Mr. Hassan SAKHI, President of the CCIS of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region: “Investing in Morocco today means betting on stability, innovation and openness towards Africa”

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In a context where Morocco is increasingly asserting its strategic role as an economic bridge between Europe and Africa, territorial development becomes a crucial lever to stimulate investment, innovation, and international cooperation. It is in this perspective that we interviewed Mr. Hassan Sakhi, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region (CCIS-RSK). Through this interview,

Mr. Konstantinos Leventis, President of the Ilia Chamber of Commerce: “Chambers must connect SMEs with global markets, businesses with research, and entrepreneurs with policymakers”

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The Ilia Chamber of Commerce, situated in the Western region of Greece, is a vital institution for promoting and supporting local entrepreneurship, economic development, and regional connectivity. This institution plays a vital role in representing the interests of Ilia businesses, including those in the most promising sectors, such as agribusiness, commerce, tourism, and manufacturing. Over the years, the Chamber has become

Mr. Habib Hammami, President of the CCI of Sfax: “The Mediterranean is an area of economic and cultural convergence, not a border”

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As a committed member of ASCAME, the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry plays a pivotal role in fostering regional economic development. Located in Sfax, in the heart of central-eastern Tunisia, the Chamber benefits from a strategic geographical position that bridges the country’s central and southern regions. The CCI is deeply engaged in supporting local businesses by streamlining commercial operations,

Mr. Şekib Avdagiç, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce: “Mediterranean Chambers are essential in facilitating trade, investment and cross-border cooperation”

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The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC), founded in 1882, is one of the oldest Chambers in the world. In addition, with a total of 825,000 members, it is the second-largest Chamber in the world. Its services, ranging from local companies’ participation in around 50 international fairs to B2B meetings, trade and procurement missions, commercial diplomacy and support to local entrepreneurs,

Mr. Dirk Saseta, Director of Business and Operations at Leitat: “Transforming the Mediterranean Chambers into innovation hubs for the region is an achievable objective”

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A few months ago, ASCAME signed a collaboration agreement with Leitat, a European reference technological center with expertise in applied chemistry, circular economy, digital industry and health & biomedicine. The main objective of the agreement was to work together for the digitalisation of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce by improving their efficiency and the relationship with their local businesses. In

Mr. Maurizio De Pascale, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari-Oristano: “Mediterranean cities can promote peace, justice, and cooperation”

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The city of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) will host on the 18th of September the MedaCity Forum 2025, co-organized by ASCAME and its member the Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari-Oristano. This upcoming forum will address the shared challenges of Mediterranean cities and create opportunities for economic cooperation. In the following interview, Mr. Maurizio de Pascale, President of this institution, talks about

Ms. Marilena Estarellas, Manager of ANBE: “Blue economy generates quality employment, technological innovation and territorial cohesion”

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A few months ago, ASCAME signed a collaboration agreement with ANBE, the National Association of Electric Boats, to promote the use of electric boats in the Mediterranean and to boost the blue economy in the region. Both institutions committed to working together in initiatives to support decarbonization and to promote the electric mobility in the Mediterranean Sea and fostering emerging

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. Rym Ayadi, President and Founder of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association: “Women are key drivers of socio-economic transformation and progress”

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The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA), one of ASCAME’s strategic partners, actively contributes to the empowerment of women in business throughout the Mediterranean region. As Professor Rym Ayadi, President and Founder of EMEA, says in the following interview, “investing in brain health and skills is pivotal for sustainable economic development and gender equality”. In this regard, this association and Brain Capital

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Mr. Hassan SAKHI, President of the CCIS of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region: “Investing in Morocco today means betting on stability, innovation and openness towards Africa”

Mr. Konstantinos Leventis, President of the Ilia Chamber of Commerce: “Chambers must connect SMEs with global markets, businesses with research, and entrepreneurs with policymakers”

Mr. Habib Hammami, President of the CCI of Sfax: “The Mediterranean is an area of economic and cultural convergence, not a border”

Mr. Şekib Avdagiç, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce: “Mediterranean Chambers are essential in facilitating trade, investment and cross-border cooperation”

Mr. Dirk Saseta, Director of Business and Operations at Leitat: “Transforming the Mediterranean Chambers into innovation hubs for the region is an achievable objective”

Mr. Maurizio De Pascale, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari-Oristano: “Mediterranean cities can promote peace, justice, and cooperation”

Ms. Marilena Estarellas, Manager of ANBE: “Blue economy generates quality employment, technological innovation and territorial cohesion”

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

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”

Ms. Rym Ayadi, President and Founder of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association: “Women are key drivers of socio-economic transformation and progress”