"Regional South Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

The Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI) programme releases French and Arabic versions of its Thematic Report (03/04/2023)

Following the release of the thematic report of the METI programme in 2022, the report is now available in French and in Arabic.

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EBSOMED BSO Management Academy - Dematerialisation of procedures for companies and investors (03/05/2023)

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INTPA and NEAR host EU delegations during the Environment and Climate Change Week (03/04/2023)

On 27-31 March, representatives of around 130 EU delegations met in Brussels to attend a series of conferences and workshops tailored to inform their work on the ground and to meet their counterparts in headquarters. The sessions were designed to present the policies in place to enhance biodiversity and fight climate change and to offer an overview of tools and practices at the disposal of EU delegations.

The MED MSMEs programme releases its newsletter issue for the month of March (04/04/2023)

In this newsletter, the programme offers an overview of policies and regulations impacting the MSMEs business environment in the current context.

European Commission Vice-President Schinas meets with EBSOMED representatives (04/04/2023)

On 29 March, Margaritis Schinas attended a dinner in Alexandria, together with EU Ambassador to Egypt Christian Berger and representatives of the project Enhancing Business Support Organisations and Business Networks in the Southern Neighbourhood (EBSOMED) to discuss EU-Egypt relations.

BCD regional presentation: Business and Investment Regional Forum (22/05/2023)

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EuroMeSCo releases Policy Paper on “Rural Vulnerability, Employment and Social Safety Programmes in Egypt: How Far Could State Initiatives Go?” (04/04/2023)

In this new Policy Paper, Hussein Suleiman analyses the Haya Karima initiative and looks at rural vulnerability in Egypt.

Conference : Aligning investment with sustainability and carporate responsability (24/05/2023)

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European Support to the Mediterranean through a Team Europe Approach blending Regional, CBC and Bilateral Programs (04/04/2023)

In the last week of April, Henrike Trautmann took part, alongside Director General Gert Jan Koopman and other European Commission representatives, in a visit to Egypt. In this framework, a meeting with Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary General of the Confederation of Egyptian European Chambers CEEBA, was organised.

BCD regional presentation: 2023 UfM-UNIDO Women Business Forum (06/06/2023)

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European Union to Support Innovative Startups in the Mediterranean (regional stakeholder event in Amman, JO, 20-21/02) (15/03/2023)

Over 130 participants representing 25 organisations from Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Palestine met in Amman to support the innovation and startup ecosystems in the Mediterranean region in the framework of the EU-funded 'From Innovation to Creation’ programme.

EBSOMED BSO Management Academy - Dematerialisation of procedures for companies and investors (03/05/2023)

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First regional knowledge-sharing workshop on the impact of trade and investment policies on productive and decent employment in the Southern Mediterranean countries (21/03/2023)

A successful three-day workshop brought together Ministries in charge of Trade and Investment, Economic Planning and Labour, representatives of Trade Unions and employers' organizations and private sector representatives to share their knowledge and experience on the impact of trade and investment on decent employment.

‘From Innovation to Creativity’ Hackathon Supports Entrepreneurship Among Palestinian Youth (20/03/2023)

With the aim to support entrepreneurship among youths in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Incubator for Information and Communication Technology "PICTI" held on 15 March the ‘From Innovation to Creativity’ Hackathon, funded by the European Union and in collaboration with SPARK

EuroMeSCo Off the Record Policy Talk on “Environmental Crime in the Mediterranean: A Rising Threat” (21/04/2023)

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BCD regional presentation: Business and Investment Regional Forum (22/05/2023)

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El-Hiwar III launches new chapter of EU-LAS dialogue at event in Brussels (20/03/2023)

As 2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of El-Hiwar, the phase III of the project, implemented by the College of Europe, was kicked off on 20 March in Brussels. The event enabled engaging conversations on the prospects for current and future EU-League of Arab States (LAS) relations.

UfM Ministerial Conference on Urban Development (04/05/2023)

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EuroMeSCo Policy Debate on “The Digital Transition in EU’s Southern Neighbourhood: Progress, Obstacles and Opportunities” (27/04/2023)

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Mediterranean Electricity transmission system operators (TSO’s) present results of regional project “Towards an Efficient, Adequate, Sustainable and Interconnected Mediterranean Power System” (TEASIMED) in closing event in Brussels (20/03/2023)

Connecting electricity grids is an important step in creating more resilient power grids (in the perspective of a gradual integration of Mediterranean energy systems) as well as allowing more (fluctuating) renewable electricity to be absorbed in our energy systems. Some 80 participants from the members of the associations of Transmission System Operators throughout Europe as well as in the Southern Neighbourhood, came together in Brussels to discuss this topic at the closing event of the TEASIMED phase I project which operated from September 2020 to March 2023.

Workshop on the digital platform of support to exporters in Tunisia (23/03/2023)

A user-centric digital platform is needed to support small- and medium-size exporters in Tunisia access to support instruments. This was the aim of the workshop hosted by the MED MSMEs programme in Tunisia on 16 March.

EuroMeSCo releases Policy Paper “COVID-19 Exacerbated Occupational Vulnerabilities in Morocco and Tunisia” (24/03/2023)

In relation to EuroMeSCo's 2022 Annual Conference, a policy paper highlights the inequalities that have been further exacerbated in the labour market due to COVID-19.

Trainings on Mainstreaming Gender into NBFIs (23/03/2023)

Women-owned micro-,small- and medium-sized enterprises are still facing financial and non-financial barriers. The MED MSMEs programme offered a webinar to show how Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) can contribute to the reduction of such barriers.

EuroMeSCo presents the results of the 2022 survey: “Towards More Social Justice and Inclusiveness in the Mediterranean” at UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (24/03/2023)

On 14 March in Nice, EuroMeSCo presented the results of its annual stakeholders survey, which focused this year on social justice and inclusiveness in the Mediterranean area.

