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Grant Agreement n° 311780
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THEME [INCO.2012-1.3]
INCONET – Mediterranean Partner Countries
Deliverable D6.5
Title: Report on the awareness meetings
Funding scheme: Coordination and support action
Project Acronym: MEDSPRING
Project Coordinator: CIHEAM-IAMB, Claudio Bogliotti
Grant Agreement n°: 311780
Author: HCST
Dissemination level: PU
Coding: MEDSPRING/ HCST-CNR/WP6/D6.5
Official delivery date: M48
Project start: 1 February 2013 Project duration: 48 months
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Table of contents
Summary……………………………………………………………………………..…………....…….3
1. Background…………………….…………………………………………………………….……..3
2. Main objectives .......................................................................................…………………….4
3. Awareness Campaign Meetings…………………………………………….………………...….4
3.1 The Awareness Campaign in Morocco……………………….......……………….…....4
3.2 The Awareness Campaign in Jordan………………………..………..........……………6
3.3 The Awareness Campaign in Algeria...…………………..……….............……….…....9
3.4 The Awareness Campaign in Palestine..………………………..…................……….10
3.5 The Awareness Campaign in Lebanon.. ……………………..…................………….11
4. Annexes ...………..…………………………………………............................….……………..18
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Summary
An Awareness Campaign is aimed at raising public awareness and inform individuals about a
specific issue. Raising awareness campaigns on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) are
generally focused on the fundraising effort in Research and Innovation (R&I) with the objective to
inform and involve researchers and policy makers in the main frameworks of cooperation, R&I
funding opportunities and main international and national strategies. A successful Awareness
Campaign requires a few weeks of planning and work, depending on the number of audience,
logistics, speakers and technical material of the campaign.
MED-SPRING carried out several awareness events to strengthen the international dimension of
Horizon 2020, the biggest EU R&I programme (2014-2020) and foster strategic co-operation with
key third countries through geographic and thematic targeting. In particular, MED-SPRING
Awareness Campaigns presented the main frame of implementation of joint programming for
Research and Innovation with EU Member States and the support of European Commission to
foster joint strategies and spur coordination and joint co-funding.
The present report includes the minutes, the agenda, the list of participants and the main outcomes
of the MED-SPRING awareness raising campaign on STI joint programming across the following
Mediterranean Countries: Morocco, Jordan, Algeria, Palestine and Lebanon. The Awareness
raising Campaigns (AC) were carried out by the Ministry of Higher Education, University and
Research of the Countries concerned, with the support of National Contact Points and MED-
SPRING partners, with the specific objective to increase awareness at national level of the on-
going efforts and activities to foster Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and favour joint actions
following the principle of co-ownership, co-funding, mutual benefit.
The five AC represented occasions to explore with local research institutions representatives and
stakeholders the main objectives of the R&I cooperation and discuss possible prospects of joint
EU-MPC ways of co-financing. They facilitated the coordination of strategies and initiatives.
Furthermore, these events achieved the objective to create more links between MPCs and
European Commission initiatives and projects, as well as being a source of new contacts for
further coordination meetings as well as promotional activities.
1. Background
The “Mediterranean Science, Policy, Research & Innovation Gateway” (MED-SPRING) project is financed by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation) under the 7th Framework Programme for R&I to reinforce the Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation on Research and Innovation favouring financial and institutional synergies, dialogue with civil society and networking in scientific and technological domains of mutual interest.
In the frame of Work Package 6, the Awareness Raising Campaigns, hereinafter referred as AC, have been organised in each of the following Mediterranean Countries: Morocco, Jordan, Algeria, Palestine and Lebanon on the basis of the MPC demand and interest, to foster the enabling environment for euro-med cooperation, following the principle of reciprocity, co-ownership, co-dunsing and mutual benefit.
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They were implemented by the Ministries of Scientific Research or Research Council of the Country concerned, with the full support of CNR and the National Contact Points.
2. Main objectives
The Awareness Raising Campaigns have been organised with the specific objective to increase:
Awareness of joint programming in R&I at national level;
Involvement of other Ministries, stakeholders and funding agencies in the joint programming
cooperation;
Coordination at national level for R&I cooperation in sectors of mutual interest;
Providing assistance for NCPs networking;
Collecting feedback from research community and institutions about possible common
needs and interests for joint programming
With the aim of improving national coordination, other Ministries concerned (such as the Ministry of
Energy & Mineral Resources, Environment, Industry and Trade) and research funding agencies
have been involved.
Each Awareness Campaign is expected to increase:
a) Awareness of joint programming in R&I at national level;
b) Involvement of other Ministries, stakeholders and funding agencies in the joint programming
cooperation;
c) Coordination at national level for R&I cooperation in sectors of mutual interest;
d) Providing assistance for NCPs networking;
e) Collecting feedback from research community and institutions about possible common
needs and interests for joint programming
The outcomes are also expected to be useful to build a regional frame of Mediterranean Countries
interest.
3. Awareness Campaign Meetings
3.1. The Awareness Campaign in Morocco
The first Awareness Campaign has been held in Rabat, Morocco, Rabat in 2014, on June, the 10th.
It has been hosted and organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and
Executive Training in Rabat with the support of CNR and CIHEAM.
It conveyed high representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture, the Ministry of Industry and
Commerce, the responsible of water policies, l’Ecole Nationale de l’Industrie Minérale, the cluster
Oceanpol, the Agadir Haliopole, ADEREE – Agence de Developpement des Energies Renewables
et de l’Efficacite Energetique, the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), ONEEP – Office
national de l’Electricité et de l’Eau potable, INRA – Institute national de la Recherche Agricole,
INRH - Institute National de la Recherché Halieutique.
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The agenda and the complete list of participants are respectively in the Annex 1 and Annex 2 to
the present report.
The meeting
The meeting has been held in a very constructive and cooperative atmosphere with a wide-ranging
discussion regarding the role of different Ministries in synergizing efforts to enhance international
cooperation in Morocco.
After welcome addresses of Dr. Debbarh, Secretary General of Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, the coordinator of MED-SPRING underlined the main objectives of the
meeting: creating synergies and coordination among different institutions for a better use of H2020
opportunities and for designing and implementing joint projects aiming at coordinating R&I in the
euro-mediterranean area.
Dr Debbarh stressed the importance to identify policies, instruments and thematic priorities to be
conveyed to European Commission and illustrated the role played by his Country in Europe during
the last decade, being Morocco one of the main partner from Southern Mediterranean to the previo
Framework Programme, FP7. A role that needs to be even more important in H2020. This is why
the training to be organised in the frame of the MED-SPRING project in Marrakesh on 11-13 June
2014 is so important for scientists of Morocco. He asked to organize much more initiatives for
training on H2020.
Dr Bogliotti , MED-SPRING Project Coordinator, explained that is not so easy but ensured that all
the training initiatives organised in the frame of the project will be provided with streaming services,
whenever possible.
