Mediterranean and Middle East countries

Country Financing Duration (from - to)

Title:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROVISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH TRAINING CENTRES AND RELAYS
Country:
TURKEY
Duration:
2007 - on-going
Amount:
EUR 4.272.320,00
Descrizione:
To support the development of SMEs as well as micro enterprises, tradesmen and craftsmen managed by women. To enhance institutional capacity of the Turkish Confederation of Craftsmen and Tradesmen (TESK) and of the Unions of Chambers of the Tradesmen and Craftsmen (ESOBs). To provide technical assistance on establishment of local Training Centres. A minimum 4.500 women trained and 1.500 received consulting on entrepreneurship related issues through training centres and relays.
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
THE TURKISH CENTRAL FINANCE AND CONTRACTS UNIT (CFCU)
Title:
PREPARATION OF THE NATIONAL TOURISM STRATEGIC PLAN
Country:
EGYPT
Duration:
2007 - on-going
Amount:
USD 1.998.600,00
Descrizione:
To develop tourism sector in order to convert it into a major engine for promoting sustainable socio-economic growth throughout the country and to protect and preserve Egypts social, cultural and natural heritage. To develop a broad-based integrated approach that could contribute to the reduction of poverty, to encourage the development of small and medium business, to foster job creation and to increase employment opportunities by enhancing the promotion of Egypts diversified tourism and ensuring that tourism development is carried out within a sustainable and environmentally sensitive framework. Project steps: Phase A - Reviewing of the existing conditions, capacity and drafting a preliminary vision. Phase B - Developing an action-oriented sustainable National Tourism Development strategy for the year 2020. Phase C - Preparing a detailed Action Plan for the first 5 years
Financing:
EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Client:
TDA - TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Title:
UPGRADING THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR
Country:
SYRIA
Duration:
2007 - on-going
Amount:
EUR 5.999.736,00
Descrizione:
To support the Syrian Government in the creation of the appropriate conditions to improve the quality, relevance and efficiency of Higher Education. To support Project Management Unit (PMU set up within the MoHE) in the Syrias Higher Education reform process. To implement measures to improve governance in HE Sectors and to establish a Quality Assurance and Accreditation Scheme. To enhance the efficiency of the Intermediate Institutes affiliated with the MoHE and of the Universities. To design and implement an information system into a fully-fledged HE Management Information System (HEMIS)
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
EC/SYRIAN MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Title:
IMPLEMENTATION STUDIES AND WORKS FOLLOW UP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM ITINERARIES IN THE FÈS MEDINA
Country:
MOROCCO
Duration:
2001 - 2007
Amount:
EUR 406.406,00
Descrizione:
To rehabilitate and improve the Medina, which is in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1981 for its outstanding charm, great complexity and extraordinary beauty.  To structure 6 thematic heritage trails, aimed at supporting the visit of the historic core. The program of actions was organised in four main areas: (1) urban restoration; (2) services facilities system; (3) restoration of some Andalusian gardens; (4) signalisation system, expressly designed for the Medina urban environment. A guidebook of the circuits and a detailed map of the Medina have also been prepared to complement the signalisation system on the ground.
Financing:
WORLD BANK
Client:
ADER-FES (AGENCE POUR LA DEDENSIFICATION ET LA REHABILITATION DE LA MEDINA DE FES)
Title:
IMPLEMENTING A GRADUATE RESOURCE PROGRAMME
Country:
EGYPT
Duration:
2005 - 2006
Amount:
EUR 593.860,00
Descrizione:
To improve the international competitiveness of more than 20 SMEs. To reduce unemployment among young Egyptian graduates by providing Egyptian SMEs with a cost-effective recruitment option to their business needs. To enrich the academic education of Egyptian graduates by offering a programme consisting of in-company work experience combined with specific career-relevant off the job training and mentoring.
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
IMC - INDUSTRIAL MODERNISATION CENTRE
Title:
THIRD TOURISM PROGRAMME - SECONDARY CITIES SUSTAINABLE URBAN REGENERATION STUDY
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
2004 - 2005
Amount:
USD 300.000,00
Descrizione:
To prepare a WB project for the urban revitalization of the cities of Jerash, Karak, Madaba and Salt. To improve local economies and social cohesion of the four cities by creating conditions for a process of sustainable revitalization of their historic cores and tourism development. Three components: (1) regulatory actions; (2) physical actions; (3) capacity building activities.
Financing:
WORLD BANK
Client:
MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES
Title:
PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PSDP) - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT UNIT
Country:
EGYPT
Duration:
1996 - 2001
Amount:
EUR 6.033.450,00
Descrizione:
The aim of the PSDP was to provide tailored and integrated programmes of support to SMEs and business institutions on an individual and group basis. The services of the PSDP were delivered through six components of activity: Business Upgrading, Business Training, Marketing & Export Development, Business Cooperation, Information Services and institutional Development. The PMU was responsible for planning and implementing the PSDP based on an approved annual Work Plan and following EC guidelines.
