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(Registration Open) FEMISE annual conference, Valletta, Malta, February 7th-9th 2018

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FEMISE is happy to announce that its annual conference will take place this year in Valletta, Malta, on the 7th, 8th and 9th of February 2018.

Please click here to register.

The FEMISE annual conference provides a platform for the different actors of the EU-Med region of research institutes’ members, academics, policymakers and representatives of the international community including the EU, to engage in a constructive dialogue about the future of the region and the role the EU can play in the context of the new ENP. 

This year’s theme will be on:

«Neighbours of Neighbours: Relation and Cooperation of the EU-Med towards Africa»

The concept note is available by clicking here.

The agenda is available here.

 

Contribute to FEMISE Researchers Database

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FEMISE is creating a database for researchers of the EU-Med region. 

This initiative will allow the research community to use the FEMISE database to get contacts, interact, collaborate, find specialists, partners etc. 

To construct the database, we need your input. To maximize the inclusion of all FEMISE researchers, a questionnaire has been created where researchers and doctorate students fill in the information about themselves to be included in the database.

Please fill in the questionnaire by clicking here.

Please circulate this to as many researchers and doctorate students as possible from your institution so that they may also register.

8th Mont Blanc Meetings: IM and FEMISE at the International Summit of Social Economy

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How can the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) contribute to supporting growth and employment in Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPs)? This is the question to which the presentation of Dr. Constantin Tsakas (General Manager of Institut de la Méditerranée, General Secretary of FEMISE) offered elements of response at the 8th Mont Blanc Meetings (RMB) (6-8 December 2017, Archamps, Greater Geneva), the International Summit of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) organized by ESS International Forum (Permanent Co-Secretary of the International SSE Pilot Group, Observer Member ate the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on SSE).

Dr. Constantin Tsakas (Institut de la Méditerranée, FEMISE) (photo:RMB)

Dr. Tsakas presented the preliminary results of a chapter of the forthcoming FEMISE EuroMed 2018 report produced by Institut de la Méditerranée (IM) during a session on “Effective responses to sustainable impacts: social cohesion, solidarity and inclusion”.
Dr. Tsakas emphasized that SSE could become a tool for economic, financial and social innovation adapted to MPs. The latter are facing today many problems related to unemployment, lack of inclusiveness, the informal economy, limited growth… The SSE sets a frame of reference for rebuilding social ties around the economy, to better value resources and assets of territories and anchor development, to provide training and mobilize available skills in an entrepreneurial dynamic. The SSE allows for :

  • The mobilization of numerous young people, which are looking for a job and are progressively oriented towards entrepreneurship.
  • The establishment of a more inclusive economy because the SSE knows how to create jobs for vulnerable people that neither the State nor traditional companies can integrate.
  • Economic diversification and upgrading.

As civil society has understood, since the Arab Spring there has been an effervescence and increased emergence of SSE structures. Real success stories help meet the needs of the people …

In Morocco, which counts 15700 cooperatives (including 2287 women’s cooperatives) and 120 000 associations (with more than 15 million members), the value chains of SSE entreprises are made up of private sector companies: production cooperatives in the agricultural sector, crafts and / or fishing market their production in the private sector (local, regional, small and large retail markets).

In Egypt, initiatives are led by the private sector and have emerged to address the growing inability of governments and traditionnal private sector activities to meet the diverse needs of poor households for certain services and products.

In Tunisia, the country has nearly 20000 associations with more than 12 million members, half of whom have been created in the past five years under the impulse of the post-revolution civil society. The agriculture and fisheries sector is one of the sectors with the most SSE entreprises.

Panelists at session on “Effective responses to sustainable impacts: social cohesion, solidarity and inclusion” (photo :IM).

