Today, at the Dead Sea in Jordan, Ministers of International Cooperation and Planning from the 43 member countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) defined key steps to enhance the impact of regional cooperation.
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YouMatch – Toolbox Project Economic Development and Employment Completed Labelled projects Context and objectives Bringing young people into employment is one of the central issues to be tackled worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean region. Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries have rapidly growing working-age populations, with 33%-50% of the region’s population under the age of 30. Currently,Read more
Casablanca, 28 May 2016 The UfM Secretariat institutionally supports the 4th edition of the International Forum of MSMEs taking place on the 28th of May in Casablanca, Morocco. Organized by UfM partner Attitudes Conseil, this edition will focus on one of MSMEs major challenges: access to finance. In the framework of the UfM strategy forRead more
Barcelona, date to be confirmed For further information please contact the Business Development division: business@ufmsecretariat.org Read more
11-13 April, 2016. Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2016, organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy, is one of the most celebrated exhibitions in the area and connects the top Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) investors, experts, and practitioners in the world. The theme of this edition is “The New WorldRead more
The UfM Secretariat and ANIMA Investment Network launched two Euro-Mediterranean projects aimed at developing investments that contribute to inclusive growth in the Mediterranean.
A more effective regional integration is crucial to ensure a better socio-economic future for the region. Broader connectivity, trade and investment, as well as a steadier path towards sustainable development could greatly increase the competitiveness of the whole Euro-Mediterranean region in the global economy.
14-15 March 2016, Barcelona Under the UfM strategy for the private sector, the two projects “Economic Development through Inclusive and Local Empowerment – EDILE” and “EUROMED Invest Promotion & Observatory – EMIPO” were labelled on November 26, 2015 to promote investment and support the development of the private sector in the Mediterranean region. Participants from theRead more
Marseille, 24-26 February 2016 For further information please contact the Business Development divison: business@ufmsecretariat.org Read more
• At their first meeting of 2016, the Senior Officials of the Member States of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) approved four new regional projects in the fields of Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development and Women’s Empowerment.
• The meeting also provided an opportunity for the 43 Member State representatives to highlight the achievements of 2015 with a view to further develop regional cooperation and integration in the Mediterranean within the framework of the UfM.
EMIPO – EUROMED Invest Promotion & Observatory Economic Development and Employment Completed Labelled projects Context The EMIPO project was part of a regional programme launched and financed by the European Commission to support the development of the private sector in the Mediterranean region. The project was promoted by ANIMA Investment Network as an extension of EUROMEDRead more
