The contributions of the MUNA network to CUCS Naples 2022. Proceedings of the MUNA sessions

[Italiano]: Il Consortium Muna (Mediterranean and Middle East University Network Agreement) è stato fondato nel 2015 e rinnovato nel 2021, quando 30 Università provenienti da tutti i Paesi dell'area mediterranea e alcune altre dal Medio Oriente hanno firmato l'Accordo Quadro. Come scritto nell'Accordo Quadro, anche in questo spazio Muna della Conferenza CUCS, proponiamo tre diversi temi principali: MARE NOSTRUM (il nostro Mare, il Mediterraneo), PERSONA (l'Uomo) e ORBIS (la Terra), per riassumere le proposte di Cooperazione tra le Università di Muna Network. La prima sessione è dedicata al campo di ORBIS per condividere la sostenibilità, attraverso la biodiversità come elemento chiave per lo sviluppo del suolo in diversi aspetti come la gestione sostenibile dell'agricoltura, della fauna e della flora, con impatto nel campo della veterinaria. Tuttavia, un focus è anche legato all'inclusione e all'integrazione nelle città sostenibili in questo periodo di pandemia e flussi migratori rispetto al problema dei cambiamenti climatici nell'area mediterranea. La seconda sessione è incentrata su PERSONA, per condividere le esperienze nell'immunodeficienza primaria innata con i contributi di diverse Università di diverse aree del Mediterraneo, esaminando approcci di prevenzione e cura, anche attraverso la proposta di uno studio comparativo. Vengono discusse le differenze culturali in questo periodo di pandemia e la situazione dei diritti umani nel bacino mediterraneo. L'ultimo punto è MARE NOSTRUM, incentrato sullo sfruttamento delle risorse mediterranee proposto dalle Cooperazione Internazionale tra Muna Partners. Oltre allo sfruttamento, vengono ulteriormente sviluppati i temi del miglioramento della qualità dell'acqua, della salvaguardia del settore ittico e dell'obbligatoria migliore organizzazione delle aree portuali. In conclusione, una tavola rotonda discute le opportunità della Cooperazione, soprattutto per capire quali proposte possono essere seguite nella Cooperazione Universitaria e magari per definire progetti futuri./[English]: The Muna Consortium (Mediterranean and Middle East University Network Agreement) was founded in 2015 and renewed in 2021, when 30 Uni¬versities coming from all Countries of Mediterranean area and some others from Middle East signed the Fra¬mework Agreement. As written in the Framework Agreement, also in this Muna space in the CUCS Conference, we propo¬se three different main themes: MARE NOSTRUM (our Sea, the Mediterranean), PERSONA (Man) and ORBIS (the Earth), to summarize the proposals of Co¬operation between Muna Network Universities. The first session is dedicated to the field of ORBIS to share the sustainability, through the biodiversity as a key ele¬ment for the development of soil in different aspects as agricolture, fauna and flora sustainable management, with impact in the field of veterinary. Neverthless, a focus is also related to the inclusion and integration in the sustainable cities during this time of pandemia and migration flows with regard to the problem of clima changes in the Mediterranean area. The second session is focused on PERSONA, to share the experiences in the primary immunodefi¬ciency inborn with the contributions of different Uni¬versities of different mediterranean area, examinating approaches of prevention and treatment, also thorough the proposal of a comparative study. Culture differencies in this pandemia period and the situation of human rights in the medi¬terranean basin are discussed. The last item is MARE NOSTRUM, foused on exploitation of the Mediterannean resources proposed by International Cooperations among Muna Partners. Besides the exploitation, the the¬mes of improving the quality of water, the safe¬guarding of ittic sector and the mandatory better organization of port areas are further developed. In conclusion, a round table discusses the oppor¬tunities of the Cooperation, especially to understand which proposals can be followed in the Universities Cooperation and maybe to establish future projects

The contributions of the MUNA network to CUCS Naples 2022. Proceedings of the MUNA sessions