However, in general, the state does not sufficiently support the SSE in the South Mediterranean and does not create the necessary conditions for its sustainability. Dr. Tsakas emphasized that at the heart of the SSE dynamic lies the issue of project funding and resource mobilization. Preliminary results indicate that the financing of SSE enterprises must be a priority of concern for local, national and also EuroMed authorities. A “SSE finance” allowing access to liquidity and credit in relation to shared coordinated objectives is necessary. It would be appropriate for each MP to support, most notably through the establishment of an enabling regulatory framework, the emergence of “social”, “participatory” or “ethical” banks to channel funds to useful, sustainable and inclusive projects. It would also be wise to encourage SSE financing by microfinance institutions that have a developed territorial network. It would also be possible to innovate by proposing types of Social Impact Bonds (SIB), very popular in the Anglo-Saxon world, which make it possible to finance social programs (fair trade, social tourism, access to culture etc.) by private investors. The 2018 EuroMed report will suggest tools that can be supported by all local, national and international actors and which allow addressing the identified funding obstacles.

In conclusion, Dr. Tsakas emphasized the need to develop a strategy for the emergence of SSE ecosystems and social entrepreneurship on 3 axes (Macro-Meso-Micro). Dr. Tsakas provided an overview of FEMISE’s vision for the emergence of such ecosystems:

  • Support to the development of a policy and regulatory environment conducive to the growth of social enterprises through national strategies and advocacy panels.
  • Raising awareness and building the capacity of meso actors in the ecosystem to support the growth of social enterprises. MED mapping of these support actors, the generalization of training activities and the exchange of good practices would contribute to this process.
  • Finally, there is a need to better demonstrate and promote the economic potential of social enterprises in creating value and jobs in MPs. A true methodology that quantifies the social impact is needed here. The same is true for financial support for social entrepreneurship, for entrepreneurs training and for mentoring initiatives.

These and other issues will be developed in detail in the next FEMISE 2018 Report, which will focus on private sector development in the Mediterranean (Q1 2018).

The powerpoint presentation of Dr. Tsakas to the RMB is available by clicking here.

Prior to the publication of the FEMISE2018 EuroMed report coordinated by Pr. Patricia AUGIER (Pt of the Scientific Committee of IM and FEMISE, Coordinator of FEMISE), we also suggest some excerpts from interviews with three key actors of social entrepreneurship in the EU -MED.

You can also  revisit the FEMISE-EIB pilot study (2014) coordinated by IM on the potential of SSE inclusivity in Southern Mediterranean countries.

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FEMISE Euromed Report 2017: Economic Management Under Fire: How did the South Med Policy-Makers Respond to the Demands for Change?

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Economic Management Under Fire:

How did the South Med Policy-Makers Respond to the Demands for Change?[1]

The report is now available for downloading (GB, pdf, 1.6 MB, 135 p.)

FEMISE is launching its 2017 Euro-Mediterranean report on the transition of the South Mediterranean economies. The report provides a critical analysis of the responses of selected countries of the region to the economic, social and political challenges in the wake of the uprising and recommendations on how to move forward to ensure a successful transition.

“Overall, South-Med countries are at a crossroad. They hold an enormous potential that has been held back by modest economic performance and extractive political institutions. The uprising, which began in December 2011 provided these countries an opportunity to follow a new development path”, state the authors of the report.

The political transition has unavoidably taken a toll on these economies and the governments found themselves facing a number of challenges and difficult decisions to make. For example, on the economic front and in and in an attempt to respond to popular demands and to calm rising social unrests, governments responded by adopting expansionary policies rather than austerity measures. While this policy choice added pressure on existing budget deficits and increased public debts, it is believed that it will help reverse the economic downturn over time.

“Seven years on, the development model does not seem to have changed much. To embark on a new course, the new strategy should aim at achieving the dual overarching objectives of consolidating the post-transition democratic pol­ity, on the one hand, while mak­ing the transition towards a dy­namic and equitable economy, on the other”, recommended the authors – who also provide targeted policy recommendations on how to achieve this objective in the report.

