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The geographical Sphere Dialogue P r o j e c t s

History of Barcelona process The Barcelona Process begins in 1995 attended by 15 EU members and 12 countries of the Mediterranean Basin vision: will to give to future euro-med relations a new dimension, based on comprehensive cooperation and solidarity will to strengthened political dialogue, develop the economic and financial cooperation and emphasize the the social, cultural and human dimension. Dialogue P r o j e c t s

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Political, economic, and cultural spheres Political sphere: Common area of peace and stability through the reinforcement of political and security dialogue’. Economical sphere: Zone of shared prosperity through an economic and financial partnership and the gradual establishment of a free trade zone. Cultural sphere: The rapprochement between peoples through a social, cultural and human partnership.

Three Dimensions Dialogue P r o j e c t s

Maybe a bigger ladder?? Dialogue P r o j e c t s The challenge of how to overcome walls built up between communities and individuals across the region

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Strengthening the Third Chapter ‘Euro Med as a catalyst for regional initiatives aiming at enhancing understanding and cooperation.’ ‘bringing people from both shores of the Mediterranean closer to each other’

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Barcelona Process the development of the cultural sphere Following the launch of the Barcelona Partnership in 1995, a range of regional networks emerged. Examples include: Euro-Med Human Rights Network (est. 1997), to support and publicise universal principles of human rights as expressed by Barcelona Declaration Euro-Med Heritage, (est. 1998) promoting and protecting the material and immaterial heritage of Mediterranean countries Euro-Med Youth Platform (est. 2003), supporting networking between young people and youth associations COPEAM, a forum of exchange of know-how and active cooperation between audio-visual operators

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d A branch of the Anna Lindh Foundation A branch of the Fondazione Mediterraneo 54 members of EuroMed Platform Many youth organisation are member of an EuroMed programme.... Euro-Med in Estonia.

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Euro-Med Youth programme One of the regional programmes set up in the third chapter of the Barcelona Process entitled « partnership in social, cultural and human affairs ». Help to integrate young people into social and professional life, and promote the understanding between European countries and the rest of the world. System of call for proposal. Grant for Euro-Med Youth Exchanges, Euro-Med Voluntary Service, Euro- Med Support Measures

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Euro-Med Youth programme Euro-Med Youth programme I ( ) and Euro-Med Youth programme II ( ) Euro-Med Youth Programme III budget of € 14 million for , in other words an annual budget of million Euro for the period thematic priorities especially focused on the Mediterranean needs : -combating racism and xenophobia -active citizenship and the development of civil society -the role of women in society -minority rights -protecting the environment and cultural heritage

Dialogue B a c k g r o u n d Euro-Med and Youth Other programme exist for youth in Euro Med: A training strategy for Euro-Mediterranean partners has been developed by the SALTO-YOUTH Euro Med Resource Centre. Salto1 video1.wmvSalto1 video1.wmv ( The Euro-Med Youth Platform ( The Partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Commission in the area of Youth ( The Anna Lindh Foundation (