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The global agri-food system has transformed significantly in recent decades. Supply chains (SCs) have evolved from linear structures into complex networks with dynamic roles and behaviors. These changes have consolidated power among major food processors and retailers, leaving farmers with a smaller share of the added value of their produce [1]. This economic landscape discourages newcomers who see limited growth opportunities. Factors like climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical events have exposed the vulnerability of Mediterranean food systems, impacting consumers' purchasing power and prompting discussions about policies for more resilient supply chains. This has reinvigorated national dialogues concerning how to best frame our policies and regulatory environment to create more diversified and resilient food SCs [2]. In this context, many rural agri-food economies, especially in MENA countries, struggle due to low incomes, unfavourable environmental conditions, ageing farmers, inefficient agricultural practices, low interest of the younger generation in agriculture, lack of manpower, and limited digital education. These issues affect their livelihoods and lead to land abandonment and degradation. Furthermore, operators located in MENA countries often work under extremely challenging conditions, with inadequate infrastructure, complicated access to credit, limited business growth opportunities, and underdeveloped policy conditions. As the frequency and magnitude of disruptions increase, food organizations of any size and individuals, particularly farmers and smallholders, need to consider a novel range of options and adopt a comprehensive strategy to build resilience and ensure the viability of their businesses and cereal SCs.
| Research Centre | Research Group | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DINAMIA'CET-Iscte | Innovation and Labour | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Institution | Country | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) | Germany | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| CAL-TEK SRL (CAL-TEK) | Italy | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Nurego Ltd (Nurego) | Israel | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| SQLI Services (SQLI) | Tunisia | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| FONDAZIONE SLOW FOOD E.T.S. (Slow Food) | Italy | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| The American University in Cairo (AUC) | Egypt | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Field Crops Central Research Institute (TARM) | Turkey | Partner | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Name | Affiliation | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabete Tomaz | Integrated Researcher (DINAMIA'CET-Iscte); | Local Coordinator | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Florinda Maria Carreira Neto Matos | Professora Auxiliar (DMOG); Integrated Researcher (DINAMIA'CET-Iscte); | Local Coordinator | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Maria de Fátima Ferreiro | Vice-Reitor; Professora Catedrática (DEP); Integrated Researcher (CEI-Iscte); | Researcher | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Marta Rosa | Research Assistant (DINAMIA'CET-Iscte); | Research Assistant | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
| Reference/Code | Funding DOI | Funding Type | Funding Program | Funding Amount (Global) | Funding Amount (Local) | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | -- | Contract | European Commission - Horizon 2020 - PRIMA - Belgium | 2750000 | 250000 | 2024-06-01 | 2027-05-31 |
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