We are very proud to welcome the international community of 48 new students from 14countries: Algeria, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Ghana, Lebanon, Morocco, Malawi, Nigeria, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.
Students will follow the first month of their studies in remote and come to CIHEAM Bari in early November to attend face-to-face courses. The very first meeting was held online in the morning to welcome all and introduce the activities, objectives and aims of this year.
We wish our students the best for their studies.
Habari Ramazani shares his experience as a Mentor of the Training Course “Agri-business and Value Chain: Towards Sustainable Agri-food Systems”.
«Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a pleasure to share with you the experience I had during the training course "Agri-business and Value Chain: Towards Sustainable Agri-food Systems," held in Puglia, Italy, from September 9 to 20, 2024.
This course was hosted and organized by CIHEAM Bari in the framework of the programme "Improving the inclusive and sustainable development of agricultural value chains", funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and implemented by UNIDO in Mozambique.
Participating in this course was an incredible experience. As a mentor for the UNIDO - Mozambique team, I had the opportunity to learn about best practices in agribusiness and sustainable value chains. The technical visits to various farms and cooperatives were inspiring, demonstrating the importance of innovation and collaboration in transforming the agricultural sector.
The "Agri-business and Value Chain" course was a true turning point in my career!
Habari Ramazani
I am Habari Ramazani, a former intern at the “International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM Bari)”, from June 24 to September 20, 2024.
I learned about the latest trends in agribusiness, including the relevance of quality certification, sustainable farm management, and the use of innovative technologies. As a mentor for the UNIDO team, I was able to share this knowledge with my colleagues and contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable projects in Mozambique.
International cooperation is essential for the development of agribusiness in developing countries. Through the course, I met professionals from different sectors and learned about the diverse realities of the agricultural sector. As a mentor for the UNIDO team, I also helped strengthen communication between Italian farmers, cooperatives and the UNIDO - Mozambique team, promoting better mutual understanding and the exchange of best practices.
I would like to thank CIHEAM Bari, UNIDO and the Italian Cooperation for this important initiative and for providing me with this unique opportunity to enhance my knowledge and contribute to the development of agribusiness in Mozambique».
È stato siglato martedì 24 settembre, al CIHEAM Bari, il Protocollo d’Intesa con il Segretariato Permanente dell'Iniziativa Adriatico-Ionica (AII-PS) allo scopo di promuovere la collaborazione per lo sviluppo dell'area e per rafforzare il ruolo dell'Italia nella Regione balcanica, in continuità col processo di integrazione europea.
Alla cerimonia erano presenti Maurizio Raeli, direttore del CIHEAM Bari, e l’ambasciatore Giovanni Castellaneta, segretario generale dell’Iniziativa Adriatico-Ionica.
L'intesa rappresenta un progresso significativo nel promuovere il dialogo e la coesione tra le regioni adriatico-ioniche, incentivando al contempo la diversificazione economica e l'adozione di tecnologie innovative nei Paesi dell'area.
Questa partnership, inoltre, contribuirà a sostenere la definizione di strategie e progettazioni congiunte, lo scambio di esperti e la mobilitazione di professionalità tra le due Organizzazioni, oltre alla promozione di seminari e incontri su temi di reciproco interesse.
New edition of the 1st level International University Master in "Open Innovation & Youth Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean Green Sector" organised in Tirana (Albania) jointly by CIHEAM Bari, LUM University, Universiteti Bujqësor I Tiranës, CIHEAM SG and in collaboration with Intesa San Paolo Bank Albania
This Master's course will deliver a DOUBLE DEGREE recognised in Albania and Italy.
More specifically, the objective of the programme is to train a new generation of innovation managers through the introduction of a new mindset and of new methodological approaches (Design Thinking, Lean Startup). Students will be guided through the creation, prototyping and enhancement of innovative entrepreneurial ideas (new products/services for new markets) in the agri-food sector within the green economy, in collaboration with Italian and international companies.
Tuition fees: up to € 800 Scholarships: available Application deadline:30 September 2024 Download the application documents:https://www.ubt.edu.al/fea
We encourage interested graduates and professionals to apply. More details and how to apply: info@ubt.edu.al - mluci@ubt.edu.al
The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM Bari) is excited to announce the launch of its training course, "Water, Soil, and Crop Management in a Climate-Smart Agriculture." The second module of the course, titled “Innovative Technologies in Agriculture and Water Management” will take place from September 9th to 20th, 2024, at CIHEAM Bari in Italy.
This module brings together 20 participants from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan, aiming to empower them as trainers who will transfer newly acquired knowledge to farmers, local authorities, and other stakeholders in their regions.
