The Mediterranean library of knowledge
Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.
MAIA TAQA Detailed design of the pilot project - Amman
The MAIA-TAQA project focuses on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), by setting up demonstrators in 3 Mediterranean pilot areas, in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. This report illustrates a pilot project implemented in Jordan with the aim of improving and upgrading the provision of power at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JOCC) main building in Amman by installing a Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV).
MAIA TAQA Detailed design of the pilot project - Lebanon
MAIA-TAQA has implemented demonstrator pilot projects in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, which have significantly advanced the cause of sustainability and resource efficiency within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mediterranean countries. This report provides the main features of the detail design of the Lebanese pilot project in the framework of Work Package 3 (WP3) - "Development of sustainable services in the Mediterranean area".
The pilot project in Lebanon consisted of a construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) building, and the reuse of the treated water for irrigation purposes, with the objective to fulfill the following priorities:
- Efficient system with the best quality for price ratio
- Innovative technology for treatment, monitoring of treated water &
valorisation of sludge
- Large potential of application in local context
MAIA TAQA Final Report
The MAIA-TAQA project, focused on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), has significantly advanced the cause of sustainability and resource efficiency within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the Mediterranean countries and it has successfully executed demonstrator pilot projects in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. The achievements of these pilot projects have been showcased through various impactful initiatives. This final report illustrates the Pilot Implementation Analysis, the impact on innovative Resource Efficiency solutions (capacity building, the Innovation One Stop Shop initiative, B2B events), highlighting the challenges and lessons learned.
MAIA-TAQA Resources Efficiency Market Assessment Report
The MAIA-TAQA project focuses on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), by setting up demonstrators in 3 Mediterranean pilot areas, in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. The "Resources efficiency market assessment report" provides a comprehensive overview on the selected RE services in each pilot country, the RE market situation, the RE production state, the distribution methods, the incentive and financing methods, the challenges and barriers facing the RE services implementation and the RE prospects. The data collected and analysed show that there are significant opportunities in the three pilot countries for the development of these services. The study also shows the governments’ efforts in supporting the services through different incentives and financing mechanisms, in addition to the challenges and barriers that need to be taken into consideration to develop a well-established RE eco-system.
MEDSt@rts Analysis of the Mediterranean microfinance industry (abstract)
Young entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean region encounter severe credit constraints and gathering enough money to start or scale up their enterprise is often impossible. The objective of MEDSt@rts project is to develop an innovative supporting model to facilitate access to funding for “non-bankable” people. MEDSt@rts partnership, as a preparatory activity to the design of a transnational network of microfinance, carried out an in-depth analysis of the state of the microfinance industry, at a local and national level. The organisations involved were SFIRS Spa in Italy, Chamber of Commerce of Achaia in Greece, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax in Tunisia, LEADERS in Palestine and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Lebanon in Lebanon.
Recommendations for the strategy of financial inclusion of micro and small businesses in Lebanon
The MEDSt@rts project started to support young innovative entrepreneurs pitch their new business ideas, and then get the needed business development and access to finance to launch their own businesses. In that regard, the Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture in Sidon and South Lebanon (CCIAS) launched the microfinance and Business Development Services (BDS) forum that engaged Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), BDS providers, bankers and experts in the economic development eco-system, to provide a series of discussions about financial inclusion, business development role, legal and regulatory issues, and the way forward to help MSMEs and youth start-ups succeed as a pre requisite towards the universal sustainability development goals. The document below, which illustrates recommendations for the strategy of financial inclusion of micro and small businesses in Lebanon, contains a summary of the 12 days presentations and discussion that took place among the forum participants.
INVESTMED Impacts and Achievements - Final Report
The INVESTMED Impact and Achievements Report provides a comprehensive overview of all INVESTMED activities, impacts, successes, and lessons learned over the 3-year lifespan of the project.
Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the Sustainable Business Management (SBM) Training Program
This booklet describes Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the Sustainable Business Management (SBM) - Training Programme with the INVESTMED project. INVESTMED carried out a Training Programme with over 100 aspiring entrepreneurs in the green, blue and cultural and creative industries supporting them to make their business ideas a reality. These Training Editions (7 cycles per country) were preparatory to the selection of 21 Business Ideas to be supported in the scouting phase through an online Coaching and Mentoring Program. Further to the Training Programme, 11 webinars were also held to complement the training content. This is booklet 1 of 3.
Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the INVESTMED Summer School
This booklet describes the Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the INVESTMED Summer School. The INVESTMED Summer School gathered selected entrepreneurs from the Sustainable Business Management Program to provide intense training on how to make their business idea a reality, particularly focusing on pitching and connecting entrepreneurs from the Southern Mediterranean to the European market. This is booklet 3 of 3.
INVESTMED Sustainable Management Training Webinars Report
This webinar report provides a summary of all the content covered and speakers invited to the INVESTMED Sustainable Management Training Webinars. The 11 webinars were carried out to complement the INVESTMED Sustainable Management Training Programme and involved INVESTMED subgrantees and trainees. The report includes summaries, links to speaker resources, and links to the webinar recordings on the INVESTMED YouTube.
Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the Sustainable Business Management (SBM) Coaching and Mentoring (C&M) Program
This booklet describes Methodologies, Tools and Impact of the Sustainable Business Management (SBM) - Coaching and Mentoring Programme with the INVESTMED project. INVESTMED carried out a coaching and mentoring programme with aspiring entrepreneurs in the green, blue and cultural and creative industries supporting them to make their business ideas a reality. This is booklet 2 of 3.
Guidelines on Eco-Innovation for the Mediterranean Hotel Industry
Towards a more sustainable tourism for the Mediterranean