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Why the project matters

Mediterranean cities share similar issues such as outdated infrastructure, limited digital services, urban congestion, and environmental sustainability problems.
The project aims at improving infrastructure and services by exchanging best practices and developing common strategies. It will enhance citizens’ participation in the decision-making process of digitalization and improve skills for digital transition. It will also provide training services for city executives in smart cities tools and related technologies in the energy and environment, and community health sectors. Overall, the project wants to ensure a better quality of live in some Mediterranean cities.

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What it aims to achieve

• To upgrade municipal services through digital innovation and position participating cities as regional leaders in smart governance.
• To implement smart waste management, e-health platforms, and participatory digital tools, SMARTMED helps cities become more resilient, efficient, and citizen-oriented.

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Expected change

• Digital strategy adopted and implemented in Deir Alla, Jordan.
• Two scalable smart city applications in energy and health sectors.
• Two physical innovation hubs established in Greece.
• Increased digital maturity of public institutions and better access to smart services for citizens.

 

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What the project delivers

• Smart Energy and Smart Health pilot applications implemented in Jordan and demonstrated in Tunisia.
• Digital maturity assessment tools and strategic policy roadmaps.
• Creation of local innovation hubs in Kozani and Larisa, Greece.
• Transnational networking workshops.
• E-learning, mentoring, and hands-on training for municipalities.
• Digital platform for sharing tools, best practices, and citizen engagement.

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Who benefits

• Municipalities gaining capacity to design and manage smart services.
• Universities and innovation hubs applying research to real-world challenges.
• Civil society organizations empowered in participatory governance.
• Businesses accessing new opportunities in smart urban technologies.