Field study in Morocco
Field study in Morocco June 2025Rabat-Salé-Kénitra – Morocco Stepping into the beautiful landscapes of Morocco, our team set out to collect firsthand stories, insights, and experiences from local smallholders and stakeholders, bringing us face-to-face with the realities of local agricultural life and the people who shape it. Building a comprehensive dataset on cereal trade The […]
Digital tools for cereal value chain resilience
Digital tools for cereal value chain resilience Global supply chain disruptions pose significant challenges to cereal supply chains in the MENA region, particularly in Egypt and Morocco, affecting both public and private stakeholders. To address these issues, the STAPLES project is developing digital tools designed to enhance monitoring and management, strengthen resilience, and support […]
Field study in Egypt
Field study in Egypt May 2025 Al Sharqiya – Egypt In May 2025 researchers from the Università delle Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo, in collaboration with the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA), conducted a field study in Al Sharqiya, Egypt, interviewing 36 local smallholders. The interviews explored their experiences, knowledge, and challenges in cereal […]
Food price shocks on income inequality
Food prices play a crucial role in shaping economic stability and social equality. While price fluctuations are common in global markets, their effects are not evenly distributed across populations. This recent study “The effect of food price upsurges on income inequality: The richest win and the poorest lose”, conducted by Marta Marson from Politecnico di […]
Project meeting in Egypt
Project meeting in Egypt May 2024 Giza – Egypt The STAPLES project, funded by the PRIMA Programme, marked the successful completion of its first year with a two-day project meeting hosted by the Economic Research Forum in Giza, Egypt. The event brought together representatives from ten partner institutions across Europe, Egypt, and Morocco, along with the […]
Key roundtable in Morocco
Key roundtable in Morocco May 17th, 2025 Agadir – Morocco The Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences (FSJES) of Ibn Zohr University in Agadir hosted in May 2025 a high-level roundtable on the theme “Challenges of the Cereal Sector in Morocco”, organized by the UIZ team of the STAPLES PRIMA project in partnership […]
Field study in Egypt
Field study in Egypt May 2025 Al Sharqiya – Egypt In May 2025 researchers from the Università delle Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo, in collaboration with the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA), conducted a field study in Al Sharqiya, Egypt, interviewing 36 local smallholders. The interviews explored their experiences, knowledge, and challenges in cereal […]
First year highlights
The first year of the STAPLES project marked an important step in understanding food system vulnerabilities and identifying opportunities for resilience in the MENA region. From analysing trade flows and mapping traditional cereals to engaging stakeholders and preparing in-depth fieldwork, the project has laid a solid foundation for future action. In this article, we present […]
Dashboards and data platforms for cereal supply chains
Dashboards and data platforms for cereal supply chains The STAPLES project is designing two digital tools—a Dashboard and a Decision Support System (DSS)—to support cereal supply chain monitoring and management in the MENA region, with a focus on Egypt and Morocco. These tools aim to assist public and private stakeholders in coping with challenges linked […]
Food security and trade resilience
Food security and trade resilience An interview with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo Food security is a critical issue across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where global crises have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities. Many countries in the region, particularly Egypt and Morocco, are highly dependent on cereal imports, making them especially […]
