Science as a Bridge: The Evolving Role of Research and Innovation in Euro-mediterranean Cooperation
This policy study explores different aspects of Euro-Mediterranean research cooperation, offering perspectives from policy-makers, scientists, and stakeholders actively shaping the region’s research landscape.
The articles included in the publication present a comprehensive overview of how research initiatives have evolved over the past 30 years and their impact on critical areas such as climate change, digital transformation sustainable energy, health, and inclusive economic growth.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Roger Albinyana (Managing Director, IEMed)
A Lesson from Thirty Years of Cooperation on Research and Innovation: Science Brings Value to Regional Dialogue
Joan Borrell Mayeur (Deputy Secretary General on Higher Education and Research, UfM)
The Role of the Euro-Med Forum for R&I: Challenges and Bottlenecks
Marilena Rossano (Head of Multilateral Cooperation Section at CNR and UfM National Focal Point)
Euro-Mediterranean Collaboration in Research and Innovation, the Hard Transition from Past to Future: A Reflection on the Social Context
Rafael Rodríguez-Clemente (Emeritus Professor of Research at CSIC)
Innovation Potential of PRIMA-Funded Projects in the Mediterranean
Ali Rhouma, Antonella Autino and Octavi Quintana (PRIMA Foundation)