Course Overview
The training module offers a comprehensive approach to cutting-edge technologies and their applications in agriculture and water management:
Week 1 (September 9-13): The first part of the course will be held online, in conjunction with CIHEAM Bari’s Advanced Specialized Course on “Precision Agriculture for the Mediterranean Region”. This week will cover innovative solutions such as remote sensing, satellite imagery, and drone technology, revolutionizing farming practices and water management.
Week 2 (September 16-20): During the in-person segment, participants will engage in a mix of lectures and hands-on field visits. Highlights include learning about precision agriculture, automation, robotics, and plant phenotyping. Visits to the Valle Verde farm, Andriani Spa Factory, and ApuliaKundi farm will showcase the integration of circular economy principles and cutting-edge agricultural practices.
Focus on Digital Water Management
Digital water management is another critical topic. With guidance from Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP) experts, participants will explore the role of IoT applications, smart sensors, and real-time monitoring systems in optimizing water use and conservation. Remote sensing for water resources assessment will also be covered, providing insights into satellite-based observation techniques.
The course aims to bridge theory and practice, equipping participants with the tools to implement climate-smart agriculture and water management solutions in their communities.
About the Project
The training course is part of the WATDEV Project - Climate Smart Water Management and Sustainable Development for Food and Agriculture in East Africa, funded by the European Union’s DeSIRA initiative. WATDEV focuses on advancing water and agricultural resource management through innovative research, modeling, and capacity-building to strengthen climate resilience in East Africa.
CIHEAM Bari is organizing the Advanced specialized course in "Precision Agriculture for the Mediterranean Region" to train professionals from ministries and producer associations in Mediterranean countries with basic knowledge on Information Technology.
An opening workshop will also be held online, as part of the first unit of the course (9-13 September 2024), to extend participation to other interested people in addition to participants selected to attend the whole course.
The workshop will include a series of seminars by experts from academia, research institutes and business associations to cover the following general topics: general concepts of precision agriculture with a multiscale and multisectoral approach, opportunities and constraints, key technologies, CIHEAM innovations, adaptation to the Southern Mediterranean context and role of technology producers and service providers.
People interested in the opening workshop can register at the following link, specifying the days they wish to attend.
CIHEAM Bari participated at the Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) in the Environmental Security - Focus Area named “Security Enhancement for Climate Changes impacting Urban Resources “SECCURE”, supported by the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.
The workshop provided a forum for scientists, practitioners and involved institutions to discuss the state of the art and a possible roadmap of WATER-ENERGY-FOOD Nexus with integration of prominent stakeholders and resources.
From 23 June to 19 July 2024, CIHEAM Bari had the privilege of hosting eight Ukrainian students at the Cosimo Lacirignola Campus, as part of the student mobility scheme of the UniClaD Erasmus+ programme(CAPACITY BUILDING IN HIGHER EDUCATION (KA2). The students came from the Central Ukraine National Technical University (CUNTU).
Over 28 days, 20 researchers and experts from CIHEAM Bari led the group through individual work and learning activities, providing a comprehensive training experience that included lectures and instruction sessions, field trips, meetings with local stakeholders and international experts, and laboratory practicals.
While developing their research capacity and knowledge of the Italian and Apulian agrifood districts, the students were also actively involved in intercultural exchange and could attend seminars, workshops exchanging with international speakers and experts in the framework of ongoing research projects.
During the closing ceremony, Maurizio Raeli, Director of CIHEAM Bari, emphasised that “In line with the objectives set out in the UniClaD project proposal, around 60 undergraduate, MSc and PhD students from partner countries, including Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine, are participating in a 28-day mobility scheme from April to September 2024 and are being hosted in various partner countries such as Austria, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland and Spain”.
UniClaD is a 3-year project (2021 - 2024), funded by the European Commission (approximately 1 million euros) under the Erasmus+ KA2 programme. Project leader Noureddin Driouech (senior researcher at CIHEAM Bari) outlined that UniClaD will work across competence centres (agro-industrial clusters) set up within HEIs. The clusters will ensure and strengthen connections with other organisations, encourage farms to develop innovations generated in HEIs, and promote collaborative activities based on mutual interest. This will be possible through administrative support, a legal framework and research activities that meet real needs. In particular, clusters will be created in the field of agriculture and agri-food processing with a focus on local products, biotechnology and poultry breeding, rural tourism, aquaculture and water management.
‘Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and to participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles (UniClaD)”
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission/ PROGRAM ERASMUS +, PROJECTKA2 N° 609944-EPP-1-2019-1-LT-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
