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The port of Beirut has once again been the victim of a disaster

The port of Beirut has once again been the victim of a disaster
09/10/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | Environment
LEBANON. One month after the two explosions that caused 180 deaths, the port of Beirut is in the grip of a huge fire. Version française

Mustapha Adib appointed Prime Minister in Lebanon

Mustapha Adib appointed Prime Minister in Lebanon
08/31/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | People
LEBANON. The new Lebanese President, Mustapha Adib indicates that he wants to form a government in record time to bring Lebanon out of the economic slump.

The port of Beirut suffered less than expected

The port of Beirut suffered less than expected
08/27/2020 - Gérard Tur | Transport
LEBANON. "The port is once again operating at 100%, for imports and exports" according to the new director of the port.

Brain drain benefits Southern Mediterranean countries

Brain drain benefits Southern Mediterranean countries
07/03/2020 | Development models in Mediterranean
Three policy papers published by the EMNES (Euro-Mediterranean Network for Economic Studies) examine the complex issue of legal immigration in the Mediterranean area and its paradoxical consequences. Encouraging it on one hand reduces illegal immigration, while on the other it leads to a brain drain from south to north. Version française

In Jordan and Lebanon, Social entrepreneurs reach-out to refugees

In Jordan and Lebanon, Social entrepreneurs reach-out to refugees
04/01/2020 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier, MARSEILLE | Socio-economic assessments
Jordan and Lebanon, two of the main host countries regarding the number of Syrian refugees, have seen an increase in vocations with social impact during the past two years. A different kind of entrepreneurs has continued to multiply, promoting mutual aid and solidarity rather than profit. A few months ago, Femise published a study on this phenomenon. An analysis which is more topical than ever with the Covid-19 pandemic which calls into question our current systems and sees the reinforcement of new behaviors focused on humanist values. Version française

MeetMED halfway

MeetMED halfway
10/29/2019 | Energy Efficiency
Interview with meetMED project manager Matteo Barra. MeetMED is a two-year, European Union-financed project managed by the MEDENER, officially launched in May, 2018, at the Union for the Mediterranean’s headquarters in Barcelona. Version française

Social Entrepreneurs' Responses to the Refugee Crisis in Jordan and Lebanon

09/09/2019 | FEMISE reports
Publié en septembre 2019. Rédigé par Katarzyna Sidło, Mohammed Al-Jafari, Reema Al-Balous. Following the outbreak of the civil war in Syria in 2011, an estimated 1.5 million and 1.3 million Syrian refugees sought a safe haven in Lebanon and Jordan respectively (Reuters, 2017; Ghazal, 2017)....

Financial Inclusion and Stability in the MED Region: Evidence from Poverty and Inequality

05/13/2019 | FEMISE reports
Publié en septembre 2019. Rédigé par Simon Neaime, Thomas Lagoarde-Segot, Isabelle Gaysset Despite a significant growth in profitability and efficiency, the Middle East (MED) well developed banking system seems to be unable to reach vast segments of the population, especially the underprivileged...

The Future of Syria Conference wrap up

The Future of Syria Conference wrap up
05/01/2019 | Video
Third Syria conference by European Union and United Nations is to address the most critical humanitarian and resilience issues in Syria and host countries. Reporter : Ziad Ghandourb Camera / Editeur : Anthony Headley / EU Pool / Ziad Ghandourb Source : OPEN Media Hub....

Télé Liban - Garbage crisis management

Télé Liban - Garbage crisis management
03/05/2019 | Video
Local solutions to the waste crisis are available but marginalized Reporter : Mazen Mjawaz Camera :  Maroun Botros Publisher : Raed Daou Source :  Télé Liban / OPEN Media Hub  Translation and subtitling in english : econostrum.info ...

Effects of Syrian Refugees on Labor Markets of Host Middle Eastern and European Countries

01/02/2019 | FEMISE reports
January 2019. Directed by Roby Nathanson and Khalid Sekkat. Due to the ongoing Syrian civil war, between 2011 and 2016 about 5.1 million Syrian have been externally displaced. Most of the displaced Syrians initially arrived to Middle Eastern countries. Turkey hosts more Syrian refugees than any...

The Effects of Syrian Refugees on the Labor Markets of Host Middle Eastern and European Countries

05/16/2018 | FEMISE reports
Published in May 2018. Written by Roby Nathanson and Khalid Sekka Since 2011, over 5.3 million refugees made their way from Syria to hos ng Middle Eastern end European countries. Middle Eastern countries that absorbed the majo- rity of refugees are Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan...

Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform taking shape

Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform taking shape
09/29/2016 - Gérard Tur | Water management in the Mediterranean


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Supporting the economy in Syria's neighbours

Supporting the economy in Syria's neighbours
05/13/2016 - Caroline Garcia, MARSEILLE | Euro-Mediterranean projects
International financiers in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey need to cope with the emergency while preparing for the future. Version française

EIB supporting venture capital to boost private-sector jobs in Southern Mediterranean

EIB supporting venture capital to boost private-sector jobs in Southern Mediterranean
05/03/2016 - Caroline Garcia, MARSEILLE | Euro-Mediterranean projects
In the next few months, an Egyptian investment fund to finance projects carried by local SMEs is due to receive the backing of the EIB. Others will follow. Version française

No development project without an impact assessment

No development project without an impact assessment
03/02/2016 - Christiane Navas, NICE | Environmental and development issues
Associating development projects or sector policies with social and environmental impact assessments is increasingly becoming the norm in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. Version française

EIB pushing financing for Mediterranean small businesses

EIB pushing financing for Mediterranean small businesses
01/05/2016 - Frédéric Dubessy, in LUXEMBOURG | Euro-Mediterranean projects
The European Investment Bank is urging Mediterranean banks to provide financing to small, very small and medium-sized businesses. In Tunisia, the partnership with Réseau Entreprendre could be duplicated. Version française

“Innovation is an opportunity for Lebanon”

“Innovation is an opportunity for Lebanon”
10/26/2015 - Mélanie Houé, BEIRUT | Services / Finances
Special edition no.15 : FEMIP
Khater Abi Habib, President and CEO of the SME loan guarantee finance company, Kafalat, reviews the situation of innovation in Lebanon.

For the sustainable management of Mediterranean forests

For the sustainable management of Mediterranean forests
08/24/2015 - Christiane Navas, NICE | Environmental and development issues
Under intense pressure, forest areas are nevertheless essential in maintaining biodiversity and in social and economic development. How can we ensure a sustainable future for them in the Mediterranean? This is the question to be addressed at the World Forestry Congress in Durban in September 2015. Version française

Giving a voice to women in Mediterranean media

Giving a voice to women in Mediterranean media
05/15/2015 | Society
With the support of the Secretariat of the UfM

Better integrating women into the media while tackling stereotypes would not only bolster their economic power but also ensure a greater variety of information. That is exactly what the MedMedia project, supported by the European Union, is aiming to achieve.

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