WEFE Nexus for Sustainable Development in MENA Water, Environment & Blue Economy Ongoing Context and objectives Human demand for resources continues to rise as populations and economies grow. This continuous rise in demand, under conditions of limited resources, undermines socio-economic sustainability. Additionally, the negative environmental impacts of human activities threaten the environmental sustainability of manyRead more
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MENA Water Matchmaker 2: Making Water Cooperation Happen in the Middle East and North Africa – Piloting Tangibles Water, Environment & Blue Economy Ongoing Context and objectives Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are influenced by distinctive geographical, ecological, geopolitical, and cultural factors. The region grapples with challenges such as water scarcity, demographic shifts, youthRead more
MENA Women Business Club Social & Civil Affairs Completed Supported 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, a networkRead more
