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Cross-Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean

Author: Timothée Guicherd - Date: 10 jan 2011, 13:54

The multilateral cross-border cooperation "Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme" is part of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its financing instrument (ENPI) for 2007-2013. It includes the EU and partner countries and regions along the shores of the Mediterranean.

117 regions in 19 different countries are eligible to join the programme. 15 countries have already joined: Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Portugal, Spain, Syria and Tunisia.

Priorities include promoting socio-economic development, environmental sustainability and improved conditions for mobility of people, goods and capital, as well as promoting cultural dialogue and local governance.

Public and private organisations involved in Mediterranean cross-border partnerships are invited to submit project proposals following the launch of public calls. Main beneficiaries include regional and local public authorities, non-governmental organisations, associations, development agencies, universities and research institutes, as well as private actors operating in the programme fields.

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