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.
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.
Deliverable 3.2.1: Identification of the training and capacitation needs of technological and Innovative SMEs: Analytical Report
The main aim of this report was to reflect on the survey taken by SMEs from all partner countries as a need assessment document of the technologies required and capacity building requirements of the SMEs selected through the program.
6.2 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INNOVATIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL SMES MANUAL
This manual is intended to ease the path for an effective cooperation, showing what has been achieved during the
implementation of SME4SMARTCITIES project.
Deliverable 3.1.2A: Current Procurement Trends Guide for SMEs
The purpose of this guide is to promote smart innovation and sustainability in cities across the Mediterranean and to assist SMEs to tap into innovative and green procurement opportunities.
A.5.1.6 Co-creation and co-innovation ideas development
DIGITAL CO-CREATION: Methodology Framework for Smart Cities
Co-creation creates ownership of solutions. It creates new insights and knowledge by involving citizens and stakeholders in the design thinking process.
A5.1.7c Herzliya Innovation Zone Case Study
The Herzliya Innovation Zone (IZ) was set up as a living lab project of the SME4SMARTCITIES Toolbox to establish the Innovation Zone branding, framework and infrastructure in Herzliya.
A5.1.7b TAU The Innovation Zone Playground guidebook
This document is part 2 of the “Establishing an Innovation Zone” guide. Its primary objective is to present a comprehensive work plan that delineates the pragmatic strategic steps and methodologies necessary for the establishment of a replicable, scalable, and influential Urban Impact Innovation Playground.
A5.1.7a A guide for Innovation Zone Design intervention
INNOVATION ZONE DESIGN PLAYBOOK - The innovation zone (IZ) is a local area designated to demonstrate and facilitate community involvement in innovation and sustainability and enhance partnerships between the municipality and local business community.
Deliverable 5.1.7: Establishing an Innovation Zone
This guide is a toolbox for establishing innovation zones in cities, as a focused scope endeavor that allows to materialize and boost the existing potential of areas in the city with feasible, low-investment and easier to execute initiatives with a large impact for the city, the local business sector and the local community.
Deliverable 4.1.8: Developing an Urban Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainability - A Toolbox
This kit is designed to provide you with clear and measurable tools. Whether you are an authority official or a stakeholder who wants to drive change in partnership with a local authority, the toolbox will provide you with the insights, tools and strategies needed to foster a thriving ecosystem of environmental innovation.
Deliverable 3.1.6: Report on the opportunities for SMEs to fully participate in the market of smart city solutions
This document outlines the opportunities for SMEs to fully participate in the market of smart city solutions by reviewing current channels and trends and by providing resources and guidelines for SMEs. It is based on the results of the studies and surveys conducted during the WP3 stage of the SME4SMARTCITIES project, the work conducted with city officials and with SMEs during the project and the current directives and guidelines for sustainable and “green” procurement.