In 5 chapters and through a critical assessment of the performances of five South-Med countries in transition (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia), this report attempts to answer the following questions:

  • What were the immediate economic consequences of the political transition in South-Med countries?
  • How well did policymakers respond to the economic and social adversities associated with the political transition?
  • Based on the analysis and the likely political evolution in these countries, what can be done to bring about healthier macroeconomic balances, job creating growth and greater social inclusion?

 The report is written by a group of international experts and senior macroeconomists, political economists and social economists under the management of the Economic Research Forum (ERF, Cairo). Dr. Ahmed Galal, the editor of the report is the Chairman of the Board of the MENA Health Policy Forum and former ERF Managing Director and former FEMISE President; Dr. Ishac Diwan is  visiting professor at Columbia University and holds a chair at Paris Sciences et Lettres; Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi is the President of FEMISE and Managing Director of ERF; Dr. Hoda Selim is an Economist at the IMF; Dr. Zafiris Tzannatos is the Former professor in and chair of the Economics Department at the American University of Beirut; and Ms Jala Youssef is an economist of ERF and FEMISE.

 The Euromed Report is an annual publication of FEMISE that is addressing themes of importance and interest to the EU-Med region. The report brings value-added to the themes it covers through in-depth analysis by economists from the North and the South of the Mediterranean, using a multidisciplinary approach. This brings a common view from the two shores of the Mediterranean and provides policy recommendations that can make a contribution to the South Med countries during their transition.

This report received financial support from the European Union through the FEMISE project on “Support to Economic Research, studies and dialogues of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”. Any views expressed in this report are the sole responsibility of the authors.

Please contact FEMISE for more information: contact@femise.org

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[1] This report and its launch event received financial support from the European Union through the FEMISE project on “Support to Economic Research, studies and dialogues of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”. Any views expressed in this seminar are the sole responsibility of the authors and the speakers.

FEMISE and IM at COP23, BONN 2017

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UPDATE 9/11/2017 (17h30)

Panelists at Pavillon C06 (ENERGIES2050), Zone Bonn.

In the joint session at COP23, FEMISE and Institut de la Méditerranée (IM) presented the preliminary version of the report “The challenges of climate change in a Mediterranean in transition – From the Paris agreement to implementation” published with ENERGIES2050.

After a brief presentation of IM and FEMISE activities, Dr. Constantin Tsakas (General Manager of Institut de la Méditerranée, General Secretary of FEMISE) highlighted how the report is part of an ongoing dynamic between ENERGIES2050, FEMISE and IM. As part of their partnership, the three associations produce an annually-updated report on climate issues in the Mediterranean, putting into perspective the economic realities of countries of the South bank and suggesting courses of action and policy recommendations. Annual updates allow for the report to be evolutive, integrating the exchanges with the civil society, private and public actors. The idea being to i. produce research that is policy relevant and which can lead to concrete solutions and ii. foster an ecosystem of EU-Med actors associated with Climate Change concerns to have impact at the macro, meso and micro levels. The powerpoint presentation of Dr. Tsakas is available here.

Regarding the Paris agreement, fulfilling it requires countries to rapidly implement nationally determined contributions (NDCs), meet emissions reduction targets for 2020 and set future targets that are even more ambitious. Dr Tsakas stressed that this is far from a done deal for the South Mediterranean (MED) countries as a whole, where a lot remains to be done to formulate the many rules and prerequisite procedures and to specify more clear-cut means of implementation.

Asked on which Med countries are ahead, Dr Tsakas stressed that research show countries like Morocco to be considerably ahead in terms of policies and actions towards climate change. Countries such as Algeria, Tunisia and Palestine, also seem to be willing to take valiant measures for mitigation adaptation to climate change. Others, seem to be reforming mostly on paper or facing reluctance from domestic economic interests.

Replying to questions as to what governments could do more effectively, Dr Tsakas stressed that MED governments and stakeholders need to think about the various constraints on the effectiveness of the Paris Agreement, identify partners and practices that could complement the process more broadly. They should stop developing their strategies in isolation and take into account that several MED-specific programs and institutions are already present to help in implementing climate-change policies. Governments will need to better map their threatened regions, dress a long-term plan on climate change and actually apply it. However, solutions shall always be taken in an integrated manner, considering the economic and social reality of MED countries after the Arab Spring and the situation of workers in energy-intensive industries.

