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Collection of projects funded underthe second standard call for proposals

Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme

2007 - 2013

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Priority 1. Promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories

Measure 1.1. Support to innovation and research in the process of local development of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries

Cross-border NETwork to foster Knowledge-intensive business Incubation and TEchnology •transfer (NET KITE)

Measure 1.2. Strengthening economic clusters creating synergies among potentials of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries

Common Mediterranean Development Programme (• CoMeD Pro)

Future of Our Past (• F.O.P)

Open Network for Mediterranean Sustainable Tourism 2 (• ONMEST 2)

Sustainable Textile Mediterranean network (• SUSTEXNET)

Innovative cross-border approaches for Textile and Clothing Clusters co-development •in the Mediterranean basin (TEX-MED Clusters)

Measure 1.3. Strengthening the national strategies of territorial planning by integrating the different levels, and promotion of balanced and sustainable socio-economic development

Integrated management strategies for the enhancement of the heritage constituted by •lighthouses, semaphores and sea marks of the Mediterranean (MED-PHARES)

Priority 2. Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level

Measure 2.1. Prevention and reduction of risk factors for the environment and enhancement of natural common heritage

ECOlogical use of native PLANTs for environmental restoration and sustainable development •in the MEDiterranean region (ECOPLANTMED)

Towards Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Artisanal Fisheries in the Mediterranean •basin (ECOSAFIMED)

A Location-aware System for Fruit Fly e-Monitoring and Pest Management Control •(FruitFlyNet)

Generating a Risk and Ecological Analysis Toolkit for the Mediterranean (• GREAT Med)

Risk Monitoring, Modelling and Mitigation of benthic Harmful Algal Blooms along •Mediterranean coasts (M3-HABs)

Innovative governance models of costal-marine areas’ resources towards a strategic •conservation of Mediterranean shorelines (MEDSANDCOAST)

Development of Landscape Character Assessment as a tool for effective conservation of •natural heritage in the Eastern Mediterranean (MEDSCAPES)

Risk Assessment Analysis on Offshore Platforms in South East Mediterranean (• RAOP-MED)

Sustainable Mediterranean Old Towns (• SMOT)

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Measure 2.2. Promotion of renewable energy use and improvement of energy efficiencycontributing to addressing, among other challenges, climate change

Green Energy for Green Companies (• GR.ENE.CO)

Priority 3. Promotion of better conditions and modalities for ensuring the mobility of persons, goods and capitals

Measure 3.1. Support to people flows among territories as a means of cultural, social andeconomic enrichment

Mobilising economic diasporas for Mediterranean development • (MedGeneration)

Measure 3.2. Improvement of conditions and modalities of circulation of goods and capitals among the territories

Enhancing Horticultural Perishable Products Circulation among Mediterranean territories •(E.H.P.P.C. - Med)

MediterraneanPortsSustainabilityandEfficiencyinIntermodalSynchronization• (MED-PORTS)

Rationalising Mediterranean Sea Ways: from Southern-Eastern to Northern-Western ports• (OPTIMED)

Priority 4. Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance

Measure 4.1. Support to mobility, exchanges, training and professionalism of young people

Capacity Building Relay Race• (Ca.Bu.Re.Ra)

Euro-meDiterranean cAreer & Employment aDvisor portAl for the mobility of yoUng residentS• (DAEDALUS)

Euro-Mediterranean GREen JOBs• (EGREJOB)

Supportive international approach to increase and improve the mobility and exchange •programs for young people in the Mediterranean (MED-MOBIL)

PRomoting Intergenerational learning in MEditerranean countries• (PR.I.ME)

RequalificationofEmploymentandDiversificationforYouthintheMediterranean •(R.E.A.D.Y MED. FISH.)

Measure 4.2. Support to the artistic creativity in all its expressions to encourage dialogue among communities

Mediterranean cultural network to promote creativity in the arts, crafts and design for •communities’ regeneration in historical cities (MEDNETA)

Slow Food as a means of dialogue in Mediterranean contexts• (SLOWMED)

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Measure 4.3. Improvement of the governance processes at local level

Safeguard, valorisation and management quality. Use of the management models for the •archeological sites and urban contexts (ARCHEOMEDSITES)

Economic Development through Inclusive and Local Empowerment (• EDILE)

GOvernance for Achieving Local Strategies for tourism (• GOALS)

Local Initiatives for the Environment in the Mediterranean (• ILE)

LANDCARE MEDiterranean cross-border network for local rural governance improvement to •enhance rural waste management (LANDCARE MED)

Improving the local governance processes through exchange of good practices, pilots and •training in geospatial technologies (LOCAL-SATS) Inclusive governance for sustainable Mediterranean coastal metropolis (• MEDSEATIES) OpenGoverment and ICT’s for new models of governance in the Mediterranean •(OPENWIND)

Social and Intercultural Dialogue through Governance for Local development: Mediterranean •Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (SIDIG-MED)

WATER Development Resources Opportunity Policies for the water management in •semi-arid areas (WATER-Drop)

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proposals preselected77

1095 grant applications submitted

39 projects funded

THE SECOND CALL FORSTANDARD PROJECTSFACTS AND FIGURES





NUMBEROF PROJECTSFUNDED PER

PRIORITY

10 projects

7 projects

4 projects

18 projects

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1095 grant applications submitted

39 projects funded






NUMBEROF PROJECTSFUNDED PER

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7 projects

4 projects

18 projects

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EU Mediterranean CountriesMediterranean Partner Countries

Eligible territories300actorsinvolved

€ 65million

Cyprus, Egypt, France,Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta,Palestine, Portugal,Spain and Tunisia

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EU Mediterranean CountriesMediterranean Partner Countries

Eligible territories300actorsinvolved

€ 65million

Cyprus, Egypt, France,Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta,Palestine, Portugal,Spain and Tunisia

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NET KITE

Priority 1Promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories

Measure 1.1Support to innovation and research in the process of local development of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries

BudgetTotal budget: € 1.803.230Programme contribution: € 1.622.907 (90%)Projectco-financing:€180.323(10%)

Duration24 months (December 2013 - December 2015)

Websitewww.netkite.eu

Contact personFabio Maria MontagninoProject coordinatorARCA [email protected]/[email protected]+39 091 661 5654

Project in briefMediterranean countries, in spite of significantinvestments in higher education and training, have always faced social inclusion and unemployment issues which affect territorial development processes. As a matter of fact, the static feature of local economic systems does not allow absorbing qualifiedmanpower. On the contrary,an open innovation approach, interacting with geographically distant markets, may match smart localspecializationwithwiderplatformsofknow-how and relations with global markets.NET KITE project, inspired by the Open Innovation philosophy and using the Living Labs logic, is meant to support innovation transfer in order to makeitfunctionaltothegrowthandmodernizationof local economic systems and to the creation of new, qualifiedand sustainable jobs.Theprojectwill seek to convey innovation from research labs into the industrial sector and promote mutual exchangebetweenyoungstartupsand/ormatureenterprises.

BeneficiaryARCA Consortium (Italy, Sicilia)

PartnershipEuropean Center of Business 1. and Innovation - CEEI Provence (France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)Jordan University of Science and Technology 2. - JUST (Jordan, Irbid)Palestine Ahliya University College - PAUC 3. (Palestine)StartUp System Tunisie - SUST 4. (Tunisia, Tunis)DIOGENES Business Incubator (Cyprus)5. Academy of Scientific Research and6. Technology - ASRT (Egypt)

Specific objectiveTo establish an effective transfer process of innovation in the territories concerned, resulting on one side into the generation of spin-off companies in strategic sectors for the local economy and on the other side into pathways for introducing and managing innovation in mature productive sectors, creating new employment opportunities.

Expected resultsMore widespread entrepreneurial culture among •young graduates and researchersReinforced collaboration between education •and production systems to boost technology transferImproved access to research infrastructures •and facilities for joint university-enterprise R&D projectsPilot incubation schemes and technology •transfer frameworks implementedMobility scheme developed involving young •entrepreneursandTechnologyTransferOfficesstaff

Target groupsJunior researchers and post graduate students•SMEs and SMEs clusters•Industry technicians•

Final beneficiariesResearch centers•Business communities•Youngpeople•

Cross-border NETwork to foster Knowledge-intensive business Incubation and TEchnology transfer

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CoMeD Pro


Measure 1.2Strengthening economic clusters creating synergies among potentials of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries


Duration20 months (December 2013 - August 2015)

Websitewww.comedpro.eu

Contact personImmaculada Malet i PratProject coordinatorGeneralitat de [email protected]+34 933 046 700

Project in briefThe Mediterranean Sea Basin has always been a common space characterized by intenseexchanges of people, culture, goods and values among its countries. Nowadays, the contribution of typical products such as wine, salt, olive oil, textile and crafts to the economy of rural areas is progressively decreasing due to several problems including population decline, abandonment of agricultural activities and loss of competiveness of small agro-food and crafts businesses. The current economic and social crisis is stressing the need for coordinated actions which have the potential to improve opportunities for small agricultural industries and local products businesses.Through the integration of local SMEs into a common touristic trail, CoMeD Pro project will seek togeneratehigher flowsof visitors interested inquality agricultural and crafts products enabling at the same time a more stable demand. Additionally CoMeD Pro will assist small entrepreneurs to develop their management and marketing skills as well as to enhance the overall quality of their goods.

Beneficiary Generalitat de Catalunya - Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Food and Natural Environment (Spain, Cataluña)

PartnershipAutonomous Region of Sardinia - Regional 1. Minister for Tourism, Crafts and Trade (Italy, Sardegna)Ministry of Tourism (Israel)2.

Specific objectivesTo foster the competitiveness of traditional crafts •and local product businesses on both shores of the Mediterranean by integrating them in a transnational touristic trail with common quality standardsTo stimulate the transition of traditional crafts •andlocalproductssectortowardsthefulfilmentof higher quality standards

Expected resultsA transnational touristic trail, to involve •around 400 traditional crafts and local product businesses offering the same quality standards, created in Israel, Italy and SpainSkills and knowledge of small business •managers and workers enhanced1 common framework and 2 sector-oriented •business incubation and consolidation programmes developed30 new traditional crafts and local product •businesses assisted in their start-up phaseCompetitiveness of small agro-food and •crafts businesses reinforced through the implementation of individual support schemes

Target groupsSmall traditional crafts and local product •businesses in the concerned areasLocal, regional or national stakeholders•

Final beneficiariesStaff working in small traditional crafts and local •product businessesPublic or private sector-oriented stakeholders•Unemployed people•

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F.O.P


Measure 1.2 Strengthening economic clusters creating synergies among potentials of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries



Websitewww.futureourpast.eu

Contact personSimoneBozzatoGeneral SecretaryItalian Geographical [email protected]+39 06 700.8279

Project in briefThe extraordinary cultural heritage in the Mediterranean Basin with its fascinating cities rich in history, art, culture and traditions offers an interesting background for the growth of tourism. Despite the leading role played by this sector, the model of governance developed in the area to date has mostly been focused on coastal resources while important historical centres located in the inner territories still lack valorisation. Strengthening the potential of the involved territories and increasing their exploitation are the challenges that F.O.P project aims to address by means of a model focused on innovative tourism plans for cultural and environmental heritage. Some selected sites in Italy (Lazio, Basilicata,Campania), Egypt (Alexandria), Spain (Córdoba), Malta (La Valletta), Palestine (Bethlehem), Tunisia (Monastir) and Lebanon (Beirut) will thus become part of a cross-border network of historical centers in order to mutually strengthen their visibility in the tourism industry. In addition, a widespread hospitality* will be implemented in Palestine and Egypt in order to stimulate tourism in specificlocations with new itineraries including old towns which, despite their value, have never been fully exploited.

BeneficiaryItalianGeographicalSociety(Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipMediterranean Universities Union - UNIMED 1. (Italy,Lazio)University of Alexandria (Egypt, Al 2. Iskandanyah)European University Centre for Cultural 3. Heritage (Italy, Campania)Temi Zammit Foundation (Malta)4. Quality Program (Italy, Basilicata)5. Dar Al-Kalima College (Palestine)6. Consorcio provincial de desarrollo economico 7. (Spain, Andalucía)

* “Widespread hospitality” derives from the Italian expression albergo diffuso, an innovative concept of hospitality launched in the early 1980s as a means of reviving small, historic Italian villages and town centres off the usual tourist track. Almost impossible to translate literally into English, the “widespread hotel” or “virtual hotel” is conceived as a hotel that is not in a single block, but converted out of various historic buildings in a small community (source: Wikipedia).

Objectif Service Réservation 8. (Tunisia, Monastir)The Lebanese University (Lebanon)9.