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
MINISTRY OF ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Title:
MEDA TEAM LEBANON
Country:
LEBANON
Duration:
1998 - 2001
Amount:
EUR 2.664.390,00
Descrizione:
To provide support to the EC delegation in all the phases of the project cycle, such as: identification-appraisal: to draft preparatory work for the required studies and to participate at the definition of targets and projects appraisals. Implementation: to monitor the execution of activities by verifying the achievement of the expected outputs and by assuring that procedures are respected. Programme monitoring and planning: to provide suggestions for adjustments of the bi-lateral indicative programme.
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
EC DELEGATION IN BEIRUT
Title:
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY AND AUDIT OF 25 VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE MANFORME PROGRAMME
Country:
TUNISIA
Duration:
2000 - 2001
Amount:
EUR 239.853,00
Descrizione:
To monitor and assess 25 Vocational and Technical Centres located throughout the country. To implement an in-depth analysis of the coherence between the training offer of the various Centres and the needs emerging from the local production systems. To elaborate a set of recommendations for innovation, modernisation and economic sustainability of the centres and of their services.
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
MINISTÈRE DE LA FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE ET DE LEMPLOI
Title:
UPGRADING THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR
Country:
SYRIA
Duration:
2007 - on-going
Amount:
EUR 5.999.736,00
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
EC/SYRIAN MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Title:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROVISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH TRAINING CENTRES AND RELAYS
Country:
TURKEY
Duration:
2007 - 2009
Amount:
EUR 4.272.320,00
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
THE TURKISH CENTRAL FINANCE AND CONTRACTS UNIT (CFCU)
Title:
IMPLEMENTING A GRADUATE RESOURCE PROGRAMME
Country:
EGYPT
Duration:
2005 - 2006
Amount:
EUR 593.860,00
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
IMC - INDUSTRIAL MODERNISATION CENTRE
Title:
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TOURISM SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Country:
LIBYA
Duration:
2004 - 2005
Amount:
EUR 210.000,00
Financing:
ITALPROMO
Client:
ITALPROMO
Title:
FRAMEWORK CONTRACT (CONSORTIUM EURONET)
Country:
MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES
Duration:
1996 - 1997
Amount:
EUR 2.675.000,00
Financing:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Client:
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Title:
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AMMAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1991 - 1995
Amount:
EUR 1.748.637,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Title:
SALT HANDICRAFT TRAINING CENTRE
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1986 - 1993
Amount:
EUR 2.039.146,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Title:
PILOT CENTRE FOR DIAGNOSIS, CARE AND REHABILITATION OF HEARING AND SPEECH
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1981 - 1991
Amount:
EUR 1.792.623,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Title:
TRAINING FOR TRAINER COURSE IN THE MECHANICAL SECTOR
Country:
TUNISIA
Duration:
1987
Amount:
EUR 17.043,00
Financing:
SAIPEM
Client:
SAIPEM
Title:
POST HARVEST CENTRE PROJECT
Country:
YEMEN
Duration:
1985 - 1986
Amount:
EUR 16.867,00
Financing:
FAO / UNDP
Client:
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRARIAN REFORM
Title:
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR TECHNICIANS IN HIGH AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE SECTOR (ZARQA CENTER)
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1981 - 1986
Amount:
EUR 259.778,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Title:
TRAINING ON FIRE-PREVENTION SECURITY MEASURES IN OIL PLANTS
Country:
SYRIA
Duration:
1985
Amount:
EUR 29.324,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Title:
RESTRUCTURING OF THE ITALIAN SCHOOLS OF TANGIER
Country:
MOROCCO
Duration:
1980 - 1981
Amount:
EUR 14.400,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Title:
PROGRAM FOR DEAF-MUTE REHABILITATION AND TRAINING - RUSEIFAH CENTRE FOR HANDICAP
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1978 - 1980
Amount:
EUR 15.708,00
Financing:
ICEPS-ITALY (INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION & DEVELOPMENT)
Client:
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Title:
AJLUN HEALTH CENTRE
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1979 - 1980
Amount:
EUR 58.224,00
Financing:
ITALIAN BILATERAL COOPERATION
Client:
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Title:
PROGRAM FOR DEAF-MUTE REHABILITATION AND TRAINING - RUSEIFAH CENTRE FOR HANDICAP
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1978 - 1980
Amount:
EUR 15.708,00
Financing:
ICEPS-ITALY (INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION & DEVELOPMENT)
Client:
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Title:
PERIPHERAL CENTRES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Country:
JORDAN
Duration:
1978 - 1979
Amount:
EUR 62.832,00
Financing:
ICEPS-ITALY (INSTITUTE FOR INTERN. ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION & DEVELOPMENT)
Client:
MINISTRY OF HEALTH