Projects

OLIVEMED
[January 2012 - December 2020] Olive tree sustainable development Socio-economic analysis of olive tree varieties market strategies, standards & norms and long term evolution of this Mediterranean tree: interactions between economic, political and biological ecosystems and strategic options for a sustainable development. Objectives Promote combined approaches for analysis in both biological and social sciences: Identify key factors for…
ENPARD Méditerranée
[2011 - 2020] European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development ENPARD is a political initiative launched by the European Union in 2011 with the aim of strengthening the partnership between the EU and neighbouring countries in the field of agricultural and rural policies and promoting sustainable agriculture and balanced territorial development as factors of stability as well as economic and social progress.…
AFREQEN
[October 2016 - February 2020] Quality in Higher Education about Renewable Energies in North and West Africa This project was built as a continuation of the QESAMED Tempus project (2013-2016). The number of Partners has been enlarged from 12 to 24, the geographical influence has been extended to new areas (Europe, North and West Africa)…
MEDFEST
[November 2016 - October 2019] Mediterranean Culinary Heritage Experiences: how to create sustainable tourist destinations? MEDFEST is tackling the challenge of diversifying traditional ‘sun & sea’ tourism destinations, with new and sustainable products based on the rich and renowned culinary heritage of the Mediterranean. This approach is unique because Mediterranean culinary heritage initiatives are generally unconnected…
HNV-Link
[April 2016 - March 2019] High Nature Value farming: Learning, Innovation and Knowledge High nature value (HNV) farmland defines areas in Europe where agricultural activities support and are associated with exceptionally high biodiversity. These areas are an important component of European agriculture not only for their natural values but also for cultural heritage, quality products and rural employment. Such farming is…
AMIDA
[March 2017 - March 2019] Hevsel Gardens in Diyarbakir Archeology - Measure - Innovation - Development - Anatolia (AMIDA) The ancient city of Amida (nowadays, Diyarbakir) and Hevsel Gardens have been classified as a World Heritage and Cultural Landscape by UNESCO since 2015. Local know-how and traditional practices need to be analyzed and shared in order to…
MADRE
[February 2017 - September 2018] Metropolitan Agriculture for Developing an innovative, sustainable and Responsible Economy According to the FAO, a paradigm shift in both urban and agriculture development as well as in the planning and the formulation of policies , is required in order to ensure access to urban food security, improve environmental management and…
HASAD
[May 2016 - May 2018] Hilly Areas Sustainable Agricultural Development Project Provide technical assistance to small-scale farmers in two disadvantaged areas in Lebanon: Akkar and Baalbeck-Hermel through the creation and management of service centers by the regional cooperative unions. Objectives Provide technical assistance to the cooperative unions of Al-Joumieh in Akkar and to the union of regional cooperatives of…
MODELECO
[May 2014 - March 2018] Bottom-up mathematical programming for sustainable food supply in the 21st Century Project Summary Building up 5 self-study packages (basic courses) and teaching packages (advanced modules) on modelling techniques based on mathematical programming for economic analysis in agriculture and environment aiming at maintaining sustainable agriculture and improving food supply in the 21st Century. Objectives Capitalize the teaching experience related to mathematical…
FORECAST
[January 2016 - January 2018] Forests and Ecological intensification of Agricultural Systems Comment réduire l’empreinte de l’agriculture sur les forêts naturelles ? L’agro-écologie peut-elle s’appliquer aux systèmes de production agricole en milieu forestier et améliorer leurs performances et leur durabilité ? Le projet FORECAST va développer une plateforme en ligne sur l’agro-écologie en milieu forestier.…
QESAMED
[June 2014 - May 2017] Quality in Mediterranean Agronomy Higher Education This Tempus IV project - targetting both students and professionals - aims at implementing or developing trainings in quality management and metrology. The project produces online courses and develops quality management processes in the fields of education and research. As a result, it aims at bringing universities closer to professionals. >> Website Objectives Strengthen the…
UE Emploi South Tunisia
[October 2014 - April 2017] Creation of jobs in South Tunisia to support agriculture and handicraft: solidarity economy and professionalization Coordinated by the CIHEAM-IAMM, the « Emploi Sud Tunisie » Project aims at enhancing the creation of jobs in the fields of agriculture and handicraft in the Medenine governorate. It fosters the integration of young people, either…