Held in Berlin, the Conference on a new European Neighbourhood Policy discussed the expectations of the European Union and its Neighbours for prosperity, peace and partnership, assessed the related opportunities and challenges and sought ways to translate expectations into policy…. read more
During the three-day conference, Claudio Cortese, Senior Deputy Secretary General for Business Development; Teresa Ribeiro, Deputy Secretary General for Energy; Naser Tahboub, Deputy Secretary General for Environment and Water; and Salvatore D’Alfonso, UfM Transport and Urban Development project manager, discussed renewable energies, eco-efficiency, green finances, entrepreneurship, education, free zones and the integration of the Maghreb region… read more
The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) have signed an agreement to strengthen the private sector’s involvement in economic and social development in the Mediterranean region…. read more
Barcelona, 27 November 2014. UfM Deputy Secretary General for Environment and Water, Naser Tahboub, participated in the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Mediterranean Water Forum, held in Murcia, Spain from 25 to 27 November. In his speech, Mr Tahboub highlighted the need for continued efforts and stronger coordination amongst Mediterranean actors in order to tackle priority issues in the region, which is facing growing pollution and water scarcity challenges. Following the 1st Mediterranean Water Forum (December 2011 in Marrakesh, Morocco), Mr Tahboub welcomed efforts to continue the invaluable cooperation and exchange of know-how and experience in the water sector. This… read more
“Cooperation projects in research, development and innovation are crucial for the growth of the Euro-Mediterranean region, as they have a direct impact on regional integration and employability”, underlined Prof. Chet during the meeting…. read more
The 5th Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakech, Morocco, brought together Heads of State, high level government officials, global entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate leaders and young entrepreneurs to exchange views and experiences for empowering entrepreneurship and innovation…. read more
• The Internship Programme is open to student nationals from the Southern Mediterranean partner countries. • The application period is 20 October to 5 December 2014…. read more
Over 25 private sector representatives from more than 10 countries participated in the seminar together with the Heads of Cooperation from EU Delegations in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia…. read more
A delegation from the UfM Secretariat headed by UfM Secretary General Sijilmassi travelled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 8 to 12 November 2014. They presented UfM regional cooperation projects and activities and discussed ways to collaborate with institutions and organisations in the United Arab Emirates…. read more
Leaders of the World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils gathered to explore the latest developments in business, society and technology, and the critical issues shaping the global and regional agendas…. read more