Algeria
Egypt
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Palestine *
Syria *
TunisiaEUMEDIS – information and communication technologies
Project Duration
1999 - 2007
Budget
€65 million (MEDA)
Status
Completed
Countries covered:
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Algeria
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Egypt
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Israel
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Jordan
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Lebanon
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Morocco
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Palestine *
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Syria *
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Tunisia
Brief Description
Supports the development of information society in the Mediterranean Partner Countries, through promoting information and communication technologies
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Actions in brief
- Carries out 20 regional pilot projects applying information technologies in several sectors, from education to healthcare networks, cultural heritage and industry.
- Creates several networks: interconnecting Mediterranean Hydrographical institutions (MEDCHARTNET), interconnecting institutions of higher education (ODISEAME), the network of 15 AVICENNA Knowledge Centres, network for open distance learning, the network of centres of excellence supporting enterprise creation (Med pride), a Mediterranean cultural tourism info-service (DAEDALUS);
- EMPHIS project identifies three categories of infectious diseases which could be tackled more effectively through the use of ICT.
