Cooperation

CIHEAM BARI's DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

Starting in the early 2000s, CIHEAM Bari has expanded its core mission of post-graduate higher education and research to include development cooperation.
By turning knowledge into action, CIHEAM Bari has implemented hundreds of both bilateral and multilateral initiatives in more than 25 countries. In line with the UN 2030 Agenda and backed by technical expertise, CIHEAM Bari aims to strengthen the resilience of rural and coastal communities and promote sustainable food systems through a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach.

Modus operandi

CIHEAM Bari's distinctive modus operandi in the field of cooperation is geared onto:
  • Identification of needs and co-design with the local communities
  • Application of a “programme logic” model setting out a causal pathway
  • Blended approach with research and education
  • Enhancement of Italy-wide system know-how
  • Respect for local development processes and socio-economic peculiarities of the target areas
  • Involvement of regional and/or thematic networks (IORA, ASEAN, FARA, Arab Water Council)
  • Involvement of more than 10,000 CIHEAM Bari alumni through the Alumni Network

CIHEAM Bari's Thematic areas

The initiatives implemented by CIHEAM Bari intend to promote capacity building, cooperative research, institutional strengthening, technical assistance, creation and strengthening of supply chains, establishment of small infrastructure and facilities for sustainable agriculture and small-scale fishing. CIHEAM Bari's thematic areas in the field of cooperation are as follows:

FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY, MEDITERRANEAN DIET, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND AGROPROCESSING

DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AND COASTAL AREAS

SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

POST-EMERGENCY ACTIONS

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

Cooperation projects overview

WEMADE

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WATER KNOWLEDGE

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WATDEV

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SUSTLIVES

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SEMAKENYA II

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SEALACOM

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SAFIAL

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React4Med

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RALNES

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PROSAR

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ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM

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ORGAFARM

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OLIVECULTURE

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NEMO KANTARA

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MENAWARA

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MEDWAYCAP

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MEDIET

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MAWEGO

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JORDES

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Green&Healthy BiH

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Green EYE 3

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GO BLUE

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FOOD4HEALTH

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Food Urban Policies - PUC

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FISH MED NET

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EFEF–PLUS

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EFEF–Phase 2

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CROSS BORDER OLIVE

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COMMON

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BLUE LAND

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BLUE & GREEN

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BIOTERRITOIRES

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BALADIYATI

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ANC BiH

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CIHEAM Bari’s development cooperation activities are funded by several donors, namey:

ITALIAN FUNDS
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
• Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Italian line Ministries (Agriculture, Research, Environment)
• Italian Regions
• Italian Public agencies

EUROPEAN UNION

DG RTD
DG INTPA
EU Territorial Cooperation
EU Delegated Cooperation

OTHER INTERNATIONAL DONORS

CIHEAM Bari’s project work is also funded by development cooperation agencies from European countries, multilateral development banks, UN agencies and international trust funds.

CIHEAM Bari relies on multicultural and multilingual human resources. International cooperation requires increasingly skilled experts with a solid background, social skills and adaptability. For this reason, CIHEAM Bari’s cooperation activities are carried out by both permanent staff and consultants, the latter included in a roster to ensure flexibility and better match a problem-solving approach. The roster is open to different skills; CVs may be uploaded at the following link:
ROSTER OF EXPERTS
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