Promoting Foreign Investments through Digital Tools: Insights from the last EBSOMED Academy (23/03/2023)

From 8-10 March, the ANIMA Investment Network held a very engaging Academy "Intelligence Strategy, Customer Relationship and Communication" in Paris, France.

EUD Human Rights, Gender, Youth and Civil Society Focal Points met in Brussels meet at NEAR/INTPA conference (27/03/2023)

On 13-17 March, focal points posted in over 130 EU delegations (EUDs) met in Brussels to attend a series of conferences and trainings. The week-long event was the opportunity to take stock of the achievements in the fields of human rights, civil society, gender and youth in EU's external action, to assess existing constraints and to share experiences.

EU4HealthSecurity - MediPIET Cohort 4 and 5 fellows participate in CBRN module in Montenegro (24/03/2023)

Fifty participants from more than 20 countries, including 32 Mediterranean and Black Sea Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) fellows, attended the MediPIET Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Awareness and Mitigation Module in Petrovac, Montenegro.

3rd Steering Committee of the EU initiative on Health Security (24/03/2023)

In Brussels, the steering committee enabled to reflect on the achievements of the past year and on the new work programme for the year ahead.

EuroMed Environmental Justice Week (24/03/2023)

On 13-16 March, in Algiers and Verona, the EuroMed Justice Programme held the "EuroMed Environmental Justice Week", a great opportunity to link both shores of the Mediterranean.

International Budget Partnership launches next round of the Open Budget Survey (10/03/2023)

Deeply rooted on local expertise, the Open Budget Survey (OBS) is the world’s only independent, comparative assessment of transparency, oversight and participation in national budgets. More importantly, Palestine is included for the first time in this survey.

IWD 2023 - Union for the Mediterranean webinar discussed Innovation and technological change for Gender Equality (13/03/2023)

A gender-responsive approach to innovation, technology and digital education can facilitate a full social and economic inclusion of women and girls. At the occasion of International Women’s Day of 2023 which is also the EU Year of Skills, the UfM held an online event on March 7 to discuss about concrete solutions and good practice to ensure full access to innovation and technology for women and girls in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

New video about the programme Euromed Justice and the Forum of Prosecutors General (10/03/2023)

Eurojust launched a new video to promote the regional programme EuroMed Justice (EMJ) on of the EU Flagship programmes in the Southern Neighbourhood.

The MED MSMEs programme held trainings on Leveraging digitalization for enhancing NBFI’s impact (10/03/2023)

Digitalization is not an option anymore for Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs). On March 7, 2023, the MED MSMEs Programme organized a one-day training session on Leveraging digital solutions to offer innovative services, reduce cost of operations and better manage risks.

EBSOMED held its 11th Executive Committee (13/03/2023)

On 1st March 2023, the Secretariat of EBSOMED met with counterparts in DG NEAR to discuss the plan of activities for the next six months.

EuroMeSCo launches a series of policy papers on inclusiveness and social justice (10/03/2023)

To follow-up on the discussions held during the four country events and the final event of its 2022 Annual Conference, the project EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots launches a series of paper on themes related to inclusiveness and social justice.

CyberSouth: International conference on strengthening co-operation on cybercrime and e-evidence in Africa (10/03/2023)

A large audience, coming from 34 countries, gathered to attend the International Conference on cybercrime and e-evidence in Africa, on 6 and 7 March 2023, in Bouznika, Morocco. The event shed light on an increasingly important matter for all the regions of the globe.

EuroMeSCo releases a series of Policy Briefs written by young researchers (10/03/2023)

A group of young researchers, who participated in the last EuroMed Young Researchers Forum in Mollina (Spain) in 2022, published their policy briefs on topics related to the theme of the Forum : Bridging the Gap in Euro-Mediterranean relations: Youth as drivers of Cohesion.

WES project kicks off its sub-regional activities in Lebanon and Palestine (10/03/2023)

The Water and Environment Support (WES) in the Southern Neighborhood region project actively contributes to education and capacity-building. In February 2023, the project successfully launched its sub-regional activity focusing on Lebanon and Palestine.

Annual Forum of the EU Delegations’ Human Rights, Democracy, Civil Society, and Gender Focal Points (13/03/2023)

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MED MSMEs training on Gender Mainstreaming in NBFIs (14/03/2023)

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Launch Event South V and Steering Committee (13/03/2023)

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Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop – ILO METI (14/03/2023)

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14th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (14/03/2023)

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Presentation of EuroMeSCo Euromed Survey results “Towards More Social Justice and Inclusiveness in the Mediterranean” at the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Platform on Employment and Labour. (14/03/2023)

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TEASIMED Project Closing Conference (15/03/2023)

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Policy Debate: “Climate-induced Internal Displacement in MENA Countries” (EuroMeSCo) (15/03/2023)

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Policy Debate: “A Renewed Euro-Mediterranean cooperation on sustainable agri-food systems for food security in the region” (EuroMeSCo) (17/03/2023)

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UfM ad hoc Senior Officials Meeting Ministerial Higher Education (16/03/2023)

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Policy Debate: “Cooperation on Readmission in the Euro-Mediterranean Area and Beyond: Lessons Learned and Unlearned” (EuroMeSCo) (21/03/2023)

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EBSOMED BSO Management Academy - Dematerialisation of procedures for companies and investors (03/05/2023)

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Policy Working Group of the project 'Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood' (METI) (24/02/2023)

The working group highlighted the increasingly important role of trade and investment in the Moroccan economy as the main drivers of economic growth, job creation and sustainable development.

5th coordination meeting on the regional Team Europe Initiative “Jobs through Trade and Investment” (24/02/2023)

The meeting offered an opportunity to discuss the upcoming pipeline of projects and to touch upon crucial aspects at the technical level, such as data collection and monitoring in order to ensure the effectiveness of the Team Europe Initiative.

4th Regional Promotional Campaign of the EBSOMED Project (24/02/2023)

EBSOMED (Enhancing Business Support Organisations and Business Networks in the Southern Neighbourhood) Secretariat representative highlighted some challenges faced by MENA countries and how the project has contributed to addressing these challenges. This was also an occasion for presenting progress made on the digital platform BCD (Business Country Desk).

Close to 100 interviews with policy makers to kick-off and shape a new annual cycle of EuroMeSCo’s activities (24/02/2023)

The consultations are an important milestone to connect EuroMeSCo’s annual research plan with relevant policy issues, events, trends and priorities.

Euromed Trade Helpdesk - Second training of trainers workshop in Rabat (24/02/2023)

The training aimed at setting a team of certified trainers who will raise awareness among Moroccan economic operators on the use of this tool, guide them in the search for new commercial opportunities and help them understand the conditions of access to the target market.

Ministerial Conference on Transport of the Union for the Mediterranean (24/02/2023)

The event acknowledged the progress achieved by the Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in the sector and underlined the importance of connectivity in the region.

European Union to Support Innovative Startups in the Mediterranean (24/02/2023)

The participants to the event discussed startups' access to new markets and the export opportunities for their goods and services, how policy framework can create an enabling environment for the startups and how they can attract more foreign investment to the region.

First Steering Committee of the Civil Society Facility Southern Neighbourhood (CSF South) (24/02/2023)

The first meeting brought together the EU institutions, the regional Framework Partners and EU Delegations in beneficiary countries in order to provide direction and establish contacts among all the partners.

Med Business days 2023 (24/02/2023)

The aim of the event was to understand the status quo of the Mediterranean private sector in the green transition by means of discussions and exchanges between experts and private sector representatives to define concrete recommendations and best practices to promote green growth opportunities.

EBSOMED Successful Training on Developing EC Project Proposals and Closing EC Projects (24/02/2023)

The training aimed at refreshing the knowledge of the participants on the tools to develop a solid project proposal for the European Commission (EC) and took place in the framework of the EBSOMED (Enhancing Business Support Organisations and Business Networks in the Southern Neighborhood) project, which aims to increase the overall capacity management of Business Support Organisations (BSOs) in the Euro-Mediterranean region by improving the services offered to SMEs.

The Egyptian network for sustainable energy investments was launched (24/02/2023)

The Mediterranean Sustainable Energy Investment Forums aim to facilitate dialogue between the financial sector, public authorities and all stakeholders involved in delivering investments in sustainable energy.

Anna Lindh Foundation Board of Governors and UfM Senior Officials Meeting (28/02/2023)

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Policy Debate: “Liberty’s Doom? Artificial Intelligence in Middle Eastern Security”. Presentation of the EuroMeSCo Policy Study: Liberty’s Doom? Artificial Intelligence in Middle Eastern Security (01/03/2023)

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EBSOMED 11th Executive Committee Meeting (01/03/2023)

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EBSOMED 6th Project Management Working Group (02/03/2023)

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UfM Community of Practice on monitoring (02/03/2023)

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International Conference on cybercrime and e-evidence (Cybersouth Programme) (06/03/2023)

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Trainings on Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) impact enhancement (7, 14, 21 March 2023) (07/03/2023)

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SOLiD II Regional Seminar on Social Dialogue Best Practices (07/03/2023)

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Launching event South V and Steering Committee (13/03/2023)

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Annual Forum of the EU Delegations’ Human Rights, Democracy, Civil Society, and Gender Focal Points (13/03/2023)

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14th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (14/03/2023)

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Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop – ILO METI (14/03/2023)

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TEASIMED Project Closing Conference (15/03/2023)

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Policy Debate: “Climate-induced Internal Displacement in MENA Countries” (EuroMeSCo) (15/03/2023)

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UfM ad hoc Senior Officials Meeting Ministerial Higher Education (16/03/2023)

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Policy Debate: “A Renewed Euro-Mediterranean cooperation on sustainable agri-food systems for food security in the region” (EuroMeSCo) (17/03/2023)

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MEDSTAT V: Climate change indicators discussed in Barcelona (27/02/2023)

During the meeting, Southern Neighbourhood partner countries presented the functioning of their national environmental statistical systems and the national work plan for environmental statistics.

Closing Ceremony of the regional project “Sharaka” (05/02/2023)

After five years and half of implementation, the project Sharaka, which means “partnership” in Arabic, ended on 31 January 2023. This regional project implemented by INTERPOL has contributed to the fight against terrorism and organised crime by connecting frontline agencies at airports, seaports and national borders to the INTERPOL’s secure global police communications network (I-24/7). The project has also provided capacity building and supported cross-border police operations.

Launch of the regional EU-funded project “MED GEM : Support to Green Electrons and Molecules’ development in the Southern Neighbourhood” (03/02/2023)

The launch of this project represents an important step forward in the fields of hydrogen (and derivatives) development, massive renewables’ deployment and wide awareness raising on necessary “behavioural change” towards resource efficiency.

Future and opportunities for women in tech discussed during the EBSOMED Roadshow (03/02/2023)

The training aimed to address the challenges of cooperation in the Mediterranean region and to develop proposals under the new Euro-Mediterranean funding instruments. EBSOMED project aims to increase the overall capacity management of Business Support Organisations (BSOs) in the Euro-Mediterranean region by improving the services offered to SMEs.

