
UfM organises study visit to Swedish entrepreneurial ecosystem for MENA professionals
5 to 7 December 2023, Sweden – The Union for the Mediterranean organised a study visit for public and private sector professionals from the Southern Mediterranean region to Swedish companies. This was carried out with the support of German Development Cooperation and in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
Participants from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia were able to immerse themselves in the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn best practices and network.
Meetings were held with a wide range of Swedish stakeholders who highlighted their experience with trade and development aid, government support policies, the innovation ecosystem, access to market and finance as well as advocacy.
On the last day of the trip, participants visited the University of Uppsala where insights on the city’s innovation-driven ecosystem, from promoting entrepreneurship among students and incubation to funding and the collaboration between researchers and companies, were discussed.
This initiative is in line with the UfM’s commitment to promoting the private sector as a key player to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic and human development, which is one of its priority work areas for the coming years.