Bridging the Gap: Systemic Change in Iraqi Higher Education

Despite ongoing efforts to improve Iraq’s education system, the gap between the labour market and higher education remains, making it…

Green sector can create millions of jobs in crisis and conflict-affected regions

Entrepreneurs need support to ‘go green’. 72% of businesses surveyed by SPARK are already involved in or interested in ‘going…

Startup ecosystem stakeholders met in Amman

On 20-21 February, SPARK brought together more than 25 local and international organisations in Amman to discuss the innovation and…

SPARK and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SPARK prioritises UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, through our inclusive economic development programmes.

Entrepreneurs picking up the pieces after the deadly earthquake. Economic reconstruction needed now.

As rescue efforts turn to reconstruction, the impact of one of the most deadly earthquakes to hit Türkiye and Syria…

SPARK’s Statement on Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

SPARK is deeply saddened by the earthquakes devastating lives, businesses, buildings and infrastructure throughout regions of Türkiye, Syria, as well…