Robust Identification as the Foundation for the Efficient Administration of SP Programs
Social Protection in MENA: key features and challenges
Comprehensive Mechanisms to Develop, Coordinate Implementation and Deliver Social Protection Floors
Foundation of a System: Introduction (social) Registries
Social Protection Delivery Systems: definitions, objectives, elements and trends
Let the Sunshine In
Jul 08, 2015 / Blog entry
By Melissa Bell
Ours was a debate before the big debate that’s to take place in December. The whole world will be meeting in Paris in the hope of finding a deal that would limit greenhouse emissions to 2 degrees above pre industrial levels. The aim is about as ambitious as it could be: to agree the first universal and legally binding...
Panel on Young People, Climate Change and Solutions
Jul 03, 2015 / Library
In the context of the MEDCOP21 Mediterranean Climate Summit, the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) organized a panel where young people showcased their solutions to climate change. This event was held with support from the European Investment Bank and in media partnership with France Médias Monde group.
Why Does Europe Import Pineapples, But Not Solar Energy?
Jul 02, 2015 / Blog entry
Jonathan Walters* et Silvia Pariente-David**
Voici un dialogue fictif entre un certain M. Protection et une certaine Mme Solaire, pour mieux comprendre pourquoi l’Europe n’importe pas d’électricité solaire en provenance des régions les plus ensoleillées, mais toute sa consommation d’ananas!
Mme Solaire : «...
Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) Newsletter #14 [June 2015]
CMI Facilitates a Preparatory Meeting for a High Level Stakeholder Conference on the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Jun 25, 2015 / Highlight
June 23, 2015, Paris, France
The CMI in partnership with the World Bank, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the United Nations held a consultative meeting to discuss proceedings for a high level stakeholder conference on the Syrian refugee crisis in the Mashreq to take place on 7-8 September, 2015. The consultative meeting aimed at: (i...
MedCop21 Roundtable on Climate Change: Financing and Beyond
Jun 24, 2015 / Library
In the context of the MEDCOP21 Mediterranean Climate Summit, the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) organized a high-level dialogue on “Climate Change: Financing and beyond”. This event was held with support from the European Investment Bank and in media partnership with France Médias Monde group.
Highlighting the Role of Local Authorities in the Rehabilitations of Medinas
Jun 23, 2015 / Highlight
June 4-5, 2015, Tunis, Tunisia
In the framework of the Medinas 2030 initiative, the CMI, EIB, AFD, CDC, in collaboration with l’Association de Sauvegarde de la Médina de Tunis, Municipality of Tunis, Organization of World Heritage Cities for Africa and the Middle East, and the Heritage and Historical Arab Cities Foundation, organized 2...
Employment and Social Protection Community of Practice Holds its 8th Virtual Workshop
Jun 23, 2015 / Highlight
June 15, 2015, Marseille, France
The CMI-World Bank Community of Practice on Employment and Safety Nets held its eighth virtual workshop involving nine countries from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, Yemen). This workshop focused on the...
What Strategic Perspectives for the World Bank in the MENA Region?
Jun 23, 2015 / Highlight
June 18, 2015, Paris, France
The Académie Diplomatique Internationale (ADI), the World Bank, and the CMI jointly organized a tribune entitled “What Strategic Perspectives for the World Bank in the MENA Region?” About 70 participants attended the event to reflect on the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa region and...
International Portability of Social Benefits for Migrants
Jun 23, 2015 / Highlight
June 15, 2015 – Marseille, France
The International Labor Mobility Program team organized a discussion group on “International Portability of Social Benefits for Migrants.” The objective of the meeting was to gather experts for a final consultation on the bilateral social security agreements (BSSAs) report before its formal...
Economic Transitions in the Mediterranean: Response to the European Union Consultation for Defining a New European Southern Neighbourhood Policy
Jun 18, 2015 / Highlight
The CMI has responded to the European Union consultation for the defining of a new European Southern Neighbourhood Policy.
At the initiative of intellectuals from the two sides of the Mediterranean who are convinced that there is a common destiny uniting the nations and peoples of this region, a working group met to reflect on the transitions...
Women Risk Management Start-up Competition: Because Resilient Entrepreneurs Make Resilient Cities
Jun 17, 2015 / Library
Read more about the competition here.
Cooperation Agreement between CIHEAM and CMI
Jun 17, 2015 / Highlight
The Secretary General of the Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), Mr Cosimo Lacirignola, and the Manager of the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), Mr Mourad Ezzine, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake joint activities to contribute towards Development, Inclusive Growth and Youth Empowerment in...
Tunisian Handicraft Export Initiative Project - A.Mnif
Storifying MEDCOP21: Financing, Resilience and Youth
President Francois Hollande visits CMI stand at MEDCOP21
Jun 16, 2015 / Library
Marseille, France, 4 June, 2015
In the context of the MEDCOP21 Mediterranean Climate Summit, the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) convened Governments, development agencies, private sector and youth networks from the South and North of the Mediterranean to discuss joint agendas for adapting to and combating climate change.
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Radio Talk Show on Climate Change
Jun 15, 2015 / Highlight
The Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) in partnership with the Arabic-language radio station Monte Carlo Doualiya organized a talk show in the form of a roundtable on the following topic: “How to better adapt to climate change effects in the Mediterranean region? How to collaborate, share, and mutualize efforts for a better adaptation.”...
Youth Emerges as One of CMI’s Thematic Priorities for 2015-2018
Jun 15, 2015 / Highlight
Following the CMI strategic business plan endorsement by its Members and Partners at the CMI Annual Meeting in December 2014, members of CMI’s Oversight Committee (OC) gathered to review the region’s challenges, discuss strategic priorities and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration within the CMI for the next phase extending from 1st...
[SEMINAR] Implementation of Strategic Projects and Participatory Approach
Jun 15, 2015 / Highlight
The MedCities network and the Knowledge Transfer Center (KTC) of Al Fayhaa, in partnership with the CoMun-GIZ program, the Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) and the World Bank, are organizing the second Regional Seminar on "Implementation of Strategic Projects and Participatory Approach", on June 15-16, 2015, in Al Fayhaa, Lebanon....
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Philippine Government's Programs to Mobilize Diaspora - I. Nicolas
Diaspora for Development in Africa - S. Plaza
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Governments programs in Maghreb - S. Dagault