Specific objectiveTo develop a cross-border planning model of sustainable tourism for local communities based on:the definition of new and more effective•strategiesforthetouristvalorizationofselectedhistorical centersthe training of local and national actors and •authoritiesthe creation of a network among Mediterranean •historical centers

Expected results Efficiency of historical centers’ management•improved thanks to the implementation of new governance modelsA Mediterranean historical centers network •established including 20 sites and 210 tour operatorsAccommodation system implemented: •2 widespread hotels and 30 micro-accommodations (120 beds)Number of tourists hosted in the historical •centers increased (between 5-10%)Number of local tour operators increased •(between 15-30%)Tourismofferdiversifiedthroughthecreationof•new cultural and natural itineraries

Target groups Public local authorities•Tour operators•Tourists •

Final beneficiariesEmployees of the tourism industry•Historical centers inhabitants•

Future of Our Past

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ONMEST 2Priority 1 Promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories


Open Network for Mediterranean Sustainable Tourism 2


Duration 24 months (December 2013 - December 2015)

Contact person Maria Chiara StornelloProject coordinatorMunicipality of [email protected]+39 0932 701 451

Project in brief Tourism is an important sector of the economy in the Mediterranean region and in some cases it significantly contributes to local developmentrepresenting the main source of income for local populations. However, the Mediterranean model is still based on mass tourism with a concentration in time and in a limited number of destinations mostly related to coastal areas.In order to contribute to the diversification ofthe tourism offer, ONMEST 2 project aims to enhance minor destinations such as Ipsica (Italy), Kalavrita (Greece), Alcaraz (Spain), KadishaValley (Lebanon),Birzeit (Palestine),UmmQais(Jordan) and Béja (Tunisia).

Beneficiary Municipality of Ispica (Italy, Sicilia)

Partnership European Regional Framework for 1. Cooperation (Greece, Ionia Nisia)Foundation University-Business of the Region 2. of Murcia (Spain, Murcia)Jordan Valley Center for Comprehensive 3. Development (Jordan, Irbid)Baldatiorganization(Lebanon)4. RozanaAssociation(Palestine)5. National union of the Tunisian woman (Tunisia, 6. Tunis)Association for heritage development (Tunisia, 7. Béja)Cultural association SUD (Italy, Sicilia)8.

Specific objective To enhance the minor tourist destinations in

marginal geographical areas in Italy, Greece, Spain, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Tunisia and turn them into ‘Centers of Local Culture’ as privileged places of sustainable tourism

Expected resultsEconomic development of minor tourist •destination areas contributed by income generated by tourism activitiesLocal communities more aware and active •about the benefits related to the valorisationand protection of cultural heritageStrengthened tourism competitiveness and •ability of SMEs, public authorities and local actors to address national and international market demandImproved tourism offer and access to the target •areasIncreased employment and business •opportunities for women and young people in the tourism industry

Target groupsPublic and private institutions dealing with the •tourism sectorChamber of commerce and SMEs•Tourist and cultural associations•

Final beneficiariesLocal populations•Women and young people•Workers in the tourism industry•

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SUSTEXNET




Duration24 months (January 2014 - December 2015)

Websitewww.sustexnet.eu

Contact personMiriamMartinezCarbonellProject coordinatorTextile Research Institute - [email protected]+34 965.542.200

Sustainable Textile Mediterranean Network

Project in briefThe Mediterranean textile industry has a longstanding tradition of leadership in terms of innovation, fashion, design and creativity. Despite of the increasingly fierce global competition,textile continues to be an important industrial sector, with an annual turnover of more than € 210 billion and total workforce of 2.3 million. During the last decade, an increasing outsourcing process in textile production has taken place, with some South Mediterranean countries becoming main players. Besides the economic reshaping of the textile industry, environmental sustainability is now a major challenge of the sector: water pollution caused by the discharge of untreated effluents,useoftoxicchemicalsduringprocessingand energy consumption are common issues associated with textile production.In this framework, SUSTEXNET project will establish a cooperation network among the main stakeholders of the Mediterranean textile industry in order to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the whole sector.

BeneficiaryTextile Research Institute - AITEX (Spain, Comunidad Valenciana)

PartnershipValencian Institute for SMEs - IMPIVA 1. (Spain, Comunidad Valenciana)ARTES Research (Italy, Calabria)2. Confindustria Bari and Barletta-Andria-Trani3. (Italy, Puglia)Textile Technical Center - CETTEX (Tunisia, 4. Ben Arous)Competitiveness Cluster of Monastir - 5. MFCPOLE (Tunisia, Tunis)Federation of Egyptian Industries - FEI 6. (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)Confederation of Egyptian European 7. Business Associations - CEEBA (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)

Specific objectivesTo perform a detailed analysis of the current •weaknesses of the textile sector in the Mediterranean areaTo establish synergies among stakeholders •involved so as tominimize the environmentalimpactandmaximizethequalityandproductivityof the textile industry

Expected results Increased knowledge of the textile sector •(spinning,weaving,dyeingasprinting/finishing)in the Mediterranean as regards to: waste, water and carbon footprint; use of natural raw materials; distribution and transport channels ornetworks;environmentalpoliciesspecificallyaddressing the textile sector; social status of the workforceCommon methodology developed for the •assessment of technological, economic, environmental and social gaps to be covered along the value chain of the textile industryStrategies to improve the environmental •sustainability of textile industry designed and implemented in 16 selected companiesReduced environmental impact of production •processes in selected textile companies

Target groups

Textile companies•Clusters of SMEs•Public local authorities •

Final beneficiariesResearch and technological centres•Workers and employees in the textile industry•Final customers•

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TEX-MED


Measure 1.2Support to innovation and research in the process of local development of the Mediterranean Sea Basin countries

Project in briefCooperation in the Textile and Clothing (T/C)sector is part of a wider macroeconomic context characterizedbyastrong industrialrestructuringinEurope,thedelocalizationoftheproductioninlower costs countries or fiscal friendly locationsand by subcontracting agreements with Southern Mediterranean companies. This cooperation model, implemented to counteract the aggressive price competition of China and other emerging countries, has produced unwanted consequences: waste and loss of technical skills in the Northern Mediterranean regions, low entrepreneurship in the Southern regions and a partial inability to respond to new competitive challenges. With an innovative approach looking at emphasizing the role of entrepreneurship forthe international development of clusters and SMEs, TEX-MED Clusters project aims to foster the replacement of the old model with a more advanced one based on “multi-localization +co-contracting”, in order to start a co-development process to upgrade the entire textile sector in terms of competence, entrepreneurship, innovation and international competitiveness.

BeneficiaryIndustrial Association of Prato (Italy, Toscana)

PartnershipSpanish Textile Industry Confederation - 1. TEXFOR (Spain, Cataluña)Hellenic Fashion Industry Association - 2. SEPEE (Greece, Kentikri Makedonia)Textile Technical Centre - CETTEX 3. (Tunisia, Ben Arous)Monastir El Fejja Competitiveness Pole - MFC 4. Pole (Tunisia, Tunis)Alexandria Chamber of Commerce - FEDCOC 5. (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)Union of Palestine Textile Industries - UPTI 6. (Palestine)Jordan Garments, Accessories & Textile 7. Exporters - JGATE (Jordan, Amman)

Specific objectivesTo increase the quantity of links, partnerships •and cooperation initiatives among the Textile and Clothing (T/C) industriesof theMediterraneanbasinTo speed up an industry evolution toward an •integratedT/CMedsystem to replace theold“delocalization + subcontracting” inspired bymulti-localizationandco-contractingprinciples

Expected resultsAsharedvisiondefinedandalong-termstrategy•set up for the development of the Mediterranean T/CindustryCooperation projects implemented among •clusters, especially on matters regarding innovationCooperation initiatives between SMEs started •up in order to enhance the overall and individual competitionof theMediterraneanT/C industryvis-à-vis the international external cooperation

Target groupsThe 9 Textile/Clothing regions/clusters of:Catalunia (Spain), Prato (Italy), Central Macedonia (Greece), Tunis & Monastir (Tunisia), Alexandria (Egypt), Gaza & West Bank (Palestine) andAmman (Jordan)

Final beneficiariesSMEsofT/Cspecialisedclusters•T/C entrepreneurs and employees of the•concerned regions



Websitewww.texmedclusters.eu

Contact personSusanna LeonelliProject coordinatorUnione Industriale [email protected]+39 335 692 7010

Innovative cross-border approaches for Textile and Clothing Clusters co-development in the Mediterranean basin

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MED-PHARESPriority 1Promotion of socio-economic development and enhancement of territories

Measure 1.3Strengthening the national strategies of territorial planning by integrating the different levels, and promotion of balanced and sustainable socio-economic development



Websitewww.medphares.eu

Contact personGiorgio Onorato CicalòProject coordinatorCoastal Conservation AgencyAutonomous Region of [email protected] +39 070 606 5481

Integrated management strategies for the enhancement of the heritage constituted by lighthouses, semaphores and sea marks of the Mediterranean

Project in briefLighthouses, semaphores and sea marks constitute a unique cultural heritage, which highlights the history of Mediterranean coastal areas. Nevertheless, these resources are not yet enhanced for territorial development purposes and are often in a poor state of conservation or simply abandoned. The heritage related to maritime navigation seems to suffer from a lack of connection with the territory where it is located: as a consequence, this heritage is ignored by institutions and local population. Despite this situation, some governments have recently started to better protect maritime navigation heritage, including lighthouses, semaphores and sea marks. In order to continue the efforts exerted at national level, MED-PHARES project aims to develop a model applicable to all territories of the Mediterranean area allowing to showcase the tangible and intangible heritage of coastal sites with navigation marks and signs. The project will promote the inclusion of this heritage in strategies and policies associated with integrated coastal zonemanagement.

BeneficiaryCoastal Conservation Agency of the Region of Sardinia (Italy, Sardegna)

PartnershipCoastal Conservation Authority (France, 1. Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)Agency for the Protection and Planning of 2. coastline (Tunisia)Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon 3. (Lebanon)Municipality of Tyre (Lebanon)4.

Specific objectiveTo create a new model for the renovation and management of the heritage constituted by lighthouses, semaphores and sea marks in order to promote these resources as drivers for the development of sustainable tourism

Expected results Increased knowledge of the legal framework •and specific features (environment, history,architecture) of lighthouses, semaphores and maritime buildings of the cooperation areaDesigned cross-border methodology for a better •management of coastal sites with buildings related to maritime navigationAt least 7 management and development plans •ofpilotsitesdefinedandimplemented(pilotsiteslocated in Corsica, Sardinia, Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur,SouthLebanonandTunisia)Awareness of population, tourists and other •target groups raised about the importance of the tangible and intangible heritage found in coastal areasSkills of local officials strengthened regarding•the integrated management of maritime navigation heritage

Target groups Local decision-makers•Organisations responsible for the management •ofpilotsitesandtheirusers(citizens, tourists,researchers)

Final beneficiariesPopulation living close to pilot sites •Managers and elected officials of the•Mediterranean area

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ECOPLANTMED

Priority 2Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level

Measure 2.1Prevention and reduction of risk factors for the environment and enhancement of natural common heritage

BudgetTotal budget: € 1.050.363Programme contribution: € 945.327 (90%)Projectco-financing:€105.036(10%)


Websitewww.ecoplantmed.eu

Contact personPanagiota GotsiouProject coordinatorCIHEAM Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of [email protected]+30 282 1035 053

Project in briefBesides being one of the world’s most bio-diverse regions, the Mediterranean Basin is also considered amongst the four most significantlyaltered biodiversity hotspots of the planet. Many valuable native plants are threatened with extinction due to the degradation of their habitats and related environmental risks, which mainly originate from human activities. This inestimable natural heritage should therefore be protected and enhanced through the improvement of local actors management capacity in order to implement preventive measures able to combine economic purposes with ecological restoration.Combating the loss of biodiversity and promoting a sustainable development model on both sides of the Mediterranean is the challenge that ECOPLANTMED project intends to face. Local administrators will be encouraged to respect the commitments deriving from international conventions (such as the Convention on Biological Diversity) thanks to a common environmentally model significantly contributing to a joineddevelopment of the Mediterranean eco-region.

BeneficiaryCIHEAM - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (Greece, Kriti)

PartnershipUniversity of Cagliari, Department of Life 1. and Environmental Sciences - Centre for the Conservation of Biodiversity (Italy, Sardegna)Saint Joseph University (Lebanon)2. Generalitat Valenciana, Regional Ministry 3. of Infrastructure, Territory and Environment (Spain, Comunidad Valenciana)National Research Institute for Rural 4. Engineering, Water and Forestry (Tunisia, Ariana)

Specific objectiveTo promote the conservation, enhancement and sustainable use of native plants of the Mediterranean for ecological restoration of degraded habitats and for the development of new economic sectors by improving the management capacity of local actors

Expected resultsNatural heritage of the Mediterranean region •preserved through ex situ conservation of threatened plant speciesCommon standardized methodologies and•tools for the management and sustainable use of native plant species and resources implementedEnvironmental management capacity and •governance improved at local levelNew economic sector for native plants •production promotedPublic awareness on the importance of the •use of native plants for restoration activities increased: 500 local actors informed through local events, 300 stakeholders trained during workshops and 1000 stakeholders provided with guidelines and protocols on restoration practices for Mediterranean habitats

Target groupsPublic authorities and development agencies •dealing with environmental management and plant genetic resources managementPrivate plant production sector•Landscapearchitects/gardendesigners•Scientists, environmental educators, NGOs and •land stewardship initiatives

Final beneficiariesLocal communities•Public authorities and development agencies of •the Mediterranean areaPrivate and public plant production sector•Tourism industry•

ECOlogical use of native PLANTs for environmental restoration and sustainable development in the MEDiterranean region

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Towards Ecosystem Conservation and SustainableArtisanal Fisheries in the Mediterranean basin

ECOSAFIMED Priority 2Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level




Websitehttp://ecosafimed.eu/

Contact personVíctorGutiérrezProject directorFundación [email protected]+34 214.748.3647

Project in briefIt is a general assumption that benthic communities* are relatively well preserved in areas exploited mostly by artisanal fleets. Therichness of these communities depends on the presence of so-called ecosystem engineer species (corals, sponges or sea grasses), which provide a three-dimensional habitat structure and significantlyincreasebiodiversityandproductivitycreating breeding, feeding and refuge locations for an important number of species of commercial value. The contribution of benthic communities to theconservationofsustainableartisanalfisheriesis essential because these communities have a role as ‘Essential Fish Habitats’. However, trawl-fishing can damage benthic communities: sinceengineer species are usually long-living and slow-growing, any disturbance can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects.Against this threat, ECOSAFIMED project will assess the impact of artisanal fisheries onshelf marine areas with low trawling pressure. The aim is to provide a package of scientific-based recommendations for an ecosystem-basedmanagementofartisanal fisherieswhoseapplication will combine the conservation of benthic habitats with the exploitation of the artisanalfishingsector.

