MEA's Journey to Success: Abdel-illah Boukhezer Interview at the University of Cambridge

In this exclusive interview at the University of Cambridge, Abdel-illah Boukhezer, Founder and President of the MEA Institute for Strategic Studies, opens up about the journey from a powerful idea to a growing force for change across Africa and the Middle East. He reflects on the institute’s mission to empower youth, drive innovation, and influence policy on a global scale.

Discover how bold leadership, collaboration, and purpose have shaped MEA’s evolution, from its humble beginnings to its expanding international impact.

Together with MEA Fellow Sara Feletto, he explores the challenges, key milestones, and transformative ideas shaping the Institute’s next chapter, as it continues to empower and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

He underscores the importance of recognising youth organisations as equal partners and illustrates how he has successfully embodied that principle through an unorthodox approach proper to MEA’s vision.

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