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🌍 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 🌾 Food security remains a pressing challenge in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where global market shocks impact cereal imports and local agriculture. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘯? In an exclusive interview with the University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo (UNISG), Assistant Professor Donatella Saccone and her multidisciplinary team share their research on: ✅ Resilience-enhancing trade policies to reduce dependency on non-Mediterranean imports ✅ Traditional rainfed cereals and their role in sustainable agriculture ✅ Economic, legal, and historical factors shaping food trade in Egypt, Morocco, and beyond With 180+ interviews conducted in Egypt, Morocco, and Spain, STAPLES is uncovering valuable knowledge from smallholders, policymakers, and industry leaders to strengthen food security in #MENA. 🔎 Read the full interview to learn more about STAPLES project findings and how we can work together to ensure a sustainable future for Mediterranean food systems.🔗https://lnkd.in/dtKa7Rkp 📢 Join the conversation! 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘔𝘌𝘕𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇 📌 Follow STAPLES for updates: STAPLES LinkedIn STAPLES Facebook #STAPLESProject #FoodSecurity #MENA #SustainableAgriculture #TradeResilience #MediterraneanFoodSystems Donatella Saccone Dina Moawad Andrea Pieroni Gabriele Proglio Lorenzo Bairati Isaac Pérez Borda.

We're bringing together top industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss Strengthening Value Chains & Exports in the ICT sector! 🌍 Maryse Louis, General Manager, FEMISE Adel BEN YOUSSEF, Professor of Economics at the Université Côte d'Azur Mohammed Aljafari, Director of the Intellectual Property Commercialization Office, Higher Education for Innovation and Growth, Royal Scientific Society الجمعيّة العلميّة الملكيّة, Jordan Sameh HAMMAD, Head of Component at Job Partnerships and SME Promotion Project, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Loubna Elmekaoui, Head of Communication and Incubation, CE3M Cluster, Morocco Sanaa Tazi, Founder & CEO, African Smart Territories- المناطق الذكية الأفريقية, Morocco 📅 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 🕐 13:00 – 15:10 (Cairo Time) 📍 Online | Register Now! [https://shorturl.at/RSAXP

How can ICT clusters in the South Med region foster innovation, productivity, and market expansion? In Panel 1, we will hear from experts including: Zoé Luçon, ANIMA Investment Network Ziad Al-Masri, Chief Programs Officer, Information and Communication Technology Association of Jordan (The ICT Association of Jordan - int@j) Zakie Karam, Co-founder & General Manager, DON TELECOM, Lebanon Eng. Akram MAHJOUBI, Programs Manager, NOVATION CITY, Tunisia Mohamed Shedeed, Cluster Manager, Borg Alarab Innovation Cluster, Egypt Join us to explore the power of ICT ecosystems! 🌍 Register now: [https://shorturl.at/RSAXP]

Join us for the EuroMed Cluster Innovate Webinar on ICT! Tuesday, February 25 | 13:00 - 15:10 (Cairo Time) FEMISE, in collaboration with ANIMA Investment Network and the Economic Research Forum, is bringing together key experts to explore the role of ICT clusters in driving innovation and fostering regional collaboration. Speakers include: 🔹 Opening Remarks: Ibrahim Elbadawi, President, FEMISE EMMANUEL NOUTARY, General Delegate, ANIMA Network 🔹 Introduction & Overview: Passainte Atef, Program Officer, FEMISE Anna Ferragina, University of Salerno & FEMISE Don't miss out! Register now and be part of the conversation! [https://shorturl.at/RSAXP]

Did you know that ICT clusters make up 19% of all clusters in the South Med region and play a key role in powering digital transformation? However, barriers to scaling, exporting, and integrating into global value chains still exist. How can we bridge these gaps and unlock potential? Join us at the EuroMed Cluster Innovate Webinar to hear from experts and industry leaders on how to navigate these challenges and create sustainable ICT ecosystems. 📅 Date: February 25, 2025 🕐 Time: 13:00 – 15:10 (Cairo Time) 📍 Online – Register here [https://shorturl.at/RSAXP]

The EuroMed Cluster Innovate Webinar on ICT is happening on February 25, 2025, at 13:00 Cairo Time! 🌍💡 Join industry experts, policymakers, and cluster leaders as we discuss how ICT clusters in the South Med region are driving economic growth and innovation. 📅 Date: February 25, 2025 🕐 Time: 13:00 – 15:10 (Cairo Time) 📍 Online – Register here [https://shorturl.at/RSAXP] Let’s explore opportunities, challenges, and strategies to strengthen ICT clusters! European Commission | ANIMA Investment Network | Economic Research Forum