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INSIST-VAT KICK-OFF MEETING

Posted on February 7, 2025

​From January 29 to 31, 2025, the CIHEAM-IAMM organised in its premises the Kick-off meeting of the INSIST-VAT project, an Erasmus+ Capacity Building project in the field of Agricultural Vocational Training (CB-VET).

Around twenty participants representing the 8 partners from the 4 countries involved (Albania, Kosovo, Spain and France) worked on the organisation of future activities, the governance of the consortium and the administrative and financial issues.

  • CIHEAM – Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier
  • Agricultural University of Tirana
  • Agricultural Technology Transfer Center Fushe Kruje
  • University of Prishtina
  • ACTA
  • CIHEAM – Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza
  • Agricultural Technology Transfer Center Korce
  • QUARES

Visits to organisations working in the field of agricultural vocational training were also organised:

  • Fédération Régionale des CIVAM d’Occitanie,
  • CFPPA Montpellier.

The aim of the INSIST-VAT project is to set up a training programme at the Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) involving national and regional stakeholders, to serve as the basis for Albania’s agricultural knowledge and innovation system. This project is designed to meet the objectives set for the AUT by the Albanian Ministry of Agriculture. These are to design a ‘producers’ training centre’ and to offer training courses tailored to the needs of farmers and extension agents.

A dedicated website will be online soon!

INSIST-VAT is a CB-VET Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union.

The DIONYSUS project team recently participated in the EXCEL4MED Annual Meeting 

Posted on February 4, 2025

The DIONYSUS project team recently participated in the EXCEL4MED Annual Meeting held in Montpellier on January 31st, 2025. We presented our project’s concept, partnerships, and objectives focused on advancing sustainable development within the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus. The meeting provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration with other projects and stakeholders in the field. We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers and participants for facilitating productive discussions.

To learn more about the DIONYSUS project: 


EXCEL4MED ANNUAL MEETING

Posted on February 3, 2025

The EXCEL4MED Annual Meeting in Montpellier gathered partners from Greece, Malta, and France to review project progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration towards a more sustainable and innovative Mediterranean fruit supply chain.

The first day, hosted by CIHEAM Montpellier, was packed with discussions, presentations, and strategic planning sessions (plus tons of coffee, pain au chocolat, croissants, and laughter)! Here is what happened:

🟢 Morning Sessions | Setting the Stage

The day began with a warm welcome and introduction by CIHEAM Montpellier, followed by a comprehensive review of the project’s progress. Each Work Package leader presented key milestones and outlined future directions.

🟢 Afternoon Sessions | Showcasing Deliverables

The second half of the day focused on recently completed deliverables, highlighting major research findings and practical applications:

📄 Deliverable D1.5 – Data Management Plan III (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).
📄 Deliverable D2.3 – Co-Creation Workshop with Relevant Stakeholders to Fill in the Business Model Canvas (Smart Agro Hub).
📄 Deliverable D2.4 – Living Labs Report on the Effectiveness of Current Business Models, Governance, and Innovation (Malta Enterprise, CIHEAM Montpellier).

🟢 Interactive Q&A Session

A dynamic discussion allowed partners to share perspectives and address key project challenges.

🟢 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

The day concluded with closing remarks, reflecting on progress made and paving the way for deeper discussions on Day 2.

Stay tuned for more updates!

To learn more about the EXCEL4MED project: https://excel4med.eu/


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