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Research to Business Programme (R2B) Higher Education & Research Ongoing Capacity building initiatives Context and objectives Across the Mediterranean, universities and research institutions generate innovative solutions to major societal and environmental challenges. However, many applied research projects face barriers in moving from the laboratory to the market, including limited access to commercialisation support, investment readinessRead more

Capacity building program: Leveraging traditional building skills to build climate-resilient urban heritage Transport & Urban Development Ongoing Capacity building initiatives Context and objectives Together with the UNESCO Regional Office for Maghreb countries, and with the support of the German Development Cooperation GIZ and the Spanish AECID, the UfM launched a series of workshops as partRead more

UfM Network on Climate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Social & Civil Affairs Ongoing Capacity building initiatives Context and purpose The Euro-Mediterranean region is experiencing climate change at an accelerated pace, warming significantly faster than the global average. This environmental pressure, combined with existing political fragility and gender inequalities, is intensifying risks related to humanRead more

The UfM Innovation–Employability Initiative Higher Education & Research Ongoing Capacity building initiatives Context and objectives In the Mediterranean region, the disconnect between academic excellence and underperforming innovation ecosystems continues to hinder youth employment and economic resilience. While universities produce high-level research, graduates often face limited career prospects, and innovation remains under-leveraged. This gap not onlyRead more

Women Leading Change: Gender-Responsive Leadership in Mediterranean Universities and Municipalities Higher Education & Research Ongoing Capacity building initiatives Context and objectives Universities play a key role not only in shaping future generations, but also in influencing social norms, leadership models and public policy. Strengthening gender-sensitive leadership in higher education has a transformative impact within institutionsRead more

MENA Women Business Club Social & Civil Affairs Completed Capacity building initiatives Context and objectives In order to stimulate the creation of business networks for women entrepreneurs and women-led businesses in the region, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have joined forces with Business Club Africa, aRead more