cmi annualreport2010

the year in review Annual Report

JOINT LEARNING FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION

the year in review Annual Report

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Opening StateMentShamshad akhtar, Chair of the CMI annual MeetingVice president, Middle east and north africa region, World Bank 6 Learning tO “think Mediterranean”philippe de Fontaine Vive, Co-Chair of the CMI Strategic CouncilVice president, european Investment Bank 9

the year in review by Mats Karlsson, Director, CMI 10

the CMi’S rOLe in addreSSing regiOnaL priOritieS rationale, Goals and activities 17 Highlighting Integration 18 phases of program Development 19 program overview

⦿ Skills, employment and labor Mobility 20⦿ Knowledge economy, Innovation and technology 23⦿ urban and Spatial Development 24⦿ environment and Water 26 ⦿ transport and logistics 27

Driving for results: evaluating our progress 28 resource Mobilization 29 reaching out 29

new initiativeSadvancing toward a Knowledge economy 32office de Coopération Économique pour la Méditerranée et l’orient (oCeMo) 35

BOxeS 1 Managing Interdependence in the Mediterranean 18 2 Developing a university Governance Screening Card for Mena 20 3 promoting Green Jobs for Youth in the Mediterranean 22 4 Developing technopoles and Science parks in the Mediterranean 23 5 Mainstreaming the environment in the policy-Making process in Mediterranean Countries 26 6 CMI Web Site at a Glance 29

annexeS 1 CMI Clusters and programs 37 2 logframes of CMI’s 14 programs 453 CMI’s approach to an evaluation Framework 754 CMI Budget Summary for FY10—12 79 5 CMI events and Content Development update, october 2009–December 2010 83

a list of CMI terms 88

COntentS

Opening Statement

Shamshad akhtar Chair of the CMI Annual MeetingVice President, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank

This is the first annual report of the Marseille Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), submitted just before its second annual meeting on November 18, 2010. The report you hold reviews a full year of work since the CMI was formally launched on October 9, 2009. It highlights the CMI’s 14 programs and maps out the goals for 2011.

This annual meeting is a f irst p o i n t o f a s s e s s m e n t . We anticipate that it wil l set the CMI—an innovative, multi-partner c o l l a b o r a t i on— on a s te ady course to promote joint learning for susta inable development in the Mediterranean region. This region, though it shares the shores of a common sea and history, is still marked by economic, social and cultural gaps between and within countries, gaps that must be bridged if people are to enjoy sustainable and equitable development.

Ensuring more rewarding employ-ment opportunities for young people entering the labor market remains the most pressing concern for the region’s policy makers and its people. We know that regional integration is essential to the achievement of that goal. But

how to achieve it? Stimulating private sector investment, in part through better infrastructure, is a large part of the answer. Regional cooperation of the sort promoted by the CMI can prove useful to the objectives of building a common infrastructure, accelerating job-creating investment and trade and improving productivity.

Without any doubt , regional integration is a daunting agenda with far-reaching implications for institutional, legal and policy frameworks at all governance levels. But that daunting goal can be quietly brought closer through practical partnerships that foster a culture that is open, informed and conducive to the generation of knowledge, to broad-based learning and to evidence-based policy discussions.

It is in response to the demand for such partnerships that the CMI was established as a knowledge platform rooted in this region and driven by its founding governments—Egypt, France, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia—along with the European Investment Bank and the World Bank. Other partners have joined in the programs to pursue shared objectives.

The CMI is the World Bank’s first investment of this nature. It complements and advances the World Bank’s Arab World Init iative. Over the past year CMI members and par tners have come together to generate policy-relevant knowledge and analysis to address five crucial development challenges: skills, employment and labor mobility; knowledge economy, innovation and technology; urban and spatial development; environment and water; and transport and logistics. Each of these chal lenges is the focus of a cluster of CMI programs, as may be seen in the pages of this report.

The challenge now is to succeed in this incipient quest to produce and share solid and communicable evidence for leaders in government, c iv i l soc iet y, academia and business, so that together leaders in their specific arenas can tackle cr i t ical chal lenges and seek practical solutions to enhance the overall prosperity of the region.

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Since its inception in october 2009, the Marseille Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) has been a unique laboratory for ideas thanks to its founding pur-pose and its composition. It is the first inter-institutional platform for cooperation and partnership in the modernization and conver-gence of public policies in the Mediterranean. Its initial work has been focused on five areas criti-cal to sustainable and integrated development of the Mediterranean basin: skills, employment and labor mobility; knowledge econ-omy, innovation and technology; urban and spatial development; environment and water; and trans-port and logistics.

the CMI is structured around the principles of joint learning and the sharing of experience. Five of the region’s southern govern-ments (egypt, Jordan, lebanon, Morocco and tunisia) have come together to promote their inter-ests through the Center. all are aware of the challenges of eco-nomic convergence and share the common goal of regional integration.

and therein is the heart of our commitment: to inculcate a “Medi-terranean reflex” into our national and institutional policy-making process and thereby to ensure the successful development of our region and the prospects of future generations.

the CMI is in the vanguard of Med-iterranean integration by support-ing dialogue among stakeholders (including policy makers, experts, development finance institutions, private sector, and universities), and paving the way for the renew-al of the paradigms that have long guided the formulation of public policies in the Mediterranean. Because it is a multinational part-nership, the CMI avoids the pitfalls of particularistic development and is better positioned than any sin-gle institution to embody the Medi-terranean reflex, an expression of the Mediterranean spirit shared by people on both the north and south shores of the sea.

In europe, of course, a “european reflex” is now discernible in the continent’s approach to all man-ner of issues. policy decisions are made only after consideration of the perspectives and experience of all european countries, with each learning from the others. to-gether the nations of europe ar-rive at policies that benefit each and all, rather than facing off in discord. replicating this cohesive

reflex in the Mediterranean is an exciting challenge. our goal must be to apply it concretely to pub-lic policies in selected areas to accelerate the integration of na-tions. We must go well beyond simply modernizing the tools of development to mobilize civil soci-ety and public opinion in the Med-iterranean. Both are already well along in this awareness-raising ex-ercise, in some cases in advance of their national governments.

therefore, to those who still be-lieve that the goal of building a Mediterranean reflex is too ambi-tious, we can confidently respond that it certainly is a difficult quest, just as europe’s integration was and remains. the CMI, symbolized during its first year of operation by its headquarters overlooking the Mediterranean from the Villa Valm-er, aims to become the fulcrum for the collective ambition to develop a new reflex, the reflex of “think-ing Mediterranean.” By means of quick, concrete results, the CMI will enable us to realize—and no longer merely to dream—that vision of the Mediterranean.

Learning tO “Think MediTerranean”

philippe de Fontaine vive Co-Chair of the CMI Strategic Council

Vice president, european Investment Bank

the year in review

Mats karlsson Director, CMI

the Center for Mediterranean In-tegration (CMI) was established to harness the powerful dynam-ics of interdependence across this ancient region, which today is home to 500 million people whose economic and social pros-pects are deeply intertwined. It pursues that purpose by provid-ing analytical evidence and tech-nical tools to respond to critical questions, jointly framed, and to provide policy makers with evi-dence-based intelligence on what measures are most likely to work in the public interest.

the CMI engages with govern-ments, international organizations and, of course, the private sector, in the form of independent public interest institutions and civil soci-ety organizations. It is a collabora-tive arrangement of members and partners inspired by converging

views about how to respond to very real challenges such as un-employment, climate change, and trade logistics. answering those challenges will be very important to the region’s people, whose economic future will be shaped, as was their past, by exchange across the Mediterranean Sea.

the CMI was created following broad consultations that began in September 2008 at the initiative of World Bank president robert B. Zoellick. all key elements of the future Center were embod-ied in a memorandum of under-standing signed by the founding members and their partners in June 2009. the CMI was formal-ly launched on october 9, 2009, so the 2010 annual meeting, on november 18, 2010 marks a year of work. next year’s meeting will give the Center’s members and

partners a chance to reflect on the direction of their collabora-tion after the expiration of the current memorandum of under-standing in June 2012.

the past year of work included significant progress on the 14 pro-grams that are the core of the Cen-ter (annex 1). normally, one might have expected some attrition, but all 14 original programs are fully active, and several have substantially expanded their content—quite an ac-complishment. But quality in delivery is the true measure of success, and program delivery has just begun.

Between now and June 2012 the CMI will have to hold itself accountable at three levels by providing: ⊙ Cost-saving and value added in

program delivery⊙ Cross-sectoral analytics and

technical capacity⊙ Indicators of actual convergence

in national public policy choices.

the framework to be used in achiev ing the necessar y ac-countabi l i t y—which has been thoroughly discussed by the CMI Strategic Council and con-firmed by the oversight Com-mi t tee—wi l l p rov ide a bas ic reference for the assessment of our progress in advance of next year’s annual meeting. all CMI programs work on the ba-s is of cont inuous ly updated

⊙ One draft Screening Card for University Governance in MENA⊙ One Guidebook on Technopoles (Plan and Manage a Science Park in the Mediterranean: Guidebook

for Decision Makers)⊙ Three Policy Notes on Non-Public Provision of Active Labor Market Programs in Arab-Mediterranean

Countries: An Inventory of Youth Programs; Key Characteristics of Employment Regulation in the Middle East and North Africa; and Towards an Objective-Driven System of Smart Labor Migration Management

⊙ One study on Social Protection for Temporary Migrant Workers: Conceptual Framework, Country Inventory, Assessment and Guidance

⊙ One study on Portability of Pension, Health, and Other Social Benefits: Facts, Concepts, Issues⊙ One report on Migration Management in the Mediterranean Region: Taking Stock, Reviewing, and

Looking Ahead⊙ One mapping of southern institutions (strategic urban development and cities and climate change)⊙ Two CMI learning days on integration and evidence-based public policy choice⊙ Four press conferences⊙ Four e-letters in Arabic, English and French

CMi OutputS at a gLanCe (october 2009–october 2010)


logical frameworks, or logframes (annex 2). progress toward the goals set out in those logframes will be the basis for assessment of the Center.

our members—egypt, Jordan, lebanon, Morocco, and tuni-sia, with France, the european Investment Bank, and the World Bank—have engaged positively throughout the year. the over-sight Committee has met five

times (by videoconference) and provided clear and valuable guid-ance. Invitations to participate in programs have been extended to most southern and eastern coun-tries of the region, and the Center remains open to new members from the region.

the Strategic Council has met three times, heard presentations from virtually all programs, and of-fered invaluable guidance.

the budget has evolved as antici-pated, growing in size and allowing programs to progress, although with a moderate initial disbursement rate. For long-term sustainability, members and partners will need to consider extending their financial commitments as early as possible to allow for forward planning.

the staff at the Center has grown steadily stronger over the past year and now numbers 24, as



staffing commitments have been fulfilled at all levels. But program delivery depends not only on the headquarters staff in Marseille, but also on program teams oper-ating around the Mediterranean and within member and partner institutions. Instilling a sense of pan-CMI teamwork will be criti-cal to success.

outreach is a critical element of our work, because program pro-cesses and products are valu-able only to the extent that rel-evant participants and audiences have access to them. a Web site, www.cmimarseille.org, is up and running. Hits grew significantly in September and october. language is a particularly important aspect of outreach. the Center’s work-ing language is a pragmatic blend of english and French, not always fully supported by interpretation and translation. We still must make good on our major commitment to use arabic to a greater extent.

looking ahead to next year, I be-lieve that the following points will be critical for the Center’s success:

⊙ Program quality and delivery. While different in character, all CMI programs have defined their elements of objective achieve-ment. Good collaborative man-agement by partners will deliver the outcomes.

⊙ Cooperation with the Union for the Mediterranean. as the uFM evolves and its secretariat pursues its work program, major opportuni-ties for cooperation and synergies will arise. the CMI should take full advantage of all such opportunities.

⊙ Office de Coopération Économique pour la Méditerranée et l’Orient (OCEMO). an association made up of FeMISe and other net-works of economists, anima and other networks of private investors, and several educational institu-tions has coalesced to create a

twin institution co-located with the CMI offers a great opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of our shared work.

⊙ Knowledge for productivity. na-tional authorities focus their efforts to increase productivity and growth, so that succeeding generations of women and men can find jobs and apply their talents for the good of their local, national, and regional communities. Because knowledge and learning are essential to pro-ductivity, a lively dialogue on the knowledge economy has engaged actors across the region. the CMI is currently in discussions with several regional actors to use our programs and capacity to advance that dialogue.

there is no question that solid ana-lytical and technical evidence are needed to support public policy choices in the complex context of pan-Mediterranean economic and social interdependence. Modestly, the CMI seeks to provide a mea-sure of that evidence in a way that engages people all around the Mediterranean rim in an inspiring, substantive, and sustainable way.

