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Leancubator in Tunisia: Participation in the 3rd Transnational Project Meeting of CallmeBLUE
February 21, 2025
The 3rd Transnational Project Meeting of CallmeBLUE took place on February 20-21, 2025, at the El Mouradi Gammarth Hotel in Tunis, bringing together key actors of the Mediterranean blue economy with presence of Project Officer (PO) Anja Detant from CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, to strengthen regional cooperation and the development of emerging maritime clusters. Leancubator represented Algeria, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and digital transformation in the maritime sector.
✅ Technical Report & Stakeholder Analysis: Presentation of the technical report findings, including a comprehensive needs assessment and stakeholder mapping.
✅ Matchmaking Local Workshops: Successful engagement of key stakeholders in Tunisia, Algeria, and Mauritania to explore blue economy opportunities and the role of maritime clusters in fostering sustainable growth.
✅ Feasibility Study on Emerging Clusters: Ongoing assessment in Morocco and Egypt to evaluate the economic and social impact of developing maritime clusters.
✅ Capacity-Building Initiatives: Launch of Learning Labs and Advanced Learning Labs on Business Activities, equipping future maritime cluster actors with critical skills and knowledge.
✅ Regional Cooperation & Policy Dialogue: Advancing stakeholder mobilization for enhanced south-south collaboration, alongside discussions on regulatory frameworks and funding mechanisms.
✅ Business Forum: A dedicated platform to drive collaboration and facilitate north-south matchmaking opportunities within the maritime sector.
✅ Regional Alliance Development: Structuring a long-term cooperation framework through the Hub Azul initiative, reinforcing connections among North African and Mediterranean stakeholders.
Additionally, the meeting underscored the significance of alliances and collaborative efforts, leveraging strategic frameworks such as WestMed and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) to drive impactful, sustainable change in the region.
A huge thank you to all participants, partners, and stakeholders who contributed to this important milestone! The journey toward accelerating regional cooperation for emerging clusters continues.
