MED-PACT – Local Authorities

Project Duration
2006 - 2010
Budget
€5 million (MEDA)
Status
Completed

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia

Brief Description

Encourages dialogue and cooperation between cities and their civil societies, with the aim of improving mutual understanding and promoting cultural and social rapprochement between the EU and the Mediterranean Partners
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Actions in brief


  • Supports the joint implementation of 9 projects including over 30 Mediterranean Partner cities and 25 European Cities, thus representing the interests of millions of inhabitants in the Euro-Med region.

  • Stimulates greater dialogue and cooperation between local actors in the Euro-Med region, fostering both North-South and South-South partnerships.

  • Promotes the development of long-lasting strategies for urban development that include: environmental protection, sustainable economic development,  transport and mobility,  reduction of social disparities and the valorisation of under-utilised cultural heritage in the Mediterranean Partner Countries;

 

 

Thematics
Civil Society Culture Media Sustainable Development