The Year in review


For an explanation of program codes

see annex 1.

event LiSt: 22 CMi knOwLedge Sharing eventS (including ten located in egypt, Jordan, Morocco, tunisia and Syria)

1. EM2: Universities as Key Partners for Good Governance, Dec. 16-17, 2009, Marseille

2. EM3: Employment and Labor Mobility Week, including workshops on Managing Migration;

Establishing Portability of Benefits; Income Protection for the Unemployed and Unemployment

Insurance; and Active Labor Market Policies, March 8-12, 2010, Marseille

3. EM4: Young People in Arab Countries: Promoting Opportunities and Participation, Marseille April 28-30, 2010

4. EM2: Enhancing Qualifications Frameworks and Quality Assurance in MENA:

Exploring Potential Tools to Facilitate Labor Mobility, Alleviate Skills Mismatches

and Create Lifelong Learning Opportunities, June 14-15, 2010, Marseille

5. KEIT: Participation in Building 21st Century Knowledge Economies for Job Growth

and Competitiveness in the Middle East, Tunis, Dec. 1-3, 2009

6. IT1: Technical Meeting for the Innovation Financing Program, Oct. 18, 2010, Paris

7. UD3: Workshop on Medinas 2030, Oct. 8-9, 2009, Marseille

8. UD1/UD2: Presentation of Urban and Spatial Development and Cities and

Climate Change Programs at Africities, Marrakech, Dec. 14-19, 2009

9. UD4: Regional Conference on Urban Transport, Damascus, April 11-12, 2010

10. UD3: EUROMED Heritage Conference on Économie et financement du patrimoine and

second tenure of the Medinas 2030 exhibition, Damascus, June 6-8, 2010

11. UD2: Tunis Workshop: Adaptation to Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness

in the Coastal Cities of North Africa, May 18, 2010, Tunisia

12. UD2: Alexandria Workshop: Adaptation to Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness

in the Coastal Cities of North Africa, June, 15-16, 2010, Egypt

13. UD2: Casablanca Workshop: Adaptation to Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness

in the Coastal Cities of North Africa, June 22-23, 2010, Morocco

14. UD1: Session on Urban Renewal Operators at the International Forum: Villes nouvelles:

pour des métropoles durables, September 30-October 1, 2010, Marseille

15. EW2: Consultation on the TORs for the Water Demand Management Case Study on

Jordan, October 2009, Jordan, with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of

Agriculture, Jordan Valley Authority, Water Authority of Jordan, KfW, EIB, and GTZ

16. EW1: Workshop on Network of Environmental Prosecutors

(with French Ministry of Justice), March 15-16, 2010, Marseille

17. EW2: Partner Forum on Water and Governance with InWent, May 31-June 4, 2010, Tunis

18. EW2: Kick-off Workshop on Jordan Water Demand Management Case Study, June

2010, Jordan with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan

Valley Authority, Water Authority of Jordan, and consulting firm ArabTech

19. EW/UD: First workshop on Climate Induced Migration and Displacement in MENA, June 15-16, 2010, Marseille

20. EW/UD: Participation in the Climate Change Mediterranean Initiative, Athens, Greece, October 22, 2010

21. CMI learning event: Recoupling or Switchover: Developing Countries in the Global

Economy, Presentation by Otaviano Canuto, Vice President and Head of Network , Poverty

Reduction and Economic Management, World Bank, July 19, 2010, Marseille

22. CMI learning event: Consuls Day, Encounter on the CMI’s Activities, Oct. 25, 2010, Villa Valmer, Marseille

the CMi’S rOLe in addreSSing regiOnaL priOritieS

⦿ Skills, employment and Labor Mobility⦿ knowledge economy, innovation and technology⦿ urban and Spatial development⦿ environment and water⦿ transport and Logistics



tHe CMI’S role In aDDreSSInG reGIonal prIorItIeS


When the CMI platform was created in 2009, fourteen programs expressed interest to be part of the CMI. they were easily grouped into five policy areas. each cluster has a dialogue across the programs, but each program has an independent work program expressed in a logframe.

In addition, each program is led by a different organization, such as the agence Française de Développement (aFD), the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), the european Investment Bank (eIB), the Forum euroméditerranéen des Instituts de Sciences Économiques (FeMISe), plan Bleu, unDp, and the World Bank. the City of Marseille, in addition to

participating in various programs, provides the CMI with office space and two renovated conference rooms at the Villa Valmer. these organizations work with regional and national partners—such as think tanks, training institutions, centers of excellence, and other development institutions—to design and deliver programs that address critical development challenges facing the region.

the CMI’s knowledge generation and learning activities ensure that experiences and lessons learned are debated by a wide range of interested people and institutions from both the public and private sector, as well as by civil society representatives in the Mediterranean region.

the Center for Mediterranean Inte-gration is a multi-partner cooperative arrangement aimed at facilitating ac-cess to advanced knowledge and best practices, while also generating sup-port among public and independent institutions, to further improve coopera-tion, enhance sustainable development, and converge policies toward greater integration in the Mediterranean region (as defined in the founding Memoran-dum of understanding of June 30, 2009, available at the CMI Web site: www.cmimarseille.org). ultimately, CMI programs strive to provide solid inputs for evidence-based policy choices, and in so doing, help to improve govern-ment strategies and actions, increase the level of innovative and investment activities in the region, and facilitate cooperation between countries around the Mediterranean.

the activities undertaken by each program vary. Many fall into the broad category of knowledge generation in the form of regional, country, and lo-cal studies, tools, policy notes, and methodologies for sector work. others belong to the realm of capacity build-ing through knowledge sharing activi-ties, such as conferences, workshops and policy dialogues. Still others in-volve networking, outreach and even advocacy for reforms.

the CMI is engaged throughout the Mediterranean region, generally invit-ing broad participation, beyond CMI membership. a year into the launch of the Center, 22 knowledge sharing events were delivered or cospon-sored by the CMI. ten took place in egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria and tunisia.

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The CMI’s Role In AddRessIng RegIonAl PRIoRITIes


Joint learning between northern and southern partners is central to the integration aspect of the CMI’s work (box 1). It is intended to take place through a participa-tory approach to program design; the mobilization of experts from the South in the development of studies and reports; and the par-ticipation of policymakers and representatives from the private sector, academia, and think tanks in the CMI’s knowledge-sharing activities.

the integration aspect is also ap-parent in the development of a com-mon vision and culture among the concerned communities to address important challenges that transcend national borders. this takes place as partners gradually build a common understanding of issues and pos-sible policy responses through peer-to-peer learning processes.

First and foremost, policy-making communities and the public at large are influenced by factual evidence.

What matters most is the quality of the knowledge and information generated through program activities. produc-ing solid, communicable evidence is therefore a primary objective of CMI programs. that evidence, shared with the public in various ways, can be in the form of tools, benchmarking instru-ments (such as screening cards for uni-versity governance), solid environmental indicators, or inspiring case studies and good practice from the region (for ex-ample, in the areas of education, inno-vation, and using ICt for development).

highLighting integratiOn

The increasing interdependence of societ-ies, markets, and states in the Mediter-ranean region, as elsewhere, is nothing new. Less understood is how best to tackle the associated challenges—among them bridging the widening disparities in income inequality, creating new jobs, protecting human rights, and ensuring access to productivity- and innovation-enhancing infrastructure and technologies. But interdependence offers opportunities as well as challenges, particularly in the presence of a shared policy framework that enables convergence on common objectives. Those objectives include maximizing trade complementarities, developing shared strategies to combat the effects of climate change, and ensur-ing the effective management of critical resources such as water and energy. Knowledge sharing and integration will be key to this process if the countries of the Mediterranean rim wish the benefits of globalization to accrue equitably to all

citizens of the region. A host of challenges remain, amid signs of notable progress.

Consider the following: ⊙ Levels of unemployment in the Arab Mediterranean countries are among the highest in the world. About 80 percent of the unemployed in these countries are between 15 and 34 years old.

⊙ By 2030, the employable population is expected to increase by more than 100 million throughout the area. Four out of five of these additional workers will be living on the southern shores.

⊙ The Arab Mediterranean countries have the lowest labor participation rate of women in the world.

⊙ The coastal cities of the Arab Mediterranean countries are among the largest and most vulnerable urban agglomerations in the world.

⊙ Forecasts indicate that the region would be the second most affected of all global regions by a rise in sea level—and this in an area where high water stress is already present. Major extreme weather events such as increased tem-peratures, decreasing precipitation, and runoff are expected by 2030, but build-ing practices in the region have not yet adapted to the worsening climate.

⊙ Europe’s per capita expenditures on information and communication technologies in 2008 were more than ten times those of the Middle East and North Africa.

But there are also positive trends:⊙ In Tunisia, gross enrollment rates in secondary school rose from 21 per-cent in 1975 to 85 percent in 2005. In Jordan, enrollment increased from 58 percent to 84 percent during the same period.

⊙ Internet usage in several Arab Mediterranean countries has sky-rocketed in the recent decade. For example, in 2000 there were more than 30 Internet users in Europe for every one in Morocco. By 2008, the gap had narrowed sharply: Europe had the equivalent of two users for every user in Morocco. ⊙ Starting a business in Egypt was 75 percent less costly in 2009 than six years earlier (as a percentage of GNI per capita). In Jordan, it was half as much. Tunisia, which ranks among the top performers, is on par with Europe in terms of the cost of starting a business.

Data were compiled by the CMI from various sources (FEMISE, European Commission, World Bank). The Arab Mediterranean countries include here Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and the Palestinian Authority.

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the current 14 programs based at the CMI are developing in the following way: ⊙ First, they gather key organizations in different countries to build

the nucleus of technical and policy experts to provide guidance to the programs.

⊙ Second, studies are undertaken through research and analysis and validated through consultation events, expert meetings, and workshops for policymakers.

⊙ third, analyses are consolidated for dissemination and dialogue. the specific products can be in the form of reports, guidebooks, action plans, and joint frameworks for action, which are disseminated through conferences, publications, Web sites, and the media. a number of programs are also expected to inform operational projects, whether financed by national authorities with or without external finance, or by the private sector.

Most of the CMI’s 14 programs have entered the second phase.

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prOgraM Overview


Job creation in the Mena region has not kept pace with growth in the labor force. In particular, the number of women and youth seeking work is increasing. It is thus important to understand the barriers to job creation in Mena. the four programs in the SelM cluster have several objectives: to identify the basic skills and com-petencies needed for employment in key economic sectors in Mena countries; to develop national and regional qualifications frame-works for enhanced employabil-ity and labor market mobility; to build a regional approach to improve quality and governance in tertiary education; to support

the mobility of the labor force; to develop dynamic labor markets with adequate income protection for workers; and to promote young peoples’ economic opportunities and enhance their participation as active citizens across arab Medi-terranean countries.

the program on Skills develop-ment to promote the emergence of knowledge Based economies (eM1), led by FeMISe, aims to identify the key skills, competen-cies, and occupations in 30 to 50 professional fields that will lead to job creation in Mena countries. the work targets a few countries in the region, including egypt and

this section gives a brief overview of each of the CMI’s 14 programs, high-lighting their objectives and work plans for the coming 12–18 months, as well as their deliverables.the list of the CMI’s 5 clusters of 14 programs is presented in annex 1. the logframe for each program is presented in annex 2.

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The University Governance Screening Card is a tool that will allow universities in the MENA region to compare themselves with universities around the world. The screening card will assess to what extent universities in the MENA region are following good governance practices that are aligned with their institutional goals and international trends, as well as monitor their progress over time and compare themselves with other institutions. The University Governance Screening Card was devel-oped with other benchmarking tools in mind, such as the Australian Universities Benchmarking tools, the European Autonomy Score Card, the UK Good Practice Code and the Governance Guidelines reviewed by OECD.

The questionnaire developed for the screening card includes 45 questions. It has been tested in Egypt, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The next phase is ready to be launched, and so far 10 countries have expressed interest in participating: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tuni-sia, U.A.E., and Yemen. It is important to note that the Screening Card does not recommend a single model for good governance. In other words, the proposed approach is far from “one size fits all.” Since governance patterns are complex and context-sensitive, the goal is not to get the maximum score on each axis, but to determine if the governance arrangement is coherent (see illustration).

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tunisia. this analysis will enhance mutual recognition of competen-cies, reduce skill mismatches in the supply and demand of labor, and increase possibi l i t ies for migrant circulation. the report on this work will be completed by the end of 2010 and will be followed by dissemination events in 2011, including a call for pro-posals for implementing the iden-tified skill and competency frame-works in selected education and training institutes.

the program on regional har-monizat ion of Standards , Qualifications and Quality assurance Mechanisms in post-Basic education (eM2), led by the World Bank, has two main components. the first looks at the development of national and regional qualifications frameworks for enhanced employability and labor market mobility in Mena. Morocco, tunisia , egypt and Jordan have developed national qualifications frameworks (nQF) that they would like to compare to a regional qualifications frame-work (rQF). a position paper is being developed in FY11 on the potential relevance of a rQF for Mena countries. as a first step, a network of nQF practitioners and stakeholders has been estab-lished to promote regional dia-logue on skills and mobility issues.

the second component is the program on building a regional approach to improve quality and governance in tertiary education. It builds on the substantive work done in this area in FY10. Work-shops on university governance were held in Marseille in December 2009 and June 2010. each event was attended by high-level gov-ernment representatives including three ministers of higher education from the region in 2010, academics, and representatives from several key partners such as etF, oeCD, anQaHe, enQa, and aFD. these exchanges led to the development of a community of good practice. In response to client demand from

the region, one concrete outcome this work has been the develop-ment of a university Governance Screening Card for Mena coun-tries (box 2). the screening card is the first step in developing a more comprehensive tool to monitor uni-versity performance.

the program on employment and Labor Mobility (eM3), led by the World Bank, also has two components. the goal of the first is to improve employment out-comes by removing binding con-straints that hinder the creation of more and better jobs. two policy notes—one on labor regulation and another on active labor market

Opportunities for youth employment in green industries were discussed with the founders and managers of new sustain-able businesses in the Maghreb during a technical session at a conference held in Marseille in April. The conference, entitled “Young People in Arab Countries: Promoting Opportunities and Participation,” was orga-nized by the cross-sectoral youth team from the World Bank and the CMI.

