MED NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE COASTAL AND MARITIME TOURISM DEVELOPMENT-FR,ESP,IT..

[MariaParticipant]

ASAP Looking for partners from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Greece – public authorities, associations and NGO’s, research bodies, and to some extent enterprises… for sustainable coastal and maritime tourism – to stimulate competitiveness of the respective stakeholders and industries, and the sustainable development of the sector. This ought to be achieved through enhanced coordination, prioritization and branding among the sectors and regions involved [e.g. to promote comprehensive (at sea basin or sub-sea basin) tourism packages involving cruising, diving, sailing and/or to develop cultural routes, joint itineraries]…….

For contact: mteohareva@gmail.com

Attachments:

1. MEDNET.docx

[Paolo]

Dear Maria
my name is Paolo Ferlisi and I represent AC SUD, a non-profit organization working on European projects.
Our association has been a partner of an ENPI med project (ONMEST II ) and has provided technical assistance for the Italy Tunisia project (COMPASS) and many other projects as you can see in the link located down. I have read your proposal idea and find it very interesting. Our organization is strongly linked with different Sicilian institutional authorities that we can involve as partner or lead partner in a project, such as Sicilian University, geophysical and engineering department, Chamber of commerce, Regional Department, Regional Agency for environmental defense and from mediterranean region (in particular from Tunisia, Lebanon, Malta).
Waiting for Your answer

Best regards
Paolo Ferlisi

http://www.associazioneculturalesud.it
http://Www.onmest.com/Onmest
http://Www.project-compass.eu
http://Www.ruter.it
http://Www.circuitodellecaveiblee.it

[MariaParticipant]

Dear Paolo,
would you please send your privet email.
my email is: mteohareva@gmail.com

greetings
Maria

[Elena Ruiz Romero de la Cruz]

Dear Maria,

My name is Elena Ruiz, Professor of the Faculty of Economics of University of Málaga and Director of the research group “Mediterranean Economic”.
We would be very interested to contact you to study a way of collaboration as our interests as researchers converge in Tourism, Cruise Tourism, Tourist Routes and Place Branding. We have a wide network of institutional contacts that give us access to first-hand information useful for the tasks we address.

Waiting for your response,

Elena Ruiz Romero de la Cruz
PHD. Economics

http://www.uma.es/departamento-de-teoria-e-historia-economica/info/50222/elena-ruiz-romero-de-la-cruz/
http://ofertaidi.uma.es/mediterraneo-economico.php

[Ioannis VOURDOUBAS]

Our organization MEDITERRANEAN AGRONOMIC INSTITUTE OF CHANIA has established a tourism observatory for the island of Crete. Since the development of sustainable coastal and maritime tourism is crucial for the region of Crete we would like to participate in your consortium and to contribute in the successful implementation of the project.

Best regards from Crete, Greece

Ioannis

[Cristina Forcisi]

Dear Maria,
your idea sounds very interesting, really, and I would like to introduce our Istitute in order to understand if we could be useful to propose our cooperation:

SiTI – Higher Institute on Territorial Systems for Innovation is a non-profit association (Research Institute) set up in 2002 between the Torino Polytechnic and the Compagnia di San Paolo (foundation of bank origin), to carry out research and training oriented towards innovation and socio-economic growth. Its activities are mainly focused on the following sectors: Environmental heritage and urban redevelopment, Environmental protection, Logistics and transport.
We have developed an in-depth knowledge in the field of Territorial Development and tourism management in cultural and natural tourist destinations. In particular the Research Unit is experienced in:
– The analysis and evaluation of tourism systems: typologies of tourism and related aspects (e.g. Accessibility, Hospitality, and Information);
– The monitoring of tourism flows;
– The economic evaluation of tourist behaviour;
– Elaborating guidelines for the management of tourist destinations and sites;
– The analysis of public and territorial policies;
– Territorial marketing;
– Market and scenario analysis;
– Data analysis and representation with GIS system and thematic maps.

