Published Mediterra 2009
CIHEAM (International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic
Studies), in cooperation with the Blue Plan, a UNEP/MAP Regional
Activities Centre, has published its eleventh annual report :
Mediterra 2009 entitled “Rethinking rural development in the
Mediterranean”. This study usually describes the state of
agriculture, foodstuffs and rural development in the Mediterranean
in order to provide policymakers, professionals and researchers
with essential assessment criteria and strategic indicators for
agricultural and rural development. This year Mediterra is focused
on the implementation of the Mediterranean Strategy on Sustainable
Development (MSSD) and brings a fresh look at the policies
implemented in rural areas. It’s currently available in
English and French only but soon an Arabic, Italian, and Spanish
versions will be published.