The Muna Consortium (Mediterranean and Middle East University Network Agreement) was founded in 2015 and renewed in 2021, when 30 Uni­versities coming from all Countries of Mediterranean area and some others from Middle East signed the Fra­mework Agreement. As written in the Framework Agreement, also in this Muna space in the CUCS Conference, we propo­se three different main themes: MARE NOSTRUM (our Sea, the Mediterranean), PERSONA (Man) and ORBIS (the Earth), to summarize the proposals of Co­operation between Muna Network Universities. The first session is dedicated to the field of ORBIS to share the sustainability, through the biodiversity as a key ele­ment for the development of soil in different aspects as agricolture, fauna and flora sustainable management, with impact in the field of veterinary. Neverthless, a focus is also related to the inclusion and integration in the sustainable cities during this time of pandemia and migration flows with regard to the problem of clima changes in the Mediterranean area. The second session is focused on PERSONA, to share the experiences in the primary immunodefi­ciency inborn with the contributions of different Uni­versities of different mediterranean area, examinating approaches of prevention and treatment, also thorough the proposal of a comparative study. Culture differencies in this pandemia period and the situation of human rights in the medi­terranean basin are discussed. The last item is MARE NOSTRUM, foused on exploitation of the Mediterannean resources proposed by International Cooperations among Muna Partners. Besides the exploitation, the the­mes of improving the quality of water, the safe­guarding of ittic sector and the mandatory better organization of port areas are further developed. In conclusion, a round table discusses the oppor­tunities of the Cooperation, especially to understand which proposals can be followed in the Universities Cooperation and maybe to establish future projects.Publishe

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In response to ‘The Hague Programme’, three OCTA (2006, 2007 and 2008 OCTA) have been produced and, combined with the ensuing Council Conclusions, have already had a significant impact on law enforcement throughout Europe. This fourth OCTA represents another important step forward in consolidating this proactive and EU-wide approach in combatting OC. The 2009 OCTA aims to be a significant milestone in the assessment of the OC threat, bringing into the same context the structural and functional features of the OC groups and the dynamics of which they are part or that can be exploited by them. Such assessment is carried out with the aim of identifying criminal ‘combinations’ that are shaping the OC dynamics in the whole EU or significant parts of it, so that the ensuing conclusions are relevant beyond the borders of individual Member States (MS) and complement priorities based on national threat assessments. This approach is reflected in the structure of the OCTA. First of all, criminal markets are briefly explored, refraining from reiterating known situations in full, and focusing instead on emerging issues and new trends, with the aim of better outlining the environment in which OC groups operate and the opportunities that are or may be exploited by them. Then, the EU criminal hubs are described through the assessment of their characteristics and possible evolution, and through the analysis of the interaction between OC groups and criminal activities occuring within and among the hubs. Finally, the capabilities and intentions of OC groups active in the EU are analysed. This analysis derives from an evolved typology of OC groups based on their features, strategies and fields of action as reported by MS. This analysis also contributes to the improvement of the typology itself, thus initiating and perpetuating a cycle, which is typical of intelligence activities. Money laundering (ML) and important side issues such as the criminal situation in West Africa and the present economic crisis are treated in dedicated sections of the document, as they request a special and asymmetric interest. The OCTA is based on a multi-source approach, including law enforcement and non-law enforcement contributions. It helps to close the gap between strategic findings and operational activities but, in suggesting strategic priorities, it is not intended to be so detailed as to pinpoint specific criminal investigations. The OCTA is always being enhanced. Methodological questions and other issues are continuously being addressed in close co-operation with the Member States.The methodology and procedures for its completion have been amended, and this has had a positive result in terms of quality of the contributions submitted to the report and the way in which the contributions are analysed. Overall, the changes which have been introduced have all contributed to enhancing the quality of the OCTA. The OCTA does not cover terrorism or terrorist networks

Intellectual Property Management in Health and Agricultural Innovation: Executive Guide

