The UfM Secretariat has been invited to ensure the operational follow-up to the Dialogue 5+5 on Higher Education, Research and Innovation. It has been asked to provide specific support for the implementation and follow-up of the Work Programme for 2015-2016 adopted by the Ministers.… read more
A UfM workshop on “Women’s economic participation in ICT in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: constraints and opportunities” provided an opportunity for key regional stakeholders to discuss specific actions on enhancing women’s participation in the sector. … read more
• The students were introduced to the UfM Secretariat’s activities and efforts in promoting regional integration…. read more
• The UfM Secretariat actively participated in the Mediterranean Forest Week, which took place from 17-20 March 2015 in Barcelona. • Barcelona is also home to the Mediterranean Regional Office of the European Forest Institute (EFIMED)…. read more
The launch of the High Opportunity for Mediterranean Executive Recruitment (HOMERe) programme meets two of the Union for the Mediterranean’s (UfM) main objectives: supporting education and jobs for young people and developing the region’s private sector…. read more
• A high-level delegation from the UfM Secretariat participated in the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC), held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 13-15 March 2015. • UfM Secretary General Sijilmassi held strategic talks with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, other key Ministers, and business community representatives with a view to strengthening cooperation and exploring potential synergies…. read more
• UfM Deputy Secretary General Delphine Borione represents the UfM Secretariat at the 59th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York from 9 to 20 March 2015. … read more
UfM Secretary General Fathallah Sijilmassi, European Parliament President Martin Schulz, EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and European parliamentarians exchanged views on the role of the UfM in the framework of the ongoing European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) review process…. read more
On the margins of the Plenary Session, the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary General of the UfM, Fathallah Sijilmassi, to discuss regional challenges and opportunities in the light of the current political and institutional debate…. read more
The official launch of the UfM-labelled HOMERe project in Marseille will provide an opportunity to discuss young graduates’ transition to an active life in the Mediterranean region and the leverage which transnational company internships can have in helping them access the labour market. The testimonials from the first participants will illustrate how HOMERe works and its added value for young graduates and for companies…. read more
