WestMED Tunisia participates in the 3rd transnational CALLMEBLUE project meeting

The 3rd Transnational CallmeBLUE project meeting, took place successfully in Gammarth (Tunisia) on 21 February 2025.

Next to the project partners (all representing different maritime clusters in the Mediterranean region), Anja Detant, Project Officer from CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and Slim Jerbia, from WestMED Tunisia were present.

This meeting served as a pivotal milestone for project partners, to showcase the progress achieved and outline the next strategic steps. Key highlights included:

✅ Maritime Cluster Blue Economy Reporting: Presentation of the Maritime Cluster Blue Economy reporting 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.

The meeting underlined the significance of alliances and collaborative efforts, leveraging strategic frameworks such as the WestMED Initiative and the Union For the Mediterranean (UfM) to drive impactful, sustainable change in the region.

For more information, visit the CALLMEBLUE website or contact Slim Jerbia (WestMED National Hub Tunisia)