SiTI is member of NECSTouR – Network of European Region for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism.

SiTI usually implements projects in partnership with national, regional and local public administrations and has experience in European research and cooperation projects.
Referring to European Territorial Cooperation Programmes, we can mention the project “Via Francigena and the Pilgrimage Ways. This is Europe” PER VIAM Pilgrims’ Routes In Action, (EU DG Enterprise and Industry Call for Proposal – 2012-2013) and the study “Sustainable Tourism Development in Kakheti through Cultural Heritage”, funded by the World Bank (2012), and aiming at understanding the cultural tourism potential of 12 cultural sites, mainly of religious nature.

SiTI, in collaboration with A.T.L. – Azienda Turistica Locale del Cuneese (local touristic promotional agency), tested the European Tourism Indicators System (ETIS) tool in order to make the tourism industry of the area more competitive and sustainable. The implementation was under the agreement of Regione Piemonte.
Among the national projects related to coastal areas in which the Institute took part, we can mention:

– The monitoring of cruisers flows in Ancona (ISNART – Istituto Nazionala Ricerche Turistiche, 2013)
– The tourism in the Province of Savona: analysis of the reception and perspectives (Confcommercio Savona, 2011-2012)
– Management Plan of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and The Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)” – ( Filse Spa (Liguria, Italy), February 2015 – April 2016)

Currently, we are partner on a Interreg Central Europe “ECRR – European Cultural Route of Reformation” interreg-central.eu/ECRR
If interested, we can better analyze our skills and know-how.

Please receive in advance my regards,
Cristina

[giacomo giusto]

Dear collegues,
Città Metropolitana di Catania, expresses its interest to join in your project proposal as a partner
Our body has some features that we think make it potentially qualified in this regard:
– it covers a territory characterized by two important UNESCO sites: one cultural (the baroque of Catania) and one environmental (Etna), as well as valuable rural and coastal itineraries with distinct environmental, cultural and gastronomic characteristics
– it has many years of experience on the participation in transnational cooperation projects.
Waiting for your kind reply
Best regards
Dr. Giacomo Giusto
Email; giacomo.giusto@cittametropolitana.ct.it
Office Community Policies Coordinator
Città Metropolitana di Catania

[DiphuelvaParticipant]

Dear Maria,

My name is Vicente Ríos, Technician of the Local Development Service of the County Council of Huelva.

Huelva is a Province integrated for 79 municipalities in the region of Andalusia, south of Spain.

We would be very interested to participate in your proposal in the next call for projects of MED as a partner.

We have a long experience in European Projects about tourism, SMEs, Innovation, Energy, Employment etc.

Feel free to contact us to discuss your ideas

Best regards

vrios@diphuelva.org

[Mauro Ferrante]

As a team of researchers in tourism statistics at the University of Palermo (Sicily-Italy) we would be interested in joining the project. We have also experiences in the analysis of recreational boat activities through GPS technologies,

Please kindly contact me at: mauro.ferrante@unipa.it

We also could provide cooperation agreements with local authorities and tourism stakeholders,

Best Regards,

Mauro

[Merita]

Dear colleagues,

I am writing to you to on behalf of EDEN Center to officially express our interest in a partnership for this call.

Please let me introduce you briefly EDEN center.

EDEN center is a nongovernmental, not politically oriented, not for profit organization aiming to contribute in a sustainable development and healthy environment through informing, educating and offering services in partnership with the interested actors.

We believe that a sustainable development and a healthy environment is possible.

The organization is established in March 2004 drawing on the expert assistance received from Milieukontakt International and has within its structure:

A well-established group of trainers who commit themselves in offering assistance and capacity building to its target groups;
A group of Nature Guides which consist of young people prepared to offer guides and environmental education in nature
A youth group which consist of volunteers motivated and engaged for different project awareness with community.
A resource centre with a diverse library with editorials and environmental information, which is created by centre’s staff, individual donation and partner’s contribution.
The first and the only environmental education center in the premises of Tirana Zoo.

