Who we are?
We’re a regional coalition of Arab civil society groups. We believe development should be inclusive, participatory, equitable, and sustainable. To achieve this vision, we work to influence the policies and funded activities of International Financial Institutions (IFIs), ensuring they reflect these core principles.
Our Story
Our story began with a group of 23 civil society representatives from six countries across the MENA region who worked together for years to address issues related to IFIs’ portfolios. Driven by a shared mission to shift development paradigms toward achieving social, economic, and environmental justice, this coalition officially launched as the Arab Watch Coalition in April 2018.
How We Work
The Arab Watch Coalition (AWC) complements the efforts of national organizations by enabling them to leverage the influence of IFIs to advocate for more equitable, sustainable, and participatory national development. We achieve this by working on two key fronts:
- Enabling and coordinating Arab civil society to effectively engage with, monitor, and influence the activities of IFIs in the region.
- Strengthening IFI policies that support transparency, participation, accountability, and the principles of international human rights conventions.