Our Mission
Empower Youth to Shape Society and Governance
Strengthen participatory governance in the Mediterranean by empowering youth to drive civic and policy change.
Our Vision
A Mediterranean Region Shaped by Youth Leadership
A strong local, national, and regional participatory and democratic governance through the active engagement of youth in public life.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Local Ownership
- Participatory approach in internal governance and programs
- Beneficiaries determine their policy focus, working language, and training needs
Diversity
- Equal participation of women, and transnational cohorts of participants
- Promote diversity of perspectives, dialogue, cooperation, and peer-to-peer learning
Impact
- Foster active youth engagement in civic and policy life
- Empower youth to tackle real-world challenges through concrete action
Excellence
- Strive for excellence in processes, besides and beyond results
- Focus on attitude and momentum rather than status
Sustainability
- Mentor and support youth beyond training
- Empower youth and help them be successful on their own
How We Work
Our Method
Independence
We accept no editorial direction from governments, donors, or political parties.
Evidence-Based
Ground every opinion and analysis on data, research, and rigorous methodology.
Multi-culturalism
We build bridges among peoples and enrich perspectives through transnational dialogue and cooperation.
Collaboration
We work with partners and donors, not for them. We co-design every program with local stakeholders.
Flexibility
Pace activities to accommodate work and/or study, and provide flexible timelines.
Multi-disciplinarity & Intersectionality
Expose youth to multiple policy dimensions, fields of inquiry, and modes of civic action.
Open Access
All publications are freely available in English, French, and Arabic.
Our Story
Founded in 2019 Out of Necessity
NAPI was born from a simple observation: Youth across the Mediterranean want to shape their world—but many lack the knowledge or confidence to engage in civic and policy spaces. We set out to bridge these gaps.
What started as a small initiative to mentor young researchers has grown into a regional network spanning Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Italy, and beyond, with contributors worldwide, and more than 30 partners across academia, public policy, and civil society.
Leadership
Executive Team
Governance
Board of Advisors
Dr. Ahmed Benali
Advisor, Economic Policy
World Bank Group, MENA Region
Dr. Tarek Haddad
Advisor, Climate Policy
African Development Bank
Prof. Leila Bouazzi
Advisor, Gender & Education
University of Tunis El Manar
Prof. Nadia Lamarkbi
Senior Advisor, Governance
Mohammed V University, Rabat
Prof. Sara Idrissi
Advisor, Health Policy
Institut Pasteur du Maroc
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