IMED
French organization connecting graduates with international business placements via the V.I.E. program
Institut Méditerranéen pour l’Economie et le Développement
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Visit www.imed-vie.comAbout IMED
The Institut Mediterraneen pour l'Economie et le Developpement (IMED) was created in 1988 on the initiative of business leaders to support the French economy and facilitate employment of young graduates. It operates primarily through the V.I.E. (Volontariat International en Entreprise) program, offering shared-cost international business placements. Since its founding, IMED has carried out over 1,300 export missions for more than 600 client companies, with a client employment rate of 98 percent.
Mission
To connect young graduates with international business opportunities and help French companies expand into global markets through the V.I.E. program.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesIMED was created in 1988 (initially as ADEMA) in connection with the Franco-Arab Chamber of Commerce, with headquarters in Marseille, France, and opened a Cairo office in 1991. It promotes French SME exports and runs the V.I.E. international business volunteer …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, IMED has a partial profile.
- It has more complete contact information than 73% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyImed is an international nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Imed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Egypt is 37/100.
Imed is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Imed is classified as an International organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Imed is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Institut Mediterraneen pour l'Economie et le Developpement (IMED) was created in 1988 on the initiative of business leaders to support the French economy and facilitate employment of young graduates. It operates primarily through the V.I.E. (Volontariat International en Entreprise) program, offering shared-cost international business placements. Since its founding, IMED has carried out over 1,300 export missions for more than 600 client companies, with a client employment rate of 98 percent. Imed is an international organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1988.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Institut Méditerranéen pour l’Economie et le Développement is listed in Egypt. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Institut Méditerranéen pour l’Economie et le Développement is listed in Egypt. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1988
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about IMED
- What is IMED?
- IMED is a international non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Institut Mediterraneen pour l'Economie et le Developpement (IMED) was created in 1988 on the initiative of business leaders to support the French economy and facilitate employment of young graduates. It operates primarily through the V.I.E. (Volontariat International en Entreprise) program, offering shared-cost international business placements. Since its founding, IMED has carried out over 1,300 export missions for more than 600 client companies, with a client employment rate of 98 percent.
- When was IMED founded?
- IMED was founded in 1988.
- Where is IMED located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is IMED trustworthy?
- IMED has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is IMED's website?
- http://www.imed-vie.com/
- Are donations to IMED tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.