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.
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is the public agency responsible for promoting international development, public aid and humanitarian emergencies.Operating since January 2016, it allows the Italian government to support its European and international partners for development around the world. The Italian Agency is active in the fields of health, education and environment. It works for a fair distribution of wealth and equal access to infrastructure and basic services. The AICS collaborates with non-governmental organisations, state institutions and the private sector.
Current CIHEAM - Italian Agency for Development Cooperation joint projects
OLIO DEL LIBANO III project (olive and olive oil chain)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
The project aims to promote new and better forms of organisation among stakeholders, to protect and inform consumers, by providing them with tools to prevent fraud, to support producers, but also to empower young people and women members of associations and collective groups involved in the olive and olive oil chain, to strengthen the existing farmers’ cooperatives that are intended to pursue a virtuous quality-oriented olive oil strategy thanks to the necessary materials and equipment, to integrate the MoA laboratory with the necessary technologies, and to support the formulation of policies aimed to add value and promote Lebanese olive oil, at national and international levels through the collaboration with other institutions (Ministry of Health, Trade, etc).
SAMSIMIFA Project (farmers and Agriculture Cooperative Associations in Minia and Fayoum)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
This projects aims to provide small-medium farmers and Agriculture Cooperative Associations in Minia and Fayoum with effective innovative sustainable mechanization for main farming systems at field level.
KOSAGRI project (implementation of initiatives on Kosovo’s territory)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
The project aims to assist the Kosovo Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Rural Development in the implementation of initiatives on Kosovo’s territory from the perspective of the European integration process and its required standards.
KORES project (strengthen institutional support and producers capacities)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
The project objective is to strengthen institutional support and producers' capacities within the Kurdish virgin olive oil value chain. The project covers the whole Kurdistan Region, focusing on the olive oil developed area in the territories of Dohuk, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Garmyan Governorates.
NEMO COASTAL COMMUNITIES 2018 (improve the livelihood of coastal communities)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
NEMO aims to improve the livelihood of coastal communities through actions capable to value the existing human, social, economic and environmental capital.
NEMO Coastal Communities 2018 website
IR2MA project (network of knowledge and expertise exchange)
In partnership with: CIHEAM Bari
IR2MA aims to support a network of knowledge and expertise exchange for demand-driven capitalization of scientific knowledge and good practices regarding irrigation-drainage and their effects on the receiving aquatic ecosystems. IR2MA is aimed at the development and application of a common decision support system (DSS) for irrigation management at end-user level in the Epirus (Greece) and Apulia (Italy) regions that will promote cooperation among their managing authorities and joint efforts to address issues related to climate variability and change.
Projects conducted in partnership with the Italian Development Cooperation Agency: