Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 01:00 PM (Cairo Time)
Platform: Zoom
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About the Webinar
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the Southern Mediterranean plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and innovation. Due to its high degree of interconnectedness, ICT provides strong backward and forward linkages to industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and agriculture. The sector presents significant opportunities for better integration into Global Value Chains (GVCs).
The development of ICT clusters—which bring together diverse organizations, including businesses, universities, and governments—promotes productivity, innovation, knowledge sharing, and market awareness, driving overall economic development. These clusters foster innovation and unlock potential in fields such as e-health, fintech, agritech, and smart cities, all of which hold great promise for sustainable growth in the Mediterranean region.
The ICT sector is thriving across the South Med region, supported by government initiatives and private sector innovation. Countries such as Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco are at the forefront of digital transformation and economic growth.
The ECF Cluster “Mapster” has identified 82 South Mediterranean clusters, with 19% operating in the ICT sector, including health tech, ICT services, and software industries. These clusters are key players in the region’s digital transformation, fostering cross-sectoral synergies, driving innovation, and supporting the growth of emerging industries.
As South Med countries continue to expand their ICT ecosystems, collaboration between the public and private sectors remains crucial in overcoming challenges and maximizing the sector’s potential. Strengthening regional cooperation through joint initiatives and technology transfer will be key to enhancing cluster competitiveness and their participation in regional value chains. Policy alignment and market access will further unlock their full potential, driving economic growth and sustainable development across the region.
This webinar will feature three key panels, highlighting:
The performance of ICT clusters in the region
Their role in innovation and regional value chain integration
The outcomes of the Jordan ICT Connect exhibition, the third in-person academy organized under the EuroMed Clusters Forward project
French – English translation will be available.
Target Audience
- Cluster managers
- Policy makers
- Industry leaders
- SMEs and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector
- Academics and researchers
Expected Outcomes
Identification of key challenges and opportunities in the ICT sector
Best practices for fostering innovation and sustainability within ICT clusters
Strategies to strengthen value chains between Northern and Southern Mediterranean countries
Recommendations for policy makers to support the growth of the ICT sector
The webinar will be addressing the following issues:
The opening remarks & introduction:
Panel 1:
Panel 2:
Panel 3:
