This literature review looks at the lessons learned on enterprise mentoring - with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa region - and highlights good examples of mentoring schemes. The literature review provides evidence that business mentoring programmes have real benefits, providing a relevant and appropriate source of support for entrepreneurs. The review did not find specific research studies conducted in the MENA region about enterprise mentoring programmes and/or impact assessment of existing programmes, but many of the lessons learnt proposed in the literature review are relevant to the region.