Regional Monitoring and Support Unit

A Regional Monitoring and Support Unit has been set up for Euromed Heritage, to assist partners and beneficiary countries in achieving project objectives. Role of the RMSU is to ensure coherent implementation, full exploitation of opportunities, regional co-operation, project ownership and sustainability, exchange of information and results.

The RMSU works together with the EuropeAid Co-operation Office.

Christiane DABDOUB NASSER Team Leader A dynamic and creative cultural heritage professional specialized in formulating and implementing project strategies with a strong expertise in the fields of research, communication and public relations. Christiane holds a BA in English Literature (University of Bethlehem, 1980), a post-graduate degree in French Literature (University of Paris X Nanterre, 1996) and a Degree in Event Management obtained in 1999. From 2001 to 2008 she worked at the Centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation (CCHP) in Bethlehem, first as Head of International Relations and from April 2007 as Centre’s Director. From 2003 to 2006 Christiane was the national coordinator of MedVoices,a project developed during the Euromed Heritage II phase. She also participated in concept development and supervision of subproject for Delta, another Euromed Heritage II undertaking. Prior to joining CCHP, she served as Event Coordinator on the Bethlehem 2000 project for three years and was Director of the French Cultural Centre in Bethlehem for five years. E-mail: c.dabdoub-nasser@euromedheritage.net

Christophe GRAZ Project Manager

Christophe holds a degree in Architecture (Ecole d’Architecture de Strasbourg, 1994) and a Master degree in Regional & Community Planning (Kansas State University, 1994). After a few years spent as a professional architect, in 1995 he became involved in the cultural heritage sector by participating in various heritage restoration projects with a strong social development and awareness raising component (St. Denis, Reunion Island). From 1999 to 2008 he worked at the “Ecole d’Avignon” in the capacity of Architect-Planner and Head of International Projects. He participated to a variety of EU-funded projects in France and in South Mediterranean countries, being the Project Coordinator of REHABIMED, CORPUS LEVANT and CORPUS projects under previous phases of Euromed Heritage programme and Project Director of TERRA INCOGNITA, a project developed in the framework of the Cultura 2000 programme. He has authored several publications on the traditional Mediterranean architecture. E-mail: c.graz@euromedheritage.net

Georges ZOUAIN Project Manager

Georges has spent 16 years of his professional career with UNESCO, first (1985-1992) in the capacity of Programme Specialist and Project Manager and then (1992-1996) as Head of the EOU (Emergency Operations Unit) in the Division of Cultural Property and Intangible Heritage. From 1996 to 2001 he served as Deputy Director of UNESCO World Heritage Centre and as such he was directly involved in the implementation of a variety of cultural heritage projects all around the world, notably in the Mediterranean region. Since 2002, he is the Managing Director of Gaia Heritage, a cultural heritage consultancy established in Beirut providing advise on cultural heritage issues to a variety of public and private clients in Lebanon, France, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Egypt, etc. E-mail: g.zouain@euromedheritage.net

Jean-Louis Luxen Senior Legal Expert

Jean-Louis holds a PhD in Law (Catholic University of Louvain, 1963) and was Graduate Fellow in Economics at the Stanford University (USA) from 1964 to 1965. He has held prestigious positions in the public administration of his home country (Belgium) as well as international organizations dealing with cultural heritage. Appointed in 1972 as Head of Staff, Belgian Ministry of Cultural Affairs, he maintained that position throughout 1981. During this period he was also Chief of Cabinet serving under many Ministers of Culture. From 1981 to 2006 he was appointed Secretary General in charge of Culture in the Belgian Ministry of Culture Affairs and in that capacity has represented his government in various international organizations, international conferences, conventions, etc. President of the Cultural Heritage Committee of the Council of Europe from 1989 to 1993, he was Secretary General of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) from 1993 to 2002. From 2002, Jean-Louis is the President of CHEDI (Culture, Heritage & Development – International). E-mail: j-l.luxen@euromedheritage.net

Giuliano Salis Communication Expert

Giuliano holds a degree in Musicology (University of Pavia, Italy, 2000) and a Master degree in European Studies and Cultural Policies from the University of Paris VIII Vincennes-St. Denis (2005). From 1997 to 2003 he worked as a Communication Specialist and Event Manager for a variety of cultural and information institutions in Italy and France, including Nuova Consonanza International Music Festival, Ensemble l’itinéraire, Italian TV Broadcasting Corporation (RAI, RAITrade, etc.). In 2003, in the capacity of Assistant Event Manager at the EMHRN (Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network), was the organizer of “Euromed Civil Forum 2003” held in Naples. Since that time, he has participated as Information and Communication Specialist in several EU-funded projects (European Commission’s DG EAC, DG JLS, DG SANCO, European Investment Bank). From 2006 to 2007 he has been a consultant in communication at the Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) of the United Nations. He has authored various publications in the field of musicology, musical education and culture. E-mail: g.salis@euromedheritage.net

Dario Berardi IT Expert

Dario graduated in Pharmacy in 1984 from the University of Rome (Italy) and holds a post-graduate diploma in Computer Applications form SOMEA (Society for Applied Mathematics and Economics, Rome). He has over 20-year experience in the technical and commercial aspects of IT, notably in the development and management of specific software packages, websites and databases for various sectors including media, cultural heritage, and econometrics. He is consulting to a number of public institutions in Northern and Central Africa as well as international organizations including Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) of the United Nations, World Bank, European Commission and CILSS. E-mail: d.berardi@euromedheritage.net

Support
The RMSU role is to provide Technical and Administrative Support in the implementation of projects, with proactive counselling and assistance. The RMSU does not carry out auditing.

Visibility
The RMSU has launched the website www.euromedheritage.net, a forum for all Euromed Heritage Partners, with news, details of events, FAQ section, guidelines on best practice and a reserved area for EH II members. A Euromed Heritage Conference will take place in Rome, an opportunity for Heritage II coordinators and partners to meet representatives of EC, RMSU and partners of Euromed Heritage I projects. Visibility actions will include publications, networking and coverage by international media.

Training
A variety of training opportunities are to be specifically created based on consultation with all project partners. The skills acquired will have direct relevance to the projects involved and will contribute to the long term sustainability of the projects. The aim is to provide the partners with the skills they require and to encourage independence and sustainability for projects in the long term.

Monitoring
Initial introduction "courtesy" visits are to be made by the RMSU project managers to all project coordinators in their country of residence to clarify current project status and to understand project objectives and development. Monitoring visits will be carried out to ensure the project objectives are being addressed and that RMSU recommendations, if any, are being effectively and successfully implemented.

Regional Management Support Unit (RMSU)
Rue d’Egmont 15
1000 Brussels
Belgium