The discussion focused on the challenges of environmental preservation, employ-ment, and entrepreneurship in southern and eastern Mediterranean countries. Special-ists from UNEP and ILO introduced several programs, for example, the “Know About

Business” (KAB) program and Green Busi-ness Development Services. The KAB global program, initiated in the early 1990s by the ILO and the International Training Center, integrates entrepreneurship into secondary, vocational/technical training, and higher education systems. The program has been implemented in 10 MENA countries. Participating were the Moroccan Energy Agency, the Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables (whose Maison Energie program supports the creation of SMEs in renewable energy), and the founder of BTZ Energy, a private solar energy com-pany. The session produced recommenda-tions for policy makers.


policies—were developed in FY10. they are disseminated through workshops and the CMI Web site. the second component of the program aims to strengthen migra-tion management (at the level of sending, receiving, and returning countries) and establish portabil-ity of social benefits for migrants. It will provide policy makers on both sides of the Mediterranean with innovative concepts and evi-dence-based guidance on effec-tive policy interventions in this area. to launch this program, a

“labor week” at the CMI in March 2010 included four workshops focusing on migration manage-ment, portability of social benefits for migrant workers, income pro-tection for the unemployed, and

active labor market policies. the first two workshops were mainly oriented toward migration experts and researchers from international organizations or research centers/universities, both in europe and the arab-Mediterranean world. the last two workshops were geared toward academics, policy-near research, and client-country counterparts working on design or implementation of labor market reforms. In FY11, the program will include mapping and priority-set-ting workshops that should lead to a vetted and partner-agreed action-oriented research program. the work program on monitoring and evaluation of policy interven-tions will also continue if financing can be found.

Finally, the work program on young people in arab Coun-tries: promoting Opportunities and participation (eM4), led by the World Bank, was launched at a high-level conference in Mar-seille in april 2010 (box 3). Beyond the significant participation of the southern rim of the Mediter-ranean up to the ministerial level, the conference led to the adop-tion of a common declaration with the league of arab States detail-ing the next steps of the program. the main aim of the program is to collect data and share knowledge about young people’s economic and active citizenship opportuni-ties across arab Mediterranean countries. the program will pro-mote evidence-based options for youth-related programs in the region (starting with tunisia and Morocco) by providing comparable qualitative and quantitative data sets, replicable research methods and tools, and capacity building opportunities for arab partners. Data collection and analysis for the Morocco youth inclusion study has already been completed, and a workshop to share the results with key youth policy stakeholders will be organized in FY11.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW


prOMOting green JOBS FOr yOuth in the Mediterranean


technological innovation and dif-fusion are the main driving forces for long-term economic growth in the Mediterranean region. the two programs in this cluster aim to promote technological innova-tion by offering policy insights at the national and sub-national lev-els, both with a clear operational perspective.

the main objective of the pro-gram on Fostering innovation and Financing innovation projects (it1), led by the eIB, is to increase the deal flow of innovation projects in the Medi-terranean. activities anticipated to begin in early 2011 include benchmarking of innovation sup-port organizations (such as spe-cialized agencies and innovation incubators); innovation climate assessments to identify legal, regulatory, and other obstacles to innovation; and a feasibility study for technology platforms offering common services to in-terested countries. In addition, training sessions will be offered on technopole management in the region (box 4). a steering committee is being set up to guide the It1 program.

the It2 program, information Society initiative for the Medi-terranean region (iSi@Med), led by the unDp, is geared to-

wards demonstrating the impact of ICt on local development. pi-lot projects are currently being developed in Morocco and leba-non in partnership with local au-thorities. the pilot projects focus on three dimensions: local admin-istration, support of small enter-prises, and citizen engagement. C onc re te I Ct app l i ca t i ons , such as Geographic Informa-tion Systems (GIS), are being

put in place. the program is implemented with the support of european communities, such as the cities and regions of Milan, Malaga, reims and Marseil le. a workshop will take place in Marseille in november 2010 to take stock of results and lessons learned. the involvement of new cities and regions is expected to develop both north/South and South/South knowledge transfer.

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The EIB, the Medibtikar program of the European Commission and the World Bank have in recent years adopted a number of initiatives geared toward helping Mediterranean countries develop technopoles and science parks. In doing so, they discovered that little had been written about them. They therefore felt a need to take stock of these countries’ experience and of the knowledge accumulated by experts regarding their creation, planning, and management.

The result was the guidebook Plan and Manage a Science Park in the Mediter-ranean: Guidebook for Decision Makers, which was formally launched during a EIB/CMI press conference on April 16, 2010, followed by wider dissemination to partners on both shores of the Mediterranean. Algeria, Egypt and Monaco have expressed high interest in the area.

Along with other countries, they will participate in the high-level workshop on technopoles to be organized by the EIB and the World Bank Institute in 2011. To help stakeholders think about what is needed to foster such initiatives, video-conferences will be organized with representatives from both the Maghreb and Mashrek countries, leading to a workshop with practitioners in the first quarter of 2011. A wrap-up conference on this topic is planned for 2012.

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the importance of urban issues in the Mediterranean region cannot be overemphasized. throughout history, cities have played a key role in economic development. the four programs that constitute the CMI’s urban and Spatial Development (uD) cluster deal with key issues fac-ing local and central authorities, the design of urban development strate-gies, adaptation to climate change, renovation of historic city centers, and improving urban transport.

the Strategic urban develop-ment (ud1) program, led by the World Bank and the CDC, has three main components: (i) region-al and urban planning; (ii) urban land management; and (iii) urban renewal and expansion. In particu-lar, it will provide analytical work leading to the assessment of the current spatial structure, regional imbalances, and forecasts of ur-banization in 2030 and 2050, in close collaboration with national governments. this work will be discussed at a workshop in the spring of 2011. In parallel, the program is establishing a net-work of private and public urban planners and operators to stimu-late exchange of experiences in urban renewal and expansion operations. as an initial step, a mapping of key research centers and think tanks working in or on the region has been completed and is available on the CMI Web site. these components will con-verge at a high-level conference on urban development strate-gies in Barcelona in March 2011. the conference will take stock of and assess the different method-ologies currently being used in urban development, along with specific city experiences. It will be organized with the support of key networks, including Medcities and Cities alliance.

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the program on Cities and Cli-mate Change (ud2), also led by the World Bank and the CDC, started with the development of studies on urban vulnerability to cli-mate change in three coastal cities: alexandria, tunis, and Casablanca. the studies were disseminated to decision-makers, academics, and urban experts in these cities in FY10. the program now focuses on analysis of resilience capa-bilities and formulation of action plans, which will be presented at a regional conference in Marseille in early 2011. In addition, a regional study of opportunities for climate- appropriate urban development and energy efficiency in buildings (which are a major source of car-bon emissions in cities) will be car-ried out in the five partner countries and presented in Barcelona in May 2011 (after the Carbon expo).

the Medina 2030 program (ud3), led by the eIB, was launched at a regional conference held in Marseille in october 2009. It concentrates on the renewal of historic city centers. the work now includes developing a study to identify 20 potential sites for in-vestment projects to be financed by public authorities, financial in-stitutions, and private entities. the study is expected to be completed in 2010 and will be followed by in-depth investigation to select six to ten sites. a scientific commit-tee, with high level representatives from selected, influential organi-zations operating in the field, has also been constituted to oversee the program.

the goal of the Sustainable urban transport program (ud4), led by the aFD, is to develop a compre-hensive and integrated approach to planning, developing, and manag-ing efficient and sustainable urban transport policies and systems. the program is being developed jointly with southern stakeholders and a variety of partners (Certu, CoDatu, plan Bleu, Cete, and the city of Marseille). a three-year cycle of six targeted capacity building conferences is planned. the cycle will end with a general conference in 2012. a Web-based handbook that builds on analytical materials and concrete experiences showcased at the workshops is also being developed. the launch conference took place in Damas-cus in april 2010, and the next one, focusing on old city centers, will take place in Marseille dur-ing the november 2010 Semaine Economique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean economic Week). the goal of this meeting cycle is to build a community of practice that would take stock of best practices on both rims of the Mediterranean and contribute to deepening the Mediterranean culture in this field.



The aim of this major CMI 2012 report is to support efforts to mainstream the integration of the environment in the agenda of policymakers in Mediterra-nean countries using critical evidence, innovative analytical tools, and updated data gath-ered at a regional level. This CMI flagship report will assess the socio-economic cost of en-vironmental degradation, the benefits of ecosystem services and natural capital, and the inte-gration of environmental issues in economic and social devel-opment. It is being developed

in close collaboration with the World Bank and with support from the GEF, AFD, EIB, FEMISE and Plan Bleu.

The development of the report relies on a highly consultative approach through networks of national experts and work-shops to bring together poli-cymakers and experts. It will involve representatives from governments (in par t icular, ministries in charge of finance, the economy, and planning) as well as stakeholders involved in environmental issues within the

Mediterranean, including inter-national institutions, academic research centers, the private sector, media, and other parts of civil society. A consultation on the report with a broad range of public and private actors from the North and the South, including ministerial level rep-resentatives, is planned during the Semaine Economique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean Economic Week) in Marseille in December 2010. It is anticipated that the report will be available for the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille in March 2012.

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the Mediterranean region is strained by unequal water availability and ecological fragility. according to the World Bank, the worldwide average water availability is close to 9,000 cubic meters per person per year compared with only around 1,100 cubic meters per person per year in the Mena region. Moreover, that fig-ure is predicted to fall by half by 2050, and the region’s natural resources base is expected to degrade due to demographic and economic growth. Despite significant improvements over the past decade, adequate natu-ral resources management within and across national borders still requires the attention of a broad range of policy makers in the Mediterranean region.

to address these challenges, the three programs of the environment and Water (eW) cluster aim to

capture the economic dimensions of natural resources management and reach out to non-water and non-environment policy makers to mainstream environment and water management into the broad eco-nomic development agenda.

the governance and knowl-e dge C omp onent o f t he

“Sustainable Med” program (ew1), led by the World Bank and with support from the GeF, seeks to generate and dif fuse knowledge to inform decision makers in the design and imple-mentation of sustainable envi-ronmental programs. Key areas to be addressed include legal frameworks, innovative financing, environmental economics, cross-cutting strategic assessment, and capacity building. Work has

begun in the area of environmen-tal economics with substantive discussions on the preparation of a f lagship report for 2012: enhancing the economic Benefit of environmental assets in the Mediterranean region (box 5). on the theme of legal frame-works, a second workshop on the M ed i te r r a n e a n n e t wo r k o f environmental prosecutors was held in 2010 in Marseille, with sup-port from the French Ministry of Justice. During the workshop it was proposed that reMpeC (the regional Marine pollution emergency response C en -tre for the Mediterranean Sea), based in Malta, should coordi-nate the network until a meeting of all parties can be convened to discuss the final implementation arrangements.

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the program on water resources policies and Management (ew2), led by the aFD, aims to support the adoption of sustainable water de-mand management. It was launched with the preparation of the Jordan case study led by the Jordanian group arab tech. Discussions are underway with two other countries, Morocco and tunisia. two upstream capacity-building training seminars are planned for 2011—one in Jordan and one in Morocco—with the support of the Ce-FeB (the corporate academy of aFD). the objective of the training is to pro-mote understanding and the use of a common language on the economic aspects of water demand manage-ment among stakeholders. Finally, a prospective study on the potential for water saving in 12 countries, with comparative assessments at the re-gional level, was recently completed by plan Bleu. the study will comple-ment the country case studies on wa-ter demand management.

the environmental economic evaluation program (ew3), led by plan Bleu, is intended to im-

prove environmental economic evaluation in relation to climate change, water resources, and marine and coastal ecosystems. a comparative assessment of sev-eral case studies on water manage-ment from the Mediterranean is already complete. In addition, as an integral part of the flagship 2012 report, plan Bleu will take the lead in conducting a regional analysis of the economic valua-tion of fisheries to assess their importance to the region. It will also conduct a cost-benefit analy-sis of marine protected areas to determine the benefits of ecosys-tems services, assess the impact on employment and job creation (or loss) of a significant move toward the adoption of renewable energies and energy efficiency, and evaluate the economic impact of extreme climate events. Finally, the program plans to assess the implementation costs of the Mediterranean Strate-gy for Sustainable Development—a strategic framework that was ad-opted in 2005 by countries around the rim of the Mediterranean.

the euro-Mediterranean net-work of Logistic platforms (LOgiSMed), led by the eIB aims to facilitate international transit and exchanges between Mediterranean countries and the european union and help better organize internal traffic flows. loGISMeD is a con-tributor to the development of the private sector in the Mediterranean—notably through the establishment of public-private partnerships—and is included in the regional action plan of transport developed by the european Commission.

at the CMI, the goal of the loGISMeD program is to provide the Mediter-ranean region with integrated lo-gistics platforms that conform to internationally recognized practices through joint learning and training. More specifically, the program aims to: develop a network for logistics training in the Mediterranean with similar curricula so that the region has a pool of specialists to serve the needs of logistical platforms and companies in the sector; establish networks of teachers and profes-sionals with an interest in train-ing in transport and logistics; and provide support for the creation of a network. In line with the spirit of the CMI, loGISMeD focuses on a variety of stakeholders ranging from policy makers, logistics operators, transport companies, transport and logistics professionals, and training professionals from the higher edu-cation sector.