Dr Tsakas invited participants to provide feedback as to their respective countries positions on the environment and share their concerns which could then be included in the finalized version of the report. This being an evolutive and dynamic process, Dr Tsakas stressed that the finalized report will be presented during a launch event organized by Institut de la Méditerranée in partnership with ENERGIES 2050 and FEMISE in Marseille (France, end of Q1 2018). During this event a ENERGIES2050 report on Territorialization of Climate Change Agreements will also be presented. Presenting the two complementary reports at the Marseille workshop will allow initiating debates between academics, the civil society and policymakers at the local level to go towards concrete solutions.

 

UPDATE 9/11/2017 (12h30)

FEMISE and Institut de la Méditerranée were invited by United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) and ENERGIES 2050 Association as discussants to the Session “Issues and Opportunities for the Territorialization of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in Africa” (11H00 – 12H30 – PAVILION ENERGIES 2050 CGLUA AND DING TAI CO., LTD. – ZONE BONN).

In his speech, Dr. Constantin Tsakas (GM Institut de la Méditerranée, GS FEMISE) emphasized how the biodiversity of the Mediterranean and Africa is threatened by climate change. The increase in temperatures could lead to a decrease in tourist demand in coastal areas by almost 6% in some countries. Difficulties of access to water resources are also increasing in some territories. In addition, climate change would also affect local agriculture through its effect on crop yields.

Dr. Tsakas emphasized that territorialisation of climate agreements is necessary by setting the objectives of the agreements at the level of communities and territories. An attenuation component would help to control energy demand and reduce CO2 emissions. An adaptation component would reduce the vulnerability of the territory. There is a need to move towards policies that go beyond sectoral decompartmentalisation and which can involve more local and regional policy-makers, entrepreneurs and representatives of civil society. The ENERGIES2050-UCLGA Report on the Territorialization of NDCs could be an ideal springboard for initiating the debate.

This report is complementary to the ENERGIES2050-IM-FEMISE report on “The challenges of climate change in a Mediterranean in transition” presented in a future session. Both are part of a dynamic to allow the emergence of a real ecosystem on issues related to climate change.

8/11/2017

Stéphane Pouffary (ENERGIES2050), Gaelle Yomi (CGLU Afrique) and Constantin Tsakas (Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE)

FEMISE and IM were today’s special guest speakers at the FRANCE COP23 Pavilion (16h-17h), along with our partners ENERGIES2050 and CGLU Afrique. Many thanks to FRANCE Pavilion and our partners ENERGIES2050 for a constructing debate !

Now, join us tomorrow Thursday, November 9th, 13:00-14: 30, for the IM-FEMISE session at COP23 presenting the preliminary version of the report “The challenges of climate change in a Mediterranean in transition – From the Paris agreement to implementation” that we publish with ENERGIES2050 (last year’s edition here). The presentation will take place at Pavilion C06 (ENERGIES2050), Bonn Zone. Come join us!

Pavillon C06 (ENERGIES2050), Zone Bonn.

For the pre-COP23 interview of Dr. Constantin Tsakas, click here.

Moreover, on the occasion of the COP23, we invite you to rediscover the FEMISE publications on the theme “Environment, energy, climate change” by clicking here.

Finally, we invite you to rediscover the MED2012 Report on Green Growth in the Mediterranean, a flagship report in which the experts from Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE participated. This report addressed the issue of how green growth can achieve sustainable development by enhancing the productivity of natural assets while preventing the negative social consequences of Environment degradation, notably in terms of the fundamental issue of employment.  It is available here.

COP23 and climate change in the Mediterranean: Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE stand out as key academic actors

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In the Mediterranean, the effects of climate change will always be felt more than elsewhere. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation needs of riparian countries are more than ever necessary.

