Civic Engagement of Youth in the Middle East:
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Acknowledgements Many people contributed to the success of this research. Thanks to Nigel Pont, Jill Hicks, and the rest of the Middle East team for their support and dedication to seeing this study through. for their valuable input to the research design and report. I also would like to acknowledge the exceptional work done by Ricardo Gomez on the data analysis and interpretation. Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to and admiration for the staff across Mercy Corps working on programs to promote young people's civic participation. I hope this study aids you in your commendable efforts.
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