Following the agenda, the ERANET-MED project was illustrated by C. Bogliotti with eight slides
summarising the main objectives and principles of the initiative. It is the first ERANET not focused
on one specific theme but on cooperation in general and hence the selection of joint calls follows a
bottom-up approach, on the basis of the decision of partners involved. The principles are the
following: Long-term perspective of co-ownership; High political engagement of participating
member countries; Supporting a stable Euro-Mediterranean cooperation under article 185 or
another legal form; Demand-driven calls and projects based on two calls; Enhancing innovation
through supporting applied research, clustering, involvement of enterprises, capacity building,
mobility. The scope of the first call to be launched in November 2014 is: Renewable Energy/Energy
Efficiency (System integration, Energy efficiency in sustainable smart communities, Cost-effective
/ environmentally friendly renewable energy; Smart micro grid) and Water resources management
(Integrated water management from catchment to coastal line; Water recycling, quality, water use
efficiency; Water reuse in agriculture. Links to climate). The actions will run from the collaborative
research to capacity building; from technology transfer and innovation to mobility patterns. At the
time being the total contribution by countries is more than 10 MEuro, with Algeria, Cyprus, France,
Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan, Germany, Spain, Malta committed to contribute.
Dr Debbarh wished the AC meeting will support the coordination of policies and funding synergies
in Morocco so that in short also Morocco could contribute to the ERANET MED joint calls.
Dr. Rossano underlined that one of the main aims of ERANET-MED is to support the long lasting
cooperation also beyond the ERANET, and a specific task has been envisaged for this scope and
illustrated the main frame and activities under the P.R.I.M.A. Art.185 of TFEU initiative answering
to questions on joint programming cooperation activities in the frame of H2020.
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Many participants underlined the importance of international cooperation in H2020 for providing
research valorization and give to Moroccan clusters more opportunities of international
cooperation, while ensuring technology transfer. To this aim the role of National Contact Points has
been pointed out.
Main outcomes
After a Tour de Table in which the participants illustrated main issues to be addresses and
experience of cooperation, some pivotal key issues can be summarised:
- There is a great interest in renewable energy in Morocco. A national programme is co-funding five start-up with important socio-economic added value.
- Nuclear Technology has a transversal dimension and can be applied in many important projects of cooperation
- Waste Water and Desalination are part of Moroccan priorities for enhancing socio-economic development of the Country and many Universities and Research Centres work on these issues
- H2020 is important but Universities and Research Centres need to enhance capacity building and specific knowledge on EU rules to improve participation in international cooperation activities
- Some bilateral agreements could pave the way to multilateral and regional programmes/projects
The point raised by most of the participants was the need to coordinate efforts and establish a
platform of dialogue to share important experience of cooperation and be ready to take part into
international projects for coordination of research and innovation.
The Moroccan representative in MED-SPRING project will support the development of this platform
at national level and act as contact point for sharing of knowledge. A national meeting will be
organised in Morocco to continue the process of the enhancing the awareness of the participation
to Horizon 2020.
Annexes
Annex 1 - Agenda of the Awareness Raising Campaign on STI programming in Rabat
Annex 2 - List of Participants to the Raising Campaign on STI programming in Rabat
3.2 The Awareness Campaign in Jordan
The second Awareness Campaign has been held in Amman, Jordan, on October, the 27th. It has
been hosted and organised by the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) with the
scientific support of CNR and CIHEAM.
It conveyed high representatives of the Ministries of Information and Communication Technology,
Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, the Royal Scientific Society, University of
Jordan, the Jerash Private University as well as partners of the Support to Research,
Technological Development and Innovation in Jordan – SRTD-II.
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The meeting
The meeting was opened by Omar Amawi - Director, Department of Policies & Scientific Projects
Management and PIO Director, SRTD II Project who, after the welcome addresses, illustrated the
effort of Jordan and, in particular, of HCST, to utilize, as much as possible of the opportunities for
international cooperation co-funded by European Commission. One of the main projects
undergoing is SRTD II aimed at increasing Jordan’s applied research and technology capability
with a focus on use of Research and Technological Development results for Small and Medium
Sized Enterprises while continuing the integration towards a Euro-Mediterranean Research Area.
The main thematic areas are: Water, Energy, Food and Health. Relevant synergies can be
developed with MED-SPRING and other coordinating initiatives such as ERANET-MED or the
proposal for an art.185 of TFEU named PRIMA – Partnership in Research and Innovation in the
Mediterranean Area.
Ekram Alsukkar, from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stressed the importance to identify
policies, instruments and actions that can bring academia, research centres and industry to
cooperate with the final objective to enhance socio-economic growth.
Amani Khdair, from the Ministry of Agriculture, underlined the role of Animal Health for the region
and the importance to build upon any opportunity of cooperation and coordination.
Following the agenda, the ERANET-MED – “Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation through ERANET
ioint activities and beyond” project has been illustrated by C. Bogliotti. ERANETMED is based on
the following main objectives and principles: Long-term perspective of co-ownership; High political
engagement of participating member countries; Supporting a stable Euro-Mediterranean
cooperation under article 185 TFEU or another legal form; Demand-driven calls and projects based
on two calls; Enhancing innovation through supporting applied research, clustering, involvement of
enterprises, capacity building, mobility. The scope of first call to be launched in November 2014 is:
Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency (System integration, Energy efficiency in sustainable smart
communities, Cost-effective / environmentally friendly renewable energy; Smart micro grid) and
Water resources management (Integrated water management from catchment to coastal line;
Water recycling, quality, water use efficiency; Water reuse in agriculture. Links to climate). The
actions run from the collaborateresearch to capacity building; from technology transfer and
innovation to mobility patterns. The deadline for submission of proposals is 31 January 2015. The
call on 1. Renewable Energies, 2. Water Resources, 3. Renewable Energy-Water nexus is co-
funded by the following Euro-Mediterranean countries and regions: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, France,
Jordan, Greece, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia, Turkey, Spain, with a
fund of 13.420.000 Euro. The submission of proposals is one step and each Country funds their
researchers and experts following national rules. To favor application, one or two contact points for
each country have been indicated. A proposal can be eligible if it involves at least 3 different
ERANETMED countries (2 EU MS+1 MPC or 2 MPC and 1 EU MS). Participation is open to non-
ERANETMED countries organisations with their own money. By the end of August the selection of
proposals should be completed. It will be followed by a negotiation phase lasting from September
to November 2015.
Many partners asked for more details. To this scope mail addresses and the project web site were
provided. Moreover, Omar Amawi will also provide any information useful to draft proposals and
build on the international partnership needed.
Marilena Rossano underlined that one of the main aims of ERANET-MED is the support to the
long lasting cooperation beyond the project, and a specific task has been envisaged for this scope.