Committed actors for the implementation of sustainable development in the Euro-Mediterranean area, Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE have been collaborating during the last two years with association ENERGIES 2050 on climate-related, environmental and energy issues. As part of their partnership, the three associations produce an annually-updated report on climate issues in the Mediterranean, putting into perspective the economic realities of countries of the South bank and suggesting courses of action and policy recommendations. The 2016 edition of the report, directed by ENERGIES2050, was presented at COP22 in Marrakech (available for download by clicking here). A preliminary draft of the forthcoming edition (2017/18), co-directed by the three partners, will be presented at a joint workshop during COP23 (Bonn, November 9th 2017) in order to integrate discussions with actors present during the COP23 summit. The entire ENERGIES 2050 program at COP23 in Bonn, including the joint workshop with Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE, is available by clicking here.

General Manager of Institut de la Méditerranée and General Secretary of FEMISE, Dr. Constantin Tsakas offers some lines of thought for the future.

What will be the added value of the 2017 edition of the Climate report ?

This edition will further explore the progress made by Southern Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs) in addressing the threats of climate change. More specifically, this new report will position them vis-à-vis the Paris Agreement.

As you may know, the latter commits all signatories to contain global warming “well below 2 ° C compared to pre-industrial levels”, to achieve carbon neutrality, to cooperate in strengthening a “climate change education”. Its open and evolving nature reinforces commitments to mitigate the effects of climate change over time. The 2017 edition of the report will therefore make possible to better evaluate the coherence of MPC’s past and present mitigation and adaptation actions.

How are MPCs positioned internationally in terms of mitigation and adaptation efforts?

Dr. Constantin Tsakas, General Manager of IM and General Secretary of FEMISE

Countries like Morocco are clearly ahead in terms of policies and actions. Morocco was one of the first countries in the region to sign and ratify the Paris Agreement. But even before that date, the country had already put in place specific legislation on the protection and conservation of the environment, on the fight against air pollution and on environmental impact assessment. In addition, in 2008 the government implemented the “Green Plan for Morocco” which represented a long-term policy (2008-2020) that put emphasis on a more sustainable agricultural sector. Other countries, such as Tunisia, are lagging behind but seem to show some willingness in moving forward. Before ratifying the Paris Agreement (March 2017), the Tunisian government took initiatives to limit the effects of climate change at the national level. In terms of legislation, Tunisia was actually one of the few countries to recognize climate change in its Constitution.

That being said, many countries seem to be reforming mainly on paper or to be facing reluctance related to already established economic interests. The Paris Agreement and environmental protection laws are often perceived as barriers to economic activity and political regimes are reluctant to adopt pro-environmental reforms. In general, there is a clear difference between what has been agreed and the results obtained. There is also little cooperation between Mediterranean countries during major summits, which means that even if national initiatives might exist they are doomed to fail as they do not translate into significant regional response.

What is the answer to MPC’s lack of coordination on environmental policy?

Several programs and institutions operating in the Mediterranean already exist to assist MPCs in the process of implementing climate change mitigation and awareness policies. The Union for the Mediterranean offers a general vision for low carbon development. The United Nations Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Regions of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention) provides a legal and institutional framework for concerted action among Mediterranean countries. Mediterranean networks of experts (FEMISE, MedECC, ANIMA, Plan Bleu) can also be mobilized and act as bridges between the scientific community and MPCs policy makers as they have considerable dissemination potential of politically relevant studies. Finally, there are Funds active in the region that can significantly support the implementation of climate-related projects.

What would you like to accomplish with the presence of Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE at COP23?

The presence of Institut de la Méditerranée and FEMISE at COP23, made possible thanks to our partnership with ENERGIES 2050, will allow us to interact with civil society actors, representatives of the public and private sectors and territorial experts present at the COP23 summit. These discussions between academics and operators of all kinds will provide feedback on the exceptional opportunities that the environment presents in terms of growth, investment, job creation and social cohesion. The debates will therefore enrich the report that we will co-publish with our partner ENERGIES 2050.