Euromed Trade Helpdesk capacity building programme started in Palestine (05/02/2023)

This innovative online tool part of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Mechanism (TIFM II) provides information for enhancing regional trade integration and a Help Centre supported by a network across the region.

Signature of the NIP Contribution Agreement “Programme d’Efficacité Énergétique dans les Bâtiments dans le Voisinage Sud (PEEB MED) » with AFD (03/02/2023)

The NIP contribution agreement contributes to boosting the energy efficiency in the building sector and complements existing EU-funded regional project MEETMED II aiming at promoting energy efficiency in buildings and appliances.

MED MSMEs Programme Steering Committee (03/02/2023)

The committee recommended to consolidate and disseminate the acquis of the Programme during the coming months. MED MSMEs Programme aims at fostering the policy dialogue organised around some crucial areas for MED MSMEs, including inclusive and sustainable growth, regulatory and institutional environment, access to finance and digitalisation.

Tabadool Monthly Brief is now available (MED MSMEs Project) (03/02/2023)

The December Tabadool Monthly Brief touches upon inspiring practices regarding policies and regulations affecting MSMEs business environment.

Event 'Financial Inclusion Policies and Innovative MSME Financing in the South Med' in the framework of the MED MSMEs Programme (03/02/2023)

The event was a unique venue to address relevant topics for MED MSMEs, such as policies and strategies, digitalization, green transition and gender, and they were presented and discussed with stakeholders from South Med countries.

Closer Neighbours/Safer Europe: Euromed Police is stepping up law enforcement cooperation (05/02/2023)

CEPOL has published a new video about the regional programme “Euromed Police”. Euromed Police aims at enhancing the capacity of the Southern Partner Countries (SPC) to fight serious and organised crime and to strengthen strategic cooperation between national law enforcement authorities in SPCs, as well as between SPCs, EU Member States and EU agencies.

Third meeting of the Policy Working Group in Jordan (05/02/2023)

Potential priority sectors for METI’s ( Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment) forthcoming value chain analysis were discussed and consensus to focus on “engineering products and services” was reached.

Clima-Med new communication & visibility tools and news (03/02/2023)

The second phase of the project aims to further boost communication and awareness-raising activities through multiple tools that aim to promote multi-stakeholder dialogues, empower local authorities and engage citizens.

The WES (Water and Environment Support) project Workplan for 2023 was endorsed! (03/02/2023)

The 4th Steering Committee of the project brought together different actors and endorsed its activities as conductive towards increased efforts to protect the environment of the Mediterranean.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Jordanian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MITS) held a workshop on Euromed Trade Helpdesk (03/02/2023)

The workshop aimed to introduce different Jordanian state representatives to the online portal Euromed Trade Helpdesk that provides key insights about trade opportunities.

UfM Ministerial conference on Transport (09/02/2023)

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Expert meeting on twin digital and green transition (09/02/2023)

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BUSINESSMED Employers Thematic Committee Meeting - Internationalization of SMEs (14/02/2023)

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BUSINESSMED Employers Thematic Committee Meeting - The Green Deal (14/02/2023)

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Ministerial Conference| Strengthening Police Cooperation EU-MENA (Portuguese Ministry of Home Affairs) (14/02/2023)

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MED BUSINESS DAYS 2023 : how can the private sector address climate change and promote green growth? (15/02/2023)

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UfM Task Forces on Water and Climate Change Actions (16/02/2023)

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Deadline Call for Proposal for Innovation Grants for media outlets in the Southern Neighbourhood (18/02/2023)

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Regional stakeholder event, Start-up ecosystems project (SPARK) (20/02/2023)

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Steering Committee of Civil Society Facility Programme (22/02/2023)

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Anna Lindh Foundation Board of Governors and UfM Senior Officials Meeting (28/02/2023)

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UfM Community of Practice on monitoring (02/03/2023)

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International Conference on cybercrime and e-evidence (Cybersouth Programme) (06/03/2023)

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SOLiD II Regional Seminar on Social Dialogue Best Practices (07/03/2023)

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Launching event South V and Steering Committee (13/03/2023)

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Annual Forum of the EU Delegations’ Human Rights, Democracy, Civil Society, and Gender Focal Points (13/03/2023)

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14th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (14/03/2023)

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Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop – ILO METI (14/03/2023)

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UfM ad hoc Senior Officials Meeting Ministerial Higher Education (16/03/2023)

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UfM Social Dialogue Forum (21/03/2023)

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The Euromed Clusters Forward project was launched in Malta! (16/12/2022)

The project will support the development of clusters and enhance clusters' cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean

Multi-stakeholders Dialogue Platforms on Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability (16/12/2022)

These two initiatives highlight the commitment to bring together civil society and the private sector in order to fight corruption and enhance accountability in the MENA region

The First Regional Meeting of SOLIFEM Project Took Place (16/12/2022)

The first regional meeting of SOLIFEM represented a crucial venue for gathering the main stakeholders having a stake in the successful implementation of the project

Closing Event of EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022 Towards more social justice and inclusiveness in the Mediterranean (16/12/2022)

The event offered a unique opportunity to draw some conclusions and political recommendations on issues such as inclusive sustainable development and employability of youth and women

Future and opportunities for women in tech discussed during the EBSOMED Roadshow (16/12/2022)

The event presented an important opportunity to connect women across the Mediterranean for networking, learning, and exchanging about talent, opportunities and support

What role for the fintech industry in the South Med? Driver of inclusion for women or excluding factor? (16/12/2022)

The dialogue underlined the necessity to adopt a gender mainstreaming approach in policies and regulations facilitating access to finance for MSMEs

First Steering Committee of the EuroMed Transport Aviation Project (ETAP) (19/12/2022)

