SPARK Announced as Key Partner in Iraq’s Higher Education Reform

In response to SPARK’s efforts over the past four years, the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR)…

Iraqi youth and employers connect at SPARK’s Job Fairs

Despite local efforts to revitalise Iraq’s economy, many fresh graduates struggle to find employment in the country’s challenging job market….

Building business resilience and creating hundreds of jobs in Libya: Tadamon

As the Tadamon programme in Libya comes to a close, we reflect on the importance of building business resilience among…

Three influencers join SPARK’s Women’s Day campaign meeting entrepreneurs and women-led businesses 

To celebrate International Women’s Day, SPARK invited three of the Middle East’s top social media influencers, Farrah Matalqa, Mohammad Sabbagh,…

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…

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…