Following COP23, the 2017-2018 edition of the report “The Challenges of Climate Change in a Mediterranean in Transition – from the Paris Agreement to Implementation” will thus be finalized and presented during a launch event organized by Institut de la Méditerranée in partnership with ENERGIES 2050 and FEMISE (in Marseille, France, end of Q1 2018). Likewise, a discussion around the conclusions of the report with the territorial actors of Marseille will allow them to communicate on their environmental policies. Some of their recommendations could then be illustrated in the context of the 2019 edition in a process that remains evolving. The Marseille workshop will also illustrate the dynamics generated by our three associations and allow presenting the latest research produced from our respective networks on climate issues.

 

Interviewed by FEMISE Staff

 

Potential Accession to the Revised WTO Government Procurement Agreement: The Cases of Egypt and Turkey

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Government procurement concerns how public authorities spend taxpayers’ money on goods, services and infrastructure. In each country public procurement is typically governed at the national level by setting rules that try to balance a number of goals. Of these goals, transparency, non-discrimination, integrity and competition are probably the most important.

The aim of transparency is to ensure that the rules are followed and that non-compliance can be identified and addressed.

The Research Project considers the benefits and costs of accessing the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) for Turkey and Egypt. While Paper 1 considers the case of Turkey, Paper 2 analyzes the case of Egypt. Finally, Paper 3 provides a Synthesis Report.

The project shows that:

  • The WTO GPA significantly increases the probability that a foreign firm will win a public procurement contract in the EU member and affiliated states.
  • The WTO GPA promotes a more competitive environment by increasing the number of offers for a given contract.
  • The WTO GPA significantly lowers the risk of corruption by decreasing contracts with a single offer, reducing the success ratio of firms and allowing firms with lower network strengths to win contracts.
  • The competitive environment in a country is a significant determinant of the efficiency of public procurement. An increase in the number of offers decreases the contract price with respect to the estimated cost.

Thus, the WTO GPA commitments will secure better value for the money spent by governments in their procurement processes as a consequence of applying the WTO GPA principles of transparency, non-discrimination, integrity, and competition.

Given that the WTO GPA’s provisions will certainly benefit Egypt and Turkey, it is surprising that to date neither of the two countries have become signatories of the WTO GPA.

Launch of FEMISE EuroMed 2017 report in Brussels on the 23rd of November

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Economic Management Under Fire: How did the South Med Policy-Makers Respond to the Demands for Change?[1]

The report is published on: 23 November 2017 with funding from the European Union.

FEMISE is organising a special event to launch the report in Brussels on the 23rd of November. Agenda of the event is available here.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Maryse Louis:m.louis@femise.org

FEMISE is launching its 2017 Euro-Mediterranean report on the transition of the South Mediterranean economies. The report provides a critical analysis of the responses of selected countries of the region to the economic, social and political challenges in the wake of the uprising and recommendations on how to move forward to ensure a successful transition.

“Overall, South-Med countries are at a crossroad. They hold an enormous potential that has been held back by modest economic performance and extractive political institutions. The uprising, which began in December 2011 provided these countries an opportunity to follow a new development path”, state the authors of the report.

The political transition has unavoidably taken a toll on these economies and the governments found themselves facing a number of challenges and difficult decisions to make. For example, on the economic front and in and in an attempt to respond to popular demands and to calm rising social unrests, governments responded by adopting expansionary policies rather than austerity measures. While this policy choice added pressure on existing budget deficits and increased public debts, it is believed that it will help reverse the economic downturn over time.

“Seven years on, the development model does not seem to have changed much. To embark on a new course, the new strategy should aim at achieving the dual overarching objectives of consolidating the post-transition democratic pol­ity, on the one hand, while mak­ing the transition towards a dy­namic and equitable economy, on the other”, rerecommended the authors – who also provide targeted policy recommendations on how to achieve this objective in the report.