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driving FOr reSuLtS

evaLuating Our prOgreSSthe raison d’être of the CMI is to facilitate greater integration of economies in the Mediterranean region. the notion of integration is therefore at the very core of the evaluation process that is being put into place. the CMI has de-veloped an evaluation framework at three levels that would be ap-plied to each of the 14 programs. the evaluation framework has also been discussed at meetings of the Strategic Council in December 2009 and February 2010.

⊙ First, programs are evaluated based on their design, which should demonstrate the value of the CMI as a unique multi-partner platform, highlighting the value added and increased efficiency brought about

through collaboration with and be-tween different institutions in the delivery of joint work programs. the value of the programs should also be reflected in the close associa-tion with and involvement of south-ern partners, in line with the raison d’être of the Center.

⊙ Second, programs are evaluated based on their outputs, such as the new knowledge they develop through studies and reports, the common culture they build among partners and participants, and the analytical tools they provide. Several programs have already reached this evaluation stage. Cli-ent demand for further interven-tion, such as technical assistance or dissemination events, is also a positive sign of interest generated by the programs.

⊙ third, programs are evaluated based on the impact that they have on the policy-making pro-cess. programs should aim to improve policies or contribute to the establishment of cooperation schemes (such as joint qualifi-cation schemes in education or cooperative r&D projects). a number of CMI programs should lead to such tangible outcomes. ultimately, programs should contribute to the great-er convergence of economies and societies in the Mediterra-nean region. although it is not easy to assess the contribution of CMI programs it is neverthe-less essential to have such a long-term perspect ive within the overal l framework for the assessment of the value added of the CMI.


the value of the CMI as a whole will be a result of the sum of the outputs and outcomes of the indi-vidual programs and the synergies among them. Monitoring tools and indicators are being put in place to appraise progress made on each of the three evaluation levels out-lined above. these elements will serve as the basis of the overall evaluation of the Center to be un-dertaken after three years of active operation. annex 3 provides the CMI’s approach to an evaluation framework.

reSOurCe MOBiLizatiOnFunding for the CMI is assured for FY10–12 (ending June 30, 2012). the Center’s budget cur-rently stands at $21.934 million for FY10–12, despite budget con-straints faced by contributors.

the World Bank’s contribution for the period is $8.982 million (as of october 27, 2010). the CMI’s Multi-Donor trust Fund (MDtF) stands at $3.94 million for FY10–12, with contributions from the european Investment Bank; the French Ministry of For-eign and european affairs; the French Ministry of economy, In-dustry, and employment; aFD; and the CDC.

partner contributions to the five clusters of 14 programs are $9.012 million. actual disburse-ments in FY10—a start-up phase when programs were gearing up for del iver y—amounted to $4.405 million. allocations from the MDtF for various programs began in october 2010.

as programs develop and mature at the CMI beyond this three-year horizon, it is possible that contribu-tions from partners to the Center’s overall activities may increase. the CMI’s long-term sustainability requires commitment from all partners to move the agenda for-ward. annex 4 provides additional details on the budget.

reaChing Out the CMI has developed commu-nications and outreach activities to reach out to stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society, including academics, think tanks, research organizations, and the media. the CMI’s Web site, www.cmimarseille.org, is the first point of outreach and pro-vides an overview of our activities to date (box 6). annex 5 highlights the CMI’s activities between oc-tober 2009 and December 2010. In addition, we have developed a CMI brochure and CMI e-letters, of which there will be five issues by the end of 2010. the CMI has also or-ganized press conferences (for ex-ample, for the launch of the techno-poles Guidebook) and developed press releases on CMI events. the Web site and most other materials are available in english, French and increasingly in arabic. Moving for-ward, the CMI will invest in building Web-based interactive tools to en-gage a broad audience in our work.

Over the last six months since launch of the website in May 2010⊙ 5 680 website visitors⊙ 99 631 hits⊙ Visitors are increasingly originating from southern Mediterranean

countries including from the Gulf region⊙ Increase in the number of visitors by 67 percent between August and September

For the month of October⊙ Nearly two-thirds of content viewed via downloadable files (reports, brochures) ⊙ Nearly half (44 percent) of visitors are referred from external web pages including from partners.

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the CMI is responding to an in-creasing interest in advancing the knowledge economy. In an era of globalization spurred by technolo-gy, knowledge and innovation have become key drivers of growth and competitiveness.

to cope with the current economic and employment challenges, coun-tries are making the move to knowl-edge-based economies to capture full benefits from global integra-tion and to better use their human capital base to boost productivity, growth, and employment. Many countries—including Chile, Finland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and tunisia—are already reaping the benefits of investment in human capital, innovative and competitive enterprises, effective institutions, and relevant technologies to thrive in the global economy. policymak-ers from Brazil, China, India and russia—which are home to more than 40 percent of the world’s pop-ulation—are also using pragmatic policies to leverage their strengths through sound investments in edu-cation, science and technology, transparent governance, institution-al quality, and modern information and communication technologies.

the time is ripe for countries in the Mediterranean to take similar advan-tage of the knowledge revolution to spur a new era of growth and com-petitiveness and to develop modern economies that are agile, networked internationally, and constantly learn-ing. the importance of the knowl-edge economy as a fundamental pillar of economic growth and job creation is increasingly recognized throughout policy-making communi-ties in the arab world, as evidenced by the strong interest of high-level policy makers on the knowledge economy approach as a lever for development at the tunis confer-ence that was held on December 1-3, 2009 under the auspices of the Government of tunisia, ISeSCo and the World Bank.

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Some Mena countries are already placing knowledge-based devel-opment processes at the core of their development strategies. For example, tunisia has developed a comprehensive knowledge econo-my strategy as part of its five-year plans. In recent years, Qatar has initiated a national knowledge economy campaign that aims to diversify its economy. In algeria, the Conseil national economique et Social has organized national conferences on the knowledge economy to raise awareness on key issues.

Countries have also embarked on reforms in the various pillars of the knowledge economy. For example, Jordan has instituted reforms of its higher education system. It also made skills development a priority as part of its goal to become a re-gional center for ICt development, and, more importantly, a knowl-edge economy. the Government of Saudi arabia is also investing in the development of new universi-ties, especially to boost education in science and technology areas.

Since the development of a knowl-edge economy involves several domains, it relates to various CMI programs dealing with innovation finance; skills, education, migra-tion, and youth; and urban develop-ment. this initiative has also been discussed with various stakehold-ers from the region, especially from tunisia, who have expressed strong support. through this work, the CMI also endeavors to provide technical and intellectual support to the proposed Heads of State Summit on the Knowledge econo-my that is anticipated to take place in 2012 under the auspices of ISeSCo and other partners.


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the idea of the oCeMo was pre-sented by prof. Jean-louis reiffers during the union for the Mediter-ranean “For’uM” on May 27, 2010, in Marseille. Consultations are on-going to oversee its establishment, possibly in november 2010. the office would support a network for economic researchers, private sector investors, and institutions of learning, creating a platform to fur-ther enhance economic coopera-tion in the Mediterranean and the Middle east. It would be located in the currently unoccupied part of the Villa Valmer and together with the CMI would constitute a major knowledge hub for the Mediterra-nean. Closely coordinated with the strategic approach, work programs, and administration of the CMI, the office would also be a resource for regional cooperation, in particular the union for the Mediterranean.

Based on the eu-funded pro-grams of FeMISe and anima, the office could bring together a number of regional and sub-regional networks and institu-tions. It would benefit from the support of key institutions such as the CDC and euromed, as well as the City of Marseille and the Chamber of Commerce of Marseille provence. Bodies that have expressed interest are the Cercle des economistes, the Med-a l l iance and aSCaMe, along with learning institutions such as the univers i t y paul Cézanne, euromed Management and its network of Mediterranean

business schools, and the Medi-terranean network of schools of engineers. It would be founded as an independent association under French law, which would allow it to enter into financial and administrative arrangements with partners, such as the CMI.

the office’s multidimensional activities would encompass: (i) FeMISe and other think tanks such as Cercle des economistes; (ii) anima and Med-alliance as private sector facilitators; and (iii) research and learning centers. It would inherit the work programs of each constituent institution, but would immediately be able to embark on strategic partnerships, benefiting from cross-fertilization and synergies. two major ideas are to create a cycle of high-level conferences on specific econom-ic issues and a cycle of engage-ments with the private sector.

From the outset , the of f ice would have a foundational part-nership with the CMI. the office would complement the CMI’s fo-cus on knowledge tools with key networks of economists, private firms, and learning institutions. C o l l aborat ion wou ld be en -sured from the beginning on (i) strategy, (ii) program synergies, and (iii) administrative efficiency. access to the office’s networks would enhance the potent ia l impact of the CMI’s outputs in both the generat ion and out-reach phases.

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pOur La

Méditerranée et

L’Orient (OCeMO)

annex 1 CMi CLuSterS and prOgraMS



annex 1 CMI CluSterS anD proGraMS

CLuSter

SkiLLS, eMpLOyMent and LaBOr MOBiLity(SeLM)

prOgraMS

eM1Skills Development to promote the emergence of Knowledge-Based economies

eM2regional Harmonization of Standards, Qualifications and Quality assurance Mechanisms in post-Basic education

eM3employment and labor Mobility

eM4 Young people in arab Countries: promoting opportunities and participation


SpeCiFiC iSSueS

outlining a regional qualification framework for basic skills to be acquired by the end of compulsory schooling and for 30–50 trades in selected sectors in 3–4 countries of the region

Improving quality, relevance, and governance of arab universities in order to meet european standards

enhancing employment creation through better matching of supply and demand and better labor market policies, income support systems, and labor market informationImproving labor mobility through better migration management and portability of social protections

Strengthening the youth policy framework, local participation, and income-generation opportunities

aCCOuntaBLe ManagerOr taSk teaM Leader

Frédéric BLanC [email protected]+ 33 4 91 31 51 95

Jean-Louis reiFFerS [email protected]+ 33 4 91 31 51 95

adriana JaraMiLLO [email protected]+ 33 4 91 99 24 47

andras [email protected]+ 1 202 473-9020

robert [email protected]+ 33 4 91 99 24 45

gloria La [email protected]+ 1 202 458-7646

Lead OrganizatiOnSanD partnerS

FeMiSe WB eIB École de la Deuxième Chance – Marseille euromed Management Cultural Council of the union for the Mediterranean aFpa

wBenQaaereSoeCDeuropean universities arab network for Quality assurance in Higher education

wB IoM etF Ministries of labor Chambers of commerce national employer organizations Ilo eFe a4e

wB aFDenpIeducation and Culture Directorate (eu)FeMISeCity of Marseille

Main purpOSe: tO SuppOrt new pOLiCieS in the LiSted areaS

planning for a regional qualification framework to improve vocational training

Building the capacity for management and provision of quality assurance in higher education

activating labor markets in the MediterraneanImproving social protection and labor management for migrants

Youth employment and empowerment



CLuSter

CLuSter

knOwLedge eCOnOMy, innOvatiOn and teChnOLOgy(keit)

urBan and SpatiaL deveLOpMent(ud)

prOgraMS

prOgraMS

it1Fostering Innovation and Financing Innovation projects

ud1 Strategic urban Development

ud2 Cities and Climate Change

ud3 renewal of Historic City Centers:Medinas 2030

ud4 Sustainable urban transport



technological parks and incubators as levers for fostering innovation

long-term urban strategies in metropolises and mid-size cities

it2Information Society Initiative for the Mediterranean region (ISI@MeD)

territorial development and information society

urban adaptation to and mitigation of climate change

Cultural heritage and social upgrading

Share good practices and tools for sustainable urban mobility systems


SpeCiFiC iSSueS

SpeCiFiC iSSueS

Support for technopoles through:⊙ Training/coaching

of central officials, local authorities, and site managers

⊙ Knowledge dissemination

regional and urban planningurban land managementurban expansion and renewal

urban vulnerability to climate changeClimate-appropriate urban developmentenergy efficiency in buildings

Integrated plans and programsadapted financingnetwork of experts

Institutional framework and planning Integrated multimodal managementMass transit and urban densificationenvironmental and social impacts



philippe guinet [email protected]+352 4379 84616

guy [email protected]+ 352 4379 7 4619

anthony g. [email protected]+ 1 202 473-6304

pascale ChaBriLLat [email protected]+33 1 58 50 98 31

Maryse gautier [email protected]+ 33 4 91 99 24 62

guy [email protected]+ 352 4379 7 4619

xavier [email protected]+ 33 1 53 44 31 31



eiBWBaFDFeMISeMaghreb countries

wBCDCaFDeIBCities allianceuClGMedcitieseuromediterranée

wBCDCaFDplan BleuaDeMe

eiBWBaFDnetworks of citiesCity of Marseille

aFdCodatuMeeDDMplan BleueIBWBMedcitiesCity of MarseilleuClG

Initiation and support of pilot/demonstration projects in selected regions (Morocco, lebanon, palestine)

najat [email protected] +41 22 917 8866

undpWBnetworks of regions and cities



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envirOnMent and water(ew)

prOgraMS

ew1 Governance and Knowledge Componement of the “Sustainable MeD” program

ew2 Water resources policies and Management

ew3environmental economic evaluation

CLuSter

tranSpOrt and LOgiStiCS

prOgraM

t1 euro-Mediterranean network of logistics platforms (loGISMeD)


regional integration through transport and logistical platforms


SpeCiFiC iSSueS

environment valuation; cost of environmental degradation and benefits from ecosystems protectionStrategic and regional environmental assessments; payment for environmental services environment as a business opportunity Development of tools for assessment of climate change vulnerability and of impact scenarios for integrated coastal zone management and integrated water resource managementenforcement of legal and judicial regime

thinking outside the water box: water efficiency, water demand management, links with agricultural policies

pricing of public goods (benefits provided by marine, coastal ecosystems)assessment of cost of inactionevaluation of costs of extreme events