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In this frame, she illustrated the features of P.R.I.M.A. – Partnership in Research and Innovation in
Mediterranean Area initiative under Art.185 of TFEU answering to questions on joint programming
cooperation activities in H2020. She illustrated the pillars of an Art.185 of TFEU: EU participation in
programmes undertaken by several Member States and, in this specific case, also by MPCs where
the participation is justified by the scope of the objectives pursued and the scale of the resources
required. These initiatives can only be proposed when there is a high level of commitment of the
participating countries to integration at scientific, management and financial levels. In addition,
proposals for such initiatives are identified on the basis of specific criteria: i) a clear definition of the
objective to be pursued and its relevance to the objectives of Horizon 2020 and broader Union
policy objectives; ii) indicative financial commitments of the participating countries, in cash or in
kind, including prior commitments to align national and/or regional investments for transnational
research and innovation and, where appropriate, to pool resources; iii) the added value of the
action at Union level; iv) the critical mass, with regard to the size and the number of programmes
involved, the similarity or complementarily of activities and the share of relevant research they
cover; v) the appropriateness of Article 185 TFEU for achieving the objectives. It is a matter of fact
that the instrument, as well as the whole initiative, is an ambitious one. P.R.I.M.A is based on
principles of co-ownership, mutual interest and shared benefit and shared responsibilities, with the
full involvement of MPCs since the beginning. It should cover the whole chain from research to
innovation, mobilizing universities, public and private research institutions, industry, research and
innovation-driven enterprises and SMEs, extending to organizations providing support services
such as financial institutions and investors. The political process and main issues and thematic
scope of P.R.I.M.A. were provided. The initiative is focused on Food and Water but with a very
multidisciplinary approach that takes into account healthy issues, environmental ones, and so on.
Basma Alshatti, stressed the importance of energy for the region, even if Food and Water are
essential element as well. Moreover, she underlined the role that SMEs could have in joint
programming initiatives.
Another instrument worth mentioning was the TWINNING project that was providing relevant
results for strengthening international cooperation through specific actions of capacity building and
technology transfer.
In order to take part in the submission of joint project proposals in ERANET MED but also under
other EC funded opportunities, many participants stressed the importance to improve the sharing
of information. Partnership at regional level is still an issue. Some representatives of University
departments asked in particular not only INFO-DAYS on the opportunities and instruments of
European Commission but also training sessions based on best practises.
Main outcomes
After a “Tour de Table” in which the participants illustrated main issues to be addresses and
experience of cooperation, some pivotal key issues can be summarised:
- There is a great interest in technology transfer and academia-industry partnership;
- The twinning programme is providing relevant results that could be useful to spur synergies and enhance even more international cooperation;
- There is a certain degree of coordination of activities at national level and this can be helpful to develop more international cooperation programmes and projects;
- H2020 represents a very important instrument for cooperation;
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- Enhancing capacity building and specific knowledge on EU rules to improve participation in international cooperation activities is needed.
The point raised by most of the participant is to ensure more dissemination of best practises and
improve the number and the quality of training course to have more EC opportunities.
Scientific Research Fund could be interested in joining the second call of ERANET-MED.
More synergies between SRTD II and other projects, including joint programming initiatives, should
be realised.
Annexes
Annex 3 – Agenda of the Awareness Raising Campaign on STI programming in Amman
Annex 4 – List of Participants to the Raising Campaign on STI programming in Amman
3.3 The Awareness Campaign in Algeria
The third Awareness Campaign has been held in Algiers, Algeria, on November, the 19th. It has
been hosted and organised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – General
Direction for Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT) with the scientific
support of CNR and CIHEAM.
It conveyed high representatives of several Ministries, national agencies, research centers and
researchers. Furthermore, since the event was organized back to back with the MED-SPRING
meeting on “Assessment Frame for EU-MPCs S&T bilateral cooperation” (T9.5), representatives of
the Research Ministries of Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan have also attended.
The meeting and the Main Outcomes
The presentation on MED-SPRING activities, the instruments and the perspectives of EU-MPCs
Joint Programming under H2020, as well as an overview on the current/planned initiatives of
cooperation (such as ERANETMED), stimulated a very active and constructive debate among the
participants.
Here follow the main outcomes of the event:
- In Algeria there is the need to increase networking and coordination among different
institutions/ministries which deal with research and innovation and with key issues of economic
growth and development. Such coordination might be reached through the reinforcement of inter-
sectorial committees or similar initiatives. Also, the activities related to S&T bilateral cooperation
agreements, such as the Joint Committee meetings can constitute good occasions for dialogue
among different ministries. However, inter-institutional coordination should not be aimed at the
establishment of priorities (which in most cases are already known) but on building effective
enhancing mechanisms to carry out R&I activities related to such priorities.
- In general, among Southern Mediterranean countries, there could be major coordination and
dialogue on the setting-up and implementation of joint programming activities. Liaison offices might
be established to try to exchange information, harmonize instruments and speak with the EU and
EU Member States with a single voice. To this regard, the NCPs might play a pivotal role.
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- An important element to be taken into account when planning and implementing R&I joint
programming is to try to liaise and integrate with regional administrations and local communities,
especially in rural areas.
- In order to ensure that the joint programming has a concrete impact, actions and instruments to
be set-up should take into account the link between research and development. To this regard, the
EU Delegations in MPCs could be involved more frequently.
Annexes
Annex 5 – Agenda of the Awareness Raising Campaign on STI programming in Algiers
Annex 6 – List of Participants to the Raising Campaign on STI programming in Algiers
3.4 The Awareness Campaign in Palestine
The awareness campaign in the Palestinian Authority was held at the Ministry of Education and
Higher Education in Ramallah on 8 March 2016 and was organized in parallel with a meeting
between the EU and the Palestinian Authority official’s part of an annual policy dialogue on
Research, Innovation, Information Society, Education, Youth, Media and Culture.
This allowed MED-SPRING awareness meeting to be joined by representatives of the EU
Commission.
The points under discussion were:
The future research and innovation cooperation opportunities and Palestine's participation in
regional platforms and initiatives;
The Horizon 2020 programme, opportunities and technical aspects;
Palestine's participation in regional Euro-Mediterranean research and innovation platforms and
initiatives.
Participants gathered representatives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, research
institutes, academic representatives, MED-SPRING partners, and EU Commission
representatives.
The agenda included a general presentation of Horizon 2020; a presentation of all the open calls in
the Work Programme 2016-2017 and the topics of potential interest to Palestinian/ Mediterranean
researchers; a presentation on how to prepare a successful proposal and find partners; how to
increase the participation of Palestine in research and innovation joint programming; discussion on
the needs and potentials of the Palestinian researchers and research and innovation institutions;
informal networking.