The project aims to support the sustainable development of the civil aviation/administration systems in the beneficiary countries and to help the countries to implement the UfM Regional Transport Action Plan on relevant aviation chapters

EuroMeSCo launches report on Euromed Young Researchers Forum - Bridging the Gap in Euro-Mediterranean relations: Youth as drivers of Cohesion (16/12/2022)

The Report addresses disruptive narratives across societies in the context of the current war in Ukraine and their impact on the Euro-Mediterranean region

SAFEMED V Steering Committee (19/12/2022)

The first steering committee of SAFEMED V approved the 2022 - 2023 action plan outlining the cooperation activities in the areas of maritime safety, security and marine environment protection. The meeting highlighted the importance of the Project in continuing the build-up of national capacities of beneficiary countries through regional activities implemented by EASA

Online Workshop on Best Practices on NEEAP Monitoring and Evaluation Tools & Mechanisms (16/12/2022)

In the framework of the project: Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean region (meetMED), funded by the European Union, ADEME (Agence de la Transition Ecologique) and RCREEE (Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) organised an online workshop on” Best Practices on NEEAP Monitoring and Evaluation Tools & Mechanisms” on December 15th, 2022

EBSOMED academy to Support companies towards greater impact and performance (16/12/2022)

The academy was a concrete venue for understanding the implementation of an impact assessment of an investment project

WES Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Exchange on Water Harvesting (15/12/2022)

A P2P activity focusing on water harvesting took place in the framework of the WES project with the aim to allow a direct exchange of experience between and among peers from relevant institutions in the beneficiary countries

EuroMeSCo holds the 4th country event of the Annual Conference 2022 in Cairo (16/12/2022)

Gathering together several national, regional and international stakeholders, the event gave the opportunity to address the relevant topic of social protection and sustainable development

Financial Inclusion Policies and Innovative MSME Financing in the South Med (16/12/2022)

The seminar focused on the crucial issue of financial inclusion policies in the Southern Mediterranean, also addressing innovative MSMEs financing under EU priorities such as digitalization, green transition and gender

CyberSouth - 9th Steering committee meeting took place in Brussels on 7 December (16/12/2022)

Representatives from Algeria, Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, the European Commission, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe and CyberSouth project’s partners met in Brussels and on-line to assess the results of the activities carried out during the last semester and discuss the new plan for 2023

Advisory Board – meetMED II (20/12/2022)

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SwitchMed II 'Whey valorization in Lebanon. Results Dissemination Seminar' (17/01/2023)

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Euromed Police webinar on illicit firearms trafficking (17/01/2023)

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Closing event of Sharaka (17/01/2023)

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WES Steering Committee (24/01/2023)

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CyberSouth basic judicial training course on cybercrime (29/01/2023)

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Regional Stakeholder Event, Start-up ecosystem project (SPARK) (30/01/2022)

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MED BUSINESS DAYS 2023 : how can the private sector address climate change and promote green growth? (15/02/2023)

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The European Journalism Symposium (Assises Européennes du Journalisme) (25/11/2022)

The European Journalism Symposium offered a unique venue to address the challenges and opportunities journalists in the Southern Neighbourhood are facing today

7th UfM Regional Forum and EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting (25/11/2022)

The UfM Foreign Affairs Ministers agreed on the need to further intensify regional cooperation and integration by tackling the main challenges the Mediterranean region is currently facing and by endorsing a ministerial declaration on the accession of North Macedonia to the UfM

Digital tools, an effective solution for the internationalization of SMEs (25/11/2022)

This online academy offered a unique opportunity to foster internationalization by exploiting digital marketing tools and allowed the participants to put into practice tools and strategies of digital marketing to provide new services and support activists to the SMEs they accompany

TAIEX Workshop On Trade In Services And Investment Facilitation In Jordan (25/11/2022)

This workshop put at the center trade in services and investment facilitation by addressing relevant topics for the country such as trade flows in services, restrictions on trade in services, and plurilateral WTO negotiations on investment facilitation

The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP) Reunion took place (25/11/2022)

The Global Cultural Relations Programme Reunion offered a unique opportunity to exchange about cultural sectors around the globe and share ideas and experiences in order to boost cross-cultural collaboration in the cultural field

OECD - Public-Private Dialogue on “Improving access to finance for SMEs in Palestine” (28/11/2022)

The public-private dialogue organised by the OECD highlighted the relevance of enhancing access to finance for Palestinian SMEs as well as the need to look for priority reforms enabling so by advancing the green and digital transition agenda

EU4MD and EMCDDA IPA7 closing event (24/11/2022)

A crucial event hosted by EMCDDA took place in the margins of Lisbon Addictions 2022, putting the spotlight on cross-border challenges posed by drug trafficking in the ENP region

What role for the fintech industry in the South Med? Driver of inclusion for women or excluding factor? (25/11/2022)

This Tabadool Dialogue highlighted the need to mainstream gender across policies and regulations that facilitate access to finance for MSMEs

The EU and EIB Global team-up to boost digital connectivity with the Southern Neighbourhood (25/11/2022)

The new EU - EIB agreement to support high-speed fibre-optic connection under the Mediterranean as part of the MEDUSA project represents a big leap forward in order to increase digital connectivity with the Southern Neighbourhood partners

EU4HealthSecurity: Annual meeting of the National ECDC Correspondents in the European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries and the MediPIET National Focal Points (25/11/2022)

From 21 – 22 November, ECDC hosted the Annual meeting of the National ECDC Correspondents in the European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries and the MediPIET National Focal Points in Stockholm, Sweden.The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to look back at the activities of the regional cooperation under the EU Initiative on Health Security (EU-HSI) and to discuss the outcomes and achievements obtained in 2022 and planned activities for 2023