Sergio MarguLiSWB [email protected]+33 (0)4 91 99 2459

gilles [email protected]+33 (0)4 91 99 2458

Frédéric [email protected] + 33 1 53 44 31 31

pierre iCardplan [email protected]+ 33 4 92 38 86 19


wBgeFunep/Mapplan BleuaFDFeMISeeIB

aFdplan BleuJordantunisiaMoroccoWB

plan BleuGeFWBaFD


Sustainable and integrated management of the Mediterranean’s large marine ecosystem. priority sectors: natural resources management (integrated coastal zone & water management); pollution abatement (water treatment; solid and hazardous waste; industrial pollution; sea transportation; maritime safety); climate variability (resilience to reduced water resources; increased occurrence of droughts/floods)

environmental economic analysis to enlighten policy makers’ decisions about planning and water management

public goods evaluation; cost-benefit analysis; modeling; mainstreaming ecosystem analysis in sectoral policies

SpeCiFiC iSSueS

regional integration through capacity building for professionals in transport and logistics


José Manuel Fernández [email protected]+ 352 4379 82705

Lead OrganizatiOnanD partnerS

eiBCetMoISteDMpC

annex 2 LOgFraMeS OF CMi’S 14 prOgraMS



annex 2 loGFraMeS oF CMI’S 14 proGraMS

OveraLL gOaL

the program aims to identify, through a consultative process, the basic skills and competencies needed for key economic sectors in the countries of the Middle east and north africa

audienCe

Vocational training institutes in Mediterranean countries (both public and private), euromed training institutes, trainees, employers

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to identify key competencies and occupations that will lead to new job creation in Mena countries in a set of 30 to 50 professional fields

CluSter: SKIllS, eMploYMent anD laBor MoBIlItY (SelM) eM1 prOgraM: SKIllS DeVelopMent to proMote tHe eMerGenCe oF KnoWleDGe-BaSeD eConoMIeS


invOLveMent OF the SOuth

participation of FeMISe members from the South in the team of experts:université de tunis el Manar (for the Maghreb) and Cairo university (for egypt)

expeCted reSuLtS

enhancement of mutual recognition of competencies

enhancement of Mediterranean capacities to jointly develop new activities

reduction of skill mismatches in labor supply and demand

Better opportunities for migrant circulation

deLiveraBLeS

a report that will outline a regional qualification framework for basic skills (to be acquired by the end of compulsory schooling) for 30–50 trades in selected sectors across 3–4 countries in the region.

the report will provide:

⊙ Details on the required competencies, content of needed training, and lists of potential schools, institutes, and universities that are able to provide the needed qualifications

⊙ recommendations for: (a) improving technical and vocational education and training programs and teachers in the concerned field in Mena countries to make them more responsive and relevant to labor market needs; and (b) improving the mobility of persons in these sectors through identification of a network of organizations that are potentially suitable providers of training in these sectors.

organization of a technical workshop in Winter 2010 and another in first quarter 2011.

Lead OrganizatiOnpartner orGanIZatIonS

FeMiSe

WB

eIB

École de la Deuxième Chance–Marseille

euromed Management

aFpa

provence-alpes-Côte d’azur region (France)

note: upDateD SepteMBer 15, 2010



OveraLL gOaL

the program aims at improving post-basic education and related institutions in Mena countries. It will have two components:

1 Development of national and regional qualifications frameworks for enhanced employability and labor market mobility in the region

2 Consolidation of the arab network of accreditation and quality assurance in higher education and governance reforms affecting university management and accountability

audienCe

Ministries of education and training, training institutions, employers, quality assurance and certification agencies

Ministries of higher education, quality assurance agencies and networks, universities, and related research and policy institutions

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to increase the transparency, portability, and understanding of qualifications in the region

to promote knowledge sharing on issues related to qualifications frameworks and systems

to support the development of national qualification frameworks (nQFs)

to help reduce skills mismatches in the labor market

to improve the employability of higher education graduates

to facilitate mobility of students, teachers, and graduates across the region

to develop analytical tools to improve the management and quality of higher education

to promote knowledge sharing on issues of quality, governance, and financing.

CluSter: SKIllS, eMploYMent anD laBor MoBIlItY (SelM) eM2 prOgraM: reGIonal HarMonIZatIon oF StanDarDS, QualIFICatIonS anD QualItY aSSuranCe MeCHanISMS In poSt-BaSIC eDuCatIon



Fy10: two regional workshops on issues related to national and regional qualification frameworks (December 14–16, 2009; June 14–15, 2010)

Fy11: a follow-up position paper on the potential relevance of a regional qualification framework for Mena countries, including analysis of different scenarios for setting up a regional cooperation mechanism

⊙ organization of an interagency meeting on technical and vocational education and training (uneSCo, Ilo, oeCD, etF, eC) (January 17, 2011)

⊙ establishment of a network of nQF practitioners and stakeholders as a first step in developing a future platform for regional dialogue on skills and mobility issues.

Fy10: two regional seminars: ⊙ Governance of universities, December 14–16, 2009⊙ enhancing Qualifications Frameworks and Quality assurance in Mena, June 14–15, 2010Concept note on screening card for university governance

Fy11: ⊙ report on challenges and opportunities posed by mobility and migration for higher education systems in Mena⊙ Constructing a screening card for university governance⊙ Conference on dissemination of screening card findings, april 2011⊙ Conference on financing of higher education (with aFD), January 2011

expeCted reSuLtS

wB

etF

aFD

Ilo

oeCD

wB

anQaHe

etF

aFD

Ilo

oeCD

enQa

universities

enhanced employability of graduates in Mena

at least four countries with an approved national qualification framework that wish to explore its extension into a regional framework

a larger share of employers in selected Mena countries aware of the existence of qualification frameworks

three pilot countries participating in the program for the International assessment for adult Competencies (pIaaC) with WB support

three countries with university governance reforms underway

a learning community to disseminate good practice examples on university governance, quality, and financing

deLiveraBLeSLead OrganizatiOnpartner orGanIZatIonS

the network of practitioners and stakeholders in the area of national qualification frameworks will include countries in the South that are already advanced in establishing nQFs

a regional seminar including representatives from the South (in December 2009) raised the need for a screening card for the Mena region.




OveraLL gOaL

the program aims at improving labor market activation policies and ultimately increasing welfare, labor mobility, and labor market performance in the Mediterranean region. It has two components:

1 Improving employment outcomes through the removal of binding constraints on the creation of more and better jobs

2 Strengthening migration management (at the level of sending, receiving, and returning countries) and establishing portability of social benefits for migrants

audienCe

relevant ministries (labor, social affairs, education), national statistical agencies, employment services, labor market observatories, social insurance agencies

relevant ministries (labor, social affairs, migration); nGos and policy-oriented research institutions dealing with migration.

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to take stock of country-specific cross-sectoral analyses of labor market performance and identify regional patterns in binding constraints on employment creation

to improve the design of income protection programs for the unemployed, with special attention to unemployment insurance schemes

to establish a platform to share M&e results on alMps, and to foster an M&e culture in labor market interventions

to improve labor market information systems and standards of statistical data collection on labor markets

to provide policy makers on both sides of the Mediterranean with innovative concepts and evidence-based guidance on effective policy interventions

CluSter: SKIllS, eMploYMent anD laBor MoBIlItY (SelM) eM3 prOgraM: eMploYMent anD laBor MoBIlItY



regional workshops on unemployment insurance design and active labor market programs that take stock of existing programs, research, and M&e and help set a joint agenda with donor partners and relevant national players

Data collection on public employment services and an inventory of alMps (governmental and non-governmental) in arab Mediterranean countries

regional policy note on income protection for the unemployed and unemployment insurance design

regional workshop on international best practices: use and management of labor force survey data

Mapping and priority-setting workshops

Vetted and partner-agreed action-oriented research program

Fund-raising for filling knowledge gaps

M&e-focused work program on policy interventions

Dissemination activities, including e-learning

expeCted reSuLtS

world Bank in cooperation with international organizations (etF, Ilo, oeCD)

world Bank in cooperation with international organizations (e.g., IoM, Ilo, oeCD), bilaterals (e.g., aFD, GtZ) and research institutions in the north and south (e.g., CarIM)

Better understanding of the most binding constraints on employment creation in the region

Better knowledge and shared learning on regional labor market patterns in line with the World Bank’s MIleS framework for identifying and removing binding constraints on employment creation, a strategy that can guide country-specific policies and prioritize reform options across labor, education, and social protection policies

Widespread access to organized knowledge on existing alMps and their M&e

Better design of unemployment insurance reforms in the region

Better availability, comparability, and dissemination of microdata (mainly labor force survey data).

Development of: ⊙ results framework for

migration management⊙ Conceptual framework

and operational guidance for portability

⊙ evidence base for migration management interventions

Work program beyond workshops and research strategy depending on funds from aWI and success with donors

deLiveraBLeSLead OrganizatiOnpartner orGanIZatIonS

latin america’s experience in using and producing reliable, high-quality data for use in making public policy under the MeCoVI program

Inputs into the stock-taking exercise

participation in stock-taking assessment workshops

Sponsorship of key deliverables (e.g., social protection for temporary migrants)

requests for M&e on domestic migration programs




OveraLL gOaL

the aim of this program is to expand young peoples’ economic and citizenship opportunities, with a special focus on disadvantaged youth in arab Mediterranean countries.

audienCe

Ministries of youth; youth employment departments of labor ministries; national youth agencies; arab civil society organizations focused on disadvantaged youth

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to strengthen the national and local youth policy frameworks, in line with current discussions on neighboring countries’ policy harmonization

to build greater capacity among national and local governments and youth stakeholders to implement and evaluate inclusive youth investments, even in conflict-affected areas

to encourage sharing of best practices and inter-regional exchanges among youth stakeholders

CluSter: SKIllS, eMploYMent anD laBor MoBIlItY (SelM) eM4 prOgraM: YounG people In araB CountrIeS: proMotInG opportunItIeS anD partICIpatIon



policy dialogue with youth-related ministries in Morocco, tunisia, lebanon, and Jordan through consultative meetings.

attendance of arab youth representatives in policy discussions at the euro-arab Youth Conference in July 2010. Youth representatives are selected from arab youth organizations and networks through the youth forum of the league of arab States(laS).

Involvement of stakeholders from Morocco, tunisia, and lebanon in the youth-climate change initiative.

expeCted reSuLtS

Improved understanding of youth exclusion and youth transitions through multi -country data sets (Morocco, tunisia, and egypt)

Increased capacity for arab youth policy development, monitoring and evaluation at laS and subsequently at country level

Initiation of preparations for a youth development program in at least one country

Initiation of preparations for a youth development grant project in at least one conflict-affected area

deLiveraBLeS

presentation of youth Inclusion country study (including data analysis) in Morocco (late fall 2010)

launch of youth inclusion country study and data collection in tunisia (through FY11)

Youth and Climate Change workshop for Morocco, tunisia, and lebanon (october 2010)

In the overall context of the arab World Initiative (aWI):

1. preparation of institutional development fund for the league of arab States’ population and Youth division, an effort that includes:⊙ establishment of

structures for youth participation

⊙ training and capacity building for youth ministries and relevant agencies

⊙ Guidelines and procedures for creating national and local youth participatory councils

⊙ a consultation in Marseille with arab stakeholders on the design of the fund.

