MUHANNA FOUNDATION EST. 1994

Expertise for
stronger
institutions.

For more than three decades, we have advanced professional education, research, and capacity building in social protection, actuarial science, and municipal governance across the Arab World and East Africa.

Advancing institutional capacity across
the Arab World and East Africa.

Education. Research.
Stronger institutions.

We are the Muhanna Foundation—a non-profit advancing professional expertise and institutional capacity across the Arab World and East Africa. Our work connects education, research, and the people who shape public and private institutions.

Our core values.

Education

Knowledge that expands opportunity and supports professional and personal progress.

Capacity building

Strengthening the capabilities of people and the institutions they serve.

Civic engagement

Enabling public, private, and civil society institutions to contribute to the common good.

Research

Independent inquiry that informs social protection, governance, and public policy.

Professional education

Upcoming in Tunisia.
ISSA Guidelines in Arabic.

Explore the remaining 2026 training sessions in Tunisia for professionals from ISSA member organizations.

3 upcoming courses
ISSA Guidelines · ArabicIn person

Contribution, Collection & Compliance

Professional training on the ISSA Guidelines for contribution collection and compliance in social security administration.

16–20 November 2026Tunisia
ISSA Guidelines · ArabicIn person

Administrative Solutions for Coverage Extension

Professional training on the ISSA Guidelines addressing administrative solutions for extending social security coverage.

16–20 November 2026Tunisia
ISSA Guidelines · ArabicIn person

Investment of Social Security Funds

Explore investment governance principles, structures, and processes for the investment of social security funds.

16–20 November 2026Tunisia

Dates from the Foundation’s 2026 calendar. Confirm fees, eligibility, and availability with the programs team.

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Our areas of expertise

Specialist knowledge.
Institutional purpose.

Three connected disciplines. A shared commitment to stronger institutions and the public good.

01

Social protection

Professional education in pensions, social insurance administration, financing, and investment for those designing and managing social protection systems.

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02

Actuarial science
& insurance

Technical development in actuarial practice, life and general insurance, and IFRS 17 for insurance professionals and related institutions.

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03

Municipal governance

Education in administration, finance, and the legal framework of local government for municipal employees, council members, and leaders.

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Who this is for

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