Over the past century, the expansion of global economies has posed environmental challenges that demand a radical rethink in our priorities, habits, and systems.
What COVID-19 vaccines mean for recovery of travel MSMEs
With the recent rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the light at the end of the tunnel is starting to shine for the tourism industry. However, the process of approval, production, and distribution will still take plenty of time – possibly till the end of 2021
Smart traffic management for smarter cities in MENA
Once dubbed as “the technology that can end traffic jams”, it is no secret that the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to promote efficient transportation has been heavily praised in recent years;
Improving citizens’ quality of life in developing countries through smart city SMEs
As technological advancements continue to surge in the 21st century, concepts that were previously only a figment of the imagination have now become accessible. One of the most prominent examples of this notion is the introduction of ‘Smart Cities
New economic opportunities for refugees and host communities in Jordan
The outbreak of the virus has so far caused an economic fallout all over the world. As COVID-19 cases increase, commodity prices decrease, unemployment rises, stock markets flounder, and value chains continue to fail
Trade shows: their importance and predicted changes during and post COVID-19
The outbreak of the virus has so far caused an economic fallout all over the world. As COVID-19 cases increase, commodity prices decrease, unemployment rises, stock markets flounder, and value chains continue to fail
COVID-19 hits Africa’s three main sources of income
The outbreak of the virus has so far caused an economic fallout all over the world. As COVID-19 cases increase, commodity prices decrease, unemployment rises, stock markets flounder, and value chains continue to fail
5 essential tactics to drive digital transformation in your business support organisation
Digital transformation, the process of employing new technologies or upgrading existing tools, is crucial in the transition to a fourth industrial revolution economy; especially with COVID-19 being the main catalyst of such pivotal transformation worldwide.
Innovation Support Programme for the Southern Neighborhood
As part of the greater Innovation Support Programme, funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), this project primarily aims to support the public and private sector, as well as financial intermediaries within the designated Southern Neighbourhood countries
GOALS: Governance for Achieving Local Strategies for Tourism
Governance for Achieving Local Strategies for Tourism (GOALS)
The mediterranean region is the leading destination for tourism worldwide, receiving 30% of tourist arrivals. While Med countries reap corresponding economic gains, they also struggle with inevitable environmental costs. GOALS, therefore, aims to create a balance between competitiveness and sustainability in tourism development by integrating the “Total Quality Management” model and its application to the creation of new tourism packages and itineraries. To achieve this, the project works across the value chain, supporting institutions like tourism boards, associations, and chambers of commerce with governance, planning, and management. At the same time, GOALS also works directly with SMEs and local communities by providing capacity building activities to increase competitiveness.
Duration
January 2014 – December 2016
Country
Palestine
Partners
European Union, ENPI CBC Med, and Regione Autonomy della Sardegna
Budget
€1m – €5m