BeneficiaryBiodiversity Foundation (Spain, Andalucía)

PartnershipSpanish Research Council, Institute of Marine 1. Sciences - ICM-CSIC (Spain, Cataluña)University of Genoa (Italy, Liguria)2. National Institute of Marine Sciences and 3. Technologies - INSTM (Tunisia, Tunis)

Specific objectivesTo assess the impact of artisanal fishing on•benthic communitiesTo maintain a good environmental status of •benthic communities in the Mediterranean Sea whileensuringartisanalfishingindustryinareaspreserved from trawling pressure

Expected resultsAreas on the continental shelf with low trawling •pressureidentifiedLocal activities having potential interaction with •benthic communities evaluatedBenthic communities’ health status in the study •areas assessedTechnical knowledge transferred among project •partnersDialogue between different sea users - NGOs, •municipalities,fishermen-strengthenedArtisanal fisheries management and benthic•ecosystems conservation improved in 8 marine areasEcologically valuable areas for conservation to •be proposed as Marine Protected Areas under EU directives, the Barcelona Convention and national schemes detected

Target groupsAuthorities involved in protecting marine •biodiversityandinfisheriesmanagementFishermenassociationsandfishmarkets•Municipalities•Policy makers at local and Mediterranean level•Coastal water advisory and management •bodies

Final beneficiariesRegional agencies for tourism development•Environmental NGOs•Scientificcommunity•Local populations•

*Abenthiccommunityismadeupoforganismsthatliveinandonthebottomoftheseafloor.Theseorganismsareknownasbenthos.Benthosincludeworms, clams, crabs, lobsters, sponges, and other tiny organisms that live in the bottom sediments.

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FruitFlyNet



A Location-aware System for Fruit Fly Monitoring and Pest Management Control



Websitehttp://fruitflynet.aua.gr/

Contact personTheodoros TsiligiridisProject coordinatorAgricultural University of [email protected]+30 210 529 4176

Project in briefThe Mediterranean, olive, cherry, peach and citrus fruit flies are invasive insects whichwereaccidentally introduced in the Mediterranean area in the past, constituting a constant economic burden to the agriculture sector: besides qualitative losses and quantitative degradations of crop production, adverse environmental and economic impacts through the increase of insecticidal applications are direct consequences of key pests.FruitFlyNet project aims to develop and implement environmentally effective monitoring and ground spraying control solutions for specific key pestsalready established in the Mediterranean area. Futhermore, this initiative has been designed to become a valuable tool for an alert quarantine-based system in countries where invasive fruit fliesarenotyetsettled,providing thenecessaryplatform for early detection and targeted eradication measures.

BeneficiaryAgricultural University of Athens (Greece, Attiki)

PartnershipAgriculturalResearchOrganization(Israel)1. National Centre for Agriculture Research and 2. Extension - NCARE (Jordan, Amman)Agricultural Research Council, Fruit Tree 3. ResearchCentre-CRA-FRU(Italy,Lazio)University of the Balearic Islands (Spain, Islas 4. Baleares)University of Thessaly (Greece, Thessalia)5.

Specific objectivesTo design and implement an innovative, •integrated LocationAware System for fruit flyground spraying controlTo rationalize the use of insecticides through•the deployment of a Real Time Trapping and Insect Counting (ReTIC) system

Expected resultsFruit fly population monitored and counter•measures developed to eradicate or limit the expansion of invasive speciesHarmonized management strategies of•concerned key pests achieved in Greece, Israel, Jordan, Italy and SpainReduced impact of agriculture activities on the •environment thanks to an optimized use ofpesticidesQuality and quantity of fruits available to •local consumers at lower prices potentially increasedInsectfruitflypopulationdensitiesdecreasedin•the pilot areas

Target groupsFarmers, growers, landowners•Phytosanitary inspectors•Spraying operators•

Final beneficiariesCitizens and local communities living near•spraying areasPest-control industry•Agricultural and environmental protection •organizations

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GREAT Med Priority 2Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level




Websitewww.greatmed.eu

Contact personProf. Carlo BlasiProject coordinatorSapienzaUniversityofRomegreatmed-coordination@uniroma1.it+39 06 499 126 42

Generating a Risk and Ecological Analysis Toolkit for the Mediterranean

Project in briefThe Mediterranean Basin is one of the 25 hotspots and one of the 200 ecological regions with the highest biodiversity in the world. Although covering only 0.8% of the world’s sea surface and 0.3% of its volume, it is home to 7 to 8% of all known marine species. Similar diversity is known for terrestrial plant life. At the same time, the Mediterranean Sea is one of the world’s busiest areas for maritime activity and records about one third of the global oil traffic. Tourism and freight transport, offshoreplatforms and waste discharges from boats or affluent riversare further risingvulnerability tooiland chemical spills. Pollution affects both marine and terrestrial biodiversity and can have strong impacts on enclosed seas. Biodiversity in coastal areas is also heavily threatened by land cover change, and especially by urban and industrial development and tourism pressure. Within this context, GREAT Med will contribute to the development of an integrated and interdisciplinary strategy for assessing biodiversity and main human pressures (maritime traffic,tourismandurbanization)inselectedcoastalareasof the Mediterranean Basin with a view to protecting and monitoring natural heritage in space and time. The project will be implemented in five selectedareas: the Gulf of Cagliari (Italy), the coastal area of Provence (France), the area of Byblos (Lebanon) and the Gulf of Gabès (Tunisia).

BeneficiarySapienzaUniversityofRome(Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipAix-Marseille University, Mediterranean 1. Institute of Biodiversity & Ecology - IMBE (France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)American University of Beirut - AUB 2. (Lebanon)National Council for Scientific Research -3. CNRS-Lebanon (Lebanon)University of Sfax - BIOECOS-MA 4. (Tunisia, Sfax)Saint Joseph University, Laboratory “Genomic 5. Characterisation of Plants” (Lebanon)

Specific objectivesTocreateanetworkof institutions,specialized•agencies and local administrations for monitoring coastal areas in the Mediterranean and for integrating local interventions in a macro-scale action plan at basin levelTo foster the transfer of knowledge and •expertise on conservation and management of coastal areasTo develop a specific toolkit for assessing•biodiversity at plant species and community levels and their vulnerability to potential risks (including oil spills, Hazardous and NoxiousSubstances, urbanization and tourismpressures)

Expected resultsDialogue and cooperation between coastal •stakeholders strengthenedEnvironmental status and vulnerability of 100 •kilometres of coastline analysed in 4 countries (France, Italy, Lebanon and Tunisia)Technical and management capacities of •authorities in charge of coastal areas enhanced thanks to the diffusion of a toolkit containing procedures and methodologies for assessing biodiversity,impactofurbanizationandtourism,and contamination risks due to hydrocarbons Public and private initiatives and investments •related to Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) increased

Target groupsMinistries of Environment and other •governmental authoritiesCoastal authorities•Local and regional administrations as well as •NGOs involved in coastal management

Final beneficiariesLocal populations and communities•Tourists and economic operators of the tourism •sectorNational governments, local public authorities •and policy makers concerned with biodiversity protection and coastal management

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M3-HABs



Risk Monitoring, Modelling and Mitigation of benthicHarmful Algal Blooms along Mediterranean coasts



Contact personMariachiara ChiantoreProject coordinatorCoNISMa - University of [email protected]+39 010 353 8384

Project in briefBlooms of Ostreopsis in coastal areas are a topic of increasing interest, mainly in the Mediterranean Sea,duetothepotentialhazardsthatthisspeciesof algae might cause to human health and the consequent negative effects on tourism, fisheryand aquaculture businesses. In the last 15 years, blooms of toxic ‘dinoflagellates’ (harmfulwater microorganisms) belonging to the genus Ostreopsis were observed in temperate and tropical coastal waters in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. In the Mediterranean region, blooms of Ostreopsis have taken place with increasing frequency, intensity and distribution: human mass intoxications have been recorded for thefirst time inCatalonia (Spain) in2004, inGenoa (Italy) at the end of July 2005 and more recently along the Tunisian coasts. The M3-HABs project answers to the need of understanding and predicting toxic microalgae blooms occurrence through the performance of common monitoring procedures and protocols making the process cost and time effective and increasing at the same time the knowledge of environmental drivers affecting harmful algal blooms.

BeneficiaryNational Interuniversity Consortium for Marine Sciences-CoNISMa(Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipInstitute of Biophysics of the National Research 1. Council - CNR-IBF (Italy, Liguria)Regional Agency for Ligurian Environment 2. Protection - ARPAL (Italy, Liguria)University Pierre and Marie Curie, 3. Oceanographic Laboratory of Villefranche (France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis 4. (France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)National Institute of Marine Sciences and 5. Technologies - INSTM (Tunisia, Tunis)National Council for Scientific Research -6. CNRS (Lebanon)On Air (Italy, Liguria)7. DHI Italy (Italy, Piemonte)8.

Specific objectiveTo provide and test a common pan-Mediterranean strategy for monitoring benthic toxic microalgae, through technological improvements in sampling design, data analysis and modelling in order to prevent and reduce risk factors for the environment, human health and economic activities related to the coastal environment

Expected resultsAppropriate caution measures diffused•Common monitoring protocols of toxic algal •blooms establishedNew technologies for species-specific•identificationandcountingdevelopedCommon and effective prediction models of •algae blooms producedIncreased awareness of the risks associated to •algal blooms

Target groupsEnvironmental local agencies•Municipalities•Research institutions•

Final beneficiariesPeople using the coastal environment for both •recreational and economic purposes: beaches and rocky shore visiting, swimming, sailing, fishery,aquacultureBeach concession holders•Hotel managers•Local touristic agencies and tourist information •offices

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MEDSANDCOAST



Innovative governance models of costal-marine areas’ resources towards a strategic conservation of Mediterranean shorelines



Websitehttp://medsandcoast.facecoast.eu/

Contact personPaolo LupinoProject coordinator Region of [email protected]+39 06 5168 9055

Project in briefStorms,riseofsealevel,floods,erosionofdunes,salt water intrusion: the effects of climate change are accelerating with devastating consequences for coastal areas. Sandy coastlines are even more exposed since they represent ecosystems which are very sensitive to climate change and soiloccupancysuchasurbanization,tourismandinfrastructures. To tackle in a sustainable manner the challenges of Mediterranean costal protection, MEDSANDCOAST project will support the commitment of public authorities in favour of long term policies and plans addressing the environmental management of coastal zones inpilot sites located in France, Italy, Lebanon and Tunisia.

BeneficiaryRegion of Latium - Environmental department (Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipTunisian Association of Coastal, Port and 1. Maritime Engineering (Tunisia, Ariana)Department of Hérault - Sustainable 2. development division (France, Languedoc-Roussillon)Region of Tuscany (Italy, Toscana)3. Agency for Coastal Protection and Planning - 4. APAL (Tunisia)Federation of Municipalities of Sahel Al 5. Zahrani (Lebanon)AMWAJ for the Environment (Lebanon)6.

Specific objectiveTo produce, transfer to responsible organisations and capitalize on innovative, sustainable andoptimized governance and planning tools forMediterranean coastlines in order to address the effects of climate change

Expected resultsReinforced planning and intervention capacity •of institutions thanks to a better knowledge of phenomenon which impact coastlines Needs of marine/coastal sand for the•environmental recovery of coastal areas evaluatedAvailability of sand resources increased for •interventions aimed at adapting degraded coastlines to the effects of climate change Reducedconflictsbetweenusersoperating in•coastalzonesEnvironmental impacts of human activities on •marine-coastal ecosystems reduced

Target groupsOrganisations responsible for territorial •planning National and local development agencies •Technical departments of national/local•administrations

Final beneficiariesSocio-economic actors (tourism operators, •companies, associations for the protection of the environment)Population living near coastal areas •Universities and research centres •

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MEDSCAPES





Websitehttp://enpi-medscapes.org/

Contact personNicholas SymonsProject [email protected]+ 357 26 332 532

Development of Landscape Character Assessment as a tool for effective conservation of natural heritage in the Eastern Mediterranean

Project in briefThe integrity of Mediterranean landscapes is currently threatened by a series of common problems: pollution, overgrazing, tourism development andurbanisation. Besides lack of public awareness, political commitment or intersectoral cooperation, the protection of natural heritage is hindered by the fragmentation of actions and approaches implemented so far in the Mediterranean region. Although widely acknowledged in Northern Europe, the importance of ‘Landscape Character Assessment’ (LCA) as a tool for integrated evaluation, monitoring and protection of natural heritage is still not recognised by relevant authorities and policies in the Mediterranean area. Efforts up to now to address landscape character assessment in the Mediterranean have been somewhat sporadic, under-funded and isolated from each other, raising clear needs for coordination, communication, mutual learning and solidarity amongst key practitioners, as well as for economic resources to enable common progress.All of these needs will be addressed in the context of MEDSCAPES project with a view to integrating LCAapproachasanefficienttoolinlocalterritorialplanning policies, biodiversity conversation and rural landscape protection in Cyprus, Jordan, Lebanon and Greece.

