European Institute of the Mediterranean

What European Institute of the Mediterranean does

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is a Barcelona-based consortium institution founded in 1989 by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Generalitat de Catalunya, and Barcelona City Council. Operating as a think-and-do tank focused on Euro-Mediterranean relations, IEMed generates policy-oriented research and runs dialogue and capacity-building programmes aimed at a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Mediterranean. Its work spans eight research topics (politics and cooperation, gender equality, sustainability and climate, youth and culture, security, migration, governance, and economy) delivered through a portfolio of publications, four coordinated networks (EuroMeSCo, Spanish Network of Anna Lindh Foundation, MedThink 5+5, Euro-Mediterranean Guarantee Network), and nine action programmes including Aula Mediterrània, Agenda 2030Med, Med Dialogues+2030, and the Euromed Young Researchers Lab.

IEMed's core outputs are a long-running publication library built over more than two decades: the Mediterranean Yearbook (annual since 2004, published in English and French), the Euromed Survey (annual since 2009), the QM Review on Mediterranean thought and culture (evolved from the Quaderns de la Mediterrània journal launched in 2000), and the afkar/ideas magazine co-edited with Estudios de Política Exterior since 2003 in Spanish and French. The institute also produces policy studies, briefs, books, multimedia content, and touring cultural exhibitions, with digital distribution free of charge across a multilingual four-language website.

As a non-profit public consortium, IEMed does not sell commercial products or services and operates without a pricing model. Revenue is derived from consortium contributions and project-based institutional support, including from AECID and the Union for the Mediterranean. The institute serves governments, EU and multilateral bodies, academic and research institutions, civil society organizations, and the cultural and media sector across approximately 27 Mediterranean countries. There are no proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities; IEMed is fundamentally a research, publishing, and convening organization rather than a technology company.

Name

European Institute of the Mediterranean

Legal name

European Institute of the Mediterranean

Website

https://iemed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is a Barcelona-based public consortium think-and-do tank, founded in 1989 by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Generalitat de Catalunya, and Barcelona City Council. It conducts policy research, publishes annual reference works, and coordinates four networks and nine programmes on Euro-Mediterranean relations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

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Counterterrorism & Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Peacekeeping, Conflict Resolution & Security Cooperation

SECONDARYBPADAFAK

Early Warning, Conflict Analysis & Prevention Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Peacekeeping, Conflict Resolution & Security Cooperation

Keywords

• Mediterranean policy research
• Think tank services
• Policy dialogue facilitation
• Intercultural research programs
• Regional cooperation studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IEMed is a think-and-do tank that generates and disseminates policy research on Euro-Mediterranean relations, publishing flagship annual reference works (Mediterranean Yearbook, Euromed Survey, QM Review, afkar/ideas magazine), coordinating four regional think-tank and dialogue networks (EuroMeSCo, MedThink 5+5, Anna Lindh Spanish Network, Euro-Mediterranean Guarantee Network), and running nine action programmes covering topics such as sustainable development, youth, intercultural dialogue, and prevention of violent extremism. It serves governments, international organizations, academia, and civil society through research outputs, conferences, and capacity-building activities.

Product overview

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is a think-and-do tank focused on Euro-Mediterranean relations. The organization operates as a platform-plus-portfolio model consisting of: (1) Publications portfolio including the annual IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook (since 2004), Euromed Survey, QM Review, afkar/ideas magazine, Policy Studies/Papers/Reports, and Books; (2) Networks including EuroMeSCo, Spanish Network of Anna Lindh Foundation, MedThink 5+5, and Euro-Mediterranean Guarantee Network; (3) Programmes including Aula Mediterrània, Med Dialogues + 2030, Agenda 2030Med, Human Development and Regional Integration, Euromed Young Researchers Lab, A Sea of Words, InterCultura, Prevention of Polarisation and Violent Extremism, and Media Democracy and Diversity. The organization also maintains event and multimedia capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook: Annual publication bringing insightful perspectives into the Mediterranean agenda with contributions from international authors since 2004
• Euromed Survey
• QM Review
• afkar/ideas
• EuroMeSCo
• MedThink 5+5
• Aula Mediterrània

