Structure of ASCAME
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" In ASCAME we believe in doing useful work and we are, in a way, walking a historical path. The presence of 20 presidents of Chambers of Commerce on the Committee allows us to feel the pulse of the economy at the spot while others must wait for a long time to obtain statistical results. Through the network of national chambers, we can take action and make public-private partnership a reality. " ASCAME President, Mr. Mohamed Choucair
The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) was founded on October 1st, 1982. The Constitutive General Assembly was held in Barcelona, hosted by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation.
ASCAME's operating structure consists of 6 different bodies: the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, the Bureau, the General Secretariat, the Treasurer and the Commissions (which are working groups focused on key Mediterranean sectors).
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly is composed of all members. Its main task is to define the general policy and major lines of the activity of the Association.
The General Assembly may convene as an Ordinary General Meeting (O.G.M.) or as an Extraordinary General Meeting (E.G.M.). Nowadays, ASCAME has more than 300 members (including full members and associated members).
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee is the permanent management and administrative body of ASCAME. The Executive Committee consists of full members of Chambers bordering the Mediterranean, in the number of one per country.
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LEBANON | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon |
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SPAIN | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona |
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FRANCE | Chamber of Commerce and industry of Marseille-Provence |
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ALBANIA | PSR Albania Chamber of Commerce |
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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA | Chamber of Economy of Sarajevo Canton |
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CROATIA | Croatian Chamber of Economy |
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JORDAN | Jordan Chamber of Industrie |
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MONTENEGRO | Chamber of Economy of Montenegro |
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MOROCCO | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Tangier - Wilaya |
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SERBIA | Serbian Chamber of Commerce |
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TURKEY | Chamber of Commerce of Istanbul |
BUREAU
The Bureau consists of the following eight Chambers of Commerce and Industry chosen from the Executive Committee. The structure of the Bureau is made up as follows:
- 1 President
- 6 Deputy Presidents
- 1 Treasurer
The Bureau acts on behalf of the Executive Committee as regards ordinary and ongoing matters.
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LEBANON | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon |
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SPAIN | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona |
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FRANCE | Chamber of Commerce and industry of Marseille-Provence |
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ALGERIA | Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI) |
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MOROCCO | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Tangier - Wilaya |
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TURKEY | Chamber of Commerce of Istanbul |
COMMISSIONS
Nowadays, ASCAME has 17 Commissions. The Commissions are the heart of the Association, and the ideas lab for proposals and programmes. This allows ASCAME to focus on the main objectives of the strategic plan.
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CROATIA | Croatian Chamber of Economy |
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FRANCE | Chamber of Commerce and industry of Marseille-Provence |
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ITALY | Chamber of Commerce of Pescara |
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LEBANON | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon |
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MOROCCO | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Tangier - Wilaya |
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SPAIN | Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona |
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TURKEY | Chamber of Commerce of Istanbul |
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TURKEY | Aegean Region Chamber of Industry |
GENERAL SECRETARIAT
The General Secretariat is located in Barcelona, at the premises of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation. It is the head of operations of ASCAME.