The project is funded by the European Neighourhood Partnership Instrument (ENPI) under the Ciudad Programme. The programme promotes mutual understanding, exchange of experiences and cooperation between local EU actors and partner countries of the ENPI region in the implementation of joint projects.

TourMedEau will help promote dialogue and cooperation between the governments of both shores of the Mediterranean in order to improve environmental sustainability in urban areas through a more efficient public management of water services.

The European Union has financed 80%, or €404,941 of the €506,177 needed for the initiative. The international partnership is composed of the Municipality of Ajim, the Ecole Nationale d’Ingenieurs de Sfax, Laboratoire Dynamique Sédimentaire et Environnement, the Municipality of El Hoceima, the Université Moulay Ismail De Meknés, the Municipality of Villasimius, the Centre for Economic Research North-South, and the University of Cagliari.