The themes of the four workshops were determined through a series of consultations among MDF partners and members of the Middle East and North Africa development community. Each workshop was managed by one or more workshop leaders. The partners have all taken the leading role in developing the content and design of the workshops.

Workshops took place over a three-day period including 6 sessions. Each session was held for two hours.

• Workshop 1: Trade, Investment, and the New Economy
  
• Workshop 2: Employment and Unemployment in the MENA Region
  
• Workshop 3: Empowering Local Government Institutions in the MENA Region
  
• Workshop 4: Fostering Digital Inclusion: The Role of ICT in Development