Conclusions and Follow – up
The main points raised during the meeting were the following:
The need, expressed by the institutional and academic representatives, to increase the
participation of Palestinian researchers in scientific partnerships as well as funding
programmes;
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The need to strengthen the national network of NCPs (National Contact Points) to better guide
researchers in their engagement in EU funded research and innovation initiatives;
The need to increase awareness of joint programming in R&I at national level;
The need of a better coordination among all the national ministries and stakeholders in the joint
programming cooperation;
A commitment to improve the coordination at national level for R&I cooperation in sectors of
mutual interest;
The request of a stronger engagement of the EU Commission in funding programmes with a
Mediterranean focus.
The AC represented the first of other meetings to be held in Palestine to foster awareness of
activities and strategies for Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation and promote EU programmes and
Joint Programming initiatives.
Annexes
Annex 7 – Agenda of the Awareness Raising Campaign on STI programming in Ramallah.
3.5 The Awareness Campaign in Lebanon
Within the objectives of the MED-SPRING project to contribute to the quality of the Euro-
Mediterranean research area, with a particular focus on the bi-regional Euro-Mediterranean S&T
cooperation, research & innovation, policy dialogue and cooperation monitoring by creating
institutional dialogues and coordination platform of governmental institutions, research
organizations, & associations; the National Council for Scientific Research – Lebanon (CNRS-L)
had the pleasure to convene in Beirut, Lebanon on February 17, 2017 the Awareness Campaign
back to back a Science café event.
The Science Café was aimed at presenting the state of the art and research in Early Warning
Systems, Solar Energy Applications & Marine Research in Lebanon as case studies and best
practices for enhanced bi-regional collaborations.
The Awareness Raising Session was aimed, as the other AC, at increasing national and regional
awareness of on-going efforts and activities to foster Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and in
particular: -Cooperation with the EU (H2020 & ongoing projects) and -Implementation of joint
programming for Research and Innovation with EU Member States (PRIMA). An Open discussion
and feedback from participants was very helpful to draw common objectives for future joint
programming. Approximately 40 participants (national and regional stakeholders) joined the
events, representing national Lebanese public bodies, research centers, and universities.
Participants (project partners and stakeholders) from Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, &
Jordan - attending the parallel events - also joined the sessions.
The Event was organized in parallel to the ERANETMED Funding Agencies Meeting (15.02.2017)
& the 4PRIMA Stakeholder Event on the Alignment of National Research Programmes
(16.02.2017). Participants from both events were welcomed and encouraged to attend the MED-
SPRING Event.
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The meeting and the Outcomes
Ghaleb Faour, Director of the CNRS-L Remote Sensing Centre (RSC), welcomed participants to
the CNRS-L and to the event. He focused on the work of the CNRS-L and the RSC, stressing the
importance of national, regional and international collaboration through EU, World Bank and Joint
Lebanese-French & Lebanese-Italian Projects &Programmes. G.Faour, highlighted the main
research programme of the RSC, working on increasing ability to forecastand mitigate natural
disasters; working to produce and convey quality information to decision makers and stakeholders.
Claudio Bogliotti, MED-SPRING Project Coordinator, introduced the MEDSPRING Project,
highlighting it as an FP7 support action within the main thematic of water, Food and Energy. His
presentation highlighted the MEDSPRING as a platform for communication, visibility and linking
with stakeholders and civil society; focusing on the main project initiatives of:
The MED-SPRING Agora: a permanent dialogue platform utilizing social media for
strengthening and structuring the participation of civil society. (www.agora.medspring.eu)
EMEG (Euro-Mediterranean Expert Group):a thematic think-tank of more than 45 experts
(NEXUS)
Supporting Long-Term Cooperation: linking and synergizing with other Euro-Mediterranean
initiatives (ERANETs, Article185, JPIs)
Inter-Institutional, Stakeholders & Policy Level Dialogue: supporting exchange and dialogue
on research cooperation across various actors, including EU regions.
Capacity Building & Brokerage: training for trainers, demand-based capacity building and
interactive brokerage events on innovation and H2020.
C. Bogliotti also focused on brokerage initiatives held within the project (Cairo, 2014; Berlin; 2015
and Bari; 2016) that facilitate the link between research and innovation through creation of private-
public partnerships, mobilizing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Mediterranean, encouraging
clustering for innovation and increasing opportunities for establishing contacts through a platform
that develops cross-regional research, technological and commercial partnerships.
Rula Atweh, CNRS-L Programme Officer
/International Cooperation, highlighted the
framework of EU-Med collaborations (Framework
Programmes, Projects, Joint Programming and
Group of Senior Officials) stressing the
developments since the Euro-Mediterranean
Conference on Research and Innovation
(Barcelona, 2012) which underlined the importance of
a renewed partnership, looking into a more
substantial prospect for joint programming based
on the principle of co-ownership, mutual benefit
and co-funding- through joint calls of the ERANETMED, and the PRIMA Initiative and related
4PRIMA Project laying the foundation for a 10 year EU-MED Collaboration in Water and Food
Systems.
Through the presentation of Maria Uccellatore, Ministry of Education University and Research – Italy, an introduction to the PRIMA Initiative was presented to stakeholders, focusing on PRIMA as the most ambitious programme that will be undertaken by both sides of the Mediterranean for joint
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programming and integration at scientific, management and financial levels for a period of 10 years. “The Mediterranean Area is united by both common challenges and common opportunities for the sustainable production and provision of adequate quality and quantity of food and water for enhancing socio-economic conditions, wellbeing and health of its peoples within a reinforced EU-MED Cooperation.”
PRIMA Operational Objectives: Grouped in 3 Pillars
P.R.I.M.A. specific objectives are:
- To enhance knowledge and unlock its innovation potential for food security and water availability;
- To advance existing knowledge and innovation for water and food quality and safety
Elise Noujiem, Director of the CNRS-L Grant Research Programme (GRP), highlighted opportunities of CNRS-L National Research Funding, designed to support research projects fully or partially from various institutions in Lebanon (universities, national research institutions,or in the CNRS research centers) in all fields of knowledge, in line with the priorities defined yearly in the call. E. Noujeim also highlighted a new joint programme for Grant Research Funding with 4 universities in Lebanon; the Lebanese University (LU), the American University of Beirut (AUB), the Université Saint Esprit deKaslik (USEK) and the Université Saint Joseph (USJ); which allows for joint identification of priorities (2017-2018) and joint funding between universities and the CNRS-L.
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In parallel, bi-lateral funding opportunities with the CNR-Italy and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF-France) allows for joint research projects to be conducted among bi-lateral research teams
In the final session, Rula Atweh, CNRS-L, introduced the H2020 (2014 –2020) programme; with
International cooperation as important cross-cutting priority, focusing on research and innovation,
in areas of common interest and mutual benefit. She presented some data on MPC and
particularly Lebanese participation in FP7, noting the qualitative shift of Lebanese Participation
from passive to active partners; taking leadership in both project tasks and Work Packages; but
also through the opportunity of project leadership:
INCAM: Improving National Assessment and Monitoring Capacities for Integrated
Environmental and Coastal ecosystem Management (CNRS-L);
LEB’IN: Lebanon-Europe "on boarding" to innovate and enhance research links in health.