In 5 chapters and through a critical assessment of the performances of five South-Med countries in transition (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia), this report attempts to answer the following questions:

  • What were the immediate economic consequences of the political transition in South-Med countries?
  • How well did policymakers respond to the economic and social adversities associated with the political transition?
  • Based on the analysis and the likely political evolution in these countries, what can be done to bring about healthier macroeconomic balances, job creating growth and greater social inclusion?

 The report is written by a group of international experts and senior macroeconomists, political economists and social economists under the management of the Economic Research Forum (ERF, Cairo). Dr. Ahmed Galal, the editor of the report is the Chairman of the Board of the MENA Health Policy Forum and former ERF Managing Director and former FEMISE President; Dr. Ishac Diwan is  visiting professor at Columbia University and holds a chair at Paris Sciences et Lettres; Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi is the President of FEMISE and Managing Director of ERF; Dr. Hoda Selim is an Economist at the IMF; Dr. Zafiris Tzannatos is the Former professor in and chair of the Economics Department at the American University of Beirut; and Ms Jala Youssef is an economist of ERF and FEMISE.

The Euromed Report will be published on the FEMISE (www.femise.org) and the ERF (www.erf.org.eg) websites on the 23 November 2017.

 The Euromed Report is an annual publication of FEMISE that is addressing themes of importance and interest to the EU-Med region. The report brings value-added to the themes it covers through in-depth analysis by economists from the North and the South of the Mediterranean, using a multidisciplinary approach. This brings a common view from the two shores of the Mediterranean and provides policy recommendations that can make a contribution to the South Med countries during their transition.

This report received financial support from the European Union through the FEMISE project on “Support to Economic Research, studies and dialogues of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”. Any views expressed in this report are the sole responsibility of the authors.

Please contact FEMISE for more information: contact@femise.org

[1] This report and its launch event received financial support from the European Union through the FEMISE project on “Support to Economic Research, studies and dialogues of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”. Any views expressed in this seminar are the sole responsibility of the authors and the speakers.

NEXT SOCIETY Advocacy Panel for Innovation, October 26th, Amman (Jordan)

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The Next Society, where FEMISE is a partner, is pleased to invite you to become a member of the National Advocacy Panel for an Innovation Policy Agenda in Jordan and to take part in its first meeting that will be held in Amman on Thursday 26 October 2017. 

This high level meeting is organised by Royal Scientific Society with the support of ANIMA Investment Network and with participation of FEMISE in the frame of THE NEXT SOCIETY, with selected national and international innovation stakeholders.

Acting as a Task Force at national level, the goal of THE NEXT SOCIETY Advocacy Panel is to oversee innovation roadmap formulation, its implementation, evaluation and update, with the objective of:

Strengthening the national Innovation system,
Fostering coordination among actors involved,
Improving concrete instruments of the innovation policy.

The first meeting of this Advocacy Panel will include presentations, from FEMISE and other experts, of ranking analysis and enterprise surveys as well as international best practices on innovation and competitiveness.

The priority policy measures to support innovation and competitiveness decided by the Advocacy Panel members, will be implemented thanks to technical assistance missions conducted by international experts.

To reach its goals, and guarantee a sustainable and inclusive approach, the Advocacy Panel will be composed of EU and Jordanian private sector representatives and investors, innovation stakeholders, relevant Ministries and their agencies, the Delegation of the European Union to Jordan as well as academic experts including FEMISE. Special attention to the private sector will be given to ensure they are involved in the national innovation agenda.

The Royal Scientific Society, FEMISE, Kedge Business School, Bpifrance, MENA Business Angels Network, Scientific Research Support Fund, Jordan University, the Higher Council of Science and Technology,  Endeavour Jordan, Jordan University of Science and Technology, OASIS 500, etc.

To participate in this meeting, please contact:
Dr. Mohammed Aljafari, Royal Scientific Society
m.aljafari@ipark.jo
Tel. (962 6) 5341381
Mathias Fillon, ANIMA Investment Network
mathias.fillon@anima.coop

Download the programme

Download the concept note