BeneficiaryLaona Foundation for the Conservation and Regeneration of the Cypriot Countryside (Cyprus)

PartnershipOpen University of Cyprus (Cyprus)1. Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature 2. (Jordan, Amman)German Jordanian University (Jordan, 3. Madaba)Society for Protection of Nature in Lebanon 4. (Lebanon)American University of Beirut (Lebanon)5. Mediterranean Institute for Nature and 6. Anthropos (Greece, Attiki)University of the Aegean 7. (Greece, Voreio Aigaio)

Specific objectiveTo develop and apply a best-practice methodology for Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) in the Eastern Mediterranean area, as an integrative planning and risk assessment tool for sustainable land use decision-making and landscape-scale protection of the natural heritage including biodiversity

Expected resultsFully tested regionally-adapted methodology for •Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and mappingLandscape character typologies and finished•maps at 1:100.000 scale, in paper and electronic form, for the whole territory of Cyprus and pilot areas of Lebanon (Mount Lebanon, West Bekaa), Jordan (Mujib,Yarmouk) andGreece(Epirus, Lesbos) plus assessment of landscape condition and sensitivity in those areasA model approach for community participation in •landscape-scale nature protection developedA risk-modelling software package designed for •land use decision-makingTrained LCA practitioners in each partner •organisation

Target groupsState and local authorities involved in territorial •planning and biodiversity protectionEnvironmentalofficersoflocalNGOs•Postgraduate students in environmental •management and planning

Final beneficiariesLocal landscape ecology practitioners•Local communities in the pilot areas•

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RAOP-MED Priority 2Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level




Websitewww.raop.eu

Contact personPetros DiasProject coordinatorCyprus Port [email protected]+357 228 17 200

Project in briefPollution is one of the most important threats that the Mediterranean Sea is facing, partly due to the shipping operations and activities. It is worth mentioning that today more than 30% of all international sea-borne trade by volume originates from, is directed to Mediterranean ports or passes through its waters, and that nearly 25% of the world’s sea-transported oil transits the Mediterranean Sea. Moreover it is estimated that 2.000 merchant vessels of over 100 tons are at sea at any moment, with a total of 200.000 crossing the Mediterranean annually. A big scale oil spill incident would have devastating consequences atfinancial,environmentalandsociallevelforthepopulation living next to coastal areas. Nowadays, the risk of an oil spill incident is greater than ever due to the deployment of offshore installations across the Mediterranean.RAOP-MED project aims to mitigate the risks associated with the exploitation of offshore installations in the South East Mediterranean region, including prevention, early detection and control of oil spills.

BeneficiaryCyprus Port Authority (Cyprus)

PartnershipCyprus University of Technology (Cyprus)1. University of Cyprus - Oceanography Centre 2. (Cyprus)Premium Consulting (Greece, Attiki)3. Heraklion Port Authority S.A. (Greece, Kriti)4. University of Jordan - Faculty of Marine 5. Sciences (Jordan, Al-Aqaba)Israel Oceanographic and Limnological 6. Research (Israel)National Center for Research and 7. Development (Jordan, Amman)

Specific objectivesTo develop a comprehensive Risk Management Plan in order to:

evaluate the risk of an oil spill incident caused •by offshore platformspropose necessary structural and institutional •changes and suggest possible response mechanisms that need to be taken into account so as to minimize the response time andimprove the overall performance of competent authorities and relevant stakeholders to an oil spill

Expected resultsRisks related to offshore installations in the •South Eastern Mediterranean Sea identifiedand assessed (prevention)Better responseandmobilizationof resources•in case of an oil spill accident related to offshore installations (early detection and control)Oil spill contingency plans in the target •countries re-drafted taking into account the new risks associated with the deployment of offshore platforms, with particular emphasis on redistribution of human resources and equipment to struggle any oil spill accident effectivelyAwareness of authorities and people raised •towards the consequences of an oil spill accident at Mediterranean Sea level

Target groupsGovernmental departments•Emergency response authorities (public and •private)Oil companies•Maritime authorities and companies•

Final beneficiariesCoastline population•Tourists•General public•

Risk Assessment Analysis on Offshore Platforms in South East Mediterranean

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SMOT



Project in briefDue to their age and heritage, many cities in the Mediterranean basin have historical districts similar to “open-air museums” and the preservation of these values for future generations is a key issue to be addressed. However, this responsibility should not only concern the conservation of monuments but also the adoption of measures for the protection of the environment, introducing sustainable practices and consequently ensuring the maintenance of the artistic heritage, natural heritage, air quality and biodiversity protection, improving at the same time social welfare. Among the specific environmental challenges related tomedinas and old city centers of the Mediterranean area, waste is a major concern for local authorities due to the requirements for collection and disposal which are different from other urban contexts mainly because of narrow streets. Considering the need to improve waste management in medinas, SMOT project will develop tailored solutions and specific modelsforfive targetareas located inCórdoba(Spain),Ragusa (Italy), Sfax (Tunisia), Al-Salt (Jordan) and Alexandria (Egypt).

BeneficiarySADECO, Sanitation Córdoba S.A. Company (Spain, Andalucía)

PartnershipUniversity of Córdoba (Spain, Andalucía)1. Municipality of Ragusa (Italy, Sicilia)2. Euro-Mediterranean Centre for the Sustainable 3. Development - SVI.MED (Italy, Sicilia)Municipality of Sfax (Tunisia, Sfax)4. Association of Research for Economic and 5. Social Development - ARDES (Tunisia, Sfax)Ministry of Municipal Affairs of Jordan, 6. Department of Planning and Development (Jordan, Amman)University of Jordan (Amman)7. University of Alexandria, Faculty of Engineering 8. (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)

Specific objectivesTo develop and test feasible waste management •modelsinfiveselectedoldtowns/medinasTo foster the transfer of the developed waste •management models to historical quarters of the Mediterranean area

Expected resultsImproved waste management policies and •strategies through the integration of practices, tools and policies developed during the project with at least 5 policy instruments revisedStrengthened skills of public authorities staff •regarding waste management planningImproved attitude of population and institutions •(at least 25% in the target medinas) towards the relevance of waste management from the environmental, social and economic perspectivesReinforced overall environmental protection at •Mediterranean Sea Basin level by engaging as manyoldtowns/medinasaspossibleintheuseof sustainable patterns for waste collection and disposal

Target groupsInhabitantsofthetargetoldtowns/medinas•Authorities in charge of environmental issues •and technical entities involvedAssociationsofcitizens•

Final beneficiariesTourists•Economic operators such as owners of •restaurants, hotels, shops, marketsOther historical quarters in the Mediterranean •area

Sustainable Mediterranean Old Towns

BudgetTotal budget: € 1.324.119 Programme contribution: € 1.191.703 (90%)Projectco-financing:€132.416(10%)


Websitewww.smotproject.eu

Contact personJesúsDizPérezArea Director of Planning and [email protected]+34 902 181835

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GR.ENE.CO

Priority 2 Promotion of environmental sustainability at the basin level

Measure 2.2 Promotion of renewable energy use and improvement of energy efficiency contributingto addressing, among other challenges, climate change

Project in brief The problem of massive emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fossil fuels and related climatic impact have become major environmental, scientific and institutional issuesworldwide. Long-term sustainability of the atmosphere requires a drastic decrease in CO2 emissionsandanefficientenergystrategy.Against growing energy consumption in the Mediterranean area, GR.ENE.CO project aims toreduce greenhouse gas emissions and to improve energyefficiencybyadopting renewableenergyas main power source at farm level. This will be reached through the implementation of several forms of renewable energy - biofuel, biomass, solar, wind and hydro power - in farms settled in the involved target areas: Sarcidano and Barbagia of Seulo (Italy), South Lebanon, Al Iskandanyah and Al Buhayrah territories (Egypt).

Beneficiary LAG Sarcidano and Barbagia of Seulo (Italy, Sardegna) Partnership

University of Alexandria (Egypt, Al 1. Iskandanyah)Beirut Arab University (Lebanon)2. Ministry of Agriculture (Lebanon)3. Italian-Arab Chamber of Commerce (Italy, 4. Lazio)Chamber of Commerce of Nuoro (Italy, 5. Sardegna)Tecnomarchescarl-ScientificandTechnology6. Park of Marche Region (Italy, Marche)ITABIA - Italian Biomass Association (Italy, 7. Lazio)IPSAR - Vocational School for agricultural and 8. rural development (Italy, Sardegna)Sardinian Forest Institute (Italy, Sardegna)9.

Specific objective To spread the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) for agricultural and livestock activities contributing to energy self-sufficiency at farmlevel

Expected resultsEnergy consumption from non-RES sources •per target local farm reduced of at least 30%Standardizedprotocoldefinedfor“green”crop•production using Renewable Energy SourcesEnergy optimization indicators defined for•around200farms/SMEsGood practices in Renewable Energy Sources •and financial instruments for supporting thedevelopment of RES projects at farm level identifiedandpromotedIncreasedtargetgroupsandfinalbeneficiaries•knowledge and awareness about RES and energy savingRenewable Energy Sources based power plants •deployed in nine farms located in Lebanon, Egypt and Italy

Target groupsLocal farms•Public administrations•

Final beneficiariesHigh schools•Local populations•SMEs•



Websitewww.greneco-enpi.eu

Contact personRaimondo SchiavoneProject [email protected]+39 0782 804 102

Green Energy for Green Companies

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MedGeneration

Priority 3Promotion of better conditions and modalities for ensuring the mobility of persons, goods and capitals

Measure 3.1Support to people flows among territoriesas a means of cultural, social and economic enrichment


Duration 24 months (January 2014 - December 2015)

Website www.medgeneration.eu

Contact personMathias FillonProject coordinator ANIMA Investment Network [email protected]+33 (0)4 96 11 67 61

Mobilising economic diasporas for Mediterranean development

Project in briefAccording to a study carried out in 2009 by the recruitment agency “Talent Republic”, 54% of students and high level managers from Arab countries which have been trained abroad (in particular in Europe) do not go back to their home country. How can this great reservoir of economic talents (still underused) be better mobilised, encouraging the return of project holders from the diaspora and accompanying expatriate investors wishing to invest back in their country of origin? In order to encourage Mediterranean governments to enhance the potential of economic diasporas, MedGeneration project intends to support local and national authorities in the implementation of public policies as well as targeted measures to attract this specific population, which has highstandards in business relationships but remains culturally and emotionally attached to its country of origin. To achieve these objectives, MedGeneration will introduce realistic development strategies for the mobilisation of high-level economic diasporas around concrete action plans in three pilot areas (Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan).

BeneficiaryANIMA Investment Network (France, Provence-Alpes-CôteD’Azur)

PartnershipChamber of Commerce, Industry and 1. Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Lebanon) Palestinian Information and Communications 2. Technology Incubator - PICTI (Palestine)Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency - 3. PIPA (Palestine)

Specific objectiveTo support successful investment and business creation experiences by mobilising expatriate talents and diasporas so as to foster local and national authorities in the implementation of dedicated polices and measures targeting this specificpopulation

Expected resultsRaised awareness of governments and •concerned actors about the potential of economic diasporas Business environment improved in favour •of entrepreneurs from the Mediterranean diaspora Reinforced dialogue between representatives •of the economic diasporas and relevant authorities Set of services developed to foster the economic •contribution of talents from the Mediterranean diaspora in their home country: coaching, resources centre, access to expertise and financing, targeted strategies for investmentpromotion and entrepreneurship, incentives, personalised support Investments and business creation by the •Mediterranean diaspora increased in their respective home country

Target groupsEntrepreneurs and project managers •Networks of expatriates and diasporas •Business and investment promotion agencies •Local and national authorities •

Final beneficiariesUniversities, R&D centres, technopoles and •incubators Civil society •Organisations responsible for economic •development

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Measure 3.2Improvement of conditions and modalities of circulation of goods and capitals among the territories



Websitehttp://ehppc-med.wix.com/ehppc-med

Contact personBiagioDiTerlizziProject coordinatorMediterranean Agronomic Institute of [email protected]+39 080 4606250

Project in briefThe agro-food sector plays an important role in the economic context of the Euro-Mediterranean area, where the perspectives of an exponential growth of trade exchanges are increasingly opening up. However the circulation of horticultural perishable products in the region is still affected and restricted by the existence of outdated procedures and the lackofautomatedprocessesleadingtoinefficientadministrative formalities with gaps and duplication of documents required for export.In order to address this challenge, the E.H.P.P.C.-Med project focuses on the modernization ofborder points through the introduction of an ‘Information and Communication Technologies’ (ICT) tool as well as of new harmonized andshared procedures able to facilitate producers and exporters in obtaining and transmitting in real time andeasilythedocumentsandcertificatesrequiredfor the horticultural perishable products’ export. Thisinnovativecirculationmodelwillminimizethetime for inspection and custom clearance at entry points, have positive effects on the preservation of perishable products better guaranteeing the safety and quality of the goods and also lead to increasethevolumeofagro-foodtradeflowintheMediterranean area.

BeneficiaryMediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari - CIHEAM-MAIB (Italy, Puglia)

PartnershipLivorno Port Authority (Italy, Toscana)1. Region of Puglia, Policies Area for Rural 2. Development (Italy, Puglia)Ministry of Agriculture (Lebanon)3. Ministry of Agriculture - Phytosanitary and Bio-4. security Department (Jordan)Jordanian Exporters and Producers 5. Association for Fruit & Vegetables (Jordan, Amman)

Specific objectiveTo enhance technical and administrative procedures and operations for Horticultural Perishable Products (HPPs) circulation between Lebanon, Jordan and Italy through the adoption of harmonized and shared procedures and theimplementation of an innovative ICT tool

Expected resultsAgreementfortheadoptionofoneharmonized•and shared procedure signed in the involved countriesControl methods of quality and origin (at border •exit and entry points) improved through shared guidelines tested in Lebanon and JordanOne ICT tool (e-platform and online archive •of import-export documents) set up and implementedBorderproceduressimplifiedandstandardized•Operators and users trained (4 courses for •public operators and 2 local courses for SMEs)Performance at border exit and entry points •improved with a reduction of costs and mistakes (-30%)Import-export growth rate among Lebanon, •Jordan and Italy increased (+5%) thanks to improved technological and administrative operations related to cross-border trade

Target groupsPublic institutions involved in the export of •Horticultural Perishable Products (phytosanitary services, customs at exit and entry points, harbor’s authorities)Representatives of producers, exporters, •transporters and buyers of Horticultural Perishable Products in the involved countries

Final beneficiariesOperators involved in the horticultural export chain:

agricultural producers•agricultural exporters•buyers and consumers•

Enhancing Horticultural Perishable Products Circulationamong the Mediterranean territories

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MED-PORTS



BudgetTotal budget: € 802.167Programme contribution: € 721.951 (90%)Projectco-financing:€80.216(10%)

Duration24 months (November 2013 - November 2015)

Websitewww.medports.net

Contact personMaríaFernándezProject coordinatorAndalusian Institute of [email protected]+34 954 468 010

MediterraneanPortsSustainabilityandEfficiency inIntermodalSynchronization

Project in briefAs gateways for container traffic from Asia toEurope, the ports located in the Mediterranean basin play a crucial role in international trade. However long-time inspection of goods at checkpoint borders cause massive storage of containers in ports which often do not have enough storage capacity. In addition, the lack of real-time information about freight circulation may leadtoinefficienciesinlogisticsandsupplychainmanagement.MED-PORTS aims to develop synchronisation models for logistics in ports of the Mediterranean area with a view to fostering the reduction in residence time of goods, the traceability of movements in container terminals and the use of ‘radio-frequencyidentification’technology.

BeneficiaryAndalusian Institute of Technology (Spain, Andalucía)

PartnershipExploitation office of the Port of Tripoli1. (Lebanon)Business Incubation Association in Tripoli 2. (Lebanon)Al-Balqa Applied University (Jordan, Al-3. Balqa)UniversityofCádiz(Spain,Andalucía)4.

Specific objectiveTo optimize time synchronization of intermodalfreight exchanges so as to minimize thepermanence of goods in Mediterranean Sea Basin ports and obtain a higher level of service (quality, safety, delivery time) for the different actors of the supply chain

Expected resultsSetoftechnicalsolutionsdesignedtooptimize•the movement of goodsCapacity of port authorities strengthened to •enable the development and implementation of improved technical solutionsStandard procedures to process goods in •differentportsinMediterraneanregiondefinedIncreased competitiveness of concerned ports •through reduced time for operations

Target groupsInstitutions and agencies dealing with containers •transport and handling industryTerminal operators specialised in supply chain•Port authorities•

Final beneficiariesBusiness support organisations, entrepreneurial •associations and industrial districtsCompanies active in supply chain and •specificallyinmaritimelogisticsContainer shipping companies and their •customers

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Contact personGabriella MassiddaDirector General Regional Ministry for TransportAutonomous Region of [email protected] +39 070 606 7331

OPTIMED



Rationalising Mediterranean Sea Ways:from Southern-Eastern to Northern-Western ports

Project in briefThe development of maritime transport and logistics sector in the Mediterranean still needs to beimprovedinordertoensuremoreefficientandsustainable trade relations between the northern and south-eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. In this context and by means of a virtual logistics platform structured around the ports of Porto Torres (Italy) and Beirut (Lebanon), OPTIMED project will promote new opportunities, facilities, tools and skills leading to the enhancement of commercial connections amongst public and private operators in Lebanon, Italy, Spain and France. The organisations part of the project will alsodevelopnewtools(suchastheorganizationof business meetings and the promotion of short seashipping)thuscontributingtoamoreefficienttransport and logistics model, characterized bybetter delivery times of freight and consequently by a greater competitiveness.

BeneficiaryAutonomous Region of Sardinia, Regional Ministry for Transport (Italy, Sardegna)

PartnershipUniversity of Cagliari - CIREM 1. (Italy, Sardegna)Port Authority of Olbia and Golfo Aranci (Italy, 2. Sardegna)Association of Mediterranean Chambers of3. Commerce - ASCAME (Spain, Cataluña)4. European Short Sea Shipping School (Spain, 5. Cataluña)Chamber of Commerce, Industry and 6. Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Lebanon)Ministry of Public Works and Transport - 7. DGLMP (Lebanon)

Specific objectiveTooptimizethemaritimetradenetworkbetweenthe northern shores of the high Tyrrhenian arc and the southern-eastern shores of the Mediterranean sea, creating an innovative virtual logistics platform structured around ports trengthened as Ro-Ro* hubs

Expected resultsNew identified opportunities for economic•operators and institutions between the northern shores of the High Tyrrhenian arc and the south-eastern shores of the Mediterranean seaPlanned interventions to the port infrastructures •of Porto Torres and Beirut in order to improve their performance as Ro-Ro hubs in the framework of the freight shipping networkA more efficient process of shifting freight•started, based on the implementation of the virtual platform supporting the new optimizedmaritime trade networkTarget groups and stakeholders stimulated to •develop new business relationships based on the opportunities of new optimized maritimetrade network

Target groupsPublic institutions in the field of maritime•transportShipping companies•Business operators•Shipbrokers•

Final beneficiariesConsumers of European and partner countries

*Roll-on/roll-off(Ro-Ro)shipsarevesselsdesignedtocarrywheeledcargo,suchasautomobiles,trucks,semi-trailertrucks,trailers,andrailroadcars,thataredrivenonandofftheshipontheirownwheels.ThisisincontrasttoLift-on/Lift-off(Lo-Lo)vessels,whichuseacranetoloadandunloadcargo(source: Wikipedia)

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Ca.Bu.Re.Ra

Priority 4Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance

Measure 4.1Support to mobility, exchanges, training and professionalism of young people

Capacity Building Relay Race



Website www.caburera.org

Contact personMarieMarzloffInternational Cooperation Department [email protected]+39 0916 164 224

Project in briefYoung people are driving forces for the social,cultural and economic development of the Euro-Mediterranean area. Nevertheless, the current situation in terms of unemployment coupled with skills mismatch, lack of work experience and barriers to mobility are often described as the main obstacles hampering the integration of young people into the labour market. Not only can work experience help young people to develop professional skills, but also boost their soft skills (i.e. team work, communication and social competences, adaptability, critical thinking) thus contributing to mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue between people.Ca.Bu.Re.Ra aims to reduce youth unemployment in the Mediterranean area through the promotion of mobility and vocational education of young people, building their capacities in the sector of project management. The project will provide 90 young people with the opportunity to live a 4-month period in a foreign country during which they will acquire both professional skills and intercultural competences. Ca.Bu.Re.Ra has the ambition to become a pilot project for the development of new strategies addressing the issue of youth transition from education to work in the Mediterranean area.

BeneficiaryEuropean Centre of Studies and Initiatives - CESIE (Italy, Sicilia)

PartnershipRegion of Sicily (Italy, Sicilia)1. Family and Childcare Centre - KMOP 2. (Greece, Attiki)Portuguese Association for Young3. Entrepreneurs - ANJE (Portugal, Algarve)Al-Hayat Center for civil society development 4. (Jordan, Irbid)Union of Municipalities of Hermel (Lebanon)5. Juhoud for Community and Local Development 6. (Palestine)

Specific objectivesTo contribute to reduce unemployment in the •Mediterranean through the mobility, professional development and vocational education of young peopleTo support the co-development of civil society •organizationsandlocalauthoritiesTopromoteactivecitizenshipand intercultural•dialogue through the exchange of good practices to reduce youth unemployment

Expected results90 young people (30 young workers and 60 •young unemployed from 5 countries) trained in project management through a 4-month mobility period abroad and an extra 2-month internship for the 60 unemployed peopleLevel of knowledge, competences and skills •about Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, project management, English and another foreign language raised for 90 young peopleCompetences acquired by young people •validatedbyacertificateissuedbytheRegionof SicilyA dedicated Mediterranean network on mobility •and vocational education developed involving at least 13 local organisationsActivecitizenshipofthepeoplereachedbythe•project enhancedMediterranean approach aiming to facilitate the •transition from education to work strengthened

Target groupsYoungworkersaged25-35•Young unemployed people aged 25-35 •(with previous studies/experiences ininternationalcooperation/volunteering)Civil society organisations and/or public•authorities active in Mediterranean cooperation

Final beneficiariesYouthorganisations•People reached by dissemination and •capitalizationactionsLocal communities•

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Websitewww.daedalusproject.eu

Contact personGeorge KoukoulasUNISYSTEMSInformationTechnologySAkoukoulasg@unisystems.gr+30 211 999 1919

euro-meDiterranean cAreer & Employment aDvisor portAlfor the mobiLity of yoUng residentS

Project in briefThe large young population entering the job market in the Mediterranean area will represent a major challenge in the upcoming years. Qualifiedyoungpeoplewhoshouldenhancethecompetitiveness of the Mediterranean area need to overcome numerous barriers while seeking career and employment opportunities. Building professional profiles, finding opportunities,matching successfully skills with market demands, understanding and coping with various profilingprocedures (e.g. certification of their diplomasand degrees, generation and application of CVs and cover letters, qualification in job interviews)are among the key issues faced by job seekers on both shores of the Mediterranean.DAEDALUS aims to support young people in the Mediterranean labour markets offering them electronic career and employment advising servicesinordertomatchtheirqualificationsskillswith existing needs in neighboring countries.

BeneficiaryUNISYSTEMS Information Technology SA(Greece, Attiki)

PartnershipEuromed Research Business Institute 1. (Cyprus)Juhoud for Community and Rural Development 2. (Palestine)The Lebanese Development Network 3. (Lebanon)Cooperation for the Development of Emerging 4. Countries - COSPE (Italy, Toscana)Cultural Club Ali Belhouane (Tunisia, Tunis)5. University of Piraeus Research Center 6. (Greece, Attiki)University College of Applied Sciences - UCAS 7. (Palestine)Municipality of Siena (Italy, Toscana)8.

Specific objectivesTo help young people raise their competence •level in marketing their skills and searching employment in the Mediterranean areaTo establish a technologically enhanced •instrument for stakeholders to post job vacancies,findqualifiedcompetitiveemployeesand explore investment opportunities in a collaborative way

Expected resultsWeb-based ICT infrastructure for job •search deployed in four different languages (Arabic, English, French and Italian)At least 1500 young people and/or related•stakeholders registered to DAEDALUS portalOnline career advising services for young •people delivered1500-3000 young people trained to use •DAEDALUS portal and online servicesCapacities of young people in marketing their •skills and searching for employment in the Mediterranean area enhancedJob and business opportunities of target young •people aged 20 to 30 increased

Target groupsYoungpeople,withafocusonwomen•(Under-)graduate and post-graduate students•Youngentrepreneurs•Employers•

Final beneficiariesUniversities and career centers•Entrepreneurs and SMEs•Unions•NGOs, local and public administrations•

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Websitewww.egrejob.eu

Contact personLivia MarinettoEuropean cooperation projects coordinatorRegion of [email protected]+39 0554 385 38

EGREJOB



Euro-Mediterranean GREen JOBs

Project in briefUnemployment has been rising sharply in the Mediterranean area over the last years, affecting in particular young people and women. At the same time, the transition to a green economy represents a huge potential for job creation which requires new professional skills.To seize the opportunities offered by businessgrowth related to environmental sustainability in sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, eco-housing or waste recycling,EGREJOB aims to create a standard training process and skills certification scheme at Euro-Mediterranean level. The project will therefore ease the participation into the labour market of young people, especially women, with a specializationin the area of green jobs contributing to the competitiveness of the concerned territories.