(USJ/Berytech)
R. Atweh focused on opportunities for researchers and research institutions under H2020. Further
information was also provided on the Search Facilities, Partner Search, and the Participant Portal
as the Entry Point for all H2020 programs and calls. She pointed out that, as a National Contact
Point of the H2020, the CNRS-L regularly holds information sessions on premises and joins
university hosted research sessions.
R. Atweh also took the opportunity to present collaboration opportunities and joint project funding
within the ERANETMED Call of the project co-funded under EU-FP7. CNRS-L is a project partner
(for enhancing collaboration) and a Funding Agency (for supporting bi-regional research projects):
For the 1st call of the ERANETMED Project on Water, Food and their Nexus CNRS-L is supporting
3 bi-regional research projects. Participating Lebanese Institutions: Lebanese University (LU),
American University of Beirut (AUB), Balamand University (BU), Notre Dame University (NDU) &
INDEVCO with Collaborative Partners From: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus.
For the 2nd call on Sustainable Solutions for the Environmental Challenges Facing the
Mediterranean Community, CNRS-L will likely support 2 bi-regional projects.Possibility of a Third
Call for ERANETMED in discussion (2017).
At the end of the awareness session, participants highlighted the opportunities for research and
collaborations presented. Stressing the need for increased collaboration and innovation through
the presented programs for dealing with common challenges and exchanging expertise and
knowledge; while also noting the various actions covered from: collaborative research, mobility, &
innovation.
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Participants requested further information sessions (both at CNRS-L and at their institutions and
universities – which will be developed with the CNRS-L) and keeping informed about the upcoming
developments (PRIMA) and Calls Launched (National, Bi-lateral, H2020 and ERANETMED).
Back to back event: The Science Café
The Science Café saw three presentations and one documentary screening on the state of the art
and research in Early Warning Systems (Flood and Earthquakes), Solar Energy Applications &
Marine Research in Lebanon. Participants and stakeholders noted the high quality research in the
highlighted projects and programmes, their research and application, and noted important
opportunities for collaborations through both bi-lateral and bi-regional (EU-MED) Programmes
(ERANETMED Calls and PRIMA).
Early Warning Systems (Flood and Earthquakes)
Chadi Abdallah, Researcher at the CNRS-L RSC, stressed the increase of natural flood risks in the
last centuries, exasperated by uncontrolled urbanization and insufficiency and inefficiency of urban
planning over the last two decades. To reduce disasters, international institutional frameworks are
being strengthened all over the world to cover, through Early Warning Systems: (1) Preparedness,
(2) Awareness; (3) Response; (4) Recovery and (5) Mitigation of natural disasters.
C. Abdallah introduced the SuNaR:
Sustainable Natural Resources
Management Platform and Early
Warning System of the CNRS-L (and in
support of the Disaster Risk
Management Unit at the Prime Minister
Office). The SuNaR Platform functions
as an Expert Centre of Researchers,
Scientific Experts, stakeholders and
ministries and benefits of national,
regional and international collaborations
among Partner Labs (NASA, CESBIO,
ESACIMA, MdT, OLife…) and Bilateral
and International collaborations and funding (UNDP, Global Environment Facility, the World Bank,
the EC and German development agency - GIZ…). The project main output is a GIS Mapping of
Flood Zone Areas with a Risk Assessment on: residential and non-residential structures,
agricultural areas and farms, and refugee tents with a frequency of 10, 50 and 100 years. In
parallel, a Continuum model, building on the above and calibrated with historical events, and data
acquisition (rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind, radiation, soil discharge data, & spatial data,…)
along with satellite observation system allows in the simulation of the main hydrological processes
for deterministic and probabilistic hydrological forecasts to improve operational flood mitigation.
Marlene Brax, Director of the CNRS-L Geophysics Centre, briefly explained where Lebanon is
situated in the world tectonic map, what are the seismic faults that cross the country and how these
faults had historically generated destructive earthquakes, M. Brax, highlighted in her presentation
the earthquake early warning EEW basics. How the EEW uses the speed difference between the
fast P-wave and the slower S-waves to send an advance warning of the arrival of strong waves to
people, schools, homes and offices. She explained the technical limitations of the EWS and
insisted on the necessity to having a dense network of seismic and geodetic stations with robust
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communications. Then, she presented the current status of the Lebanese seismological network
and the on-going installation of GPS permanent stations. The objective is to reach 30
seismological stations in order to cover all the Lebanese territory. The National Center for
Geophysical Research is also a member in the North-eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean and
connected seas Tsunami early warning System (NEAMTWS). A pilot project consisting of testing a
new inexpensive mareograh device developed by the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the EC is
being organized and devices are being offered for testing to interested member states/institutions
that participate in NEAMTWS. Lebanon through the Geophysical Center has applied and received
one device that is currently installed in Batroun in the north of Lebanon.
Solar Energy Application
Sara Najem, researcher at the CNRS-L RSC, highlighted a recent project on Solar Energy
Applications. In Lebanon, a country, which imports 95% of its energy, needs, with only 5%
produced nationally; an energy crisis manifests itself in electricity rationing (3 hours in Beirut and
up to 8 Hours in other parts of the country). The Solar Energy Application makes it possible to
estimate solar energy towards Lebanon’s Commitments for 12% -15% of energy being produced
from renewables by 2020 (Copenhagen, 2009 & COP 21 Conference, 2015). S. Najem highlighted
that regionally, Beirut is the 1st city to be mapped for solar energy estimates through a Decision
Support System application designed for the CNRS-L RSC (part of an ENPI CBC MED
Collaborative Project: LOCAL-SATS on “Improving the local governance processes through
exchange of good practices, pilots and training in geospatial technologies” which built on EU-MED
Collaborations between: Cyprus, Tunisia, Greece, Malta, Spain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and
Palestine). Results of the study indicate: 1.A significant generation potential of solar energy for
Lebanon; 2. Financial benefits/savings of solar energy use; 3. Reduced CO2 emission. The Study
is currently being drafted as a policy paper (a collaboration between the CNRS-L RSC and the
Energy Policy Programme of the Issam Fares Institute). In parallel an investigation to model Beirut
energy hourly consumption is also underway.
