Takoua Mrabet of BUSINESSMED supports SMARTMED implementation, stakeholder cooperation and the uptake of innovative smart city solutions across the Mediterranean.
Takoua Mrabet, Program Manager at BUSINESSMED, supports SMARTMED implementation and strengthens cooperation across the Mediterranean.
Takoua Mrabet serves as Program Manager at the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises | BUSINESSMED. She is also the technical focal point for the implementation of the SMARTMED project.
In this role, Takoua coordinates project activities and supports cooperation among partners. She also helps ensure the effective implementation of planned actions. Her contribution supports SMARTMED’s broader vision for smarter and more sustainable Mediterranean cities.
Within SMARTMED, Takoua helps connect the private sector with local authorities and innovation ecosystems. This work builds on BUSINESSMED’s extensive network of enterprises and business support organisations. The network provides a strong foundation for cooperation across the Mediterranean. Takoua also supports the demonstration of SMARTMED applications in Tunisia. These activities help showcase the practical potential of innovative smart city solutions. Another important part of her work is facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and exchange visits. These activities create opportunities for partners and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences. They also encourage stronger cooperation between businesses, public authorities and other innovation actors.
Takoua contributes to digital transformation strategies across SMARTMED’s pilot territories. Knowledge transfer plays an important role in this process. Sharing practical experiences can help cities better understand and adopt innovative digital solutions. Through BUSINESSMED, SMARTMED also engages with the private sector in Tunisia. This helps raise awareness of smart city technologies and their potential applications. The project creates opportunities to explore solutions in areas such as e-health and smart energy. It also promotes cooperation between public and private actors. These connections can support the wider uptake of smart city applications across Mediterranean cities.
Reflecting on BUSINESSMED’s contribution to SMARTMED, Takoua highlights the importance of collaboration:
“Leveraging its broad network of enterprises and business support organizations, BUSINESSMED acts as a catalyst for collaboration. We connect the private sector, local authorities and the innovation ecosystem through SMARTMED. We promote knowledge exchange and support the uptake of SMARTMED applications within the Tunisian private sector. This helps demonstrate the value of smart city technologies and digital innovation.
Our role includes demonstrating SMARTMED applications in Tunisia and hosting multi-stakeholder dialogue and exchange visits. We also support digital transformation strategies across the project’s pilot territories. SMARTMED gives us valuable exposure to innovative solutions in e-health and smart energy. It also creates opportunities to deploy smart city applications through public-private partnerships.
By connecting businesses, institutions and local communities, we contribute to a more innovative and sustainable Mediterranean region.”
Through these activities, Takoua helps strengthen connections between businesses, institutions and local communities. Her contribution supports the transfer of knowledge and the uptake of innovative solutions. It also strengthens cooperation between public and private stakeholders.
Through this collaborative approach, SMARTMED advances digital transformation across the Mediterranean. It helps create cities that are smarter, more sustainable and better connected.
Last Update
03/09/2026
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