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Izmir Urban Integrated Waste Management Project

By Union for the Mediterranean | Not visible, Projects and Initiatives, Transport & Urban Development | Comments are Closed | 14 October, 2016 | 0

Waste management is one of the main environmental problems in Turkey’s cities, including Izmir, and it is also a key strategic issue with particular relevance at regional level. Izmir’s current solid waste landfill facility is reaching its full capacity. The new facility will provide high-quality integrated solid waste management for Izmir at a critical time, and will adopt an exemplary, innovative and environmentally friendly urban infrastructure approach.

Multi-Site Urban Regeneration Project in Jericho

By Union for the Mediterranean | Projects and Initiatives, Transport & Urban Development | Comments are Closed | 1 June, 2016 | 0

The Multi-Site Urban Regeneration Project in Jericho Project will improve living conditions for 50,000 inhabitants of the city and Jericho Governorate by reorganising and upgrading important public and leisure facilities and extending the city’s green spaces. These interventions will bring about the revitalisation of those areas, benefiting commercial activities and local economic development. Moreover, the Project will play a key role in improving the food security chain.

OPTIMED IMPLEMENTATION: Towards a new Mediterranean Corridor: from South-Eastern to North-Western ports

By Union for the Mediterranean | Not visible, Transport & Urban Development | Comments are Closed | 1 June, 2016 | 0

The project Motorways of the Sea OPTIMED, IMPLEMENTATION – Towards a new Mediterranean Corridor: from South-Eastern to North-Western ports was granted the UfM labelling from 01-06-2016 to 18-12-2019 The main objective of the Project is the optimisation and strengthening of the trade connections among the ports of the Mediterranean area by means of improvements toRead more

EMIPO – EUROMED Invest Promotion & Observatory

By Union for the Mediterranean | Business Development, Projects and Initiatives | Comments are Closed | 27 November, 2015 | 0

The EMIPO project is part of the regional programme launched and financed by the European Commission to support development of the private sector in the Mediterranean region. The project is promoted by ANIMA Investment Network as an extension of EUROMED Invest.

EDILE – Economic Development through Inclusive and Local Empowerment

By Union for the Mediterranean | Business Development, Projects and Initiatives | Comments are Closed | 27 November, 2015 | 0

The project aims to formulate a regional approach to identify and support investments and best practices with high local impact, reinforce the capacities of national and local authorities involved in the regulation of investment and support enterprises through enhancing the social and economic impacts of their investment projects. EDILE is implemented in the framework of the ENPI CBC MED programme financed by the European Commission.

WOMED: the “next generation of leaders”

By Union for the Mediterranean | Projects and Initiatives, Social & Civil Affairs | Comments are Closed | 30 July, 2015 | 0

The project targets young women with high potential from the Southern Mediterranean countries in order to strengthen their leadership skills through an intensive training programme on issues of gender equality.

Mediterranean Entrepreneurship Network – Réseau Entreprendre en Méditerranée

By Union for the Mediterranean | Business Development, Projects and Initiatives | 1 comment | 25 May, 2015 | 0

The project aims to provide mentoring and support to new-business starters with entrepreneurial potential with the ultimate goal of generating long-lasting employment in the region.

BlueGreen Med-CS

By Union for the Mediterranean | Projects and Initiatives, Water & Environment | 1 comment | 4 August, 2014 | 0

The overall goal of the project is to strengthen existing and promote new cooperation and financial opportunities among Euro-Mediterranean Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) dedicated to water and environment, thereby maximising their contribution to sustainable development in the region.

MED RESCP – POST RIO+20

By Union for the Mediterranean | Projects and Initiatives, Water & Environment | Comments are Closed | 7 July, 2014 | 0

The Mediterranean RESCP Post Rio+20 project aims to provide access to financing for companies adopting Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)/ Resource Efficiency (RE) models as well as stimulate the development of green industries and entrepreneurship.

Promoting Financial Inclusion via Mobile Financial Services in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries

By Union for the Mediterranean | Business Development, Projects and Initiatives | Comments are Closed | 2 July, 2014 | 0

The project will support the Central Banks of Jordan and Morocco in the development of regulations aiming to expand access to financial services across the population in the Mediterranean region through the development of innovative retail payment solutions such as mobile financial services.

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