2. technical assistance for national youth policy and youth friendly labor market policies.


world Bank

league of arab States

agence Française de Développement

City of Marseille

École de la Deuxième Chance

Microsoft

Manpower

WBI




OveraLL gOaL

the main goal of the program is to increase the flow of bankable innovation projects within the Mediterranean area by:

• Identifying areas for improvement in regulatory, financial, and organizational aspects of national innovation systems

• Backing initiatives that broaden the skills and information of entrepreneurs and various agents of innovation and kick start financial arrangements in support of innovation.

audienCe

Decision makers and leaders from ministries of science, technology, and innovation; ministries of education and skills; innovation sites (innovation clusters, incubators); universities; local governments and municipalities, etc.

representatives of the private sector and from innovative SMes

promoters of innovative projects

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to generate diagnoses and recommendations on key aspects of the ecosystems of innovation, accompanied by analysis at various levels (local, regional, national)

to produce preliminary studies of operational tools using maps of existing structures, geographic information systems, and collaborative information and exchange tools that bring together disparate actors

to stage direct training and awareness-raising sessions; to organize workshops and conferences

to share knowledge and create a steering committee

CluSter: KnoWleDGe eConoMY, InnoVatIon anD teCHnoloGY (KeIt) it1 prOgraM: FoSterInG InnoVatIon anD FInanCInG InnoVatIon proJeCtS



the program has started to involve appropriate southern partners from egypt, Morocco and tunisia who will work on various facets of the program. other countries such as algeria and Syria have also expressed interest in the program.

the first launch meeting was october 2010.

expeCted reSuLtS

More innovation projects

Improvement in the understanding of innovation systems

Better governance and management of technoparks and innovation agencies

removal of obstacles to innovation, including adaptation of legislation, university education (curriculum geared toward entrepreneurship, etc.), development of new financial schemes

Coordination of initiatives and demonstration of the value added of a Web portal

Validation, knowledge dissemination, and enhanced visibility of the program

deLiveraBLeS

a reference document for the planning and management of science parks in Mediterranean countries (March 2010)

Various training workshops based on the themes identified in the above document (early 2011)

Benchmarking studies on arrangements for business incubators and/or intellectual property systems (fourth quarter 2011)

Identification of legal and regulatory obstacles to innovation systems, in the form of an innovation assessment (first quarter 2012)

System of professional qualification in the field of Innovation (1st quarter 2012)

preliminary study on the development of technology platforms

a pre-feasibility study on an innovation portal to disseminate information, support innovation, and promote collaborative projects (fourth quarter 2011)

International conference on technopoles/science parks (early 2012)

Meetings of steering committee (up to two per year)


eiB

World Bank

eu Commission (Directorate General for research and enterprise)

FeMISe

MeDInVeSt/anIMa

CDC

aFD

GtZ

unCtaD

partner countries (MIt tunisia, MICt Morocco, GaFI, egypt)




OveraLL gOaL

the main aim of the program is to support local development by helping territories adopt participatory, integrated approaches to the use of ICt for development and implementation of local information society plans that are consistent with national development policies.

audienCe

local decision makers

local ICt experts

national actors in related fields

3 target territories:

⊙ tangiers-tetouan and oriental (Morocco)

⊙ northern and southern lebanon

⊙ latakia (Syria)

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to build the capacity of local authorities to use:

⊙ ICt for territorial management: use of ICt (information systems in general and participatory GIS (pGIS) in particular) for strategic planning, management, and monitoring of local services and resources

⊙ ICt for local economic development: targeting of local SMes, especially cooperatives in poor areas, to help them better exploit market opportunities

⊙ ICt for community engagement and empowerment, notably: (i) Migrants and diasporas (ii) Youth employability and access to labor markets (iii) Social inclusion and involvement of youth across cultural and national boundaries.

CluSter: KnoWleDGe eConoMY, InnoVatIon anD teCHnoloGY (KeIt) it2 prOgraM: InForMatIon SoCIetY InItIatIVe For tHe MeDIterranean reGIon (ISI@MeD)



north/South cooperation: ISI@MeD is built on city-to-city cooperation. the ultimate beneficiaries (local authorities in lebanon, Morocco, Syria, and Senegal) participate in joint formulation of action plans.

South/South cooperation: adding to the implementation of ICt tools in each ISI@MeD local project, the program is in itself an innovative approach, one designed to develop and facilitate city-to-city cooperation in the South.

events for knowledge sharing: ISI@MeD networking events are organized in close collaboration with decentralized cooperation actors on both rims of the Mediterranean. Some of these workshops are taking place in the southern partner cities.

expeCted reSuLtS

Design and implementation of local information society plans in selected territories

enhanced capacity of local decision makers and technical experts

network/community of ICt expertise in selected areas

Innovative economic activities

public–private partnerships

deLiveraBLeS

ongoing activities:

⊙ ISI@MeD Strategic Workshop 2010: a high-level workshop to build on ISI@MeD early success (December 2010). Workshop outcomes will be the first inputs to the ISI@MeD handbook, a guide to how and why ICt should be integrated into local policy plans.

⊙ Morocco/// City of oujda: pGIS/// oriental region: (i) policy notes; design and implementation of an e-services portal for citizens, businesses, and tourism; (ii) e-learning platform for training on strategic planning for local decision makers and elected municipal officials; (iii) development of a database on historic and cultural heritage in preparation for an ecotourism platform.

⊙ lebanon- City of tripoli: pGIS


undp

World Bank

lombardy region (Italy)

provence–alpes–Côte d’azur region (France)

City of Malaga

City of Marseille

networks of cities and regions




OveraLL gOaL

the program aims to contribute to improved public policy-making related to urban development.

the program concentrates on the following three components:

⊙ regional and urban planning

⊙ urban land management

⊙ urban expansion and renewal.

audienCe

policy makers

urban experts

operators

researchers

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to assess current spatial structure, regional imbalances, and forecasts of urbanization

to predict the size and shape of major cities

to review urban land management policies, practices, and regulations

to facilitate access to secure land tenure and functional land markets

to explore the technical, institutional, and financial aspects of urban renewal programs

to facilitate exchanges and foster innovations in urban practices

CluSter: urBan anD SpatIal DeVelopMent (uD) ud1 prOgraM:StrateGIC urBan DeVelopMent



the program has already carried out a mapping of relevant institutions and centers of excellence. With about 100 entries, the mapping is online at the CMI web site.

the key consultant for the network of urban renewal operators is from tunisia.

the study of future urbanization will imply the involvement of statistical and urban planning institutions from the five member countries of the South.

the conference on urban development strategies will be based on the involvement of municipal governments of the region which have been or will be carrying out strategic urban planning.

expeCted reSuLtS

establishment of a permanent mechanism to facilitate exchanges among agencies and institutions responsible for urban renewal operations in the cities of the Mediterranean

promotion of policies related to urban sustainability

Forecasting of urban growth in the member countries to help governments plan infrastructure and other investments, as well as related social protection and human development policies

enhancement of the role of subnational governments (particularly municipalities) in the development of city plans and local economic development policies and investments

deLiveraBLeS

a network of urban operators active in urban renewal will be created in partnership with euroméditerranée. an expert meeting will take place in Marseille in December 2010, followed by a study of main issues and themes, and by a conference to launch the regional network by June 2011.

a study of future urbanization in the five partner countries of the South is being conducted using statistical and spatial data and will be presented at a regional workshop by June 2010.

a conference on city development strategies will take place in Barcelona in March 2011. It will be organized with Medcities, Cities alliance, and WBI.

Lead OrganizatiOnSpartner orGanIZatIonS

world BankCaisse des dépôts et Consignations

euroméditerranée

eIB

Medcities

WBI

Cities alliance

aFD




OveraLL gOaL

the program is designed to contribute to improved public policy-making related to climate change.

the program concentrates on three components:

⊙ urban vulnerability to climate change

⊙ Climate-appropriate urban development

⊙ energy-efficient buildings.

audienCe

policy makers

urban experts

operators

Meteorological institutes and climate research centers

researchers

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to develop a methodology on the issue of urban vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters that could be applied to cities across the region

to identify policies and review models and best practices of climate-appropriate urban development initiatives

to assess projected ecological and carbon footprints of major urban operations

to explore options for piloting and mainstreaming eco-friendly and energy efficient approaches

to facilitate exchanges among practitioners

CluSter: urBan anD SpatIal DeVelopMent (uD) ud2 prOgraM:CItIeS anD ClIMate CHanGe



Ministry of environment, Morocco

Casablanca prefecture

Bouregreg Valley agency

Ministry of environment, tunisia

egyptian environmental affairs agency

arab academy for Science, technology, and Maritime transportation, alexandria

MeDener

rCreee, Cairo

urban planning authorities and energy agencies in the five member countries

expeCted reSuLtS

assistance to central and city governments in forecasting the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on specific urban locations through the production of urban vulnerability maps and the preparation of adaptation action plans

Guidance to facilitate and promote climate-appropriate solutions for urban development and mainstreaming of energy efficiency in urban areas

reinforcement of partnerships with the regional and national entities in charge of these issues

deLiveraBLeS

urban resilience and adaptation action plans will be prepared for the cities of alexandria, Casablanca, and tunis and for the Bouregreg Valley in Morocco, focusing on urban planning, infrastructure protection, and institutional preparedness.

a regional workshop on urban vulnerability will take place in Marseille in January 2011 to discuss and validate the urban action plans.

a regional assessment of demand and opportunities for climate-appropriate urban development and urban energy efficiency will be carried out in the five partner countries.

a regional workshop will take place in Barcelona in May (after Carbon expo) to present and discuss the outcomes of the study. outreach materials will be disseminated.


world BankCaisse des dépôts et Consignations

european Space agency

WBI-CF-assist

GFDrr

ntF-pSI

tFeSSD




OveraLL gOaL

the Medinas 2030 initiative will identify projects that integrate numerous strategies. these projects will be used to raise awareness among policy makers and international organizations of the need to rehabilitate historic town centers and specifically to inform on the types of projects that should be implemented to ensure the sustainable development of the medinas.

audienCe

urban regeneration experts: public and private sector, international and local, technical operators

representatives of stakeholders and financing organizations

public decision makers (national and local)

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to raise awareness among public decision makers (at the local, regional, national, and international levels) of the importance of urban rehabilitation in the historic city areas of southern Mediterranean countries

to identify integrated mechanisms and strategies for urban regeneration, covering spatial, economic, and social planning, including public governance and consultation issues, especially with international financial institutions

to design funding mechanisms that can support such operations throughout their progress, both upstream (diagnosis) and downstream (final evaluation and regular follow up)

CluSter: urBan anD SpatIal DeVelopMent (uD) ud3 prOgraM:reneWal oF HIStorIC CItY CenterS:MeDInaS 2030



organization of a workshop in 2011 in partnership with the arab towns organization

participation on steering committee of national policy makers from the southern Mediterranean countries

Involvement of southern Mediterranean countries: Morocco (MHuae)Syria (Mla)tunisia (aSM)egypt Jordan lebanon

expeCted reSuLtS

Identification and establishment of adequate mechanisms for integrated spatial, economic, and social planning.

Design and adaptation of suitable financing products to facilitate the implementation of urban rehabilitation operations in historic centers. these products would complement existing loans and grants (in the form of ppps, for example).

launching of technical assistance activities related to the Medinas 2030 investment program.

deLiveraBLeS

Creation of a steering committee: a network of decision makers and experts to accompany and monitor the implementation of the program. the first meeting is scheduled for December 2010.

Completion of a study in october 2010 that will provide an analysis of selected urban rehabilitation projects across the Mediterranean.

launching of a comprehensive study to identify specific rehabilitation projects, define the economic and financial components of the projects, determine financial needs, and adapt financial tools and mechanisms to support projects. this study is to be started by 2011, with final results expected by the end of 2012.

organization of two conferences to communicate the progress and results of the program to a wide network of experts and policy makers (mid-2011 and end of 2012).

pursuit of a one-year process of consultation of financial partners begun in June 10.

Conduct of a pilot project in Meknès to identify ways to assist the housing sector. Initial results are expected in mid-2011.


european investment Bank

World Bank

aFD

CDC

aga Khan trust for Culture (aKtC)

euroMed Heritage

european Commission (Cor, arleM)

French Ministry of Foreign and european affairs (Maee)

Medcities

unep

uneSCo

aFeSD

uatI/aVeC/IuaS

arab towns organization




OveraLL gOaL

the program will develop a comprehensive and integrated approach to plan, manage and develop efficient and sustainable urban transport policies and systems.

the program has four main themes:

⊙ Institutional framework and planning

⊙ Integrated multimodal management

⊙ Mass transit and urban densification

⊙ environmental and social impacts.

audienCe

policy makers at the central and local levels in charge of urban development, urban areas, and environment

High-level civil servants in charge of urban transport

urban transport experts as well as experts and policy makers on specific environmental issues

representatives of CMI stakeholders and financing organizations

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to strengthen the Mediterranean skills network in the field and forge partnerships

to assemble a methodological toolbox on urban transport policies tailored for Mediterranean cities

to disseminate best practices

CluSter: urBan anD SpatIal DeVelopMent (uD) ud4 prOgraM: SuStaInaBle urBan tranSport



alternation of events in the southern and northern rim cities of the Mediterranean

Joint financing, management, and hosting of the first event (in april 2010) by the government of Syria

presentation of about half of all cases by experts from the south

this approach relies on active involvement of public institutions, local governments, universities, and centers of excellence in Mediterranean countries

the development of the Web-based handbook will allow for the sharing of knowledge between decision makers and practitioners in Mediterranean cities

expeCted reSuLtS

Fostering of a Mediterranean sense of ownership based on good practices in the field of sustainable urban transport

Building on the workshops, promotion of operational solutions that can be quickly implemented

Contribution to the improvement of north–South and South–South dialogue and its impacts

deLiveraBLeS

Six Mediterranean conferences on sustainable urban transport policies in the Mediterranean region

FY10 (completed): • Regional conference in Damascus (april 2010)

FY11 (planned):• Workshop in Marseille (november 29–December 1, 2010) on urban transport in medinas and ancient centers• Workshop in a southern rim city (May 2011)

FY12 (planned):• 2 workshops: one in the north (Spain), one in the South

• Wrap-up Mediterranean conference

updated guidance and recommendations


aFd

CoDatu

Certu

Cete

plan Bleu

City of Marseille

eIB

World Bank

Medcités

uClG




OveraLL gOaL

the overall goal of Know-Med, the knowledge component of the Sustainable MeD program, is to generate and diffuse knowledge and strengthen governance in the Mediterranean region to encourage appropriate policies in the following areas:

⊙ Sustainable natural resources management: (i) integrated coastal zone management; (ii) protection of marine resources; (iii) vulnerable ecosystems and biodiversity; (iv) water resource management

⊙ pollution abatement (corrective and preventive measures): (i) water treatment; (ii) solid and hazardous waste management; (iii) industrial pollution abatement; (iv) sea transportation, (v) maritime safety

⊙ Climate variability: (i) resilience to reduced surface and groundwater reserves (WrM); (ii) increased occurrence of droughts; (iii) increased occurrence of floods (weather-related disaster management); (iv) carbon finance

audienCe

public sector decision makers (at national and local levels) responsible for development of public policies that affect the environment, such as ministries of economy, industry, finance, energy, housing, transport, health and education

Civil society, nGos, and academics

private sector

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to generate and diffuse knowledge within and outside the Sustainable MeD program in order to create the conditions for the implementation of appropriate political measures and support informed decision making (public policies, commitment on common objectives, investments)

the Know-Med program includes 7 sub-programs for FY11–12:

⊙ legal framework (mainstreaming environment in legal framework):

• EW1.1 Network of environmental prosecutors

⊙ environment as a business opportunity (developing innovative financing and private sector involvement): • EW1.2 PPP platform to support green technologies

⊙ environmental economics (developing economic instruments to mainstream environment in the economic development agenda)

• EW1.3 “2012 Med report”

⊙ Sectoral approach (developing cross-cutting strategic assessments):• EW1.4.a Health and environment• EW.1.4.b Biodiversity offset/ Capacity building: • EW1.5 “EW Academy”

CluSter: enVIronMent anD Water (eW) ew1 prOgraM:GoVernanCeanDKnoWleDGeCoMponentoFtHe“SuStaInaBleMeD”proGraM



the first activity to be implemented under eW1 is eW1.3, the publication of the 2012 Med report on economic benefits from environmental assets. this activity will involve partners from the South through:

⊙ local experts: Much of the analytical work will be performed by local experts (erF in egypt, FeMISe experts).