EBSOMED panel highlights the realisations of women entrepreneurs during the XIV MedaWomen in Alexandria (25/11/2022)

The event was focused on the importance of European youth in building a greener, digital, sustainable, and inclusive future, and helping the growth of entrepreneurs and start-ups in the Mediterranean region

Euromed Police 3rd Strategic Cooperation Forum (25/11/2022)

The Euromed Police 3rd Strategic Cooperation Forum focused on criminal threats ranging from cyberattacks and financial crimes to migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings and drugs as well as cooperation instruments to fight them

Sustainability, cooperation and digital innovation as keys to the future of the economy in the Mediterranean region (25/11/2022)

This Academy organised by ASCAME with the collaboration of the EBSOMED project represented an initiative to deal with innovation and digital by bringing together policy makers, entrepreneurs and academics from the Mediterranean region and beyond

Final Conference of the EUMedRail project (25/11/2022)

The Final Conference of the EuroMed Rail ERA and EuroMed partner countries to take stock on project achievements. The project contributed to increase knowledge and understanding of EU and international railway legislation and standards.

MEDSTAT V - Regional Statistical Programme kicks off with a training for group leaders (24/11/2022)

DG NEAR is keen on supporting the development, production and dissemination of reliable and comparable statistical data in the Southern Neighbourhood by supporting the institutional capacity of our partner countries

Creact4Med Annual conference on cultural and creative industries (CCI) (28/11/2022)

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EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022 Closing Event + Multi-stakeholders Dialogue Platforms on Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability (30/11/2022)

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SOLIFEM: Regional launch meeting with Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine (28/11/2022)

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EU-LAS SOM (30/11/2022)

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EBSOMED roadshow: Mediteranean tech women Festival (30/11/2022)

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Closing Conference of EU4MonitoringDrugs Project (01/12/2022)

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Financial Inclusion Policies and Innovative MSME Financing in the South Med (01/12/2022)

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ANIMA BSO Management Academy - Supporting companies towards greater impact and performance (06/12/2022)

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Steering Committee of CyberSouth (07/12/2022)

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Kick-off South V (08/12/2022)

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UfM National Focal Points Civil Protection (12/12/2022)

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BUSINESSMED Workshop on Support to Project Development - New challenges for BSOs from the Euromed Cooperation (14/12/2022)

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UfM Workshop on Green Economy (15/12/2022)

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ANIMA BSO Management Academy - Sustainable development and CSR: normative framework and role of labels (16/12/2022)

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UfM Trade and Investment Platform (19/12/2022)

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4th UfM Trade and Investment Forum: Promoting Sustainable Trade and Investment for a more Resilient Region (11/11/2022)

DG NEAR took active part in the 4th edition of the UfM Trade and Investment Forum. We highlighted our strong commitment to making trade work for a green transition, discussing topics such as regional value chains and hedging against global disruptions

DG NEAR focusing on adaptation to climate change in the Southern Neighbourhood at COP27 Side Event (11/11/2022)

DG NEAR has organised a crucial side event at COP27 focusing on food and water security in the Southern Neighbourhood. It has taken place in the context of current challenges for the region calling for immediate action to better adapt to climate change consequences

A new Blue Mediterranean Partnership was launched at the COP27! (11/11/2022)

The launch of a new Blue Mediterranean Partnership at the COP27 represents a major step forward which aims to support sustainable blue economy in the Southern Mediterranean Neighbourhood

Addressing Local Climate Action and Finance for Climate Action in the Southern Mediterranean at COP27 (11/11/2022)

Local climate action, finance and partnerships for climate action in the Southern Mediterranean are paramount in order to address the impacts of climate change in the region. DG NEAR has discussed this at COP27, committing to increasing action in order to tackle climate change in the Southern Neighbourhood

Tackling Water Scarcity: a Regional Activity On Water Harvesting (11/11/2022)

Water scarcity in the Southern Neighbourhood region was put high on the agenda thanks to a regional activity on water harvesting. Topics such as natural water retention, irrigation, floods, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation were addressed

First Regional Technical Training on Trade and Employment for Specialists from Southern Mediterranean Countries (11/11/2022)

The METI project has organised a series of events putting at the center employment mainstreaming into trade and investment, a crucial priority addressed by DG NEAR regional programmes for the Southern Mediterranean

BUSINESSMED / Promos Italia BSO Management Academy - How to Foster Internationalisation Exploiting Digital Marketing Tools (14/11/2022)

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EUMedRail Final Conference (15/11/2022)

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7th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and European Union-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting of UfM (24/11/2022)

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Day of the Mediterranean (28/11/2022)

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EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022 Closing Event + Multi-stakeholders Dialogue Platforms on Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability (30/11/2022)

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Closing Conference of EU4MonitoringDrugs Project (01/12/2022)

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First regional simulation on referral of victims of human trafficking (27/10/2022)

The first large-scale regional simulation exercise, organised by the Council of Europe in partnership with the Government of Valletta on 23-29 October in Malta, represented a unique approach to improve the coordination, detection and referral of victims of trafficking on migration routes.

Strengthened co-operation with the League of Arab States (27/10/2022)

On 27-29 September 2022, a delegation of the League of Arab States (LAS) led by its Secretary General delegation, visited the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg as part of the cooperation aimed at the establishment of common legal space between Europe and the Southern Mediterranean region based on international and Council of Europe standards.

#EU4YOUth Days in Brussels (28/10/2022)

On 11 and 12 October, EU4Youth Days, the flagship event of DG NEAR in the context of the European Year of Youth, took take place in Brussels in hybrid format. For the first time ever, the event, opened by Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi, brought together young people, youth workers and practitioners, policy makers and researchers from the Eastern Partnership region, the Western Balkans, Türkiye, and the Southern Neighbourhood.

