GovernanceFounded in 1962, the CIHEAM has been devoted to the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries, food and nutrition security and rural and coastal areas in the Mediterranean
Our prioritiesAlong with the UN Development Action Plan, our activities contribute to the development of a global, innovative and committed vision for the Mediterranean
News and eventsLearn more about CIHEAM's activities and events through the news section
Press review (Scoop.it) An eye on major challenges and solutions
Master programmesThe CIHEAM Institutes welcome students, researchers and professionals of various nationalities and offer masters programmes and short specialised courses.
Master Thesis PrizeSince 1994, the CIHEAM has been awarding an annual prize to support the research conducted by Mediterranean students in the framework of their Master of Science and to help them develop their careers.
Doctoral platformScientific diplomacy features among the CIHEAM's main missions. This is achieved by the contribution of the organisation to the production of multidisciplinary knowledge through its expertise and the implementation of collaborative research projects.
Scientific ProductionThe CIHEAM conducts various scientific projects. Its scientific production is available in the catalogues of the CIHEAM Institutes.
DevelopmentThe CIHEAM is involved in technical assistance, institutional strengthening, capacity building, post-emergency projects
ProjectsCooperation & Development projects
MediterraMediterra is the CIHEAM’s flagship publication and provides an in-depth analysis of the major challenges related to agriculture, food and rural areas in the Mediterranean.
CIHEAM's contributions to...With its rich multifaceted expertise and an extensive international network, the CIHEAM contributes to the debate of ideas by producing knowledge and conducting scientific and technical analyses.
Ministerial meetingsThrough its Ministerial meetings the CIHEAM contributes to build dialogue between Mediterranean countries on issues related to agriculture and the rural world.
Institutional partnersThe CIHEAM collaborates with other organisations and Euro-Mediterranean stakeholders to foster synergies and take joint action.
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) supported by the German Development Agency (GIZ), is launching an initiative targeting staff from universities, research centres, education ministers, and all complementary stakeholders dedicated on the best practices reinforcing career opportunities of researchers and students. The initiative is shaped through Steering Committee Meetings (5 and 19 May) and the CIHEAM is part of this initiative.
Closing the gap between universities and business in the Mediterranean region
Despite youth in the Southern Mediterranean being the most educated generational group ever, young graduates in the region, especially in North Africa, experience the highest level of unemployment among higher education graduates in the world (around 25%, UNDP). In this context, Universities and research centres are key actors for building vibrant and sustainable economies in the Mediterranean by developing skills, human capital and innovation. Their “third mission” aimed at contributing to the knowledge transfer and innovation of their societies and economies, is more than ever important.
CIHEAM's Participation
The CIHEAM is involved in the two steering committee meetings dedicated to collect information about existing best practices, needs on the ground and regional challenges. They tackle the following topics:
How to promote employability and digitalisation?
How to promote entrepreneurship and start-up creation in Research and Innovation?
The CIHEAM is currently engaged in many projects aimed at strengthening the link between students - universities - businesses. They contribute to creating start-ups and jobs by using notably open innovation tools and design thinking approaches. The development of innovative solutions together with students, company staff and training actors achieves important objectives in the Agrifood Sectors:
- Encourage business innovation in the food systems
- Contribute to strengthening students' capacities in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship and therefore to better competitiveness and more job opportunities
- Foster multi-stakeholder dialogue and the co-construction of solutions
Universities and research centres, like CIHEAM, are key actors for building vibrant and sustainable economies in the Mediterranean by developing competencies, human capital and innovation.
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