BUSINESSMED participated in the Annual Conference of the Mediterranean Network Nouvelle Chance, (MedNc) held from 26 to 28 November 2018 in Marseille.

The Mediterranean Network Nouvelle Chance (MedNc), is of strategic importance for the integration and stability of the region, it was launched to address the challenges of early school leaving and youth unemployment of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs).

The MedNC Network’s objective is to bring together and increase cooperation among stakeholders involved in the socio-professional integration of young people, to strengthen their skills through exchanges of good practices, and to accelerate their growth in the Euro-Mediterranean countries.

The network brings together ten members from eight Euro-Med countries (Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, Lebanon, Morocco, Portugal, and Tunisia) while aiming to integrate at least two additional countries in 2019.

The conference brought together more than 70 people, including ministerial representatives, local authorities, experts and corporate foundations. Young graduates were also given the opportunity to describe their professional integration and to present what they consider to be the key factors for their success.

The conference concluded with recommendations on strengthening the MedNc network and improving the involvement of the social partners and the private sector for a professional integration adapted to the current labour market.