CMI Newsletter #38 | Feb 2018
[Agenda] World Water Day 2018 Youth Workshop
World Water Day Youth Workshop: Nature-based Solutions for a Water Secure Mediterranean
Feb 13, 2018 / Highlight
Rationale
Every year, World Water Day draws the world’s attention to key water challenges. World Water Day 2018 focuses on “Nature for Water” to raise awareness on Nature-based Solutions for Water (NbS) in the Mediterranean. NbS are defined as “… actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address...
Strategies for Local Economic Development in Forced Displacement Contexts' Agenda
[Webinar] Strategies for Local Economic Development in Forced Displacement Contexts
Feb 07, 2018 / Highlight
Context and Rationale
Forced displacement is among the most pressing challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean region. As after six years of Syrian conflict, 92% of refugees reside outside camps. Their socio-economic inclusion with regards to access to labor and income is still insufficient and may limit their contributions to host economies as...
CMI Newsletter #37 | Dec 2017 / Jan 2018
Cycle Economique: The Power of Dialogue in the Face of Mediterranean Pressing Issues
Feb 05, 2018 / Highlight
Rationale
The cycle économique discussion series is the result of a consensus between intellectuals from the two shores of the Mediterranean on the need for dialogue regarding the pressing issues faced by the whole region. It consists in a working group that engages in a series of meetings, over an extended period of time. The group discusses...
CMI’s 9th Annual Meeting: Members and Partners Discuss next Phase
Jan 31, 2018 / Highlight
The ninth Annual Meeting gathering members and partners of the CMI chaired by Hafez Ghanem, World Bank Vice President for the MENA region, was held with high-level participation from its country members as well as its partner organizations. The meeting was pivotal as it consisted of discussions about the Center’s next phase (2018-2023).
It...
Ideas for Action Youth Contest
Jan 26, 2018 / Highlight
Are you between 18-35- years-old?
Are you struggling with a daily problem?
Do you have an idea to solve this problem, support the development of your country and advance your society?
Do you have at least one friend who shares your idea and your dream?
If your answer is “YES” to all four questions, be positive and participate in one of the...
UNIMED Petition for a Mediterranean Erasmus Generation
Jan 22, 2018 / Highlight
This year the Erasmus Programme is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Erasmus Programme has helped millions of young people and education professionals to travel abroad, study, and gain experience and skills. It has completely transformed European universities as well as European society. As Italian writer Umberto Eco said: “Erasmus created a...
Building Resilience to Radicalisation in MENA
CMI in the Eyes of Its Members
Med Expertise, Transformer les Erreurs en Indicateurs d’Apprentissage
CMI Newsletter #36 | November 2017
Med Expertise, Education is a Mutual Responsibility
Med Expertise, The impact of Creation and Dissemination of Indicators on the Learning Process
Med Expertise, It is about Time We Prioritized Infrastructure in the School System
Med Expertise, Information Alone is Not Enough!
Med Expertise, Life-long-learning Students are the Product of Life-long-learning Organizations
Med Expertise, Information is Crucial for Accountability
Med Expertise, Transparency and Accountability, The Australian Example
Mediterranean Refugees and Migrants Newsletter - Issue 10
Supporting Local Governments’ Efforts in Addressing the Welfare of Host and Refugee Communities
Nov 27, 2017 / Program
Countries Targeted
Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Europe
Partners
Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), Agence Française du Développement (AFD), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Medcities, UN Group, International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Center for Migration Policy Development (...
Supporting Refugee Inclusion for Common Welfare in Host Countries
Nov 27, 2017 / Program
Countries Targeted
Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Europe
Partners
Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), Agence Française du Développement (AFD), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Medcities, UN Group, International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Center for Migration Policy Development (...
Diaspora Mobilization
Nov 27, 2017 / Program
Countries Targeted
Middle East, Turkey, North Africa, Europe
Partners
Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), Agence Française du Développement (AFD), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Medcities, UN Group, International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD...
Second Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest on “Nature for Water: Nature-Based Solutions”
Nov 24, 2017 / Highlight
The Context
World Water Day in the Mediterranean
Every year, World Water Day draws the world’s attention to key water challenges. World Water Day 2018 focuses on “Nature for Water ” by raising awareness on water and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Mediterranean. NbS are defined as “… actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore...
Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) Newsletter #35 [Summer & Fall 2017]
Territorial and City Development in the Mediterranean Newsletter - Issue 1
60 Euro-Mediterranean Cities Stand United against Terrorism
Oct 10, 2017 / Highlight
In the presence of the European commissioner Julian King, the Center for Mediterranean Integration joined more than 60 Euro-Mediterranean cities convening in Nice to take stand against terrorism. During the conference a common declaration consisting of 17 points of action was drafted and cosigned by the attending mayors.
This is a...
Towards Clean Energy for the Mediterranean: The Role of Regional Integration in Electricity Markets