BeneficiaryRegion of Tuscany - Training, Tutoring and Labour Coordination Department (Italy, Toscana)

PartnershipInternational Training Centre of the 1. International Labour Organisation (International organisation)Cittalia - Foundation Anci Research 2. (Lazio,Italy)Chamber of Commerce and Industry of 3. Terrassa (Spain, Cataluña)Governorate of Sousse (Tunisia, Sousse)4. General Agency of Regional Development 5. (Tunisia)Federation of Municipalities of Higher Chouf 6. (Lebanon)Federation of Zgharta District Municipalities 7. (Lebanon)Agency of Innovation and Development of 8. Andalusia (Spain, Andalucía)Autonomous Region of Sardinia - Regional 9. Agency for Employment (Italy, Sardegna)

Specific objectiveTo build a Euro-Mediterranean incubation system ofskillsinthefieldofgreenjobsthroughaprocessbased on multi-stakeholders engagement, a standardized training path and a commoncertificationschemeof“green”skills

Expected resultsSectors with high green jobs potentialities •identifiedintheconcernedterritoriesAsharedandstandardizedcertificationofgreen•skills developed through common training pathsAround 100 young people (50% women) •trained on green and business skills in order to bequalifiedtostartgreenbusinessesMatching between green jobs demand and offer •facilitatedDrafting and implementation of labour policies •related to the green economy fostered

Target groupsYoungandunemployedpeople,women•National, regional and local authorities in charge •of employment and training policiesTraining centres•

Final beneficiariesChambers of commerce and trade unions•Employment agencies•Professional and industrial associations•

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MED-MOBIL



Supportive international approach to increase and improve the mobility and exchange programs for young people in the Mediterranean



Websitewww.medmobil.eu

Contact personPablo Morales MatasProject coordinatorOfficialChamberofCommerce,IndustryandShipping of [email protected]+34 659.147.699

Project in briefAlthough the Mediterranean territories have many cultural and economic similarities, there is a gap in the mobility of students and professionals compared to other areas of the world with less comparable features. The gap is even wider when looking at the intensity of mobility of young people within European Union. Specific EU fundedinitiatives, such as ERASMUS and Leonardo da Vinci, have demonstrated to be powerful means to boost the mobility of young people eventually leading to the mobility of workers.MED-MOBIL intends to extend this experience to the Mediterranean area by creating a framework of cooperation which facilitates the exchange of students, professionals and young entrepreneurs. Support to future regulations and improvement of existing mobility programmes will also be addressed by the project.

BeneficiaryOfficial Chamber of Commerce, Industry andShipping of Seville (Spain, Andalusia)

PartnershipMediterranean Universities Union - UNIMED 1. (Italy,Lazio)University College of Applied Sciences - UCAS 2. (Palestine)Jordan University of Science and Technology-3. JUST (Jordan, Irbid)Union of Municipalities of Hermel - Planning & 4. Local Development Agency (Lebanon)National Research Centre (Egypt)5. Knowledge and Innovation Consultants 6. Consulting, Ltd. (Greece, Attiki)

Specific objectiveTo create a framework of cooperation to support future regulations and improve / consolidateprogrammes and initiatives aiming to facilitate the exchange of students, professionals and young entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean

Expected resultsIdentified successful EUmobility programmes•to be implemented in the Mediterranean areaProof based framework for the use of •policymakers developed as a first step tocreate a space of exchange and mobility in the Mediterranean area truly open to all, and especially to young peopleFour ‘MED Mobility’ offices established in•Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine to support mobility programmes and cross-cultural exchanges192 students, researchers, professionals, •unemployed people and young entrepreneurs involved in mobility pilot actions

Target groupsYoungpeople•National, regional and local authorities•Chambers of commerce•Universities•

Final beneficiariesUniversity students•Researchers, professionals, young •entrepreneurs, unemployed peopleVocational training centers•NGOs•

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PRomoting Intergenerational learning in MEditerranean countries

BudgetTotal budget: € 819.071Programme contribution: € 737.163 (90%)Projectco-financing:€81.908(10%)


Websitewww.enpi-prime.eu

Contact personDaniela De VitaProject coordinatorRoman Institute for Entrepreneurial [email protected]+39 06 571 1726

Project in briefMediterranean silversmithing and gemmology products are sold under prestigious brands with an aura of exclusivity, cutting-edge creativity and superior quality, including the best of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Intertwined with the heritage are unique craft skills which have been handed down through generations of families and small businesses. Across the Mediterranean area, artisan skills and local economies are threatened as business moves manufacturing out and into Asia. A lack of innovative schemes to valorise the know-how and experience of senior silversmiths and gemmologists hasbeenidentifiedtogetherwiththeneedtofosterprofessionalism of younger generations. This will ensure that valuable skills are not left to disappear but remain strong and vital parts of the economy and cultural heritage of the Mediterranean area.PR.I.ME project aims to support the intergenerational learning and business transfer while assessing and fillinginskillgaps.Inaddition,itfigurestoencouragecross-fertilisation between regional identities and culture by clustering talents at Mediterranean Basin level. Based on this approach, PR.I.ME hopes to foster the transition from cultural competition amongst businesses to cultural collaboration so as to make Mediterranean creativity in the silver/goldsmithingcreativity more visible internationally.

BeneficiaryRoman Institute for Entrepreneurial Training - IRFI(Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipPrivate Vocational Training Institute - MOKUME 1. (Greece, Kentriki Makedonia)OMEGA Technology (Greece, Attiki)2. Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture 3. of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Lebanon)Business Incubation Association in Tripoli - BIAT 4. (Lebanon)Notre Dame University (Lebanon)5. Jewellery Technology Centre (Egypt, Al 6. Iskandanyah)

Specific objectivesTofosterintergenerationallearningwithingold/•silversmithsTo develop transferable mentoring schemes for •intergenerational learning and transfer of core skillsinthegold/silversmithingandgemmologysectors

Expected resultsTransferable mentoring schemes for •intergenerational learning developedCore skills in the silversmithing and gemmology •sectors transferredTools for analysis of skills gaps and toolkit •for implementing and evaluating mentoring schemes developedAwareness of the challenges faced by family •business increased

Target groupsYoungnewentrepreneurswhoareplanningto•start up a company or take over an existing one or have done some recentlyYoung candidates to start a business in the•silver/goldsmithingandgemmologysectorsFamily businesses in the silver/gold smithing•and gemmology sectors

Final beneficiariesTraining institutes•Family-owned SMEs•Professional associations•

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R.E.A.D.Y. MED. FISH





Websitewww.readymedfish.eu

Contact personFrancesca OttolenghiLega PescaSeniorfisheriesexpert Responsible for international cooperation [email protected]+39 064.416.4736

Requalification of Employment and Diversification forYouthintheMediterranean

Project in briefFishing economy still plays an important socio-economic role for the whole Mediterranean region,althoughthefisherysectorisexperiencinga period of severe crisis due to the increase in production costs (fuel for instance) and the reduction in fishing stocks. This condition iscausing increasing occupational migration with an estimated decrease in the number of fishermenby 4-5% per year. To stop this trend, employment opportunitiescanno longerbe limited tofisheryactivities in the strict sense of the term, but have to be part of a far-reaching diversificationand reconversion system of the fishery sectorthrough starting up multifunctional activities like fishing tourism, ichthyo-tourism, managementof environmental services by fishermen andalternative forms of valorisation of the sector also in tourism and socio-educational activities. In this context, R.E.A.D.Y. MED. FISH. project aims at enhancing the professionalization ofyoung fishery operators for boosting privateentrepreneurshipintheframeworkofthefisherysector multi-functionality.

BeneficiaryLega Pesca - National League among Fishing Cooperatives Mutual Aid associations (Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipRegion of Puglia - Policies Area for Rural 1. Development (Italy, Puglia)Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari - 2. CIHEAM-MAIB (Italy, Puglia)General Direction of Fishing and Aquaculture 3. (Tunisia, Tunis)Fishery Development Group in Ajim Jerba 4. (Tunisia, Médenine)General Authority for Fishes Resource 5. Development (Egypt)National Union Cooperative Fish Resources 6. (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)Ministry of Agriculture - Department of 7. Fisheries & Wildlife (Lebanon)Cooperativeassociation forfisheries inSahil8. Khaizarane(Lebanon)

Specific objectiveTo enhance the professionalization of youngfisheryoperatorsandtotraintheofficersofpublicadministrationsandfisheryassociations inorderto boost the private entrepreneurship and the normative improvement in the framework of the fisherysectormulti-functionality

Expected resultsNew professional profiles and business•opportunities defined for the diversification offishermenincomeEnhanced professional and entrepreneurial •skillsof80youngfisheryoperatorsCapacities of 40 operators of public •administration and fishery associationsreinforced in order to support the start-up of newbusinessesbyyoungfishermenSupportservicesdeliveredtofishermenthrough•the creation of information and assistance desksNumber of young fishermen carrying•out complementary activities for income diversification increased by 15% in thecommunities involvedReduced impact of commercial fishery on•marine ecosystems

Target groupsYoung operators of theMediterranean fishery•sectorRepresentative associations of the fishery•sectorPublic administrations, e.g. local authorities, •governing the fishery sector in the selectedcountries

Final beneficiariesCoastal communities whose economy depends •onthefisherysectorConsumers•

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MEDNETA


Measure 4.2Support to the artistic creativity in all its expressions to encourage dialogue among communities



Websitewww.medneta.eu

Contact personProf.SofiaAvgerinou-KoloniaDirector of Urban and Regional Planning Department School of ArchitectureNational Technical University of [email protected]+30 210 7723813

Mediterranean cultural network to promote creativity in the arts, crafts and design for communities’ regeneration in historical cities

Project in briefArts, Crafts and Design (ACDs) are traditionally rooted in trading and harbour cities of the Mediterranean area. Historically in these cities the production and sale of such goods were particularly vibrant and, besides inhabitants, concerned visitors came to shop for what they could not find in their place of residence. Thiscommercial network kept alive and dynamic the crafts in Mediterranean cities for a long period of time, but the industrial revolution and then the globalizationbroughtanend to it.Theeconomyof the cities began to decline, and they could no longer compete with larger ports and more advanced economies.In the belief that the economic improvement and the urban liveliness should insist on the creative industries revitalization and on the valorizationof traditional heritage, MEDNETA project aims to support creativity in ACDs (i.e. ceramics, goldsmiths, cloth, tapestry, fashion and jewellery) as a means for the regeneration of the communities inhabiting historical districts. The project activities will take place in five different Mediterraneancities including Athens (Greece), Florence (Italy), Valencia (Spain), the medina of Tunis (Tunisia), Beirut (Lebanon) and Hebron (Palestine) which have all been selected for the challenges faced by the creative sector based on their geographical context and level of economic development.

BeneficiaryNational Technical University of Athens - NTUA (Greece, Attiki)

PartnershipGreek-Italian Chamber (Greece, Attiki)1. Social and Economic Research Centre for the 2. South of Italy - CRESM (Italy, Sicilia)Superior Institute of Artistic Industries - ISIA 3. (Italy, Toscana)Valencian Institute for Conservation and 4. Restoration of Heritage - IVC+r (Spain, Comunidad Valenciana)Association for the Safeguarding of the Medina 5. of Tunis - ASM (Tunisia, Tunis)

GAIA-heritage Institute of Urban Planning 6. (Lebanon)BirzeitUniversity,DepartmentofArchitectural7. Engineering (Palestine)

Specific objectivesTo raise the competitiveness of contemporary •creative Arts, Crafts and Design (ACDs) to turn them into a leading economic actor in historical citiesTo support the communities and creative •economic activities which form the urban and social setting of historical cities

Expected resultsSustainableurbanstrategiesfortherevitalization•of historic cities established with focus on the regeneration of Arts, Crafts and Design sectors6 pilot projects implemented with benefits for•about 10.000 private companies and commercial association in the 6 target cities10 pilot design products created and related •funding schemes developedPermanent economic cooperation and •networking between pilot cities fostered in the ACDs sectorsMediterranean ACDs virtual lab network •established

Target groupsPrivate companies and commercial associations •of creative activitiesLocal authorities and local development •agencies as well as competent national authoritiesSpecialized public and private art cultural•heritage promoting institutionsUniversities, schools, ACDs stakeholders and •young creators

Final beneficiariesDesigners, artists and craftsmen•Communities, workers and associated •businessesInhabitants of cities and tourists•

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SLOWMED


Measure 4.2Support to the artistic creativity in all its expressions to encourage dialogue among communities

Slow Food as a means of dialogue in Mediterranean Contexts



Websitewww.slowmed.eu

Contact personAlberto BiondoProject coordinatorCenter for Creative Development Danilo [email protected]+39 09161 77252

Project in briefThe Mediterranean Diet has recently been included by the UNESCO in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List while the Council of Europe acknowledges the diet key role in promoting tolerance and diversity. At the same time the Food andAgricultureOrganization,duetothecontinuingdevelopment of individualistic societies, considers this diet “decayed into a moribund state”. Against growing globalization, the conservation of theMediterranean culinary heritage represents an important factor in maintaining its richness, healthy character and bio-diversity.As a contribution to this challenge, SLOWMED project aims to promote creative intercultural dialogue with a view to consolidating a Mediterranean cultural identity based on its culinary heritage and to encourage the intergenerational transfer of traditions to young people. Considering food as “a work of art”, the project will also involve a wide range of artists from the Mediterranean region in a new way of highlighting the culinary heritage. Food contests, artistic competitions and educational workshops addressed to children will help spread the project’s message to various social groups of the Mediterranean area.

