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

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Mr. Vincent Ernoux, Coordinator of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme for the Western Mediterranean: “There is no green transition without involving the younger generations”

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The Interreg NEXT MED Programme, in which ASCAME is involved as one of its strategic partners, has recently announced the postponement of the  deadline for the ongoing Call for Green Transition Projects to 15 May 2025. Building on the success of the first call for proposals, which saw 630 projects submitted, this second call aims to drive scalable, innovative, and

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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