(ANSA) - ROME, 02 DEC - "Education is a top priority of the Italian Cooperation, not only because it is a fundamental human right but also because it is a key factor in enabling true sustainable and inclusive development". The Deputy Foreign Minister Marina Sereni said this when opening the works of the Pre MED Cooperation Forum, an event promoted by the DGCS together with ISPI, the CIHEAM of Bari and Save The Children, which precedes the Seventh Edition of the MED-Dialogues Conference, scheduled by domania Rome . "The Italian Cooperation allocates increasing resources to the primary education of boys and girls in difficult places - continued Sereni - starting with those hit by conflicts, famine and poverty.But development also requires investing in quality professional training and higher education. From this point of view, for example, the precious activity provided by CIHEAM, which offers post-graduate training in the field of sustainable agriculture, soil and water management, and environmental protection, was read. Academic exchanges and student mobility are another key element to improve the exchange of knowledge and skills and to foster economic relations. This is particularly true in the Middle East and North African region, MENA, where these activities strengthen contacts and dialogue between civil societies. "land and water management, and environmental protection. Academic exchanges and student mobility are another key element to improve the exchange of knowledge and skills and to foster economic relations. This is particularly true in the Middle East and North African region, MENA, where these activities strengthen contacts and dialogue between civil societies. "land and water management, and environmental protection. Academic exchanges and student mobility are another key element to improve the exchange of knowledge and skills and to foster economic relations. This is particularly true in the Middle East and North African region, MENA, where these activities strengthen contacts and dialogue between civil societies. "
"For this reason, the MAECI increased the scholarships for the MENA region in the academic year 2021-22, about 200 scholarships, four times more than in 2020-2021. Italy is also involved in several multilateral initiatives with the countries of the region , such as the PRIMA Foundation for Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture, the BLUEMED dedicated to water or the SESAME Project in Jordan. These initiatives promote competitiveness, favoring job creation and development in the Region. We are also strengthening bilateral cooperation agreements. in the Mediterranean Region. In this frame - said the Deputy Minister - I underline the role of the OECD MENA Training Center in Caserta, which Italy intends to re-launch for the training of public officials in the countries of the area.also on development issues ". (ANSA).
