The Training Institute on Migration Capacity Partnership for the Mediterranean (MCP Med TI) convened its 7th Governing Board Meeting on 23 October in Vienna, under the theme โBridging Contexts, Building Resilience: The Training Institute and the Pact for the Mediterranean.โ
Representatives from Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด, Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง, Libya ๐ฑ๐พ, Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ, Malta ๐ฒ๐น, and Austria ๐ฆ๐น gathered to review progress, exchange experiences, and define the Instituteโs next strategic direction.
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๐นGrowth remains sustainable and strategic: firmly rooted in the Mediterranean, guided by political will, and supported by strong partnerships. Expansion is not just about geography โ itโs about deepening capacity, connection, and cooperation.
๐นBy aligning with regional priorities and national systems, the MCP Med TI is shaping into a platform of excellence that connects policy, practice, and education โ turning shared challenges into shared progress.
๐นNext step? Embedding the Instituteโs strategy within national, regional, and EU/Mediterranean frameworks โ including the New Pact for the Mediterranean โ to strengthen links between migration governance, policy, and vocational education and training (VET) systems.
๐ณ๏ธ The meeting concluded with the election of Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ as the new Chair of the Governing Board, marking a solid transition in leadership. Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด will continue to serve as Co-Chair, ensuring continuity and further strengthening the spirit of regional cooperation, inclusivity, and shared ownership that has guided the MCP Med Training Institute over the past two years.
Governing Board members also visited the Award in Document Examination Essentials accredited training at International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Headquarters, meeting trainees and trainers from Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ, Jordan ๐ฏ๐ด, Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง, and Tunisia ๐น๐ณ, gaining firsthand insight into the Instituteโs regional learning environment.
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๐ค Heartfelt thanks to all partners โ Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Libya, Denmark, Malta, and Austria โ for their continued trust and collaboration in advancing a sustainable, regionally anchored, and partnership-driven Training Institute.