Products and services

• IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook Annual publication gathering contributions by international authors that provides insightful perspectives into the Mediterranean agenda, combining political, economic, social and cultural topics, published in English and French.
• Euromed Survey Annual publication that delves into major issues on the Euro-Mediterranean agenda through expert consultations, offering visual findings, in-depth analysis, qualitative assessments, monitoring and forward-looking reports.
• QM Review (Quaderns de la Mediterrània) Review on Mediterranean thought and culture aiming to become a meeting point for knowledge, inspiration and reflection, outlining foundations of a shared, forward-looking Mediterranean.
• afkar/ideas Magazine Magazine published in Spanish and French covering main events and debates in southern Mediterranean countries and Euro-Mediterranean relations, co-edited by IEMed and Estudios de Política Exterior.
• Policy Studies, Papers and Reports Analytical papers and studies providing in-depth analysis of trends and challenges in the Mediterranean and Euro-Mediterranean relations, with focus on political, security, socio-economic and cultural aspects.
• Briefs, Focus and Spot Ons Short and concise publications written in reaction to important events and developments or addressing particular issues in the Euro-Mediterranean region, offering policy options and recommendations.
• Books Wide range of books including monographs, edited volumes by renowned experts, and illustrated exhibition catalogues produced in cooperation with other publishers.
• EuroMeSCo Network Leading network of think tanks on policy and security in the Mediterranean that promotes evidence-based research, dialogue and support for inclusive policy to foster Euro-Mediterranean relations.
• Spanish Network of Anna Lindh Foundation Network promoting intercultural dialogue as a source of social transformation to build more inclusive, empathetic and resilient Mediterranean societies.
• MedThink 5+5 Network fostering dialogue and joint research initiatives to realize the integration of the Western Mediterranean in line with the priorities of the 5+5 Dialogue.
• Euro-Mediterranean Guarantee Network Network incentivizing access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises in close collaboration with credit guarantee programs.
• Aula Mediterrània Programme Programme supporting interdisciplinary academic knowledge and research on Mediterranean themes, attracting talent and generating reflection through lectures and academic events.
• Med Dialogues + 2030 Programme series exploring sustainable development challenges in Mediterranean cities through dialogue and policy recommendations.
• Agenda 2030Med (Sustainable Development Programme) Programme advocating for sustainable development in the Mediterranean through research and dialogue to guarantee natural and social well-being.
• Human Development and Regional Integration Programme Programme focusing on human development and regional integration issues in the Mediterranean region.
• Euromed Young Researchers Lab Programme supporting young researchers in the Euro-Mediterranean region with capacity-building and research opportunities.
• A Sea of Words: The Voice of Youths Programme giving voice to youths to drive narrative change and contribute to a culture of knowledge, peace and dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
• InterCultura: Dialogue and Action Programme promoting intercultural dialogue and action in the Mediterranean through creative and cultural initiatives.
• Prevention of Polarisation and Violent Extremism Programme Programme contributing to building resilient and inclusive societies through research and action to understand factors behind polarisation and violent extremism.
• Media, Democracy and Diversity Programme Programme contributing to creating diverse and plural societies by improving information quality and inclusive communication narratives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of annual Mediterranean Yearbook publications since 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores)coreOthersIEMed is a consortium participated by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, one of three founding institutional partners along with the Generalitat de Catalunya and Barcelona City Council. The Ministry provides governmental mandate and international positioning for IEMed's work on Euro-Mediterranean relations.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersIEMed is a consortium participated by the Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya), providing regional institutional support and hosting the institute in Barcelona. Contributes to the MedCat Days annual Mediterranean meeting.
• Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council)coreOthersIEMed is a consortium participated by Barcelona City Council, one of three founding institutional partners. Provides local institutional support and hosts IEMed headquarters in the city.
• Estudios de Política ExteriormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-edits the afkar/ideas magazine with IEMed since 2003. The magazine is published in Spanish and French and covers events and debates in southern Mediterranean countries and Euro-Mediterranean relations.
• AECID (Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAECID provides support for IEMed publications and programmes including the Mediterranean Yearbook and the Masar Al'an Programme for social economy in the Southern Mediterranean. Active collaborator on development and cooperation initiatives.
• Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEMed collaborates with UfM on gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives, including the MedWE programme and joint conferences on Women for the Mediterranean.
• CETMO (Centre for Transportation and Multimodal Transport Studies)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEMed and CETMO co-publish policy studies on transport and sustainable development in the Western Mediterranean, including joint publications on climate challenges and transport sector transformation.
• Anna Lindh Foundation (Spanish Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEMed coordinates the Spanish Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, promoting intercultural dialogue as a source of social transformation for building more inclusive, empathetic and resilient Mediterranean societies.
• EMUNI UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEMed organized the exhibition 'The Mediterranean. A Sea of Heritages' in Tunis in partnership with EMUNI (Euro-Mediterranean University) during their annual conference.
• ALECSO (Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with IEMed on the exhibition 'The Mediterranean. A Sea of Heritages' organized in Tunis, contributing to cultural heritage dialogue across the Mediterranean.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based think tank with established work on EU-Mediterranean relations and European foreign policy. Comparable as a broader EU policy research and convening institution with Mediterranean programming.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): German political foundation with extensive Mediterranean and EU neighbourhood programming and offices across the region. Comparable as a politically affiliated, multi-regional policy research and dialogue institution.
• German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP): Berlin-based leading foreign policy think tank providing policy advice on international and security issues. Comparable as a larger, well-funded national policy research institute with EU and Mediterranean security engagement.
• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): Major Brussels-based think tank producing policy research across EU policy areas including Mediterranean and neighbourhood policy. Comparable as a larger, more general EU/international policy research institution.

Direct peers

• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): Italian leading foreign policy think tank that participates in EuroMeSCo and EU policy networks. Directly comparable as a member of the same Euro-Mediterranean think tank ecosystem with similar publication and event models.
• CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs): Barcelona-based think tank focused on international affairs and Mediterranean/global issues. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and policy research scope, with overlapping audiences in Spanish and EU policy circles.
• Real Instituto Elcano: Spain's premier foreign policy think tank, also based in Madrid and publishing flagship annual reports. Highly comparable as a Spanish policy research institute with EU and Mediterranean focus, though broader in geographic scope.
• Policy Center for the New South (PCNS): Morocco-based think tank focused on South-South and Euro-Mediterranean policy. Directly comparable in mission (Euro-Mediterranean relations) and policy research publishing model, with complementary southern-shore perspective.

Others

• Union for the Mediterranean (UfM): Intergovernmental Euro-Mediterranean organization with which IEMed collaborates on gender and policy programmes. Comparable as a regional policy convener, though IEMed serves as a partner/research arm rather than a competing institution.
• Anna Lindh Foundation: EU-funded intergovernmental institution promoting intercultural dialogue across the Mediterranean. IEMed coordinates its Spanish network, making it a strategic partner ecosystem rather than a direct competitor, but the missions and convening models are highly aligned.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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