Aim
The aim of this project is that of promoting the strategic positioning of the Mediterranean space by strengthening maritime accessibility and the empowerment of Mediterranean ports in modality and intermodality transport systems. This is particularly important in promoting accessibility to insular Mediterranean states and their connection with mainland Europe.
DEVELOP-MED is structured as an integrated action (from analysis to elaboration of models and innovative instruments, to their pilot implementation) aimed at improving competitiveness and coordination of the Mediterranean maritime transport system.
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Objectives
The general objectives of the project are:
- To promote the increased competitiveness of the Mediterranean maritime transport system and to improve access to new global markets.
- To facilitate and promote traffic flows (people and goods) through efficient and well integrated intermodal transport networks (both spatially and mode-wise)
- To produce beneficial effects for the environment due to strong focus placed on low impacts modes, such as sea and inland water-way
The specific objectives of this project are:
- Create a functioning, interlinked 'logistics system' of ports at the national/regional programming level
- Support the development of the individual ports involved
- Strengthen the connections between the ports and the Pan-European Transport Corridors and extra-European territories
- Enhance the transnational dimension of the network of ports to capitilize the results achieved at the EU level
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Overview of project activities
In order to promote the strategic position of the Med space the project framework will be developed as follows:
1. Setting up the transnational cooperation framework
2. Analysis of Global Maritime Market and Strategic Positioning processes and identification of Mediterranean Potential
3. Development and Assessment of Integrated Scenarios
4. Definition of MAP (Mediterranean Action Plan) for the implementation of priority scenarios
5. Disseminate and capitalize the results achieved in order to ensure the sustainability and the transferability of the project.
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Paragon's Responsibility
Paragon's main responsibilities are related to the communication component of this project. Paragon is responsible for various aspects of the dissemination plan of Develop-Med. Over the duration of the project, Paragon needs to prepare the following:
- 1 Glossary with common terms to be used during the duration of the project
- Develop a project's logo
- Prepare a brochure with the project's overview
- Develop 8 monographs on participating ports
- Prepare 4 articles to be published in specialized journals
- 4 Press Conferences
- A Final CD Roms with the final deliverables of the project
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Deliverables
The main deliverables of this project are:
- I Med Ports Exhibition
- 2 Thematic Workshops and Round Tables
- 8 Monographs
- 4 Articles in Specialized Magazines
- Communication Material1 Common Glossary
- 1 Website
- 1 Analysis of the Global Maritime Market Trends and of the Mediterranean Positioning
- 9 Integrated Local Development Action Plans
- 1 Legal Framework Guide
- 1 Financial Guide
- 1 Supporting Factors Guide
- 1 Mediterranean Action Plan
- 1 Final Report on the development of the Road Map
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Consortium
The DEVELOP-MED project is led by the Marche Region (Mobility, Transport and Infrastructure Department).
The project partners are the following:
- Ente Autonomo Volturno Srl (Italy)
- Hellenic Small Islands Network (Greece)
- Larnaca District Development Agency (Cyprus)
- Region of Ionian Island (Greece)
- AFT (France)
- Paragon Europe (Malta)
- Lazio Region - Regional Transport Management Department (Italy)
- Valenciaport Foundation - Foundation for Research, Promotion and Commercial Studies of the Valencian Region (Spain)
- Port of Bar (Montenegro)
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