Tabadool newsletter (28/10/2022)

The MED MSMEs Programme #TABADOOL #October monthly brief is now available.

Cairo Water Week 2022 – Water at the heart of climate action (28/10/2022)

The Fifth Cairo Water week convene during the period of 16-19 October 2022. This main edition theme was “Water at the Heart of Climate Action” through five sub-themes overarching a broad spectrum of water for climate change adaptation and Mitigation.

EU-Morocco partnership: EIB and the Banque Centrale Populaire conclude the first agreement dedicated to Moroccan SME exporters (28/10/2022)

The agreement will strengthen the support of the Central People's Bank to Moroccan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in export value chains. The Programme will facilitate, via the Banque Centrale Populaire, SMEs' access to sustainable financing and new support mechanisms. This is the first agreement concluded under the European Union (EU) Trade and Competitiveness Programme, developed by the EIB and the EU.

13th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour - 18-19 Oct (28/10/2022)

On 18 October in Brussels, Jordi Curell, the EMPL Director in charge of Labour Mobility and International Affairs, opened the 13th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Platform on Employment and Labour, with her Excellency Ms Raghda H. Al Faouri, Chief Executive Officer of the Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Dr Abdelkader El Khissassi, UfM Deputy Secretary-General in charge of Economic Development and Employment.

Union for the Mediterranean Member States commit to strengthen the role of women in society in response to regional crises (31/10/2022)

The 5th UfM Ministerial Meeting on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society was held on October 26th in Madrid.

EBSOMED presents the opportunities of green growth on the sidelines of the 9th Ministerial Conference in Cyprus (28/10/2022)

The 9th Ministerial Conference "Environment for Europe" organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe was held on October 6 and 7 in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Smart cities and innovative solutions at the heart of Portugal EBSOMED roadshow (28/10/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project, BUSINESSMED, in cooperation with the AIP Foundation organised the EU Med Roadshow “EU - Med - African Solutions for the Energy Transition” on 12 and 13 October 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The Third Eurojust annual meeting on migrant smuggling (28/10/2022)

The EuroMed Justice Programme supported the third Eurojust annual meeting on migrant smuggling, which took place on 19th and 20th October in The Hague.

Dialogue on future EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (28/10/2022)

On 13 October 2022, the MED MSMEs organized a hybrid #Tabadool dialogue at the EU Delegation in Tunisia to exchange on the impact on value chains of the upcoming obligation to disclose social and environmental data. 

CyberSouth: Judicial training on e-evidence and international co-operation in Algeria (28/10/2022)

The joint European Union – Council of Europe CyberSouth project, together with the Algerian Ministry of Justice, organised two judicial training courses for judges and prosecutors in Algiers, Algeria from 2-6 October 2022. The courses aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills of criminal justice professionals to handle, use and present electronic evidence as well as to request and provide information on cybercrime and electronic evidence in relation to transnational cases.

EU DG-NEAR is joining forces with the International Budget Partnership (IBP) (31/10/2022)

EU DG-NEAR is joining forces with the International Budget Partnership (IBP) on an exciting new program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to help build a framework for civil society organizations and the public to play a key role in the budget decisions that impact their daily lives.

UfM Conference on SME resilience (28/10/2022)

The MED MSMEs Programme participated in the UFM conference in Cyprus on SME resilience on October 6 and 7, 2022.

Annual conference of Mediterranean Central Banks, organised by IEMED/OECD/Spain/Turkey (31/10/2022)

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TAIEX Workshop on Trade in Services (31/10/2022)

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METI Regional Training - ITCILO (31/10/2022)

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MED MSMEs regional seminar on Access to Finance + discussions EUD on regional economic development programs (02/11/2022)

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MENA-OECD Working Group on Investment and Trade: Promoting sustainable economic development through investment and trade (03/11/2022)

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UfM Forum on trade and investment (04/11/2022)

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1st Training ITC-TIFM II (06/11/2022)

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OECD Public-Private Dialogue (08/11/2022)

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BUSINESSMED / Promos Italia BSO Management Academy - How to Foster Internationalisation Exploiting Digital Marketing Tools (14/11/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project, Promos Italia, in collaboration with BUSINESSMED, will implement the online BSO Management Academy « How to Foster Internationalisation Exploiting Digital Marketing Tools ».

EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022 Closing Event + Multi-stakeholders Dialogue Platforms on Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability (30/11/2022)

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EU MENA Southern Neighbourhood dialogue (17/10/2022)

During the World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, the World Bank MENA department and DG NEAR.B2 organised a roundtable on “Partnerning for the future: EU - MENA Southern Neighbourhood dialogue” on 15 October 2022.

EuroMeSCo Annual Conference Country Event in Tunisia: “Addressing vulnerabilities, mainstreaming inclusiveness in public policy reforms” (13/10/2022)

On 23 September, EuroMeSCo held the country event of the Annual Conference in Tunis, providing a platform for researchers, civil society, international organisations and EU representatives for further discussion on the implementation of the New Agenda for the Mediterranean, focusing on the theme of Social Justice and Inclusiveness.

The METI-ILO published a new Country Report for Egypt (14/10/2022)

Within the framework of the METI project, the ILO recently published the Country Report for Egypt focusing on the impact of trade and investment policies on productive and decent work.

Conference on Improving Access to Finance for SMEs (ELEC) (13/10/2022)

The MED MSMEs Programme contributed to the conference on "Improving access to #financing for SMEs in the Mediterranean region" by sharing the Programme’s findings and recommendations as regards the role of innovative finance and fintech.

Trade, investment and employment in the Southern Mediterranean Countries. Thematic Report of the "Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood" Programme (METI) (14/10/2022)

Trade, investment and industrial policies are at the heart of economic transformation and of job-rich strategies in developing countries.

