Athens hosted a major international gathering for INSME from April 22 to 24 as ANIMA Investment Network, INSME’s member, marked its 20th anniversary with a high-level symposium focused on the future of regional economic cooperation.
The event was co-organised by another member from INSME, namely Enterprise Greece, and brought together policymakers, investors, and business leaders from across the Mediterranean.
The symposium forms part of ANIMA’s broader anniversary program for 2026 and serves as its first flagship event, underscoring two decades of engagement in fostering dialogue and economic integration across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
During the second day’s session, Value Chains & Economic Development, INSME contributed to discussions on shifting global production dynamics. Secretary General Giovanni Zazzerini addressed the growing trend of nearshoring toward the southern Mediterranean, while also outlining persistent bottlenecks that continue to hinder deeper economic integration across the region.
As geopolitical and economic uncertainties continue to reshape global trade patterns, the symposium highlighted the increasing importance of coordinated action across the Mediterranean, positioning Athens at the centre of forward-looking economic dialogue.
Source:
