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UPFI Sfax Taparura Project Transport & Urban Development Ongoing Labelled projects Context and objectives Sfax Taparura was one of the 12 urban development projects selected during the Project Identification Phase of the Urban Projects Finance Initiative (UPFI), launched during the Senior Officials’ Meeting held in Barcelona on 7-8 April 2014. The Project received the UfM labelRead more

Completion of the Central Section of the Trans-Maghreb Motorway Axis Transport & Urban Development Ongoing Labelled projects Context and objectives The “Central Section of Trans-Maghreb Motorway Axis” project aims at completing the missing links of the Central Section of the Trans-Maghreb Motorway Axis, connecting the Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian national motorway networks. The project will provideRead more

Jordanian Railway Network Transport & Urban Development Ongoing Context and objectives The Jordanian Railway Network project will expand the Jordanian railway system, and ultimately connect it with the rest of the Mediterranean region. Closer integration of transport systems will make connections faster, cheaper and more efficient, benefitting citizens and businesses across the Mediterranean. The mainRead more

EMUNI University Higher Education & Research Ongoing Labelled projects Context and objectives EMUNI University is a regional hub for higher education and research, and a strategic partner of the UfM Secretariat in this area. The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI University) was established within the framework of the Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean (Paris, 13th July 2008). TheRead more

The Desalination Facility for the Gaza Strip Water, Environment & Blue Economy Ongoing Labelled projects Context and objectives The construction of a 100 million cubic metre desalination facility and distribution system on the Gaza strip will help to address the major water deficit for a population of 2 million. The Desalination Facility for the Gaza StripRead more

Tafila Wind Farm Energy & Climate Action Ongoing Labelled projects Context and Objectives The Tafila Wind Farm breaks new ground for renewable energy projects in the Mediterranean. The Jordanian project will cover 3% of the national electricity demand and will create substantial jobs for qualified workers. As a private investment, Tafila is having a positive effectRead more