CANA-CNRS Research Vessel and Marine Research in Lebanon
“CANA” Documentary: Li Bahr Lubnan (For the Lebanese Sea) is a unique visual opportunity to
delve into the daily scientific work of the vessel in Marine & Coastal Research, while also framing
the achievements of the project within the broader context of collaborations and partnerships. The
documentary’s 20-minute storyline focuses on six main components, mainly:
CANA-CNRS vessel history: From Italy to Lebanon;
“CANA” as a scientific tool: research tasks and equipment - bathymetry, biodiversity,
hydrobiology, pollution, cetacean and fisheries, submarine freshwater springs, and maritime
archeology;
Capacity building and human resources development;
Services to the community;
Collaborations and visibility;
Perspectives and sustainability.
The research projects and studies presented above highlight key areas for enhancing EU-MED Collaborations. With most of projects initiated and supported by networks and collaborations both bi-regional (with the EU) and international; the projects strongly support enhanced collaborations within renewed partnerships across the Mediterranean.
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Annex 8 - Programme
Annex 9 - List of Participants
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4 Annexes
Annex 1
Awareness raising campaign on STI joint
programming across the MPCs
Rabat, 10 June 2014 Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Executive Training,
Rue Idriss Al Akbar Hassan, B.P : 4500 - Rabat - Morocco
Timing Subject Speaker
9h00 – 9h30
Welcoming address by National Authorities
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Local Authorities, MED-SPRING project coordinator
9h30-9h45 Morocco-EU cooperation activities A. Debbarh, Secretary General of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
9h45-9h55 MED-SPRING project and the support to joint programming
M.Rossano, CNR, Italy
9h55-10h25 Joint-programming instruments and initiatives: ERANET-MED project P.R.I.M.A. under Article 185 for the Mediterranean
A. Mouradi, Director of Scientific Research and Innovation & H. Bellaoui, Advisor C. Bogliotti, CIHEAM Bari, coordinator of ERANET-MED project A. Riccaboni, University of Siena, Italy, Chair of the P.R.I.M.A. initiative
10h25 – 11h10 Round table of line ministries and funding agencies: short overview of their policies and strategies
Moderator: D. Aboutajdine, Director of CNRST Rapporteur: Chiara Morini, CIHEAM Bari
11h10-11h30 Networking coffee break
11h30 – 13h30 Open discussion with participants: drawing common objectives and view for joint programming
Moderator: Rachid Belkada, DG-RSDT, Algeria Rapporteur: Chiara Morini, CIHEAM Bari
13h30 Conclusions A. Debbarh, Secretary General of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Official Language: English
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Annex 2
المملكة المغربية وزارة التعليم العالي
والبحث العلمي وتكويه األطر مديريت التعاون والشراكت
Royaume du Maroc Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur,
de la Recherche Scientifique et
de la Formation des Cadres
Direction de la Coopération et du
Partenariat
Liste des participants
«Campagne de sensibilisation sur les STI,
Programmation conjointe entre les Pays Partenaires Méditerranéens
Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des
Cadres (MESRSFC)
10 Juin 2014, Rabat- Maroc
Non et Prénom Etablissement
Fonction Country
Debbarh Abdelhafid
MESRSFC Secrétaire Général Morocco
Aboutajdine Driss Centre National Pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique
Directeur du CNRST Morocco
Hicham Bellaoui
MESRSFC-Cabinet Conseiller de Monsieur le Ministre
Morocco
Belcadi Said Morroccan Foundation For Advanced Science Innovation and Research
Morocco
Benbouida Mohammed
MESRSFC- Direction de la Coopération et du Partenariat
Chef de la Division de la Coopération Bilatérale et Multilatérale
Morocco
Ezzarfi Abdelwahed
MESRSFC- Direction de la Recherche Scientifique et de l’Innovation
Division de la coordination de la Recherche
Morocco
Bouabid Hamid
Faculté des Sciences Agdal Rabat
Enseignant chercheur Morocco
Elfilali Issam MESRSFC- Direction de la Coopération et du Partenariat
Cadre, Service de la Coopération avec l’Europe
Morocco
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Cherkaoui EL Moursli Rajaa
Université Mohammed V-Agdal, Rabat
Vice-président pour la Coopération et le Partenariat
Morocco
Msougar Asma Université Mohammed V-Agdal, Rabat
Responsable du département de coopération et partenariat
Morocco
Koussir Abdelali Office Chérifien des Phosphates
Directeur de la recherche et du Développement
Morocco
Mimouh Ali
Managem Directeur Reminex Morocco
Sinan Mohamed Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics
Enseignant chercheur Morocco
Benqlilou Chouaib
Ecole Nationale de l'Industrie Minérale
Enseignant chercheur Morocco
Hassna Wahhabi
Département chargé de l’Eau
Chef de service Morocco
Mehdi Kettani
Maroc Cluster Numeric DG Morocco
Yahya Cherrah
Faculté de Médecine de Rabat
Vice Doyen Morocco
Hicham Bouzekri
Morocco Microelectronic Cluster
Conseiller économique Morocco
Said ben Ahejjou
Cluster Electronique et Mécanique du Maroc
Expert Morocco
Dalila Loudiyi
NCPT Environnement Professeur à la FST Mohammedia
Morocco
Mottaqui Mohammed
ONHYM – Rabat Directeur Morocco
Abdelhak Chaibi R&D Maroc
Cadre Morocco
Omar Bensouda
Cluster Océnpôle Tan Directeur Morocco
Youssef Mehy
Marrakech Exclisivity Network for Advanced Research in Art’s living
Cadre Morocco
Aicha Melhi
Ministère de l’Energie, des Mines, de l’Eau et de l’Environnement
Cadre Morocco
Mohammed Bernennou
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy MASEN
Directeur Morocco
Zakaria NAIMI Institut de Recherche Responsable réseaux et Morocco
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Rossano Marilena CNR – UREI Responsible of UREI Naples Unit – Cooperation with non EU Countries
Italy
Belkada Rachid
DG-RSDT MINISTERE DE L'ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR ET DE LA RECHERCHE
Sous-Directeur des Programmes Internationaux de recherche
Algeria
Morini Chiara
CIHEAM - IAMB Researcher Italy
en Energie Solaire et Nouvelles IRESEN
systèmes électriques
Wafia Nafi
ADEREE Cadre Morocco
Kifani
Institute National de recherché Halieutique INRH
SG Morocco
Slimani
Office National d’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable ONEEP
Cadre Morocco
Dahan Mohammed
Institute National de Recherche Agricole INRA
Secrétaire Général Morocco
Nour Eddine EL Haloui
Université Ibn Tofail Vice-Président chargé de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Coopération
Morocco
Bogliotti Claudio
CIHEAM-IAMB Coordinator MED Spring Italy
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Annex 3
Awareness raising campaign on STI joint
programming across the MPCs
October 27th, 2014
Amman, Jordan
Higher Council for Science and Technology
Timing
Subject
Speaker
09:30–10:00 Arrival of participants and registration
10:00-10:15 Welcome notes by host and organizers
HCST,
Coordinator of MED-SPRING
10:15-10:45
MED-SPRING project and the support to joint programming
P.R.I.M.A. under Article 185 for the Mediterranean
M.Rossano, CNR, Italy
10:45–11:00 EU joint-programming instruments and initiatives: ERANET-MED
C. Bogliotti, coordinator of ERANETMED
11:00–11:45 Round table of line ministries and funding agencies: short overview of their policies and strategies
11:45-12:00 Networking coffee break
12:00–13:30 Open discussion with participants: drawing common objectives and view for joint programming.