BeneficiaryCenter for Creative Development Danilo Dolci (Italy, Sicilia)

PartnershipBibliotheca Alexandrina (Egypt, Al 1. Iskandanyah)Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts 2. (Lebanon)Mediterranean Diet Foundation - FDM 3. (Spain, Cataluña)Association ‘In Loco’ (Portugal, Algarve)4. Chamber of Commerce, Industry and 5. Agriculture of Zahle & Bekaa (Lebanon)Battir Landscape Ecomuseum (Palestine)6. Region of Sicily, Department of health activities 7. (Italy, Sicilia)

Specific objectivesTo encourage the Mediterranean culinary •heritage preservation and conservationTo promote the recognition of food as a form of •cultural and artistic expressionTo foster nutrition education based on the •Mediterranean culinary heritage

Expected resultsRegional documentary “4 Culinary Seasons of •the Mediterranean Diet” produced, broadcasted online and also distributed in 1600 DVD copies3200 hard copies of the “SlowMed Recipe Book” •diffused (children educational book developed by artists) and at least 300 copies downloaded from the project’s websiteFive events foreseen under the “Mediterranean •Roadmap of Slow Food Laboratories” (including food exhibitions, conferences, concerts and nutrition education workshops) attended by 400 peopleCompetition of “Fusion Dishes” held with the •involvement of 24 chefsSlowMed network created gathering 300 •concerned actors12awareness raisingworkshopsorganized in•schools with at least 250 people involved

Target groups60 people composing the Local Working •Groups120 elderly people•250 pupils, teachers and parents involved in •nutrition education campaigns and local events

Final beneficiariesWider civil society•Policy makers•

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ARCHEOMEDSITES


Measure 4.3Improvement of governance processes at local level

Safeguard, valorisation and management quality. Use of the management models for the archaeological sites and urban contexts



Websitewww.archeomedsites.com

Contact personMariaGraziaBellisarioDirector Ministry for cultural heritage and activities and for [email protected]@beniculturali.it+39 06 5843 4815

Project in briefThe management of archaeological sites and urban areas in the Southern and Northern countries of the Mediterranean area still need to be developed through the implementation of good practices focusing on sustainability and ensuringthevalorisationofthespecifichistoricaland cultural heritage as well as its protection and conservation. In this framework, ARCHEOMEDSITES project aims to increase the strategic planning capacities of central and local institutions in the governance and management of selected archeological and historical sites through the exchange of know-how and good practices. The activities will take place in Italy, Lebanon and Tunisia: mutual experiences, complementarities and common needs will be benchmarked and shared at the benefit of these countries’ heritage, which willbe enhanced thanks to the adoption of concrete management and maintenance plans. The target areas will thus become potential elements for a historical Mediterranean identity respecting the environment, enhancing local cultures and having a direct positive impact on the local economies competitiveness.

BeneficiaryMinistry for cultural heritage and activities and for tourism-Generaldirectorate for landscape,finearts, contemporary architecture and art - MiBACT (Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipNational Heritage Institute - INP 1. (Tunisia, Tunis)Ministry of Culture, Directorate General of 2. Antiquities (Lebanon)University of Sassari (Italy, Sardegna)3. Federation of Public Utilities, Culture, Tourism, 4. Sports and Leisure - FEDERCULTURE (Italy,Lazio)Archeological Superintendence of Salerno, 5. Avellino, Benevento, Caserta - ARCHEOSA (Italy, Campania)

Archeological Superintendence of Cagliari 6. and Oristano - ARCHEOCA (Italy, Sardegna)Municipality of Siena (Italy, Toscana)7. Municipality of Florence (Italy, Toscana)8. Municipality of Carbonia (Italy, Sardegna)9. ResearchandCooperation(Italy,Lazio)10.

Specific objectiveTo develop and implement governance processes for the safeguard, conservation and valorisation of archaeological sites through:

Management plans•Guidelines for the safeguard, maintenance and •valorisationTraining initiatives and actions for a shared •management framework

Expected resultsAt least 90% of officials and staff part of the•central and local institutions of the target areas trained in the new management methodologies of archaeological sitesAt least 6 management plans approved •and adopted and at least 30% of the new methodologies for the conservation of archaeological sites constantly used by staff of the target sites6000 people from the civil society of the 3 •countries made more aware and active on safeguard, valorisation of cultural and natural heritage and on sustainable developmentTouristic flowsof the target sites increasedof•10%

Target groupsOfficialsandstaffoftheinvolvedorganizations•Representatives of civil society•Youngpeopleandstudents•Archaeologists, architects and conservator-•restorers

Final beneficiariesTourists•Local populations•Decision-makers•

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EDILE



Economic Development through Inclusive and Local Empowerment



Websitewww.edile-initiative.org

Contact personZoé LuçonProject coordinatorANIMA Investment [email protected]+33 (0)4 96 11 67 60

Project in briefFrom the year 2000 to the recent political uprisings, South Mediterranean countries have beenwelcominganincreasinginflowofpublicandprivate investment projects. However, facts show thattheseprojectshaveoftennotbeenasbeneficialas expected for local economies, creating few jobs (on average, only 1 single direct job created per million Euros invested by foreign operators according to the ANIMA-MIPO databases), generating limited local economic spillovers (few opportunities offered to local subcontractors) and sometimes underestimated negative impacts (on the environment for instance). Correlatively, procedures for project evaluation are not evenly developed in the Mediterranean area and public authorities involved in investment regulation lack the necessary tools to proceed to a sound assessment ofprojects.Yet,evaluationcanplayakeyrole inselecting the best public investment projects and in supporting private projects which are the most likely to contribute to the inclusive development of territories. When conducted adequately, evaluation has indeed proven to be an efficient means tosupport job creation, local subcontracting, training or environment conservation. The EDILE project will therefore strive to reinforce capacities of local and national public authorities in project appraisal and evaluation, thus encouraging a better selection of public investment projects and an effective negotiation to maximise private investment impact.

BeneficiaryANIMA Investment Network (France, Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)

PartnershipChamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture 1. of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Lebanon)Agency for Promotion of Industry and 2. Innovation - API (Tunisia, Tunis)Innovation and Social Economy in the 3. Mediterranean - iesMed (Spain, Cataluña)Economic Promotion Agency of Tuscany - 4. ToscanaPromozione(Italy,Toscana)

Office of Economic Cooperation for the5. Mediterranean and Middle East - OCEMO (France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)classM(France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)6. Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency - 7. PIPA (Palestine)

Specific objectiveTo enhance the capacities of local authorities and economic bodies in assessing and improving investment projects, using an innovative process mixing case studies, design of assessment tools, dialogue with enterprises and civil society and practicalsearchforhighersocialbenefits

Expected resultsImproved management capacities of local •investment projects (impact on environment, labour, industrial fabric, social conditions, etc.), allowing local authorities to better negotiate with private companies and to orient projects in awaymaximisingsocialbenefitsA common referential and toolkit for social and •environmental responsible investment projects designed and widely promoted at Mediterranean level300 staff of public administrations, companies, •business organisations, unions, NGOs trained and empowered regarding investment monitoring and improvement15 investment projects monitored (average •€ 10 million) with the objective of investment optimizationbetween15%and30%ofadditionalvalue-added in the local economy

Target groupsNational bodies and local authorities in charge of implementing, granting support or issuing legal authorisations for public and private investment projects

Final beneficiariesCompaniesandbusinesssupportorganizations•Financial institutions (banks, investment funds)•Citizens•

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GOALS

Priority 4 Promotion of cultural dialogue and local governance

Measure 4.3 Improvement of the governance processes at local level



Websitewww.goals-enpicbcmed.com

Contact personCarmela CrotoneProject [email protected]+39 335 217 163

GOvernance for Achieving Local Strategies for tourism

Project in briefAccording to ARLEM report on sustainable tourism*, the Mediterranean region is the world’s leading tourist destination, although there are considerable disparities within it. It receives 30% of tourist arrivals and 25% of the total income from global tourism, with 80% of the visiting tourists coming from Europe. Whilst tourism plays a key role in the region’s economic development and integration into the process of globalisation, it also puts considerable pressure on natural resources and the environment.In order to combine competitiveness and sustainability in tourism development, GOALS project aims to implement a shared strategy for the integration of the “Total Quality Management” model in the tourism industry and its application to the creation of new touristic itineraries and packages.

BeneficiaryInstitute for the promotion and protection of regional products - IRVAT (Italy, Campania)

PartnershipLeadersOrganization(Palestine)1. Lebanon Development for People and Nature 2. Association (Lebanon)OfficialChamberofCommerce,Industryand3. Shipping of Seville (Spain, Andalucía)Jordan University of Science and Technology-4. JUST (Jordan, Irbid)German-Arab Chamber of Industry & 5. Commerce (Egypt, Al Iskandanyah)HCL - Management (Greece, Attiki)6.

Specific objectivesTo experiment innovative structures of tourism •planning/management based on broadinstitutional/socio-economiccooperationTo foster the application of “Total Quality •Management” systems and schemes for sustainable tourism development in target areas

Expected resultsDefined models of governance for the•participation of civil society, local communities and institutions in processes setting up tourism strategiesAt least 7 thematic itineraries and 28 packages •created/promoted according to the criteria of“Total Quality Management”Improved capacity of SMEs to provide •competitive products and servicesTourism flows better distributed in time and•space

Target groupsPublicnational/regionalauthorities•Tourist boards and chambers of commerce•Professional and business associations•Tourism operators and associations•NGOs working in sustainable tourism•

Final beneficiariesLocal communities•Companiesinthefieldoftourismortypicallocal•productsAssociations and NGOs providing services to •the tourism industry

* Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), Report on sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean, 2013. Available@http://cor.europa.eu/en/activities/arlem/activities/meetings/Documents/report-sustainable-tourism/EN.pdf

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ILE





Website www.ile-med.eu

Contact personAnne-Gaëlle JayProject coordinator Association for Regional Participation and Action [email protected] +33 (0) 490 855 155

Local Initiatives for the Environment in the Mediterranean

Project in briefCitizen participation in public policies takesmultiple forms in the Mediterranean area. Environmental policies, being tangible and visible, constitute adequate tools to support the developmentofactivecitizenship.Localdialoguebetween stakeholders of environmental policies (regional and national public authorities, experts, economicactors)andcitizensshouldthereforebestrongly encouraged. In order to address this challenge, ILE project aims to increase the visibility of the actions of environmental NGOs in the Mediterranean and to strengthen the governance of local policies in the fieldofenvironment.TheprojectwillfocusonthecapacitybuildingofNGOsandtheirprofessional/voluntary members as well on the consolidation of cooperation processes between NGOs and local public authorities with regard to the implementation of environmental policies.

BeneficiaryAssociation for Regional Participation and Action - APARE(France,Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)

PartnershipEnvironmental Office of Corsica (France,1. Corse)Mediterranean Environmental Centre - MKP 2. (Greece, Attiki)AMESCI (Italy, Campania)3. Association for Rural Development (Lebanon)4. Environmental Education association of 5. Hammamet (Tunisia, Nabeul)Association for the Conservation of Chenini 6. Oasis (Tunisia, Gabès)Youth association of Zammour - Beni7. Khedache (Tunisia, Médenine)

Specific objectiveTo reinforce the mobilization and capacities ofMediterraneancivilsocietyorganizationsandtheirmembers,inparticularyoungpeople,inthefieldof sustainable development and local democracy through an intercultural approach, training and fieldactionstogetherwithpublicauthorities

Expected resultsCapacities of 50 environmental NGOs improved •in view of their integration in local governance processes Skills of 350 eco-volunteers, including 200 •young people, strengthened in order to support their commitment toward the environmentEnvironmental governance processes improved •in 8 Mediterranean territories thanks to the implementation of participatory projects Intercultural methodological tools created to •encourage thedevelopmentofeco-citizenshipin the Mediterranean8 practical actions carried out in 5 countries •(France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon and Tunisia) regarding sustainable coastal planning, conservation of oasis at risk, development of biological agriculture, etc.

Target groupsVoluntary or professional members of •MediterraneancivilsocietyorganizationsYoung people involved in environmental•actionsRepresentatives of local public authorities •(electedofficials,technicalstaff)

Final beneficiariesVoluntary or professional members of •environmental NGOs in Mediterranean countries Youngpeopletobecomefutureprofessionalor•voluntary actors of sustainable development Representatives of Mediterranean local public •authorities

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LANDCARE MED





Websitewww.landcaremed.eu

Contact personMaria Laura FoddisProject coordinatorMunicipalityofDecimoputzuenpi.landcaremed.decimoputzu@gmail.com+39 338 5290 554

LANDCARE MEDiterranean cross-border network for local rural governance improvement to enhance rural waste management

Project in briefThe prevention of rural waste production and the recycling of material deriving from human activities in rural communities are currently not well developed in the Mediterranean area. Residuals from breeding and agriculture are often treated all together, even though differentiating waste would prove much easier than in the case of industrial or urban waste for instance. Due to the increase in waste generation and the consequences for localpopulations (health issues, pollution of soil and water resources), many Mediterranean territories share the need to develop sound environmental systems for the management of rural waste.LANDCARE MED project aims to provide the necessary tools and methodology for local authorities (i.e. rural villages) in order to develop integrated strategies in the field of rural wastemanagement. In particular, the actors involved in the project will implement a system where any kind of residual in livestock and agriculture related activitieshasareasonableandefficientpotentialfor reuse. This objective will be achieved through a small-scale rural waste management approach and the exploitation of innovative technologies, which both allow to enhance the role of the farmer from source of the problem to key player by changing its role from passive actor to active stakeholder.

