Mr. Vasilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus CCI: “The Mediterranean must become a global center of green and digital development with strong social cohesions”

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Mediterranean institutions and Chambers of Commerce will participate in the 2nd edition of Medsparc Business Summit, which will take place on May 12 and 13 in Izmir (Türkiye). This is an international summit organized by the Association of Businesswomen in Izmir (IZIKAD) which will feature insightful panel discussions to explore the intersection of green, digital, and social transformations. In addition,

MedaWeek 2024: Diving into the multifaceted opportunities and challenges in Africa’s dynamic economic landscape

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Within the ‘New Africa Business Development Forum’, held in the framework of MedaWeek 2024, Mediterranean economic leaders, investors, policymakers, and industry experts explored the multifaceted opportunities and challenges in Africa’s dynamic economic landscape. This forum emphasized the importance of tailored approaches to individual African countries, the need for robust infrastructure, and the potential of key sectors such as tourism, hospitality,

The Mediterranean Pavilion at the ‘World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo 2025’ A hub where business meets culture, tradition meets innovation, and opportunities meet global markets

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After the success of the first edition of the ‘Mediterranean – Canada Business Forum’ at MedaWeek Barcelona 2024, ASCAME gives all its members and partners and members a new opportunity to expand international alliances and promote their presence in the Canadian market. In the framework of the upcoming World of Travel, Trade & Taste Expo 2025, to be held from

Mr. Josep Santacreu, President of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce: “The Chambers of Commerce must be the main partner of Mediterranean companies to boost international trade and investment”

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Mr. Josep Santacreu, President of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, shares in the following interview his thoughts on the future of ASCAME and the Mediterranean. In a year in which we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, Mr. Santacreu claims the intra-regional cooperation between all Mediterranean countries to face the great challenges shared by all countries in the

MEDALOGISTICS 2025: Envisioning the Mediterranean Logistic Future

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For the 21st consecutive year, SIL Barcelona, the leading exhibition for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain in Southern Europe, will host MedaLogistics, which for two decades has become the most important logistics summit in the Mediterranean. The summit, organized by ASCAME and Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, in collaboration with the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Ms. Caterina Passariello, President of the Canadian Chamber in Italy: “Chambers of Commerce can spotlight successful female role models”

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ASCAME’s member the Canadian Chamber in Italy -based in Rome whose main mission is to facilitate access to the Italian market and the connection between Canadian and Italian companies and professionals- is engaged in different initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion and gender equality. As Ms. Caterina Passariello, President of this institution, explains in the following interview, the chamber is absolutely

Mr. Ömer Abdullah Özdemir, President of the Mersin Commodity Exchange: “The partnership with ASCAME focuses on fostering cooperation in agriculture and food sectors and jointly facing Mediterranean challenges”

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ASCAME’s network has expanded with the recent incorporation of the Mersin Commodity Exchange (MEC) as a new associate member. This institution, well-known as Mersin Ticaret Borsasi, is one of Turkey’s most established and significant commodity exchanges. Founded in 1926, this institution stands out with its effectiveness in the agriculture and food sectors. As Mr. Ömer Abdullah Özdemir, President of MCE,

Ms. Mirjana Čagalj, Vice President of the Croatian Chamber of Economy: “Empowering women means building a more inclusive world”

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The Croatian Chamber of Economy has implemented several inclusive initiatives that served as exemplary models such as promoting sustainable business practices, committing to diversity and non-discrimination, providing education and training on sustainable development, and supporting local economic development. We talked to Ms. Mirjana Cagali, Vice President of this institution, about all these inclusive initiatives, the support given to businesswomen and

Ms. Loubna Karroum, Founder of AfricaMed Business Forum and CEO of Kardev: “Women are becoming an undeniable force in the start-up scene in Africa”

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ASCAME is one of the strategic partners of AfricaMed Business Forum, which plays a crucial role in promoting the inclusion of women at all levels of business by valuing their contributions and facilitating the exchanges necessary to overcome existing barriers. This initiative was launched in 2023 by Ms. Loubna Karroum, entrepreneur and CEO of Kardev, who has become an example

Ms. Noha Shaker, Founder and Secretary General of the Eygptian Fintech Association: “Mediterranean women play key roles in driving positive change, from social entrepreneurship to environmental sustainability”

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We interviewed Ms. Noha Shaker, Founder and Secretary General of the Egyptian Fintech Association, and elected Vice-President of the Africa Fintech Network at the Union of Africa Fintech Associations. Ms. Shaker is a dynamic leader and force for change, particularly in the fields of Fintech, financial inclusion, and green finance. As she explains in the following interview, Fintech platforms, such