2024 Programs

At the heart of Madaniya’s work in 2024 were two major projects designed to address Syria’s political deadlock: the National Dialogue Project on Resolution 2254 and the Syria Strategy Project (SSP) in partnership with the Middle East Institute (MEI), the European Institute of Peace (EIP), and the Atlantic Council.

The National Dialogue Project, launched in early 2024 brought together Syrian civic actors from across political divides and geographic lines. Through 13 local workshops and multiple virtual sessions, participants engaged with the core components of a political transition: the transitional governing body, constitutional reform, and elections. The dialogues reflected deep public frustration with the stalled political process but also produced grounded, locally rooted visions for a credible national political transition. The project’s central aim was to develop a Syrian interpretation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254—one that reflects the lived realities, priorities, and aspirations of Syrians, rather than externally imposed frameworks.

In parallel, Madaniya played a leading role in the Syria Strategy Project (SSP), a multilateral initiative seeking to produce policy solutions on Syria’s humanitarian, economic, and political crisis. Madaniya ensured Syrian civil society participation at all levels, contributing to working groups and engaging directly with international policymakers. The project aimed to develop actionable policy options for key international and regional stakeholders, based on the recommendations of specialised working groups composed of prominent Syrian and international experts across relevant sectors. Through this effort, Madaniya worked to bridge the gap between technical expertise, civic priorities, and international policy discussions.

Together, these two projects established Madaniya not only as a platform for advocacy but as a generator of political alternatives—bridging grassroots perspectives with international policymaking arenas.