• English
  • Français
  • العربية
Follow us
Union for the Mediterranean – UfMUnion for the Mediterranean – UfMUnion for the Mediterranean – UfMUnion for the Mediterranean – UfM
  • Who we are
    • The Union for the Mediterranean is an intergovernmental institution bringing together the European Union Member States and 16 countries from the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean to promote dialogue and cooperation.

      OVERVIEW   

    • Who we are

      • Member States
      • Meet the team
      • Partners
      • History

      Transparency and accountability

      • Transparency and access to information
      • Investigating fraud, corruption and misconduct
    • Key documents

      UfM Institutional Brochure UfM How we work

      More documents   

  • What we do
    • The UfM seeks to enhance regional cooperation, dialogue and the implementation of concrete projects and initiatives with tangible impact on our citizens to address three strategic objectives: human development, stability and integration.

      OVERVIEW   

    • Inclusive development

      • Economic Development and Employment
      • Higher Education & Research
      • Social & Civil Affairs

      Sustainable development

      • Water, Environment and Blue Economy
      • Transport & Urban Development
      • Energy & Climate Action

      Initiatives that build bridges

      • Day of the Mediterranean
      • Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue
    • How we work

      • Policy Frameworks
      • Regional Platforms
      • Projects and Initiatives
  • Work with us
    • The UfM Secretariat is the operational platform of the Union for the Mediterranean. The staff of the UfM is made of more than 17 nationalities working in a multicultural environment that fosters cooperation and intercultural communication and exchange.

    • Work with us

      • Vacancies
      • Secondments
      • Internships
      • Procurement
  • Info centre
    • Find our latest press releases, press invitations, visual identity, key institutional documents, photos and other relevant information


      DOWNLOAD THE UfM VISUAL IDENTITY GUIDELINES AND LOGOS (ZIP FILE)   

    • Info centre

      • Media corner
      • News
      • Agenda
      • Publications and key documents
      • Stories of Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation
    • UfM in the Media

      9 May 2026 – Agence Europe (EN) – The fire season that never ends – by Joan Borrell Mayeur
      View article
      9 May 2026 – Agence Europe (FR) – Une saison des feux qui n’en finit pas – par Joan Borrell Mayeur
      View article
      7 May 2026 – Al-Dustour – حرائق غابات المتوسط على وشك أن تبدأ مجدداً… بلا حدود
      View article
  • Contact

Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders – 10th Edition

Economic Development and Employment

Casa Llotja de Mar, Barcelona, 30 November and 1-2 December 2016.

The Mediterranean region is experiencing a wide range of far-reaching social, political and economic transformations and growing economic potentialities. Despite its many economic opportunities, the Mediterranean still has a lot to overcome. Some economic, social and environmental challenges are more relevant and urgent than ever before.

To overcome these obstacles and build a shared and sustainable future for all the region’s people, increasingly clear action and commitments are required from businesses in partnership with the public sector and civil society.

Under the slogan “A need for action” the 10th MedaWeek will offer a unique platform to explore the business opportunities of competitive industries which generate productive and sustainable employment and are considered as drivers for economic growth and regional development. During the three-day event a wide range of forums will offer the opportunity to share best practices and experiences, propose concrete projects and create new business opportunities.

By celebrating 10 years of valuable achievements, it is a special time to highlight MedaWeek’s successes and leadership over many years, casting an eye to the future with a special focus on the participation of the private sector in the economic integration process of the Mediterranean.

Thousands of businessmen, institutional representatives and international organizations are expected to attend this year’s special edition.

The Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders (MedaWeek)

The Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders is an event that promotes the Mediterranean and its key economic sectors worldwide, recognizing the important place of the private sector in the socioeconomic development of the region. It has been organized since 2006 by the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation, with the collaboration of prominent Euro-Mediterranean organizations.

Throughout the last nine editions, over 13,000 businessmen and businesswomen have participated in and attended the Mediterranean Week.

The Mediterranean Week is a must-attend event for businesses, corporations, governments and multilateral organizations as a key platform for the promotion of the economic integration of the Mediterranean and the Euro-Mediterranean Association.

Objectives of the MedaWeek

  • Create business synergies and networking between countries and companies of the region
  • Promote the Mediterranean region and its key economic sectors worldwide
  • Provide a platform for reflection and exchange of experiences regarding the major economic issues in the Mediterranean
  • Influence and shape the evolution of Mediterranean economies, exchanging opinions and promoting investment and development plans and projects

Further information:

http://www.medaeconomicweek.org/

Share this:

Latest news

Spanish Foreign Minister Joins Senior Officials to Bid Farewell to UfM Secretary General Nasser Kamel
10 / 06 / 2026
Advancing Euro-Mediterranean Research and Innovation: UfM hosts Extraordinary Platform Meeting and Scalability Roundtable
08 / 06 / 2026
See more

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!


Agenda

UfM Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy
16 / 06 / 2026
3rd Mediterranean Green Week
30 / 06 / 2026
See more

Who we are

  • Member States
  • Meet the team
  • Partners
  • History
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Transparency and access to information
  • Investigating fraud, corruption and misconduct

What we do

  • Economic Development & Employment
  • Higher Education & Research
  • Social & Civil Affairs
  • Water, Environment and Blue Economy
  • Transport & Urban Development
  • Energy & Climate Action
  • Day of the Mediterranean
  • Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue

How we work

  • Policy Framework
  • Regional Platforms
  • Projects and Initiatives

Work with us

  • Vacancies
  • Secondments
  • Internships
  • Procurement

Info centre

  • Media corner
  • News
  • Agenda
  • Publications and key documents
  • Stories of Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation
  • Photo gallery
  • Video gallery
Co-financed by the European Union
  • Who we are
    • Member States
    • Meet the team
    • Partners
    • History
    • Transparency and accountability
      • Transparency and access to information
      • Investigating fraud, corruption and misconduct
  • What we do
    • Economic Development and Employment
    • Higher Education & Research
    • Social & Civil Affairs
    • Water, Environment and Blue Economy
    • Transport & Urban Development
    • Energy & Climate Action
  • Initiatives that build bridges
    • Day of the Mediterranean
    • Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue
  • How we work
    • Policy Framework
    • UfM Regional Platforms
    • Projects and Initiatives
  • Work with us
    • Vacancies
    • Secondments
    • Internships
    • Procurement
    • Roster of experts
  • Info centre
    • Media center
    • News
    • Agenda
    • Publications and key documents
    • Human Stories of the Mediterranean
  • Contact
  • Social media
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
    • Linkedin
    • Flickr
  • English
  • Français
  • العربية
  • English
  • Français
  • العربية
Union for the Mediterranean – UfM

 

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Cookies Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Read more

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.