENA region.
  • An important aim is to create networks, by bringing the participants together in the Netherlands.
  • The programme also aims to increase and improve bilateral relations between Dutch line ministries and their colleagues in their respective countries.
  • Some training programmes also invite people working for semi-public organisations.
• Government to government (G2G) cooperation
  • G2G is an instrument to stimulate structural cooperation between governments in order to offer support in solving issues of reciprocal concern.
  • Where relevant, the Dutch business community is actively involved.

For more information: Netherlands-MENA Partnership - Shiraka programme (on english.rvo.nl)

Watch the videos: Shiraka Training Programme and Shiraka - 10 years