Tabadool newsletters (13/10/2022)

The MED MSMEs Programme #TABADOOL #July #August and #Septembers monthly briefs were disseminated towards the Programme’s ecosystem.

V Euromed Young Researchers Forum: “Bridging the Gap in Euro-Mediterranean relations: Youth as drivers of Cohesion” (13/10/2022)

The V Euromed Young Researchers Forum, which took place in Mollina (Spain) on 16 and 17 September, was an opportunity to take stock of the disruptive narratives which have shaped public opinions and deepened social cleavages across societies in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has multifaceted and significant impacts on the Mediterranean region.

EuroMeSCo Euromed Survey 2022: “Towards more Social Justice and Inclusiveness in the Mediterranean” (13/10/2022)

The EuroMed Survey invites policymakers, experts, and civil society representatives from the EU and Southern Mediterranean Countries to reflect on the social dimension of Euro-Mediterranean relations and how inclusiveness can be promoted.

Presentation of the Euromed Trade Helpdesk during the MEDMSMEs side-event in Marrackech, 26-27 September 2022 (14/10/2022)

In the framework of the MEDMSMEs Hybrid regional meeting - Exchange of experiences on the simplification and digitalization of international trade procedures, a 60-minute session entitled “Supporting SMEs internationalisation in benefiting from regional opportunities” was organized to present the TIFM II project.

The 4th EuroMed Justice Forum of Prosecutors General (14/10/2022)

The 4th EuroMed Forum of Prosecutors General took place.

Report of EuroMeSCo Country Event in Jordan: “Interlinkages between social justice and sustainable development in Jordan” (13/10/2022)

On 28 June, EuroMeSCo held the second country event of the Annual Conference, in Jordan. Labelled as Interlinkages between social justice and sustainable development in Jordan, it was a platform for further discussion on the implementation of the New Agenda for the Mediterranean, focusing on the theme of Social Justice and Inclusiveness.

CD presentation to the Lebanese Business ecosystem (13/10/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project and in collaboration with the Lebanese Industrialists Association and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, BUSINESSMED organized a face-to-face meeting on 4 October 2022 with Lebanese companies and business support organizations in order to present the Business Country Desk platform.

Med Business Days 2022 north edition: Connect the Mediterranean for a more resilient and sustainable future (13/10/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project, BUSINESSMED organized in Malta on 14 and 15 September 2022 the Roadshow "MED BUSINESS DAYS 2022: Connecting the Mediterranean for a Sustainable and Resilient Future".

Pilot Initiative to Expand Palestinian Trade at the Border with Jordan (14/10/2022)

The European Union (EU) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) announce a new measure to facilitate trade at the border with Jordan. On 01 August 2022, shipping of large 40 foot containers starts at the Allenby / King Hussein Bridge / Al Karameh border crossing for the first time.

EuroMed Transport Support Project: Regional Workshop (16/10/2022)

The EuroMed Transport Support Project (ETSP) successfully concluded a regional workshop with participants from the Southern Mediterranean partner countries. The workshop provided an excellent opportunity to assess the overall progress of implementation of the regulatory aspects of the Regional Transport Action Plan (RTAP) in the field of road and urban transport.

Soft launch of the upgraded Euromed Trade Helpdesk (EU-ITC) at the 3rd Meeting UfM Regional Platform on Trade and Investment (14/10/2022)

On 20 July 2022, the Member States of the Union for the Mediterranean convened by videoconference for the third meeting of the UfM Regional Platform on Trade and Investment.

Roundtable on policies to foster transfer of entrepreneurship support practices from Tunisia to Libya (13/10/2022)

The MED MSMEs Programme participated in the roundtable on #entrepreneurship on the occasion of innovation days organised by the #apii in partnership with #StartupgateX in Tunis.

Simplification and digitalization of international trade procedures (13/10/2022)

On 26 and 27 September 2022, the MED MSMEs Programme organized in Marrakech an exchange of experiences in the fields of “Simplification and digitalization of international trade procedures” in coordination with Maroc PME.

EBSOMED Academy on management and administration of EU-funded projects (13/10/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project, the CAWTAR, in collaboration with European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMED), organised in Barcelona, Spain from 27 to 29 September 2022, the Academy "Management, Coordination and Financial Administration of EC-funded Projects".

Official launch of the Business Country Desk digital platform to stimulate investment in the Euro-Med region (13/10/2022)

BUSINESSMED launched on the 15 September 2022 in Malta, the Business Country desk (BCD) a digital platform and business tool that aims to foster synergies and opportunities for partnerships and B2B as well as stimulate investment and exchanges in the Euro-Mediterranean business ecosystem.

Launch of the Trade & Competitiveness Programme with EIB in Morocco (19/10/2022)

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EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022 Closing Event + Multi-stakeholders Dialogue Platforms on Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability (30/11/2022)

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METI Regional Training - ITCILO (31/10/2022)

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MED MSMEs regional seminar on Access to Finance + discussions EUD on regional economic development programs (02/11/2022)

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UfM High-Level Conference on Women for Mediterranean (26/10/2022)

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TAIEX Workshop on Trade in Services (31/10/2022)

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BUSINESSMED / Promos Italia BSO Management Academy - How to Foster Internationalisation Exploiting Digital Marketing Tools (Online) (14/11/2022)

Within the framework of the EBSOMED project, Promos Italia, in collaboration with BUSINESSMED, will implement the online BSO Management Academy « How to Foster Internationalisation Exploiting Digital Marketing Tools ».

Country Event EuroMeSCo Annual Conference 2022: Towards more social justice and inclusiveness in the Mediterranean (19/10/2022)