Eurecat collaborates in the co-organization of MedaWeek Barcelona 2018, the meeting of the Mediterranean focused on cooperation between economic, social and cultural agents in the area. Also, we will be present at the Official Opening and as moderators in two of the Summits.

Over the course of three days (November 21st, 22nd and 23rd), the MedaWeek Barcelona will host a number of key thematic and sectoral fora. In the past edition, the event counted with more than 60 working sessions, and enjoyed over 1,500 attendees from all corners of the world. These included entrepreneurs and representatives of the private sector, business support organizations such as chambers of commerce and promotion agencies, political authorities, and international coverage from a number of local and foreign media agencies. Altogether, the MedaWeek Barcelona saw participation from over 36 countries across the globe and this year’s edition is no exception.

The Mediterranean is experiencing great social, political and economic shifts, resulting in commercial regional uncertainty. These changes present an opportunity for countries on both sides of the Mediterranean basin to strengthen and improve cross-border cooperation. In particular, the region needs to work towards boosting competiveness while seizing the regional diversity the Mediterranean has to offer, including its vast social fabric and natural resources.

Despite its interconnected and dynamic history, the Mediterranean is today a highly fragmented region. It suffers from one of the sharpest GDP divides per capita in the world, as well as uneven trade models. In order to tap into the Mediterranean’s socio-economic potential, the business community should look towards furthering competitiveness through greater economic sustainability, improved resource management in agricultural and environmental sectors, and improved infrastructure.