Moderator(s):
C. Bogliotti, coordinator of MEDSPRING
Omar Amawi, HCST, Jordan
13:30 Conclusions
14:00 Lunch Break
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Annex 4
Awareness raising campaign on STI joint programming across the MPCs
October 27th, 2014, Amman – Jordan
List of participants
No. Organization Name email Tel.
1 Jerash Private
University
Ahmad
Alhawamdeh
ahmedalhawamdeh@h
otmail.com
+9626776100700
2
Ministry of Agriculture Amani Khdair [email protected] +9626799028705
3 Ministry of Energy &
Mineral Resources
Basma Alshatti Basma.al-
+9626796731108
4 Ministry of Industry &
Trade
Ekram Alsukkar [email protected] +9626795888946
5 Ministry of Industry &
Trade
Mai Bakleh
6 Ministry of Industry &
Trade
Mohammad
Alkhaledy
o
+9626795840102
7 Ministry of Information
& communications
Technology
Linda Hindi
Alkhatatbeh
[email protected] +9626796978038
8 Mutah University Tayel Alhasan Tayel.elhasan@gmail.
com
+9626799915463
9 Princess Sumaya
University for
Technology
Ibrahime Albliwi [email protected] +9626787269125
10 Royal Scientific Society Abeer Arafat [email protected]
+9626796606040
11
Royal Scientific Society Fida'a Jibreel [email protected] +9626777426848
12 SRTD II Arabeyeh
Magableh
Arabieh.magableh@srt
d.hcst.gov.jo
+9626777711734
13 SRTD II Majd Alnaber [email protected]
t.gov.jo
+9626775211735
14 Yarmouk University Ala'a Hussein [email protected]
u.jo
+9626777690106
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Yarmouk University Sana'a Ibrahime [email protected] +9626776767036
16
Hashemite University Ahmad Magableh [email protected] +9626778320992
17 NCARE Nazmi Hussein [email protected]
m
+9626798742825
18 Ministry of Industry &
Trade
Abeer Ramadneh [email protected] +9626799508604
19 Jordan Chamber of
Industry
Dania Alqudah [email protected] +9626799424183
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Annex 5
Awareness raising campaign on STI joint programming across the MPCs
Algiers, 19 November 2014
Venue: Algerian Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research
Timing
Subject
Speaker
09:00–09:15 Registration of participants
09:15-09:45 Welcomes DG-RSDT, European Commission, MED-SPRING Coordinator
09:45-10:15 MedSpring: overview of activities in support of joint programming
C. Bogliotti, CIHEAM
10:15–10:45 EU joint-programming instruments and initiatives
M. Rossano, CNR – M. Giannelli, CIHEAM-IAMB
10:45–11:30 Round table presenting planning activities of Algerian participants
11:30-11:45 Coffee break
11:45–12:45 Open discussion
12:45 Conclusions
12:45-15:00 Lunch
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Annex 6
LIST of PARTICIPANTS – Algiers, 19.11.2014
A) Ministries
Other participants from Ministries N° Institution Name & Surname
01 CERIST Ahcene BENDJOUDI
N° Institution Name Surname Function
1 Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur
2 Ministère d’État, ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités locales
KEDJAR Farah Sous-directeur
3 Ministère de la Justice, garde des Sceaux
IBERSIENE M’Hand Juje
4 Ministère des Finances MOUSSAOUI Amina A.P
5
Ministère de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural
HAMANA Malika Fadila
Sous-directeur
6 Ministère du Commerce BOUSSENDJI Ramdane directeur
7 Ministère des Ressources en Eau AICHAOUI Tahar directeur
8 Ministère des Travaux publics BOUCHENAFA Zahia Ingenieur TP.DRP
9 Ministère de l’Habitat, de l’Urbanisme et de la Ville
HAKIMI Laased directeur
10 Ministère de l’Éducation nationale
BEUSALEM Said Inspecteur général
11 Ministère du Sport. NEFIL Iman Directeur ajoint
12 Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale
BELHAOUA Ghanem Sous-directeur
13 Ministère de l’Aménagement du territoire et de l’Environnement
CHENOUG KENOUG
Wafa Hakima
Directrice
14 Ministère des Relations avec le Parlement
BENNEKAA Abdelhakim Chef de dévision
15 Ministère de la Jeunesse
FERHAT Mohamed Said
Directeur
16 Ministère de la Communication
MERZAKA Wahiba Chef de bureau
17 Ministère de la Poste et des Technologies de l’information et de la communication
BOUZABATA Khadidja Chargée de la sous direction des études
18 Ministère de la Pêche et des Ressources halieutiques
HAROUADI Farid Directeur
19 Ministère de la Formation et de l’Enseignement professionnels
MESLOUH Osmane Inspecteur général
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02 DGRSDT Kenza HOUMEL
03 Ministère du commerce Hadjer LARBI
04 APRUE Nadia CHIOUHL
05 Ministère des travaux publics Sabrina DJOUAMAA
06 Université de Tlemcen Abdelkarim BENSAOULA
07 ESISTS ex ISTS Iman NEFIL
08 Ministère de la poste et des TIC
Khadidja BOUZABATA
09 Ministère du T.E.S.S Mohamed BOUASRIA
10 DGRSDT LAKEHAL
11 DGRSDT Samira CHERIFI
12 DGRSDT Nadia MAHRECHE
13 DGRSDT Nabil ZENNAF
14 INRAA Foued CHEHAT
15 DGRSDT Aicha SLIMANI
16 CRAPC Nadia BAIT
17 CRTSE Nadjib DROUICHE
18 DGRSDT Hassan BELBACHIR
19 DGRSDT Rachid BELKADA
B) R&T Centres
N. Institution Surname Name Function
1 Centre de Recherche et de Développement des Energies Renouvelables(CRDER)
BOUCHDIB Samy Chef de département
2 Centre de Développement des Technologie avancées (CDTA)
DJERIDANE Yassine Chef de département
3 Centre D’Etude et de Recherche sur l’Information Scientifique et Technique (CERIST)
BEBBOUCHI Dalila Chef de service valorisation
4 Centre en Economie Appliquée pour le Développement (CREAD)
BELARBI Yacine D.R
5 Centre Scientifique et Technologique en Anthropologie Sociale et Culturelle (CRASC)
FAHAS Badra Chef de service Relex
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C) Participants from other Countries
N° Countries Name & Surname
1 Egypt Zeinab EL SADR
2 Egypt Abdelhamid EL-ZOHEIRI
3 Jordan Omar AMAWI
4 Jordan Houssam DARADKEH
5 Morocco Mohamed BENBOUIDA
6 Tunisia Hatem M’HANI
7 Tunisia Moez JEBBARA
8 Greece Aris XENAKIS
9 CIHEAM-IAMB Marinella GIANNELLI
10 CIHEAM-IAMB Claudio BOGLIOTTI
6 Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique sur Le Développement de la Langue Arabe (CRSTDLA)
