Interview with Ms. Hana Nehmé, Director of HR and Projects of the CCIA of Beirut & Mount Lebanon: “The Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in tackling gender inequality”

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In recent years, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Beirut & Mount Lebanon has become an example for other Mediterranean chambers regarding women inclusion initiatives in the business sector. This institution has implemented different fair and inclusive policies both internally -by adopting inclusive hiring, equal pay, and leadership policies- and externally -by offering training, funding access, and awareness

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Mr. Muneim Elsaeti, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Benghazi: “Libya has a unique opportunity to become a regional hub for renewable energy”

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Last January we welcomed the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Benghazi as a new member of ASCAME’s network. The agreement was formalized in Barcelona in an institutional meeting which counted on Mr. Muneim Elsaeti, President of the Chamber of Benghazi, Mr. Anwar Zibaoui, ASCAME’s General Coordinator, and Mr. Josep Santacreu, President of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce. The

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Mr. José Carlos Escribano de Garizábal, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Málaga: “The future of the Mediterranean cannot be understood without the strategic positioning of Málaga”

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The economic growth that Málaga has experienced in recent years has been parallel to the strategic role that the Chamber of Commerce of Málaga has acquired not only in Andalusia but also in the Mediterranean. This institution acts as a link between companies and public administrations in Málaga and the rest of the Mediterranean, especially in Europe and North Africa.

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The Piraeus CCI puts the European SMEs at the center of the EU’s Competitiveness Compass debate

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In January 2025, the European Commission presented the ‘Competitiveness Compass’, a new roadmap to restore Europe’s dynamism and boost its economic growth. The Compass builds on the analysis of Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness and provides a strategic framework to drive the Commission’ work during this mandate. The Draghi report originally identified three imperatives for the

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How Mediterranean small businesses can harness cultural insights to win over today’s consumers?

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“Culture is one of the two or three most complicated words in the English language,” observed Welsh author Raymond Williams. Indeed, culture remains complex, encompassing a wide range of elements within a society, from material aspects like food, fashion, and architecture to intangible elements such as customs and traditions. It includes social norms (how people act and behave), language (how

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Mr. Hamza Benabdallah, President of the CCIS Fès-Meknès: “Our aim is to consolidate Fès-Meknès’ position as a major agrifood hub in the Mediterranean”

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The Chambre de Commerce, d’Industrie et de Services de la Région Fès-Meknès (CCIS Fès-Meknès) plays a crucial role in promoting economic development in the region. The Chamber fosters a favorable environment for business growth and investment in the Fès-Meknès region, represents the interests of local businesses and industries, and encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly among young entrepreneurs. In the framework

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Mr. Luka Burilović, President of the Croatian Chamber of Economy: “Croatia puts tourism in the context of sustainable business”

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At the beginning of the 2000s, Croatia utilised the slogan “The Mediterranean As It Once Was” in its international promotion to highlight its Mediterranean way of life, preserved nature, attractive tourism amenities, and abundance of undiscovered tourist destinations. Croatia was a challenger and a returnee/newcomer to the Mediterranean market at the beginning of the century, having to reassert itself after

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Interview with Ms. Nina Drakic, President of the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro: “Chambers of commerce represent the entire private sector and find solutions to its challenges”

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The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro is a business association with a rich tradition that represents the interests of the economic entities, including business entities, financial organizations, insurance companies and start-ups. The chamber represents and pursues the common interests of the entire economy, encourages business activities and entrepreneurship, and contributes to the prosperity of the country. The institution has 13

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Mr. Zuher Gamra Elorfi, Coordinator of International Relations and Cooperation at the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture: “Chambers contribute to the stability and the peace of the region”

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The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has 150 years of history, being one of the oldest chambers in the Arab countries. From then on, this institution has become a vital component of the national economy of Libya, situated in the Southern Mediterranean coast and the North Africa. Throughout this long period, this institution has contributed to strengthening the

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Mr. Bouzid Tahar, National President of the Confédération Algérienne du Patronat: “Algeria has become a promising place to start a business”

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The Confédération Algérienne du Patronat (CAP) is one of the oldest and most representative trade unions in the Algerian business sector, whose contribution to the country’s economic development since its foundation in 1990 is undoubted. This institution helps companies establish business contacts with other companies in Algeria and abroad, to participate in B2B meetings, trade fairs and seminars to explore

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