to different fields and relevant sectors of the Mediterranean. This allows ASCAME to focus on the main objectives of its Strategic Plan. The Working Commissions are composed of members of the Association, as well as of other experts, who may be invited to participate in the Commissions' meetings and activities. The current ASCAME Working Commissions are the following: Tourism International Relations Arbitration and Mediation Innovation and ICT Women Entrepreneurs Logistics and Transport Renewable Energies Young Entrepreneurs Conventional Energy Consular Cooperation, Business and Partnerships Environment, Climate Change and Water Urban Development Industry and Intellectual Property Training and Education Industrial Cooperation and Outsourcing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events (MICE) Integrity Values and Business Ethics Agrifood Trade, Retail and Franchise Activities ASCAME carries out several activities aimed at promoting the economic development of the region, namely events, working groups and cooperation projects. The Association’s work as an interlocutor is recognised by relevant regional and international institutions, such as the European Union, the Union for the Mediterranean, the European Investment Bank, the Arab League etc., through numerous collaboration agreements and joint participation in a large number of cooperation projects, as well as in various concrete actions. All this, as a result of being the organisation that, with the greatest extension in the territory, has the biggest experience to create platforms for dialogue and business economic cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Therefore, ASCAME occupies a prominent place in the field of cooperation between Chambers of Commerce, cities and companies in the Mediterranean field. ASCAME provides support and advice to its Chambers of Commerce members, encourages contacts between them and promotes their initiatives. The Association plays a significant role in the field of international cooperation between Chambers of Commerce, a role that has been acknowledged by leading European and international institutions. It also occupies a privileged position in terms of representing the private sector in the region. International cooperation ASCAME has signed several cooperation agreements with relevant institutions in order to achieve its objectives and cooperate in its work for the economic development of the Mediterranean. Among others, ASCAME has signed cooperation agreements with the following institutions: Union for the Mediterranean (Ufm), European Investment Bank (EIB), European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), Eurochambres, Association of Organisations of Mediterranean Business Women (AFAEMME), MEDCities, Word Federation of Free Zones (FEMOZA), Association of Iberoamerican Chambers of Commerce (AICO), Forum of the Adriatic and Ionian Chambers of Commerce, FERRMED, U.S