Middle Eastern family businesses are increasingly recognizing that effective corporate governance is vital for attracting external investment, preserving organizational agility, and institutionalizing the values on which the business is founded. With only 30% of family businesses surviving beyond the third generation, it is also a crucial factor in ensuring sustainability.

MEIoD uses the industry-standard IFC Corporate Governance Methodology to conduct a comprehensive assessment covering the structure and function of the board; management control functions and frameworks; disclosure and transparency; shareholder participation and practices and family governance structures.