UfM on the ground: labelled projects and supported initiatives

The UfM Secretariat acts as a catalyst of projects, accompanying promoters throughout the project lifecycle and enhancing regional dialogue to create synergies for partnerships. It provides continuous support towards ensuring the implementation of the projects through technical expertise, networking opportunities and visibility, and takes stock of particularly innovative ideas in view of up-scaling them to a more regional level.

The UfM attributes its Label to these regional cooperation projects by the unanimous endorsement of the 43 UfM countries that meet on a regular basis through their country representatives, or senior officials. This UfM label allows project promoters to mobilise governments and stakeholders, raise awareness and visibility and gain access to a strong network of donors and financial institutions.

The UfM also supports or joins initiatives with partner institutions with bilateral or multilateral agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoU). Since 2020, the UfM has launched its own Grant Scheme for Employment, with selected projects of regional impact.