Madaniya's Programs
2025 Programs
With the fall of the regime marking a turning point in Syria’s modern history, Madaniya has realigned its 2025 programs to meet the urgent demands of political transition, civic leadership, and democratic reconstruction. In this new context, Madaniya is focused on strengthening the role of civil society as a core driver of accountability, inclusion, and long-term stability.
As part of this strategic shift, Madaniya has launched the Comprehensive Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Monitoring Political Transition—a national initiative developed in partnership with The Day After (TDA). This program responds to the need for clear, locally rooted mechanisms to monitor the transition process and to reimagine the role of civic actors—including Madaniya itself—in shaping Syria’s future.
At the heart of the initiative is the establishment of a Political Transition Observatory, which will be built through regional dialogue sessions and participatory consultations. By producing practical, rights-based indicators across key reform areas, the program aims to empower civil society with the tools and frameworks needed to hold transitional institutions accountable and contribute meaningfully to the democratic rebuilding of the state.
Comprehensive Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society and Madaniya in Monitoring Political Transition in Syria
In partnership with The Day After (TDA), Madaniya is launching a comprehensive national dialogue track aimed at rethinking the role of civil society—and Madaniya specifically—in monitoring and advancing indicators of democratic transformation during Syria’s political transition. The initiative seeks to strengthen the political agency of civic actors and reaffirm their central role in rebuilding both the state and the social fabric on the basis of democratic and civilian principles.
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
Advancing the National Dialogue on the Political Process in Syria in Accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254
An Initiative by Madaniya in Coordination with Syrian Civil Society Organisations
Syria Strategy Project (SSP)
A Multilateral Policy Initiative for Syria’s Future
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