Concluding thoughts on the development of a middle East/North Africa positive psychology

Abstract

From education, health and business to public policy and infrastructure, an agenda for building the positives, and not merely reducing the negatives, has now been set across the MENA region. We are confident that researchers, policymakers and practitioners will get on board along with organizations, educational institutions, ministries, non-profits, and other stakeholders to ask big, bold questions that add, challenge and enrich what we love and know to be true about the region. Yet, questions, challenges and many unknowns remain; thus, we end this book with the practical in mind and set forth some future directions and closing thoughts.