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Al-Ahram Weekly
21-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt, EU extend PRIMA agreement to boost food and water innovation in Mediterranean - Markets & Companies
Egypt and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations to extend the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), a strategic programme focused on sustainable water and food systems. The renewed agreement reinforces collaboration between the EU and participating Mediterranean states, aiming to develop and pilot innovative, scalable solutions to the region's most urgent challenges—food insecurity and water scarcity. Launched in 2017, PRIMA pools knowledge and funding across countries to support scientific research and innovation. The EU has pledged up to 325 million euros towards the programme through 2031, with participating states contributing an estimated 384 million euros over the same period. The agreement was initiated in Cairo by Abdel Hamid El-Zoheiry, Egypt's PRIMA National Coordinator, and Nienke Buisman, Head of International Cooperation at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour, EU Ambassador to Egypt Angelina Eichhorst, and representatives from Egypt's foreign and higher education ministries attended the signing ceremony. Eichhorst described PRIMA as a flagship EU research programme and a crucial platform for science diplomacy and regional cooperation. 'This initiative promotes joint ownership and leadership in addressing key regional issues like food security and water scarcity,' she said. 'Since 2019, we are proud to have supported 123 Egyptian beneficiaries—from universities and research institutes to private enterprises—who have participated in 90 PRIMA initiatives, securing 17 million euros in funding.' The extended agreement will further boost Egypt's engagement in collaborative projects and deepen EU-Mediterranean research and innovation partnerships. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
See - Sada Elbalad
21-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
EU & Egypt Successfully Fnalize Negotiations to Extend the Partnership for Research & Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Agreement
Rana Atef Dr. Abdel Hamid El Zoheiry, the PRIMA National Coordinator for Egypt, and Ms. Nienke Buisman, Head of the Unit for International Cooperation at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission initialled the agreement in Cairo. Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, Head of the EU Delegation to Egypt, and His Excellency Minister Mohamed Ayman Ashour of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research attended the signing ceremony, along with representatives from the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EU Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst emphasized that PRIMA is not only a flagship research and innovation program but also a vital platform for fostering connections and promoting science diplomacy. She noted that the initiative encourages co-ownership and joint leadership in tackling pressing regional challenges such as food security and water scarcity. She added that 'Since 2019, we are proud to have supported 123 Egyptian beneficiaries, including universities, research institutes, and private sector enterprises, who have actively participated in 90 PRIMA initiatives and secured funding totalling 17 million EUR.' PRIMA is the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area. PRIMA supports the sustainable management of water and food systems in the Mediterranean Area by pooling know-how and financial resources in a strategic research partnership between the EU and Participating States. Its aim is to develop fully piloted and demonstrated joint innovative solutions that the Mediterranean region urgently needs. These would help to make the water and food supply in the region more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, and solve related problems. The EU's contribution will be up to €325 (2017 – 2031) while the Participating States contribution is approximately €384 million for the same period. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
