INVESTMED Access to Finance Workshop 3: Credit Guarantee Schemes for MSMEs
Credit guarantee schemes have emerged as a key tool utilised by governments and development institutions to overcome challenges faced by MSMEs in accessing credit including; high cost, limited supply, and collateral requirements. Thus, making MSME financing more available and affordable. Little is known about their existence among MSMEs in the region.
The workshop introduced credit guarantee schemes to the INVESTMED beneficiaries and brought together 4 experts from the region:
INVESTMED Access to Finance Workshop 2: Sustainable Finance and Strategies for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Sustainable entrepreneurship is a key driver for economic growth and prosperity in the MENA region. Coupled with the ongoing intersecting crises such as climate change, youth unemployment, pollution etc., businesses in the green, blue, and cultural and creative industries have the potential to be a catalyst for change.
INVESTMED Access to Finance Workshop 1: Crowdfunding as a Source of Finance
On the 10th May 2023, the INVESTMED project held the first workshop in its series on access to finance for MSMEs and entrepreneurs in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia. This first workshop introduced Crowdfunding as a Source of Finance.
STAND Up! Project: storytelling video of 3 years working for a greener textile and fashion sector
Here is the complete path of the ENI CBC Med Programme, STAND UP! project. From the claim of its objectives and the many activities and opportunities delivered to sustainable start-ups in the textile and fashion sector, to the results achieved, the goals focused on, the circular methodologies developed and applied, and the numerous young entrepreneurs involved in the 5 partner territories of the Med area from 2020.
Bee the Change! second video produced for awareness-raising purposes
Bee the change! Join the buzz and save our precious bees.
Together, we can make it!
Watch the second animation video produced by the MedBEESinessHubs project as part of its awareness-raising activities, because our project is so much more than just the honey.
This video is also available with subtitles in Arabic, Greek and Italian.
Transforming Beekeeping in Lebanon: EU-Funded Initiative Catalyzes Innovation from Honey
From soap to candles, souvenirs to skin & body care products, and even protein bars enriched with healthy pollen, discover how the EU-funded MedBEESinessHubs project has empowered small beekeepers across Lebanon to innovate beyond honey. Hear their vocies in this video.
Crowdfunding for the Cultural and Creative Industries Guidebook published by the INVESTMED project
Under the INVESTMED project, project partner, the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) has collaborated with Verkami, the leading reward crowdfunding platform in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, to develop a practical guide for entities in the cultural and creatives based in the Southern Mediterranean. The guide was published in November 2023, before the final event of the INVESTMED project.
Flavors of the Mediterranean: A 360° Journey into the Heart of Mediterranean Diet with the iHERITAGE team in Portugal
Embark on a captivating 360° exploration of the Mediterranean's rich culinary legacy with iHERITAGE! Immerse yourself in a virtual tasting adventure that unveils the true essence of the Mediterranean Diet alongside the iHERITAGE team in Portugal. You can navigate the experience by either dragging the screen or utilizing the navigator positioned at the upper left corner when watching on YouTube.
A Practical Guide: Crowdfunding for Cultural and Creative Projects in the South Mediterranean Region
L'application smartphone RE-MED Community
Présentation de l'application smartphone RE-MED Community et de la méthode d'utilisation. Cette application permet de signaler les décharges anarchiques de déchets de la construction. En transmettant une photo et la géolocalisation de la décharge, le citoyen devient acteur de l´amélioration de son environnement.