Economia i finances

Demographic Changes and Perspectives in the Southern Mediterranean Region

At the Heart of the Euro-Mediterranean Challenge: The Agriculture and Food Issue

The agricultural and food issue is, in fact, decisive for the future of the Mediterranean Basin, as it is at the junction of politics, commerce and society.

The Necessary Dream of Maghrebi Integration

The Maghreb countries are at a crossroads: they must decide whether to continue as before, playing the old game of the Nation-State closed in on itself, or on the contrary.

2006: A Controversial Agreement between Morocco and the United States Came into Effect

It only took four years – from 2002 to 2006 – for the Free Trade Agreement between Morocco and the US to be proposed (2002), negotiated (2003), signed (2004), ratified (2004) and enter into effect (2006).

The Future TangerMed Port: Sign of Renewal of Southern Mediterranean Ports or an Isolated Initiative?

For some twenty years now, the evolution of containerised maritime transport has allowed deployment of new container ports in the Mediterranean.

Transport, Logistics and Economic Integration in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

Over the past 25 years, the partner countries on the southern and northern shores of the Mediterranean Basin have benefited little from globalisation.

Microfinance South of the Mediterranean- The Arab Region’s Perspective

Experience throughout the world has proven that microfinance helps the poor to increase income, build their businesses, and secure their future by reducing their vulnerability to external shocks.

Multilateral Trade Negotiations and Euro-Mediterranean Trade

The Hong Kong agreements fix the international trade tendencies and, therefore, place a framework of reference on Euro-Mediterranean trade relations.

The Emergence of the “Multi Meda” Multinationals

The most important economic piece of news of 2005 in the Mediterranean was about the great investments made by private multinational companies .

The Consequences of Trade Liberalization in the Textiles and Clothing Sector in Mediterranean Countries

For the last 25 years, the textile and clothing industry (T&C from here on) has been one of the most important industries for the Mediterranean region as a major source of income and employment.

The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) as a Factor for Development in the Mediterranean

In all economies, small and medium enterprises contribute very significantly to job creation and sustainable growth, and they will continue to play a vital role in stimulating economic recovery.

The Evaluation of Cairo+10 in the Mediterranean Region

Some Arab countries have completed their demographic transition whilst others are experiencing a situation where birth rates are still comparatively high.