FERRAT Kamel Chercheur Permanant
7 Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique sur Les Régions Arides (CRSTRA)
BOUCHALM BELHAMRA
Nada Mohamed
Directrice ajointe associe
8 Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique EN Soudage et Contrôle (CSC)
BENAMMAR Abdessalem
Chef de département
9 Centre en Technologie des Semi-conducteurs pour l’énergétique (CRTSE-ex UDTS)
SAM Sabrina Chef de division
10 Agence Thématique de Recherche en Science Technologique (ATRST)
ZEHANI-CHIKHI
Rime
11 Agence Thématique de Recherche en Science de la Santé (ATRSS)
TOUIL-BOUKOFFA Pr BOUZIANE
Chafia
12 Agence Thématique de Recherche en Science Sociale et Humaine (ATRSSH Blida)
BOUSSENA
13 Agence Thématique de Recherche en Science de la Nature et de la Vie (ATRSNV)
ZAIDI AOUICHAT
Rachida Souhila
14 Agence Thématique de Biotechnologie en Science Agro-alimentaire (ATBSA)
KHEZIFI IDDIDO pour NARCIB
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Annex 7
Awareness raising campaign on STI joint
programming across the MPCs
Aawareness raising campaign on STI joint programming in the
Palestinian Authority
Ramallah, 08 March 2016 Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Agenda
Timing Subject Speaker
10h00 – 10h30
Registration of participants
10h30 – 11h00
Welcoming words Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research EU Delegation
11h00-12h00
General presentation of Horizon 2020 and joint programming
Raniero Chelli, UNIMED
12h00-12h30
Open calls in Work Programme 2016-2017 and topics of potential interest
Virginia Belsanti, CIHEAM
12h30-13h00
Discussion
13h00-14h30
Lunch
14h30–15h30
How to prepare a successful proposal and find partners
Raniero Chelli, UNIMED
15h30 – 17h30
Discussion and Informal Meeting Moderator: Virginia Belsanti, Raniero Chelli
17h30
Conclusions
Official Language: English
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Annex 8 MED-SPRING Project
Science Café and Awareness Raising Event February 17, 2017 Lebanon Beirut
Within the objectives of the MED-SPRING Project to: contribute to the quality of the Euro-Mediterranean research area, with a particular focus on the bi-regional Euro-Mediterranean S&T cooperation, research & innovation, policy dialogue and cooperation monitoring by creating institutional dialogues and coordination platform of governmental institutions, research organizations, & associations; The National Council for Scientific Research will host two parallel events: a Science Café and Awareness Raising Event. The Science Café aims to present the state of the art and research in Early Warning Systems, Solar Energy Applications & Marine Research in Lebanon as case studies and best practices for enhanced bi-regional collaborations. In parallel, an Awareness Raising Session aims to increase national awareness of on-going efforts and activities to foster Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. In particular, the awareness meeting will present the main frame of: 1) Cooperation with the EU (H2020 & Ongoing Projects)
2) Implementation of joint programming for Research and Innovation with EU Member States
3) Open discussion and feedback from participants on drawing common objectives for joint programming Preliminary Programme 09:00 – 09:30 Welcome Coffee 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome Words
Dr. Ghaleb Faour, Director, Remote Sensing Centre (CNRS-L) Rula Atweh, Programme Officer, International Cooperation (CNRS-L) Claudio Bogliotti, MEDSPRING Project Coordinator (CIHEAM-Bari): MEDSPRING Project and Support for Joint Programming
10:00 – 10:15 PRIMA: The PRIMA Initiative - General Goals and Expected Impacts Maria Uccellatore (MIUR, Italy)
Science Café: Opportunities for EU-MED Research Collaborations 10:15 – 10:45 Early Warning Systems
Flood (Dr. Chadi Abdallah; CNRS-L) Earthquakes (Dr. Marlene Brax; CNRS-L)
10:45 – 11:15 Presentation of Solar Energy Application (Dr. Sara Najem; CNRS-L) 11:15 – 12:15 Projection of CANA Documentary (Dr. Milad Fakhri & Dr. Gaby
Khalaf; CNRS-L) “Li Bahr Lubnan/For the Lebanese See” CANA Project for Marine Research in Lebanon
Awareness Raising on Collaborative Opportunities and Joint Programming 12:15 – 13:00 Lebanese-EU Research Cooperation (CNR-CNRS; CNRS-L GRP)
Presentation of Horizon 2020: Opportunities for Collaboration & Joint Programming (ERANETMED) (Elise Noujeim & Rula Atweh, CNRS-L)
13:00 – 13:30 Open Discussion 13:30 – 14:00 Lunch Reception
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Annex II
MEDSPRING Project- Science Café and Awareness Raising Event February 17, 2017
Name Family Name Institution Country Email Polycarpos Polycarpou Agricultural
Research Institute
Cyprus [email protected]
v.cy
Hazem Mansour STD Fund Egypt [email protected]
Josette Fiani Knowledge
Economy
Foundation
Egypt [email protected]
Amr Helal International Trade
and Marketing
Egypt [email protected]
Maurice Heral ANR France maurice.HERAL@agencer
echerche.fr
Marios Koniaris General Secretariat
for Research and
Technology
Greece [email protected]
Claudio Bogliotti CIHEAM/ IAM-
Bari
Italy [email protected]
Anagnostis Argyriou CERTH Greece [email protected]
Chiara Gliozzi MIUR Italy [email protected]
Maria Uccellatore MIUR Italy [email protected]
Mouad Chentouf National Institute
of Agricultural
Research
Morocco [email protected]
m
Ricardo Pereira FCT Portugal [email protected]
Omar Amawi HCST Jordan [email protected]
Anwar Jiries Water and
Environment
Technical
Committee
Jordan [email protected]
Muhsin Rahhal ESIB-USJ Lebanon [email protected]
Fatima Abu Salem AUB Lebanon [email protected]
Ali Ahmad AUB Lebanon [email protected]
Leila Issa LAU Lebanon [email protected]
Issam Lakkis AUB Lebanon [email protected]
Haitham Zaraket Lebanese
University
Lebanon [email protected]
Elsa Sattout Biodiversity
Conservation &
Sustainable
Development
Lebanon [email protected]
Oussama Bazzi Lebanese
University
Lebanon [email protected]
Genane Youness CNAM Lebanon [email protected]