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Focus on regional cooperation in the Mediterranean: five new projects labelled by the UfM

The Senior Officials of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) member states met for the sixth time in December 2014 in Barcelona. Five new projects promoting young people’s employability, job opportunities, entrepreneurship, urban sustainable development and water management transparency were approved, in particular “Water Integrity in MENA”.

Speech of the Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation at the European Parliament on the Water sector

Last 20th April 2015, the Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, presented a speech on the "Key challenges for the water sector" at the European Parliament.

Please find the complete speech at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/2014-2019/moedas/announcements/key-challenges-water-sector_en.

11th Annual Erasmus Congress and Exhibition ERACON 2015

The 11th annual Erasmus Congress and Exhibition - ERACON 2015 organised by the European Association of Erasmus Coordinators (EAEC) will be held from 13th to 17th May 2015 at the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal. The congress is addressed to Erasmus Coordinators, Placement and Internship Managers, Career Officers, Researchers and Professionals with an interest in the ERASMUS+ Programme and belong either to the academic or business world.

Applications for Summer 2015 Online Joint/Dual Professional Diploma in Green Technologies are open

UNIMED has the pleasure to inform that in the framework of the TEMPUS PRO-GREEN project, the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University and the American University in Cairo have introduced for the first time an Online Joint/Dual Professional Diploma in Green Technologies in three specializations: Energy, Buildings, and Water.

Applications for Summer 2015 are now open – Apply Now! Deadline - May 13, 2015

Med-Mobil Capitalisation Network

In the framework of the Med-Mobil (Supportive international approach to increase and improve the mobility and exchange) project, a Capitalisation Network integrated by policy makers, business associations, research centers, networks and associations, and think-tanks is being developed as a platform for information and exchange on mobility initiatives, funding opportunities and sustainability initiatives.

Open Day eMEDia Project

The eMEDia consortium will meet at the University of Tampere on April 28-29, 2015 and organise an Open Day on Wednesday 29 April from 9.00 to 13.00 to advance working on cross-media journalism education on an Euro-Mediterranean perspective. The Open Day meeting will take place at the building Pinni A, in Paavo Koli lecture hall (A2100), University of Tampere, Finland.

The eMEDia Open Day is a public event open to academies, practitioners, students, professionals and everyone interested in journalism higher education.

An Introduction to the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Arabic Language

The Nexus plays a crucial role in the Middle East. A nexus approach - specifically, to water and energy planning – can lead to smarter, more resilient development solutions. This article gives an introduction to the present nexus debate in Arabic language.

Read more: http://www.water-energy-food.org/en/news/view__2339/an-introduction-to-the-water-energy-food-nexus-in-arabic-language.html .

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ENPI latest news

  • SwitchMed assesses European financing institutions’ interest in alternative financing in Southern Mediterranean
  • Economics of Middle East and North Africa in focus at EBRD symposium
  • EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn Gaza executions
  • EU statement on Egypt: indictment of Egyptian Press Syndicate's leadership reflects limitations on freedom of expression and press freedom
  • “Radicalism, no thank you”: a project to prevent youth radicalisation in Morocco

Union for the Mediterranean - UfM

  • GSO Meeting
  • Med Ports Forum
  • FORUM ANIMA
  • AECHE Event focused on students
  • 3rd Euro-Mediterranean Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

EIB latest publications

  • Audit Committee Annual Reports for the year 2015
  • Investment Plan for Europe
  • 2015 Activity Report
  • Mediterranean Hot Spots Investment Programme (MeHSIP)
  • The EIB outside the EU – 2015 Overview

CIHEAM press reviews

  • The laser that can spot dangerous bacteria in food
  • Des fleurs au milieu des champs de blé pour se passer des pesticides
  • Le Maroc présente à Bonn les préparatifs de la COP22
  • Farminator: Robot ranchers replacing humans in agriculture
  • Agriculture: An Uber Moment For Entrepreneurs

European Institute of the Mediterranean - IEMED - Spain

  • The IEMed fosters a network of think tanks of the Western Mediterranean
  • The long shadow of Daesh in Europe
  • International workshop to strengthen the capacity of influence in gender policies
  • How to rebuild Syria, Iraq and Libya?
  • A refugee crisis due to lack of political will

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation - OIC

  • Appreciating the generous donation from KSA, UAE and Turkey, Ihsanoglu: 389 projects are supported by ISF despite acute shortage of resources
  • Ihsanoglu and Al Arabi Review Developments of Situation in Syria
  • Ihsanoglu Heads for Cairo and Meets with Nabil Al Arabi
  • Ihsanoglu Congratulates Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani On Assumption of Rule in Qatar
  • The OIC Secretary General welcomes the signature of the Interim agreement between the Malian Government and the Touareg armed groups

Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology - Turkey

  • INAUGURATION CEREMONY AT THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
  • "NUMBER OF R&D CENTERS REACHES 250"
  • SPACE RESEARCHERS CONVENE IN ISTANBUL
  • TURKEY RANKS 1ST IN BRAND REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS IN EUROPE
  • NEW TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED THROUGH NATIONAL RESOURCES WILL BE USED IN NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE PROJECT

Consulat Général de France à Jérusalem

  • The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn the executions carried out in Gaza
  • Visite du Premier ministre à Jérusalem et dans les Territoires palestiniens - Conférence de presse conjointe du Premier ministre avec son homologue palestinien Rami Hamdallah
  • Visite du Premier Ministre à Jérusalem et dans les Territoires palestiniens : briefing en Cisjordanie par le Bureau de coordination des affaires humanitaires (BCAH) des Nations Unies
  • Visite du Premier ministre à Jérusalem et dans les Territoires palestiniens - Rencontre avec la presse au Centre culturel franco-allemand de Ramallah
  • Visite du Premier ministre à Jérusalem et dans les territoires palestiniens – Visite de la Basilique de la Nativité, en présence de la Maire de Bethléem Mme Vera Baboun.

Network of marine protected area managers in the Mediterranean - MedPAN

  • L'AMP de Kaş-Kekova élue voyage nature par un Tour Opérateur allemand
  • Le pesca-tourisme relie les pays méditerranéens
  • Analyse territoriale pour la gestion intégrée du littoral de Posillipo
  • Objectif financement durable : élaboration de trois nouveaux business plan d'AMP
  • Construire une stratégie maritime pour la Méditerranée occidentale

The European Water Platform news

  • PPI Public Procurer Survey
  • SANSOX Ltd was selected to EU gateway
  • European Commission invests €8.7 million in 189 innovative businesses
  • WssTP SME AWARDS 2016
  • Deloitte Water Tight 2.0: The top trends in the global water sector

ENPI opportunities

  • Call for proposals: Cultural Activities 2016 - Lebanon - (Closing date: 11 July 2016)
  • Appui au renforcement des capacités du Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, de la Famille et de la Condition de la Femme dans sa stratégie globale pour favoriser l’insertion des personnes handicapées dans le milieu du travail
  • Appui à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie nationale d'alphabétisation Phase II (ALPHA II) - (Closing date: 24 June 2016)
  • Technical Assistance for Monitoring and Evaluation to the Office of the Prime Minister Delivery Unit (PMDU) - (Closing date: 20 June 2016)
  • Call for proposals: MedFilm - (Closing date: 4 July 2016)

EIB latest news

  • EIB Group sponsoring 2016 Microfinance Centre Annual Conference
  • The increasing importance of equity funds in ACP economies
  • The EIB Group is sponsoring the 2016 EMN Annual Conference
  • EAFRD Macro-regional fi-compass seminar
  • Supporting Innovation in Hungary

Canal Investigación MINECO - Spain

  • Reapertura Convocatoria de Proyectos Transnacionales con participación del MINECO en el marco del EIG CONCERT-Japan
  • Un proyecto arqueológico financiado por el Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad descubre una momia de hace 3.800 años
  • Resolución definitiva de la convocatoria de Acciones de Programación Conjunta Internacional 2015-2
  • Resolución definitiva de las convocatorias 2015 de Proyectos ‘I+D Excelencia’ e ‘I+D Retos-Investigación’
  • Conferencia ERA-Net CHIST-ERA para la definición de la convocatoria 2016

Enseignement Superieur et Recherche - Europe et international - France

  • G7 Science et Technologie au Japon
  • Candidatures au Prix scientifique franco-allemand Gay-Lussac Humboldt 2016
  • Moscou et Saint-Pétersbourg : recrutement d'enseignants pour les collèges universitaires ...
  • Bourses d'excellence Eole 2016 pour la mobilité vers les Pays-Bas - Session de printemps
  • La Feuille de route nationale des Infrastructures de Recherche

UN Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO Newsroom

  • Commodity trends point to stable food prices, declining global food import bill
  • Ongoing conflicts and droughts exacerbate food needs
  • Global Soil Partnership endorses guidelines on sustainable soil management
  • FAO and India's SEWA seek closer cooperation to boost rural women's access to land, skills and financial resources
  • Power of the pulse: Top chefs share secrets of bean cuisine in colorful new book