Prepared by and for policy-makers, leaders of public sector research establishments, technology transfer professionals, licensing executives, and scientists, this online resource offers up-to-date information and strategies for utilizing the power of both intellectual property and the public domain. Emphasis is placed on advancing innovation in health and agriculture, though many of the principles outlined here are broadly applicable across technology fields. Eschewing ideological debates and general proclamations, the authors always keep their eye on the practical side of IP management. The site is based on a comprehensive Handbook and Executive Guide that provide substantive discussions and analysis of the opportunities awaiting anyone in the field who wants to put intellectual property to work. This multi-volume work contains 153 chapters on a full range of IP topics and over 50 case studies, composed by over 200 authors from North, South, East, and West. If you are a policymaker, a senior administrator, a technology transfer manager, or a scientist, we invite you to use the companion site guide available at http://www.iphandbook.org/index.html The site guide distills the key points of each IP topic covered by the Handbook into simple language and places it in the context of evolving best practices specific to your professional role within the overall picture of IP management

Youth Solutions Report - First Edition

This first edition of the Youth Solutions Report bears the fruits of a year-long process in which the Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth (SDSN Youth) and its partners sourced youthled solutions across all countries and regions to showcase the innovative approach that young people are taking in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Report builds upon one of three key pillars of the activity of SDSN Youth, which mandates an operational focus on "supporting young people in the creation and scaling of innovative solutions for the SDGs".The yearly Youth Solutions Report is envisaged as the first step in a long-term process through which SDSN Youth, in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) at large, will aim at directly supporting youth-led projects through funding, expertise, and visibility. In this context, the dissemination and exploitation strategies which will characterize the follow-up to its release will be as important as the Report itself, and will be carried out at the international, national, and local level through a series of online and offline activities including conferences and events, webinars, a dedicated investment readiness programme, and a platform for investors and supporters.SDSN Youth remains committed to working with partners at all relevant levels, including UN agencies, governments, universities, NGOs and the private sector to overcome the challenges that youth are facing in developing their solutions, establishing young people not only as a key demographics in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but also as a main contributor to its success

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Following the 2017 postgraduate research workshop hosted by the SOAS Food Studies Centre, in collaboration with University of Warwick Food GRP, this article brings together nine research briefs written by various participants. Inspired by the workshop's provocative theme, “What Is Good Food?”, each author explores how food categories are shaped and negotiated in different contexts and across scales. In this multi-authored article, the question of “good” food is first presented as contingent upon nutritional, economic, political, ritual, or moral conditions. Each author then reveals how globally defined notions of food's goodness are often resisted on the ground by producers and consumers, beyond the notions of ethics or “alternative” food movements that have often been the emphasis of previous literature dealing with the topic of good food. Taken together, this article scrutinizes the effects of various hierarchies of power and invites readers to reassess why and how good food continues to be a contested category

Creating Value for All: Strategies for Doing Business With the Poor

This report explains the U.N.'s Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative, and presents 50 case studies prepared for the Initiative by researchers from developing countries. These studies demonstrate the successful pursuit of both revenues and social impact by local and international small- and medium-sized companies, as well as multinational corporations. Highlights strategies used to overcome the most common obstacles to doing business with the poor, as well as two new tools: a strategy matrix to help find potential solutions to common constraints, and heat maps that identify opportunities by depicting access to water, credit, electricity or telephone service in specific geographical areas

Cancer in the Arab World

This is an Open Access book. This book is a must-have for healthcare providers and researchers, public health specialists and policy makers who are interested and involved in cancer care in the Arab world. The Arab world consists of 22 countries, which are members of the Arab League and spanning over 13,132,327 km2 with over 423,000,000 population. Over the past few decades, the Arab world has witnessed a swift evolution in healthcare provision. Nonetheless, Arab countries have considerable variability in economic capabilities, resource allocation, and intellectual talent that inevitably reflect on access to modern cancer care and prevention. This book is authored by experts from the Arab world who provide vital information on cancer statistics and risk factors, available clinical care pathways and infrastructure, and prevention programs in their individual countries. The chapters also address specific challenges in each country and insights into future directions to achieve optimal care with conventional and novel diagnostics and therapies to keep up with the era of precision medicine. Special topics of interest and unique to the Arab world are also discussed, such as out of the country’s medical tourism for cancer care and cancer care during war and conflict. Other special chapters include: Cancer research in the Arab world, Radiation therapy in Arab World and Pediatric Oncology in the Arab World Cancer in the Arab World is the first comprehensive book that addresses cancer care in depth in all Arab countries and it is endorsed by the prestigious Emirates Oncology Society