⊙ Decision makers: at least two consultation workshops will be organized to bring together national experts, stakeholders, and decision makers.

⊙ local institutions: Country statistical institutions will be involved in data collection and gap identification.

⊙ Dissemination: Key messages will be shared with southern partners before March 2012.

⊙ CMI: the oversight Committee will be regularly informed during the project.

expeCted reSuLtS

Strengthened and coordinated network of think tanks and centers of expertise in southern and eastern Mediterranean countries

raised awareness among decision makers on environmental issues

Wider access to relevant knowledge on environmental stakes and opportunities in the Mediterranean

a shared common vision to integrate environment within the economic development agenda of the Mediterranean

Mainstreaming of environmental considerations in the development of public policies

Identification and implementation of appropriate new investments

deLiveraBLeS

Deliverables for FY11:eW1.1 network of environmental prosecutors: Workshops focused on marine pollution

eW1.2 ppp platform to support green technologies: ⊙ phase 1: Development of concept of the Sustainable MeD ppp platform, consultation and mobilization of private sector partners, and submission of a pIF to the GeF⊙ phase 2: Structuring phase of the investment fund

eW1.3 2012 Med report: Consultation and preparation of a report on enhancing the economics benefits from environmental assets in the Mediterranean

eW1.4.a Health and environment: phase 1: Workshop, study, and work program for phase 2

eW.1.4.b Biodiversity offset:⊙ phase 1: Workshop, short statement note, and work program for phase 2.

eW1.5 eW academy: (i) test curricula (ii) launch of a network of trainers and former students


wB, geFeW1.1 network of environmental prosecutors: WB, reMpeC, French Ministry of Justice

eW1.2 ppp platform to support green technologies: WB, IFC, institutional investors

eW1.3 2012 MeD report: WB, unep/Map, plan Bleu, aFD, FeMISe, eIB

eW1.4.a Health and environment: WB, aFD

eW.1.4.b Biodiversity offset: WB, aFD

eW1.5 eW academy: WB, aFD, plan Bleu




OveraLL gOaL

the program provides decision makers analytic tools to assess a range of policy options related to sustainable water resources policies.three key elements :

⊙ assessment of the cost-effectiveness of different investments aimed at reducing water losses and, where applicable, development of non-conventional water resources

⊙ assessment of the optimal use of political instruments (tariffs, monitoring of excessive withdrawals, etc.)

⊙ Consultations on water allocation among different users (agriculture, industry, municipalities, etc.).

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policy makers involved in the water, agriculture, energy, tourism, and environment sectors at the central, catchment, and local levels

research centers and think tanks from both rims of the Mediterranean

Water users (Wuas, nGos, etc.) and financing organizations

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to translate broad discussions of water demand management (WDM) into operational actions

to introduce economic analysis into countries’ water strategies to help prioritize cost-effective measures for WDM

to build capacity among decision makers at the regional level

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Commitment of Jordan (organization and financing) for the first capacity-building seminar

Joint elaboration of terms of reference and joint steering committee for each case study

Mandatory local consultancy for case studies national workshops with stakeholders for discussions of results

High-level exchanges between countries and between several ministries (including finance, planning, agriculture)

national studies discussed in workshops with national experts, synthesized, and made available online (done in FY10)

expeCted reSuLtS

endorsement of the findings of case studies and regional analysis by policy makers at national level

endorsement by decision makers of enhanced environmental economic analysis in political decision-making process

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Capacity-building activities (training on environmental economic valuation for the program audience)planned for FY 11: • A three-day capacity-building seminar in english in Jordan (first quarter 2011)

• A French-speaking seminar in Morocco (second quarter 2011)

Scenario-based case studies for selected countries (Jordan, Morocco, tunisia, Croatia)recommendations from national and regional seminars to discuss findings of studies (policy recommendation paper)Delivered in FY10: ⊙ Finalization of tor following national-level workshop in Jordan⊙ Selection of Jordanian consulting firm, arab tech⊙ launch of Jordan case study planned for FY11:Jordan case study⊙ october 2010: key findings of the situation in Jordan⊙ First quarter 2011: first national diagnostic workshop ⊙ June 2011: construction and analysis of scenarios and analysis of economic impact Morocco case study⊙ end 2010: study launched⊙ Second quarter 2011: key findings and national workshop on diagnosistunisian case study (second se-mester 2011: study launched)

High-level regional semi-nars to exchange find-ings of the studies

plan Bleu prospective study to update data on potential for water savings at national and regional levels (on 12 countries with compara-tive assessment at regional level) – Delivered in FY10


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the program aims at improving environmental economic evaluation in relation to:

⊙ Climate change⊙ Water resources⊙ Marine and coastal

ecosystems⊙ Forest services.

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policy makers at the national and local levels; civil society in Mediterranean countries




SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to assess the implementation costs of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD), taking into account adaptation measures for climate change

to encourage economic approaches to water management and promote economic accounts for water in the Mediterranean countries

to assess the importance of fisheries in the Mediterranean economies (SeaMed for Med report)

to conduct cost-benefit analysis of marine protected areas to support the sustainable management of forest services through a four-year joint program (2011-2013)

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local consultants, dissemination through local partners, and local discussion of the reports

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Same as above, plus Silva Mediterranea

expeCted reSuLtS

a common metric for use by policy makers in evaluating the costs of implementing MSSD

Better management of water demand

a common metric to help policy makers better manage environmental issues

Mainstream the socioeconomic importance of forest-based ecosystem services in relevant sectoral policies (e.g., tourism, rural and urban development, energy

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three scenarios :• Business as usual• MSSD implemented• MSSD implemented, plus climate change adaptation

Comparative assessment based on case studies from Mediterranean countries estimating the cost of increasing water efficiency

a regional study on economic valuation of Mediterranean fisheries

Case studies with cost-benefit analysis of protected marine areas (to be launched in 2011)

Sectoral and methodological analysis and sharing of regional experience.


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eIB has developed the concept of loGISMeD, with the goal of developing a network of euro-Mediterranean logistical platforms to facilitate exchanges among Mediterranean partner countries and eu countries.

the objectives of the project are focused on identifying training needs in the logistics sector and providing solutions to meet those needs.

the program addresses training needs at three levels:

⊙ administration⊙ logistic platforms

operators⊙ logistic platforms users.

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policy makers, logistics operators, transport companies, transport and logistics professionals, training professionals and institutions (including the higher education sector)

SpeCiFiC OBJeCtiveS

to develop a network for logistics training in the Mediterranean basin with the aim of creating a regional pool of specialists who have followed a harmonized curriculum

to create networks of teachers and professionals in the field of transport and logistics

to encourage sharing of best practices and encourage inter-regional exchanges in logistics training

to provide support for the creation of the loGISMeD network

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the loGISMeD program was presented in Jordan (april 2010) and Syria (June 2010) to an audience including representatives from all MpC.

representatives from MpC will be invited to participate in forthcoming seminars.

Feedback and recommendations from concerned MpC will be considered for the development of the main loGISMeD study.

proposed solutions to address training needs will assure participation of stakeholders from MpC.

participation of loGISMeD partners in the euromed transport project, developed by the eC, will assure dissemination of results among MpC.

the involvement of eIB in providing technical assistance for feasibility studies of logistic platforms in the MpC will also help in the dissemination of results.

expeCted reSuLtS

Development of an action program for creating a logistics training network in the Mediterranean region

use of the Internet as a communication tool between members of the network

Creation of a pool of logistic training specialists that could be shared by training centers

exploration of the feasibility of a certification mechanism for quality training in logistics

promotion of logistic platforms as a tool to provide a more efficient supply chain

deLiveraBLeS

an expert seminar to identify training needs and discuss potential solutions (Barcelona, november 2010).

a short report summarizing the main findings of the seminar that will be the basis for the terms of reference for the main loGISMeD study (november 2011).

a follow-up report on the elaboration of an action plan to propose solutions aiming to meet training needs in MpC. the study should also analyze the feasibility of a loGISMeD training network (March–april 2011). a high-level workshop with experts to assess and validate the guidelines and solutions proposed by the study (mid-2011).

Final seminar to present and disseminate results (December 2011).


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annex 3 CMI’S approaCH to an eValuatIon FraMeWorK


LeveL 2: CMi’S iMpaCt On JOint Learning and CapaCity BuiLding

the most tangible impact of CMI programs in the short and medium term will be on joint learning, which will take place through networks of people and institutions involved in, and benefiting from, the Center’s activities. Indicators to measure progress in this regard concern knowledge generation and dissemination, in terms of the impact of reports and publications (as, for example, through biblio-metrics), and the development of communities of practice on certain topics that have been developed at the Center.

CMI programs should, in the medium and long term, produce evidence of greater integration of the countries of the Mediterranean region. It will be difficult to make firm attributions about such contributions owing to the presence of many other factors and players. However, programs should, to the extent possible, docu-ment their relevance by asking two

types of questions. the first con-cerns policies and reforms being put in place at least partly as a result of the CMI programs, including through international cooperation schemes (as, for example, joint qualifications agreements). the second concerns observed convergence in economic performance, social conditions and environmental sustainability.

Source: CMI program Charter, as approved by the third Strategic Council Meeting on June 18, 2010 and available on the CMI website: www.cmimarseille.org

CMi’S apprOaCh tO an evaLuatiOn FraMewOrk

LeveL 3: CMi’S COntriButiOn tO the COnvergenCe prOCeSS

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Given that the CMI is a collab-orative platform for knowledge sharing and aims to be a net-work among networks to foster greater Mediterranean integra-tion, this level appraises the interest of different communi-ties in potential CMI activities. a range of indicators can be used, including hits on and unique visits to the CMI Web site and on related programs, evaluation questionnaires to gauge the level of satisfac-tion of the target audience participating in different events, leveraging of resources pro-vided by various partners and requests for customized policy services.

annex 4 CMi Budget 2010


annex 4 BuDGet 2010

CMi Budget SuMMary FOr Fy10-12

UPDATE AS OF OCTOBEr 27, 2010 /// In US$’000; ExChAngE rATE: 1 EUrO = $1.45 (AS OF JAnUAry 2010)

Cmi Coordination Cmi Clusters

source of Funds Governance meetings /3 administration /4Communication and outreach

operational activities /5urban and spatial

Developmentenvironment and Water transport and logistics

skills, employment and labor mobility

Knowledge economy, innovation

and technology total

World bank /1 8,982

CMI Bank Budget allocation (FY10) 100 900 32 410 17 30 11 1,500

Actual expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 17 30 11 1,379

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY10) 300 250 1,190 1,740

Actual expenses (FY10) 649 17 1,044 11 1,721

CMI Bank Budget allocation (FY11) 50 1,428 50 413 19 1,960

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY11) 744 200 838 100 1,882

CMI Bank Budget allocation (planned for FY12) 50 1,450 50 350 1,900

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY12) To be determined

Subtotal—World Bank

Cmi bank budget allocation (Fy10-12) 200 3,778 132 1,173 1,044 467 2,058 130 8,982

Actual expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 649 34 1,074 22 3,100

multi-Donor trust Fund (mDtF) (net of fees) /2 100 400 300 3,140 3,940

of which, contributions from:

European Investment Bank (EIB) 1,170

French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs 1,353

French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment 300

French Development Agency: Agence Française de Développement (AFD) 780

Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) (France) 390

partner Contribution to Clusters 9,012


aFD /6 218 320 116 654

Actual expenses (FY10) 87 47 58 192

CDC /7 2,175 2,175

Actual expenses (FY10) 197 197

eib /8 218 218 116 334 886


meeDDm /9 500 500


plan bleu /10 609 609


City oF marseille /11 217 109 109 435


etF /12 100 100


unDp /13 653 653


GeF /14 3,000 3,000


total budget (World bank, mDtF, partners) 300 4,178 432 4,313 3,872 4,896 218 2,499 1,226 21,934

Total Actual Expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 1,129 307 0 1,282 366 4,405

/1 World Bank Budget (BB) for three Fiscal Years: FY10-12 of $8.982 million (as of october 27, 2010). the budget sheet shows actual Bank disbursements for FY10 and the planned allocations for FY11 and FY12.

