key2advance is active in the field of consulting with a focus on Euro-Arab/Mediterranean themes.

Current Project: Creation of a Junior Euro-Arab Consultancy Network

1. Vision

The existence of an active and influential Consultancy-Network for the European/Arab region in the fields of culture, business, politics, media and development by 2010.

2. Background

• The need for an expert network to bridge the gap over the Mediterranean by 2010 ( The date for the conclusion of the Euro-Mediterranean Free Trade Area)
• The growing interdependence of Culture and Business
• The need for conflict and crisis prevention via an increased dialog between Europe and the Arab world. (Example: the escalation of the Cartoon crisis in Denmark)
• Under-developed inter-cultural sensitivity within companies
• Insufficient links between potential sponsors and partners in the private sector and cultural organisations
• Trend towards Private-Public-Partnerships (PPP)

3. Project conceptualisation (pilot phase)

• Creation of a Network-Database and training workshops for young European and Arab Consultants.
• For more information please click here: Project

Letters of Support from:

Anna Lindh Foundation-Alexandria Egypt

MEDEA (Euro-Arab Think Tank)- Brussels

ENAR (European Network Against Racism)

The project managers

Olaf Deussen-Field of Expertise: Intercultural dialogue, Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, foreign policy, communication, conflict prevention and advocacy. Regional Focus: Europe, Euro-Mediterranean area, North Africa, Middle East.

For more information on Olaf Deussen, click here

Mona Shair-Field of Expertise: Training/coaching, Euro-Arab Relations, security policy, international relations, Human Rights, communication, business development and public relations. Regional Focus: Middle East, Transatlantic relations, Europe.

For more information on Mona Shair, click here