To complete our strategic mission and objectives, EDEN is focusing its work in four thematic pillars:
Capacity Building
Environmental Education
Environmental Management Practices
Public Information and Participation

We have 6 full time and 2 part time staff in our organization and a handful of freelance experts, volunteers and nature guides who are mobilized upon center’s needs.

In case you also find EDEN suitable as a partner and you are already in the process of preparing an application, please let us know.
Upon request we can share with you a detailed profile of the organization.

We would not be able to act as a lead partner in this call but would happily provide you project ideas and in the same time avail ourselves as a good and reliable partner.

Thank you in advance for a swift reply,

Sincerely

Merita

[Sergio Scarciotta]

The ”Libero Consorzio Comunale di Caltanissetta” is a public authority of Sicily, is one of nine units in which the island’s territory is divided. They are part of its territory 22 municipalities and has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants. It’s located in the central part of Sicily to the south sea “Channel of Sicily”. The Authority is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and schools, environmental protection and social services, cultural and local development. In particular it is very active in international cooperation service for the management of projects with partners in the Mediterranean basin. It has considerable experience in the Interreg programs and neighborhood programs euro-Mediterranean. We’re looking for projects that can contribute to sustainable development of the area.
Best regards
Sergio Scarciotta
E-mail : s.scarciotta@provincia.caltanissetta.it
Phone : +393204330396

[Pantelis Karapiperis]

On behalf of the Municipality of Igoumenitsa we would be interested to participate in a proposal in the field of sustainable tourism, since our economy is based mostly on tourism.

If you are interested in having the Municipality of Igoumenitsa as a partner, please contact us at teliskar@gmail.com

We will be at your disposal for any further information you might need.

Best regards,
Pantelis Karapiperis

[kapajParticipant]

Dear Maria,

Agricultural University of Tirana/Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness can share it experience and expertise in a potential partnership on your proposed idea.

