Trade and integration—within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and with the rest of the world—will be critical to lowering poverty, empowering the poor, and igniting economic growth in the post-Covid era, according to the World Bank’s latest regional economic update.   The report,... more

Ghadeer Arafeh and Faissal Aziz, two members of the Mediterranean Youth for Water (MedYWat), won a research grant of 100.000 euros from the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education for their project on “MENARA: Assessment of Wastewater Treatment Technologies and Promotion of Smart Irrigation Systems... more

This working paper was commissioned by the CMI and produced by the following MedYWat Members:     Kholoud Al Ajarma, MedYWat Member, Palestine Ghadeer Arafeh, MedYWat Member, Palestine Faisal Aziz, MedYWat Member, Morocco Lamiss Qdemat, MedYWat Member, Palestine   Under the... more

This working paper was commissioned by the CMI and produced by the following MedYWat Members:     Fatine Ezbakhe, MedYWat Member, Morocco Jamal Mabrouki, MedYWat Member, Morocco Annas Tallou, MedYWat Member, Morocco   Under the mentorship of :  Anders Jagerskog, Senior... more

This working paper was commissioned by the CMI and produced by the following MedYWat Members:     Hussam Hussein, MedYWat Coordinator, Jordan/Italy Alberto Natta, MedYWat Member, Italy Abed Al Kareem Yehya, MedYWat Member, Lebanon Baha Hamadna, MedYWat... more

The CMI paired young researchers with senior experts to produce joint papers on water and migration. Through this experience, the young researchers had the chance to work closely with some of the most knowledgeable water experts from around the Mediterranean region and beyond.   “REWARDING”  ... more

For so long women have represented the symbol of resilience. In the water sector they are no different. In the Middle East and North Africa, the world’s most water-stressed region, women are playing their part in protecting water and fighting water scarcity.   This project was initiated during the... more