About the MENA-OECD Governance Programme

The MENA-OECD Governance Programme is a strategic partnership between MENA and OECD countries to share knowledge and expertise, with a view of disseminating standards and principles of good governance that support the ongoing process of reform in the MENA region. The Programme strengthens collaboration with the most relevant multilateral initiatives currently underway in the region.

In particular, the Programme supports the implementation of the G7 Deauville Partnership and assists governments in meeting the eligibility criteria to become members of the Open Government Partnership. Through these initiatives, the Programme acts as a leading advocate of managing ongoing public governance reforms in the MENA region. The Programme provides a sustainable structure for regional policy dialogue as well as for country specific projects.

These projects correspond to the commitment of MENA governments to implement public sector reforms in view of unlocking social and economic development and of meeting citizens' growing expectations in terms of quality services, inclusive policy making and transparency.

MENA-OECD Working and Focus Groups

• Working Group I : Working Group on Civil Service and Integrity 
• Working Group II : Working Group on Open and Innovative Government
• Working Group III : MENA Senior Budget Officals Network ( MENA -SBO)
• Working Group IV : Working Group on Regulatory Reform and Rule of Law
• Women in Government Platform
• MENA-OECD Network on Public Procurement
• Youth Regional Dialogue

MENA-OECD Governance Programme Centre

The MENA-OECD Governance Programme Centre of Caserta  was established in September 2012 by The Italian National School of Administration (SNA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with the mission of developing training courses to support the public administrations of the Arab countries and to promote initiatives for capacity building in order to pursue efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector and Good Governance.

The Centre of Caserta is part of the MENA-OECD Governance Programme which fosters public sector reforms and strengthens international cooperation with a view to promote sustainable economic growth in the MENA Region.