/2 MDtF: $3.94 million, of which: aFD: €200,000/year for 3 years = $780,000; CDC: €100,000/year for 3 years = $390,000; eIB: €300,000/year for 3 years = $1,170,000; MoFa: €400,000 plus $750,000 from the donor balance account = $1,353,113; and MIneFI: $300,000 from the donor balance account. exchange rates used according to the trust fund proposal submitted in 2009 (1€ = $1.3). Minus $35,000 for the set up fee and 5 percent for the trust fund administrative fee.

/3 Governance meetings include 1 annual Meeting , 3 meetings of the Strategic Council, and 2 meetings of the oversight Committee per year./4 this column includes staff salaries, travel, It, consultants./5 CMI operational activities, including funds for cluster/program activites and related events./6 aFD contributes €150,000 ($218,000) for urban transport (uD4) and €220,000 ($320,000) for Sustainable Water policies (eW2). aFD also provided €40,000 for the

Youth program (eM4) in FY10. It will provide €40,000 for work on Financing of Higher education (eM2) in FY11. amounts reported do not include staff seconded to the CMI.


use of Funds

UPDATE AS OF OCTOBEr 27, 2010 /// In US$’000; ExChAngE rATE: 1 EUrO = $1.45 (AS OF JAnUAry 2010)

Cmi Coordination Cmi Clusters

source of Funds Governance meetings /3 administration /4Communication and outreach

operational activities /5urban and spatial

Developmentenvironment and Water transport and logistics

skills, employment and labor mobility

Knowledge economy, innovation

and technology total

World bank /1 8,982

CMI Bank Budget allocation (FY10) 100 900 32 410 17 30 11 1,500

Actual expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 17 30 11 1,379

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY10) 300 250 1,190 1,740

Actual expenses (FY10) 649 17 1,044 11 1,721

CMI Bank Budget allocation (FY11) 50 1,428 50 413 19 1,960

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY11) 744 200 838 100 1,882

CMI Bank Budget allocation (planned for FY12) 50 1,450 50 350 1,900

Other Bank Budget allocations (FY12) To be determined

Subtotal—World Bank

Cmi bank budget allocation (Fy10-12) 200 3,778 132 1,173 1,044 467 2,058 130 8,982

Actual expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 649 34 1,074 22 3,100

multi-Donor trust Fund (mDtF) (net of fees) /2 100 400 300 3,140 3,940


European Investment Bank (EIB) 1,170

French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs 1,353

French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment 300

French Development Agency: Agence Française de Développement (AFD) 780

Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) (France) 390

partner Contribution to Clusters 9,012


aFD /6 218 320 116 654


CDC /7 2,175 2,175


eib /8 218 218 116 334 886


meeDDm /9 500 500


plan bleu /10 609 609


City oF marseille /11 217 109 109 435


etF /12 100 100


unDp /13 653 653


GeF /14 3,000 3,000


total budget (World bank, mDtF, partners) 300 4,178 432 4,313 3,872 4,896 218 2,499 1,226 21,934

Total Actual Expenses (FY10) 54 784 30 453 1,129 307 0 1,282 366 4,405

/7 CDC provides €500,000 ($725,000) per year for 3 years for the programs on Strategic urban Development (uD1) and Cities and Climate Change (uD2). /8 eIB provides €150,000 each ($218,000) for (1) renewal of Historic City Centers: Medinas 2030 (uD3); (2) transport and logistics (t1); and (3)

Fostering Innovation (It1). In addition it provides €80,000 ($116,000) to Skills Development (eM1) and, through FeMISe, to KeIt (It1)./9 MeeDDM has seconded a senior expert to the eW cluster for 2.5 years./10 plan Bleu will provide €200,000 ($290,000) for 3 years for the eW3 program that it leads, and €220,000 ($319,000) for activities under eW2./11 the City of Marseille provides €100,000 per year for 3 years ($435,000) for various programs (possibly uD1/uD3/eM4/It2). this contribution does not include

the costs of renovating the second floor of the CMI as well as of the two conference rooms at the Villa Valmer. It also does not include the cost of one staff member based at the CMI.

/12 the european training Foundation (etF) funded a secondee to the SelM program in FY10./13 unDp will provide €450,000 ($653,000) for 3 years for the It2 program. /14 GeF will provide $3.0 million for FY11-12.



annex 5 CMi eventS and COntent deveLOpMent update

October 2009–december 2010


annex 5 CMI eVentS anD Content DeVelopMent upDate

CMi eventS and COntent deveLOpMent update

OcTOber 2009–deceMber 2010

SkiLLS, eMpLOyMent and LaBOr MOBiLity (SeLM CLuSter)

⦿ universities as key partners for good governance, Marseille, Dec. 16-17, 2009

⦿ employment and Labor Mobility week including workshops on Managing Migration; establishing portability of Benefits; income protection for the unemployed and unemployment insurance; and active Labor Market policies (aLMp), Marseille, March 8-12, 2010

⦿ young people in arab Countries: promoting Opportunities and participation, Marseille, april 28-30, 2010

⦿ review Meeting for regional work on aLMps and Labor regulation in Mena, Marseille, June 10, 2010

⦿ enhancing Qualifications Frameworks and Quality assurance in Mena: exploring potential tools to Facilitate Labor Mobility, alleviate Skills Mismatches and Create Lifelong Learning Opportunities,Marseille, June 14-15, 2010

⦿ Draft of university governance Screening Card for Mena

⦿ Draft Framework to evaluate the impact of Migration policies, jointly with IoM, Ilo and the Global Forum on Migration Development

⦿ three policy notes: Labor regulation; active Labor Market policies; and towards an Objective-driven System of Smart Labor Migration Management

⦿ Study on Social protection for temporary Migrant workers

⦿ report on Migration Management in the Mediterranean region: taking Stock, reviewing, and Looking ahead

⦿ Study on portability of pension, health, and other Social Benefits: Facts, Concepts, issues


knOwLedge eCOnOMy, innOvatiOn, and teChnOLOgy (keit CLuSter)

⦿ participation in Building 21st Century knowledge economies for Job growth and Competitiveness in the Middle east, tunis, Dec.1-3, 2009

⦿ eIB/CMI press Conference: L’innovation, priorité émergente du développement économique en Méditerranée, Marseille, april 16, 2010, based on plan and Manage a Science park in the Mediterranean: guidebook for decision Makers, Joint publication of the eIB, World Bank, Medibtikar and City of Marseille

⦿ technical Meeting for the innovation Financing program, paris, oct. 18, 2010

⦿ Joint CMI-unDp Strategic Workshop 2010 – Information Society Initiative for the Mediterranean (ISI@MeD): territorial approach to development and democratic governance through the use of iCts, at the Semaine economique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean economic Week),Marseille, nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2010

urBan and SpatiaL deveLOpMent (ud CLuSter)

⦿ Workshop on Medinas 2030, Marseille, oct. 8-9, 2009

⦿ presentation of urban and Spatial development and Cities and Climate Change programs at africities,Marrakech, Dec. 14-19, 2009

⦿ regional Conference on urban transport, Damascus, april 11-12, 2010

⦿ euroMeD Heritage Conference on économie et financement du patrimoine and second tenure of the Medinas 2030 exhibition, Damascus, June 6-8, 2010

⦿ Sustainable urban transport: Draft methodology toolbox for Mediterranean cities

⦿ three workshops on vulnerability and adaptation of the Coastal Cities of north africa to Climate Change and natural disasters. presentation of the First phase of the Study on Coastal Cities and Climate Change: May 18, 2010 in tunisia; June 15-16, 2010 in egypt; and June 22-23, 2010 in Morocco

⦿ Session on urban renewal operators at the International Forum villes nouvelles pour des métropoles durables, Marseille, Sept. 30-oct.1, 2010

⦿ Session on transport in Old urban Cities at the Semaine économique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean economic Week), Marseille, nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2010

⦿ Session on Sustainable urban development, Marseille, Dec. 1, 2010, at the Semaine économique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean economic Week)

⦿ Mapping of Mediterranean Southern institutions focused on Strategic urban development and Cities and Climate Change


annex 5 CMI eVentS anD Content DeVelopMent upDate

CMi eventS and COntent deveLOpMent update

OcTOber 2009–deceMber 2010

envirOnMent and water (ew CLuSter)

⦿ Consultation on the tors for the Jordan water demand Management Case Study, Jordan, oct. 2009, with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of agriculture, Jordan Valley authority, Water authority of Jordan, KfW, eIB, and GtZ

⦿ Workshop on network of environmental prosecutors (with French Ministry of Justice), Marseille, March 15-16, 2010

⦿ regional training on environmental Safeguards, Marseille, March 17-19, 2010

⦿ partner Forum on water and governance with inwent, tunis, May 31-June 4, 2010

⦿ Kick-off workshop on Jordan water demand Management Case Study, Jordan, June 2010, with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of agriculture, Jordan Valley authority, Water authority of Jordan, and consulting firm arabtech

⦿ First workshop on Climate induced Migration and displacement in Mena, Marseille, June 15-16, 2010

⦿ Development of training Modules on environmental/water economic valuation with CeFeB (aFD)

⦿ Sustainable Med 2012 Med report on environment and economy in the Mediterranean. Draft Concept note and new studies commissioned with contributions from FeMISe, plan Bleu, aFD and eIB

⦿ First series of consultations with southern partners and countries scheduled during the Semaine économique de la Méditerranée (Mediterranean economic Week), Marseille, Dec. 1, 2010


tranSpOrt and LOgiStiCS CLuSter

⦿ regional seminar on training needs in Logistics,Barcelona, eIB, nov. 23-24, 2010

partner aCtivitieS

⦿ For’uM uFM Conference on investing in the Mediterranean, Marseille, May 27, 2010

⦿ Kick-off meeting of the 6th world water Forum, Marseille, June 3, 2010

⦿ Conseil international de la ville de Marseille, Marseille, June 4, 2010

CMi gOvernanCe and Learning eventS

⦿ preparatory meetings for the CMi: Sept. 29, 2008; nov. 18, 2008; Jan. 23, 2009; and July 21, 2009

⦿ CMi’s First annual Meeting: october 9, 2009

⦿ CMi’s Second annual Meeting: november 18, 2010

⦿ CMi Quarterly program Leaders and Staff Meetings: nov. 12-13, 2009; Feb. 17, 2010; June 16, 2010; Sep. 15, 2010

⦿ CMi Oversight Committee Meetings: Feb. 10, 2010; June 9, 2010, Sept. 23, 2010; oct. 13, 2010; nov. 10, 2010

⦿ CMi Strategic Council Meetings: Dec. 4, 2009; Feb.19, 2010; June 18, 2010;

⦿ CMI learning Days: how to promote Mediterranean integration? Lessons from experience and ways Forward Feb. 18, 2010; how Can CMi programs Contribute to evidence-Based decision Making? June 17, 2010 ⦿ recoupling or Switchover: developing Countries in the global economy presentation by otaviano Canuto, Vice president and Head of network, poverty reduction and economic Management, World Bank, July 19, 2010

⦿ Consuls Day, encounter on the CMi’s activities, oct. 25, 2010


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agence d’Évaluation de la recherche et de l’enseignement Supérieur (France)

agence Française de Développement

arab Fund for economic and Social Development

association nationale pour la Formation professionnelle des adultes

aga Khan trust for Culture

active labor market program

arab network for Quality assurance in Higher education

association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry

association de Sauvegarde de la Médina, tunisia

Consortium for applied research on International Migration

Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations

Cabinet des etudes Financières, economiques, et Bancaires

Centre d’Études sur les réseaux, le transport, l’urbanisme et les Constructions publiques

Centre d’Études techniques de l’equipement

Centre d’etudes des transports pour la Méditerranée occidentale

Marseille Center for Mediterranean Integration / Centre de Marseille pour l’Integration en Mediterranée

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european Commission

european economic area

education for employment Foundation

european Investment Bank

european neighbourhood and partnership Instrument

european network for Quality assurance

european training Foundation

european union

environment and Water (CMI program cluster)

Food and agriculture organization

Forum euroméditerranéen des Instituts de Sciences Économiques

Fonds Français pour l’environnement Mondial

General authority for Investment and Free Zones, egypt

Global environment Facility

Global Facility for Disaster reduction and recovery

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Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit

information and communication technologies

Institut Français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la Mer

International labour organization

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Mediterranean action plan– regional activity Centre for Specially protected areas

Mediterranean association of the national agencies for energy Conservation

Ministry of ecology, energy, Sustainable Development, and the Sea, France

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Ministry of Housing, urbanism, and Spatial planning, Morocco

Ministère de l’Industrie, du Commerce, et des nouvelles technologies, Maroc

Ministry of Industry and technology, tunisia

Ministry of local administration, Syria

Mediterranean partner countries

Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development

nongovernmental organization

national qualifications framework

norwegian trust Fund for private Sector and Infrastructure

office de Coopération economique pour la Méditerranée et l’orient

organisation for economic Co-operation and Development

participatory GIS

program for the International assessment for adult Competencies

research and development

regional Centre for renewable energy and energy efficiency

regional Marine pollution emergency response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea

regional qualifications framework

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small and medium enterprise

trust Fund for environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development

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united Cities and local Governments

urban and Spatial Development (CMI program cluster)

union for the Mediterranean

united nations Development programme

united nations Conference on trade and Development

united nations environment programme/Mediterranean action plan

united nations educational, Scientific, and Cultural organization

Mediterranean university network

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