This year’s WestMED Stakeholder Conference will take place in Tunis on 28 November.
Read all about it here
The National Hub Tunisia facilitates local and regional stakeholders by providing the WestMED Community with expertise on the Blue Economy, help project leaders find the right partners with their extensive network on both shores of the western Medietrranean, support project(idea) development, help draft tender applications and advise on the most applicable funding opportunities.
The National Hub (co)organises events to help lead discussions on different maritime topics and can be found at (online) Blue-Economy related meetings to share their expertise.
Contact the National Hub Tunisia for more information and see how they can help you.
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Representatives Tunisia
Imed Zammit
With over 32 years of experience in transport, logistics, and maritime security, Imed Zammit has held several senior management positions within major institutions. Since 2023, he has been working as a transport and logistics consultant, as well as a trainer and educational advisor at the Mediterranean Institute of Maritime Trades and appointed arbitrator at the Paris Maritime Arbitration Chamber
Previously, Imed served as CEO of the Tunisian Navigation Company from 2020 to 2023, where he implemented development strategies, modernized the fleet, and improved company management through digitalization and financial independence. He also served as General Manager of the Mediterranean Institute of Maritime Trades between 2015 and 2020, contributing to the signing of international agreements in the maritime sector, and having led tree projects funded by European Union Commission .
From 2014 to 2015, Imed chaired the Merchant Marine and Ports Authority, where he launched modernization projects for port infrastructure, particularly at the port of Rades. His tenure at the African Union Commission (2007-2011) was marked by his involvement in the drafting of the African Maritime Transport Charter and strategies to enhance maritime security in Africa. Imed also contributed in EUC to the revision of Trans-European Transport Networks and developed the implementation strategy for the EU-Africa infrastructure partnership.
With a degree in maritime law and First Captain of Merchent navy several certifications, Imed has also been a lecturer in specialized institutions, contributing to the training of future generations in the transportation and logistics sectors.
Slim Jerbia
Slim Jerbia is a senior expert in communication and international cooperation programme support.
After studying journalism and communication, he embarked on a training course to learn new techniques and gain experience in communication and project management.
His work as a trainer in the field and his support for several projects in Tunisia have enabled him to travel around the world to share his experience at international conferences in Europe, the United States and the Arab world.
Since 2011, he has been working as a consultant in communication and support for international cooperation programmes. He also continues his work in the civil society sector and has gained extensive experience as a project manager in several Tunisian and foreign associations.
Versatile, he has been able to integrate several programmes in different fields, such as decentralisation, youth entrepreneurship, regional development, health, tourism, transport and logistics.










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