Acknowledgments
3
Background
5
The workshop organizers (JCI Lebanon, EIB, CMI) & collaborators (AUB & JCI Syria) – scope and focus
6
Entrepreneurship (definition and characteristics)
12
Innovation (what is it, why do we need it)
16
The Mediterranean region & the entrepreneurial ecosystem (and its players) 19 The challenges & opportunities
24
Conclusions
29
Recommendations
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