The U.S. Department of State and the Aspen Institute co-lead this Partnership, with the Aspen Institute serving as the Secretariat of PNB-NAPEO responsible for identifying the leadership for PNB-NAPEO, coordinating the activities of the participants, and ensuring the implementation of the Partnership activities. The Aspen Institute is a non-profit organization specialized in convening and coordinating the public and private sectors to turn ideas into action by developing operationally sustainable partnerships that support economic development, entrepreneurship and education. The Aspen Institute identifies public and private partners both in the U.S. and internationally in order to facilitate impactful and sustainable projects and programs. As the Secretariat, the Aspen Institute is actively recruiting and engaging private sector partners in the U.S. and the Maghreb to advance PNB-NAPEO's mission.