Below is a short description of Agricultural University of Tirana/Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness.
The Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) is the unique center for undergraduate and graduate studies, scientific research, training and extension in the area of agriculture, food and environment (Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Protection, Agribusiness, Economy and Agrarian Policy, Agro-environment and Ecology, Agro-food Technology, Animal Husbandry and Business, Aquaculture and Fishery Management, Forestry Engineering, Veterinary Medicine. Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT), founded in 1951 is a public university composed of 310 teaching staff members and 250 personnel. There are approximately 14500 students enrolled. AUT consist of 5 faculties, structured in 21 constituent units.
The faculties are: Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness; Faculty of Agriculture and Environment; Faculty of Forestry Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, with about 15.000 students.
Actually, the university offers 62 study programs that are labour market orientated in all study cycles. AUT was a partner in 12 projects in framework of “Tempus IV” Programme, alongside with other Western and regional universities, projects which focus on the reform and consolidation of higher education in the Balkan countries. It is also partner in 6 projects funded by Erasmus + Programme. AUT has also experience in EU scientific projects (Interreg, IPA-Cross Border Collaboration, FP5, FP6, FP7 and Horizon 2020 Programmes). For the academic year 2016/17, AUT has signed over 20 bilateral agreements with partner institutions from the Erasmus+ Programme countries (KA 1). Proposed project are implemented by respective faculties.
Faculty of Economy & Agribusiness (FEA) has relatively new life. It was founded in the year 1971 (at that time faculty of Agrarian Economy). Former faculty of Agrarian Economy was called as such since the end of the year 1994, during that time entire restructuring of Agriculture University of Tirana was done. This restructuring lead in merger of this faculty within framework of Agriculture Faculty with two departments, respectively; Department of “Farm & Agribusiness Management” and Department of “Economy & Rural Development Policies”. Restructuring began in 1994 and ended in 1998, and was the result of close advice from SARA project (American Support for Agriculture Restructuring in Albania). Its fundamental aim is to offer diplomas required by the agricultural and agribusiness sector in a free and open market economy.
In 2007, as result of restructuring of former “Agriculture Faculty”, the Faculty of “Economy & Agribusiness” was founded with six departments: Department of “Agribusiness Management”, Department of “Economy & Rural Development Policies”, Department of “Finance and Accounting”, Department of “Rural Tourism”, Department of “Business Informatics”
Scientific research at AUT is considered an essential component of the academic life and a concrete contribution to the progress of Albanian agriculture, as well. Scientific research has been conducted through participation in: national projects, projects undertaken by the National Agency for Environment; bilateral projects with Greek and Italian government; DAD projects; NATO projects; IMG Tempus projects; World Bank projects; and projects for research and development which were funded by the Albanian government.
As the major center for education and scientific research in the area of agriculture and food, FEA has been the initiator of establishing research-production links. These links have been materialized through the signing of “Memorandum of Understanding” with Albanian business.
FEA has clearly defined nine research areas as scientific priorities, which are as follow:
 Strategies and policies of integrated rural development.
 Regional development and inter – regional integration policies.
 Agricultural policies and their evaluation analysis.
 Management strategies of inputs and outputs in agriculture.
 Management strategies and policies of agribusiness.
 Strategies and policies of farmers integration into markets.
 Management and marketing problems in the values chain.
 Fanancing strategies and policies of private enterprises in the benefit of their sustainable development.
 Strategies and policies of rural tourism development
Here is a list of recent projects where AUT/FEA has participated.
IPA CBC-“WELLFOOD – Promoting Food Innovation for Wellness in the Adriatic” partners (Al, MN, SRB,BiH, SlO, GR, IT): IPA-CBC – ADRIA FOOTOURING (2012),(ADRIAtic FOOd and TOURism: INnovatinG smes: 2,005,110.10 Euro; partners ALBANIA 2, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 2, ITALY 5,MONTENEGRO 1, SLOVENIA: IPA-CBC; THE ADRIATIC Olive GROVE (Al, MN, SRB,BiH, SlO, GR): 1CARDS 2000 Networking Project: AL, BA, MK-2 year: 299,975.00 €; CARDS 2000 Curriculum Development: AL, BA, MK: Enhancing and Complementing Postgraduate Education in Balkan Countries-3 year 500,910.00 €; CARDS 2002 Curriculum Development: 1244, AL: Reform of the Agricultural Studies-2 year 266,900.00 €; CARDS 2004 Training Courses for Institution Building: AL, BA, CS, MK Balkan Agri-Sector Initiative for Capacity Building-3 year 468,213.00 €; CARDS 2004 Training Courses for Institution Building AL: Développement institutionnel et professionnel pour une gestion durable des ressources naturelles en Albanie -2 year 255,150.00 €; CARDS 2006 University Management 1244, AL, BA, HR, ME, MK, RS: Support Network for Improvement of the Strategic Planning Improvement of university cooperation in Western Balkan region-2 year 297,340.00 €: Joint Projects – Curricular Reform: Land, agriculture, environment, food tech improvement and regional network of Higher Education 758.947,00 €.
Thanks to the projects, FEA has the most qualified staff in the field of farm and agribusiness management, tourism development with special focus on rural tourism. It has implemented projects dealing with rural tourism management (domestic funded), rural development (funded by EC), farm diversification alternatives (domestic funded) comprising rural tourism as an important alternative. In our institution we have also helped stakeholders (mainly farmers) to improve practical knowledge, new technologies and methods for the promotion of sustainable rural development. The cooperation with other partners’ technical-scientific know-how generated by FEA will be put at the service of the foreseen initiatives and new partnerships within potential projects. In this context the level of collaboration between academic institution and farms, rural farms in the context of tourism sector will increase, and businesses will find a qualified support for getting the latest knowledge and know how in field of sustainable tourism management.

Contact: Dr. Ilir Kapaj
email: ikapaj@ubt.edu.al
Website: http://www.ubt.edu.al/

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