 | AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development. |
 | MEPI supports efforts to expand political participation, strengthen civil society and the rule of law, empower women and youth, create educational opportunities, and foster economic reform throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In support of these goals, MEPI works with non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and academic institutions, as well as governments. More information about MEPI can be found at: www.mepi.state.gov. |
 | Al Essa & Partners law office was established in 1960 by lawyer Hamad Yousef Al Essa and is considered to be one of the oldest and most important law offices in Kuwait. |

| America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. |

| The Caversham Centre uses creativity and the arts to inspire and grow the leadership capacity of private and public sector managers, legal practitioners, educators, and community development workers. |

| The Cisco Entrepreneur Institute is focused on fostering entrepreneurship around the globe. |

| Freedom House, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization, works to advance the remarkable worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom. |
 | ICNL is the leading source for information on the legal environment for civil society and public participation. |
 | Kamal & Associates is committed to representing individuals from all sectors of Palestinian society in legal areas of business, family, inheritance, labor, real estate, telecommunications, and other types of law. |
 | The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Businesswomen\'s Network advances the role of women in society, and promotes a regional culture of women's entrepreneurship. |

| Mohamad Dib Law Offices is a leading multi-practice law firm, specializing primarily in banking and corporate law, and based in Tripoli, Lebanon. |
 | The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship’s mission is to support economic growth by providing an array of services in entrepreneurship development and technology commercialization. |