BeneficiaryMunicipalityofDecimoputzu(Italy,Sardegna)

PartnershipUniversity of Cagliari (Italy, Sardegna)1. The Lebanese University, Faculty of Agriculture 2. (Lebanon)Municipality of Haret Saida (Lebanon)3. Municipality of Zebdin (Lebanon)4. Garbage Collection and Treatment Company 5. (Lebanon)Higher School of Rural Equipment Engineers 6. (Tunisia, Béja)

Specific objectivesTodevelop integratedstrategies in thefieldof•rural waste managementTo improve cooperation for exchanging good •practices and experiences among local administrations in the field of environmentallegislations and policies on rural waste management

Expected resultsReinforced commitment of municipalities toward •sound management of rural wasteStrengthened expertise of technical and •administrative staff on sustainable rural waste management in the target areas Improvedinvolvementofcitizensandfarmersin•the treatment of rural wasteLANDCARE MED cross-border network •established for the diffusion of good practices related to innovative rural waste managementAwareness of consumers raised concerning the •environmental footprint of the products/goodsthey buyRural waste reduced and sustainably recycled •in target areas

Target groupsThe 4 rural villages involved in the project•Technical and administrative staff (60)•Farmers (400)•Citizens(400)•

Final beneficiariesPublic or private entities involved in rural waste •managementLocal populations•

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Specific objectiveTo promote sustainable urban development in the Mediterranean Sea Basin through the exchange among local authorities of experiences and best practices related to geospatial applications for territorial planning

Expected resultsEnhanced regional consensus on the use of •geospatial technologies by local administrations through the production of gap analysis, roadmaps and performance indicators studiesDeveloped common geospatial paradigm for •the delivery of quality services to citizens bypublic administrationsA Decision Support System integrated by a •Geographical Information System (DSS-GIS) for policy design, progress and impact assessment adopted and implemented in the target areasStrengthened local administrations capacities •regarding the use of geospatial applicationsImproved governance processes at local level •through the exchange of experiences among administrations

Target groupsLocal and regional administrations•Publicandprivategroupsworkinginthefieldof•governance and sustainability policies

Final beneficiariesCitizens•

LOCAL-SATS


Measure 4.3Improvement of the governance processes at local level



Websitewww.localsats.com

Contact personMichalis ZanosProject coordinatorLarnaca District Development [email protected] [email protected]+357 214 748 3647

Improving the local governance processes through exchange of good practices, pilots and training in geospatial technologies

Project in briefThe rapid pace of urbanization in theMediterranean area over the last decades has raised a series of issues mostly related to air quality, energy efficiency, waste recycling,pressure on natural resources, pollution and social welfare of urban inhabitants. While city population will continue to grow in the next years, it is of fundamental importance to ensure the transition from spontaneous to carefully planned urban development.To contribute to this challenge, LOCAL-SATS aims to support the design and implementation of policies which optimize sustainable urbandevelopment processes. The project will target local administrations by providing them with flexibletoolsandgeospatialapplicationsinorderto improve territorial management.

BeneficiaryLarnaca District Development Agency - ANETEL (Cyprus) Partnership

General Agency of Regional Development - 1. CGDR (Tunisia, Tunis)Patras Municipal Enterprise for Planning and 2. Development S.A. (Greece, Dytiki Ellada)Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece, 3. Kentriki-Makedonia)Local Councils’ Association (Malta)4. Geomatics Research Diffusion and Innovation 5. Society - GEREDIS (Spain, Comunidad Valenciana)National Authority for Remote Sensing and 6. Space Sciences (Egypt)Jordan University of Science and Technology 7. - JUST (Jordan, Irbid)Greater Irbid Municipality (Jordan, Irbid)8. National Council for Scientific Research -9. CNRS (Lebanon)Union of Municipalities of Hermel - Planning 10. and Local Development Agency (Lebanon)Applied Research Institute (Palestine)11.

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MEDSEATIES



Inclusive governance for sustainable Mediterranean coastal metropolis



Websitewww.medseaties.eu

Contact personVincent WallaertProject [email protected]+33 426 84 57 26

Project in briefThe need for integrated governance, involving multi-level decision-makers and cross-sectoral stakeholders, is getting higher in the Mediterranean Sea Basin. This is particularly true in coastal urban areas, which are increasingly affected by urbanisation and environmental issues. Whereas coastal management requires local actions, local authorities are not systematically involved in the design of policies and programmes due to the lack of financial and technical capacities. In additionfragmented efforts and limited capacity building act as a major barriers which have to be overcome to enhance the sustainable management of coastal urban areas. The participation of civil society also constitutes a major challenge.In order to contribute to a better management of coastal cities, MEDSEATIES aims to empower Mediterraneanlocalauthorities(bothdecentralizedauthorities and State local agencies) and private stakeholders in multilevel and participatory decision-making processes.

BeneficiaryAgency for sustainable Mediterranean cities and territories - AVITEM (France, Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)

PartnershipAqaba Special Economic Zone Authority - 1. ASEZA (Jordan, Al-Aqaba)Al Fayhaa Urban Community (Lebanon)2. Municipality of Marseilles (France, Provence-3. Alpes-Côted’Azur)Municipality of Thessaloniki (Greece, Kentriki 4. Makedonia)Municipality of Genoa (Italy, Liguria)5. Urban Community of Toulon (France, 6. Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur)PACA Sea Cluster (France, Provence-Alpes-7. Côted’Azur)Liguria Cluster of Marine Technologies 8. (Italy, Liguria)United Nations Development Program, 9. Lebanon(InternationalOrganization)

University of Jordan - Faculty of Marine 10. Sciences (Jordan, Al-Aqaba)Al-Manar University of Tripoli (Lebanon)11.

Specific objectiveTo initiate a participatory process involving local authorities from 6 Mediterranean territories together with international actors, businesses, universities and civil society stakeholders in order to identify, assess and recommend innovative governance systems and policy tools aiming at a better management of urban coastal areas

Expected resultsA set of tools defined for the governance of•coastalzonesDeveloped local and cross-border cooperation •between key stakeholders through networking and clustering Mobilised local stakeholders to adopt tailored •governance process following the signature of 6 Memoranda of Agreement6 urban authorities and 800 decision-makers •with reinforced capacitiesIncreased awareness among decision-makers •andelectedofficialsconcerningtheimportanceof integrated management of coastal areasIncreased number of actions related to the •management of coastal cities implemented by local stakeholders

Target groupsNational and local decision-makers•Electedofficials•Other stakeholders concerned with coastal •management (entrepreneurs and investors, civil society, universities, environmental NGOs)

Final beneficiariesCommunity living and working in Mediterranean •coastal citiesTourism,fisheriesandportoperators•

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OPENWIND





Websitewww.openwind.eu

Contact personPablo Blas GarcíaDirector of the European projects departmentProvincial Government of Má[email protected]+34 952.069.220

OpenGovernment and ICT’s for new models of governance in the Mediterranean

Project in briefThe processes for the improvement of governance are very varied due to the different territorial situations existing in the Mediterranean area. Nevertheless there is a common need across the region, namely that of encouraging citizens’participation in public affairs and making them part of local development. The application of new technologies to these processes is fundamental, as it allows the quality of life of citizens to beimproved through information which is open and available to all. This in turn fosters equality of opportunity and non-discriminatory relationships betweengovernmentsandcitizens.With this in mind, OPENWIND aims to promote new models of government on both sides of the Mediterranean in order to guarantee citizens’participation and integration in public decision-making based on the use of new technologies.

BeneficiaryProvincial Government of Málaga - European projects department (Spain, Andalucía)

PartnershipNicosia Development Agency - ANEL 1. (Cyprus)Gouvernorate of Monastir (Tunisia, Monastir)2. University of Sfax (Tunisia, Sfax)3. Union of Municipalities of Iqleem El Tufah 4. (Lebanon)Al Quds University (Palestine)5.

Specific objectivesTo exchange experiences concerning the •implementation process of telematic services forcitizensintheMediterraneanareaTo provide a better quality of public services •through ICTsTo encourage the use of e-Government for •citizensasameansofcommunicationbetweencitizensandgovernment

Expected resultsCommon model, methods and techniques •for e-Governance and Open Government developedTraining and capacity building in e-Governance •and Open Government dedicated to over 350 staff of concerned institutionsAt least 6 electronic services created including •telematic tax services, university e-learning and e-administration services, e-government platform, etc.Closer relationship between governments and •the population with 20% increase in citizens’participation in telematic procedures and 10% increase in procedures or requests made by citizens

Target groupsLocal authorities and their technical staff•Electedofficials•University staff (professors, engineers, •experts)Local associations and NGOs•

Final beneficiariesCitizens•Public authorities•Students•

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SIDIG-MED



Social and Intercultural Dialogue through Governance for Local development: Mediterranean Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture



Websitewww.sidigmed.org

Contact personMohammed AyeshProject coordinatorThe Royal Botanic [email protected]+962 (79) 651 8239

Project in briefPoverty and social exclusion take complex and multi-dimensional forms which require the mobilisation of a wide range of policies and actors. Alongside employment policy, social and intercultural dialogue has a pre-eminent role to play, while the importance of other factors such as housing, health, culture and communication should also be acknowledged. The Mediterranean area is facing a significant increase in urbangroups at risk of social exclusion, although no public campaign involves Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) as a poverty and exclusion remedial tool. In addition, UPA is an activity which has beenmanaged primarily by private citizensand it is only recently that local governments have started to seriously look into supporting UPA activities. In this context, SIDIG-MED project aims to use Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture as a means to improve governance processes for public authorities and to promote social and intercultural dialogue through cooperative organizationsand associations fighting social exclusion andpoverty. Implemented in cities and territories characterized by vast agricultural areas (Rome,Al-Balga, Mahdia and Barcelona), the project will adopt permaculture* and organic farming conceptsincludinginnovativeandenergy-efficienttechniques for water harvesting, composting to enrich the soil and beekeeping for income generation and pollination.

BeneficiaryThe Royal Botanic Garden (Jordan, Al-Balga)

PartnershipMunicipality of Rome, Department for 1. EnvironmentalConservation(Italy,Lazio)Municipality of Mahdia (Tunisia, Mahdia)2. ESMOSrl(Italy,Lazio)3. Barcelona Metropolitan Area acting as 4. Medcities Secretariat (Spain, Cataluña)Forestry Department of Al-Balga, Ministry of 5. Agriculture (Jordan)

* Permaculture is a branch of ecological design, ecological engineering, and environmental design that develops sustainable architecture and self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems (source: Wikipedia).

Specific objectivesTo improve capabilities of project partner cities •and public administrations in implementing governance policies and strategies on local Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) Tofight urbansocial exclusionandpoverty in•city groups involved in Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture

Expected resultsFourstrategicUPAplanstofighturbanexclusion•and poverty developed and implementedIncreased involvement of marginal communities, •cooperative organizations, associations andNGOs in the processes of governanceAt least 4 pilot projects implemented to test the •governancemodelintheprojectpartnercities/territoriesIncreased capacity of cultural mediators in public •administrations (Rome, Barcelona, Mahdia and Al-Balga) to promote social dialogue and support UPA governance processesSurface of urban and periurban agricultural •areas of the four target areas protected and valorizedthroughUPAincreasedIncreased involvement of marginal community •members in UPA fields in three areas (Al-Balga district, Mahdia and Rome)

Target groupsLocal public authorities of the project partner •cities and territoriesCooperative organizations and associations•workinginthefieldofsocialexclusion/poverty

Final beneficiariesCitizens consumers of organic and traditional•Arab and Middle-Eastern products from farmers’ marketsCommunities at risk of social exclusion•

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Water-DROP





Websitewww.water-drop.enea.it

Contact personRiccardo CeccarelliProject [email protected]@enea.it+39 06 304 83 509

WATER Development Resources Opportunity Policies for the water management in semi-arid areas

Project in briefPopulation growth, rapid urbanization andindustrialization,theexpansionofagricultureandtourism, as well as climate change are all factors which put water under increasing stress. The scarcity of this vital resource for human and social development has placed water at the top of the agenda of many Mediterranean countries. Most of the water problems are due to the mismanagement of water resources and to the incoherency among different policies impacting water conservation. In addition, the dialogue between water stakeholders, users and central governments shall be fostered in order to ensure more integrated approaches todeveloping and managing water resources.To address these challenges, the Water-DROP project has been designed on the assumption that themain issues tobe tackled forefficientwatermanagement concern technical-methodological, capacity-building, and normative aspects.

BeneficiaryENEA - Italian national agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development. Technical unit for sustainable development and innovation of agro-industry system(Italy,Lazio)

PartnershipUniversity of Nicosia (Cyprus)1. Region of Tuscany - DG Territorial Policies, 2. Environment and Mobility (Italy, Toscana)Union of Municipalities of Hermel, Planning 3. and Development Agency (Lebanon)National Council for Scientific Research -4. CNRS (Lebanon)Palestinian Hydrology Group (Palestine)5. International Union for Conservation of 6. Nature, Regional Office for West Asia (Jordan, Amman)Haliéus - Organization for cooperation on7. fishery, aquaculture, research, developmentandenvironment(Italy,Lazio)Assembly of Cooperation for Peace (Spain, 8. Comunidad Valenciana)ARCS-ARCI Culture and Development (Italy, 9. Lazio)

Specific objectiveTo develop an integrated water cycle management approach at the Mediterranean Sea Basin level for managing the related cross-sector issues through the enforcement of multi-stakeholder partnerships, in particular with public and private actors

Expected resultsA Decision Support System integrated by a •Geographical Information System (DSS-GIS) for the water cycle management adopted and implemented in the four target areasNormative proposals on water management •developed leading to the progressive harmonizationofthelegislationontheissueatMediterranean levelA better Water Cycle Management achieved •in the target areas including: reused water in Palestine, economically improved management of the Italian “Torre Flavia” area (Rome), more efficientwateruseinthreeJordancommunitiesof the Al-Balqa governorate and reduction of water pollution risk in selected Lebanese rivers and sea-related areas

Target groupsNational and local authorities responsible for •water cycle management, protection of the environment, and legislation improvementPublicandprivatescientificinstitutions•Local and national environmental NGOs•

Final beneficiariesWater management local stakeholders•Communities of the target areas•

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