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“ Feeding Knowledge” International network for research and innovation on food security STRATEGIC PROJECT EXPO 2015 MILAN CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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<ul><li>Main objective </li></ul><ul><li>Improve access to and development of knowledge to favour cooperation on research and innovation for food security through: </li></ul><ul><li>International network for research and innovation on food security </li></ul><ul><li>International technology platform </li></ul><ul><li>The primary objective of the project is to create an international network of experts jointly involved in favouring research for food security, to train young researchers and to develop policies that meet the needs of Third countries . </li></ul>Feeding Knowledge NEEDS Developing Countries International Network for Research and Innovation on Food Security Problems Solutions DONORS (Policies and Programmes)

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<ul><li>Target geographic area: </li></ul><ul><li>“ MED LABORATORY” </li></ul><ul><li>Why the Mediterranean </li></ul><ul><li>The priority interest of EU policies towards this area and the corresponding investment programmes </li></ul><ul><li>The high socio-economic sensitivity of the area, as shown by the consequences related to the current economic situations, like the sudden price increase in food commodities between 2007 and 2010 </li></ul><ul><li>Adequate presence and qualification of the research system as well as the sensitivity of the competent political organs </li></ul><ul><li>A consolidated network of i nstitutional relationships and a very good propensity of the countries towards international collaboration and cooperation with EU, supported also by the European Neighbourhood Policy </li></ul>Target countries Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Israele, Lebanon, Lybia, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia Feeding Knowledge

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Logical flow Feeding Knowledge Identification of priorities How the international community had shared the main objectives to be achieved to combat hunger in the world Identifying the key players and scientific institutions How the research system responds to such priorities on food security Creation and development of the International network “Feeding Knowledge” A scientific network, an institutional network and national focal points Definition of technological and functional characteristics of the Platform How a technological infrastructure can become a Hub of knowledge, contact and collaboration between scientific expert and institutions Implementation of the Network and the Platform To favour access to, sharing and development of knowledge Capacity building Training of young experts and researchers on food security Development of policies and programmes To enhance research on food security based on target countries needs

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Feeding Knowledge Research priorities for food security 1. Sustainable water resources management 2. Sustainable soil management 3. Increase in productivity and farm income 4. Population and society: population increase, population dynamics (internal and external migration) 5. Food styles and nutrition (diet) 6. Sustainable development of small rural communities 7. Climate change and protection of biodiversity 8. Energy 9. Food Safety 10. Economic policies and global markets

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GENERAL OBJECTIVE CREATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR INNOVATION AND RESEARCH ON FOOD SECURITY SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No. 1 Feeding the network between holders of knowledge on innovation in the field of food security SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No. 3 Development and implementation of the International Technology Platform on research and innovation for food security SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No. 2 Capacity building SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No. 4 Supporting development processes of “policies” on research and innovation for food security SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No. 5 Identifying possible economic-financial synergies between EU, Member and non-Member States, and with other international organizations Flowchart Feeding Knowledge WORK PACKAGE No.1 International community of research and innovation on food security WORK PACKAGE No.2 International Technology Platform for cooperation on research and innovation for food security WORK PACKAGE No.3 Economic-financial synergy with EC, Member and Third countries, and other international organizations PROJECT MANAGEMENT DISSEMINATION AND VISIBILITY

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The results of the project may be summarized as follows Results(1/2) Feeding Knowledge 1. International scientific network for research and innovation on food security “Feeding Knowledge” 2. Training of young experts on research for food security: no. 1 face-to-face course addressed to young experts to be employed at the national focal points; e-learning; Master of Science/International PhD on food security. 3. Institutional network to implement analysis and guidance on research and development policies and identify economic-financial synergies: a network involving EU Commission, Member States and Third countries; North-to-South and South-to-South laboraotry to share experiences and guide policies and programmes.

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Results (2/2) Feeding Knowledge 4. International Technology Platform on cooperation for research and innovation for food security: Database system and a thematic digital library; Use and dissemination of the contents produced by studies and research works; E-collaboration between the players involved; Priority lab: virtual laboratory on policies for food security; Monitoring and reporting.

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The Project’s aim is to promote innovation and sustainable knowledge on food security through e-collaboration in order to favour the following processes : Results (2/2) : Platform functions Feeding Knowledge A) Collection and organization of data B) Knowledge building and accessibility C) Development of networks to understand, foresee and solve issues D) Integration among people, tools and information

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A) Collection and organization of data Feeding Knowledge <ul><li>Players Database (people and institutions that develop policies and research activities) </li></ul><ul><li>Policies Database (activities implemented by national and intergovernmental bodies and institutions) </li></ul><ul><li>Sources Database (books, reviews, websites, thematic collections, ecc…) </li></ul><ul><li>Research database (research and testing activities carried out by specialized bodies, centers and agencies on food security) </li></ul>

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<ul><li>Web research lab: integrated system that allows targeted and automatic on-line research of sources; </li></ul><ul><li>Open dictionary: dictionary “open” to collect substantial and informal definitions related to Project issues and themes; </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Research channel: space for the disclosure of research abstracts and information on cooperation initiatives. Such elements will be usable through several modalities (texts, videos, images) and completed by examination material. </li></ul></ul><ul><li>Face2face training and e-learnign: blending “ traditional” training with e-learning courses. </li></ul><ul><li>Thematic digital library: targeted to spread knowledge on research and innovation developments on Project related issues. </li></ul>B) Knowledge building and accessibility Feeding Knowledge

