Decision-making level

The Steering Committee

EMWIS is directed by a restricted Steering Committee of 13 countries (with rotating rules). It formulates the main strategic lines and validates yearly budgets and progress reports.

Currently under Spanish Presidency and Lebanese and Moroccan Vice-Presidency, it is made up of the Technical Unit's sponsor countries (Spain, France and Italy), plus Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority.

The Coordination Committee

Comprising representatives from the Technical Unit and all the National Focal Points, the coordination committee’s tasks include drawing up the annual activity programmes and proposing the annual budget.

Currently under Algerian Presidency and Cypriot Vice-Presidency.