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Philanthropy in the Middle East and North African region: a comparative perspective from Iran, Lebanon, and Türkiye

  • Rana Jawad*
  • , Ali Akbar Tajmazinani
  • , Pınar Çuhadar
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The aim of the chapter is to critically review institutionalised forms of philanthropic organisations in the extant literature about the Middle East and North Africa region by focusing on Iran, Lebanon and Turkey - three low-middle and high-middle income countries which represent a breadth of historical, cultural and political contexts. The chapter examines the current context, trends and profile of the philanthropic sector in the MENA region along with the key challenges and potential opportunities facing the sector in terms of addressing social welfare needs effectively and strengthening social values and state institutions in favour of equitable social policy. The chapter also covers the prospects for sustainability and inclusiveness of philanthropic social policy in the region.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Philanthropy and Social Policy
EditorsRoosa Lambin, Jonathan Roberts, Rebecca Surender
PublisherEdward Elgar
Chapter15
Pages242-256
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781035309856, 9781035380749
ISBN (Print)9781035309849
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameElgar Handbooks in Social Policy and Welfare series
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

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