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<ul><li>Thematic social network: targeted to the creation of a professional collaboration network (network of people who can interact, update and be updated on mutual research and work activities). </li></ul><ul><li>Community: community of practice where actors involved may discuss and dialogue on themes and issues related to the Project. </li></ul><ul><li>Virtual laboratory: space for the implementation of joint problem setting and problem solving activities; </li></ul><ul><li>Open innovation network : virtual space for the development of collaboration activities aimed at defining a “Mediterranean Joint Vision” on research and innovation objectives and priority-setting. </li></ul>C) Developing newtork to understand, build and solve Feeding Knowledge

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D)Integrating people, tools and information Feeding Knowledge

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Feeding Knowledge Governance Strategic Committee – SC : responsible for the “ policy ”, namely the overall strategy of the Project that is intended to provide an effective support to the scientific and insitutional community, at both the international and national levels, on research and innovation for food security. The SC will collect inputs from the institutional network. Technical-Scientific Committee – TSC : its main task is to collect , compare and report the needs of target countries , orient the Platform contents and verify their technical-scientific adequacy. The TSC will be composed of: Project Manager, CIHEAM-IAMB, METID Centre and international technical-scientific experts. Project Management: its task will consist in implementing and monitoring project activities , managing financial/budget aspects and verifying results. The Project management will be composed of: one project manager, one financial/administrative manager, one assistant or facilitator for each target country (national focal point). One member of SC and one member of TSC will be invited to attend key meetings.

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Feeding Knowledge Organizational and operational aspects of the Project INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FOR COOPERATION ON RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR FOOD SECURITY PROJECT GOVERNANCE TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE STRATEGIC COMMITTEE PROJECT MANAGMENT SCIENTIFIC NETWORK of international experts on food security: one per each thematic priority PRIORITY WORKING GROUPS Working groups of researchers and experts, one group for each thematic priority INSTITUTIONAL NETWORK : one representative per each target country <ul><li>NATIONAL WORKING GROUPS </li></ul><ul><li>One representative for each of the following institutions in target countries: </li></ul><ul><li>Ministry of Higher Education/Research </li></ul><ul><li>Ministry of Agriculture </li></ul><ul><li>Research centers </li></ul><ul><li>Other potential institutions to be involved: Ministry of water resources, Ministry of environment </li></ul>NATIONAL FOCAL POINT One local facilitator One equipped office One documentation center

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Feeding Knowledge Costs Recapitulation of costs Cost items Jul-Dec 2011 2012 2013 2014 Jan-Mar 2015 Total 01.Human Resources € 828.500,00 € 1.083.400,00 € 812.900,00 € 875.900,00 € 426.800,00 € 4.027.500,00 02.Travels € 38.800,00 € 190.800,00 € 103.200,00 € 55.400,00 € 35.800,00 € 424.000,00 03.Materials € 7.100,00 € 14.173,00 € 7.700,00 € 11.200,00 € 4.600,00 € 44.773,00 04.Equipment € 61.000,00 € 97.000,00 € 2.000,00 € 16.000,00 € 2.000,00 € 178.000,00 05.Teaching material € - € 6.000,00 € 1.500,00 € 7.500,00 € - € 15.000,00 06.Printed material € 18.000,00 € - € - € - € - € 18.000,00 07.Other costs € 8.000,00 € 34.500,00 € 32.500,00 € 32.000,00 € 4.000,00 € 111.000,00 08.Overheads € 69.640,00 € 134.787,00 € 85.680,00 € 97.700,00 € 43.920,00 € 431.727,00 Total € 1.031.040,00 € 1.560.660,00 € 1.045.480,00 € 1.095.700,00 € 517.120,00 € 5.250.000,00

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Feeding Knowledge Sustainability(1/2) The Project is addressed to: <ul><li>International and national institutions (European Union, EU single member States, emerging countries, developing countries, other developed countries) </li></ul><ul><li>Private enterprises </li></ul><ul><li>Public and private research organizations </li></ul><ul><li>Local authorities </li></ul>Services offered <ul><li>Implementation of studies and analyses on research and innovation for food security ; technical support to governmental agencies and other donors for the preparation of cooperation, research and development programmes </li></ul><ul><li>Technical assistance for drawing up and implementing cooperation, research and development projects </li></ul><ul><li>Support to agro-food enterprises : i) process and product innovation paths; ii) accompanying the internationalization process </li></ul><ul><li>Technical assistance to favour aggregation processes both between enterprises and between enterprises and scientific institutions. </li></ul>

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Feeding Knowledge Sustainability (2/2) Financing tools <ul><li>Orders by private enterprises </li></ul><ul><li>Assignments by national public administration </li></ul><ul><li>Assignments by governmental and non-governmental organizations </li></ul><ul><li>Participation in announcements of competition </li></ul>

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Feeding Knowledge Timing PRELIMINARY PLAN FEASIBILITY STUDY EXECUTIVE PROJECT Before May 2011 IMPLEMENTATION Before March 2015