The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (MAIB) is the centre for post-graduate training, applied scientific research and promoter of in-loco partnership actions in the framework of the international cooperation programmes, it works in four thematic areas:
The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (MAI-Bari) and the Institute of Montpellier were the first to be established by CIHEAM.
MAI-Bari enjoys the privileges of extra-territoriality granted to international organisations by the Republic of Italy through the agreement signed to by the Italian Government in 1962, ratified in Italy with law N. 932 of 13 July 1965 and with the supplementary protocol to the Agreement ratified with law N. 159 of 26 May 2000.
The building of MAI-Bari campus started in 1970 near Valenzano. The new headquarters were inaugurated on 27 October 1972.
Mission
Promoting sustainable agriculture in the Mediterranean. The organization is in pursuit of its 3 objectives - Education, Research and Cooperation - MAIB fosters the spirit of international cooperation among agricultural stakeholders in Mediterranean countries.
Goals
For MAIB, the synergy between training/education, applied scientific research and cooperation provides tangible answers to topical issues such as food safety and agricultural quality.
Through unremitting attention paid to institutional dialogue in the Mediterranean region, MAIB is involved in a wide range of activities ranging from international programmes and national strategic plans to local initiatives.
All actions are carried out in a way that respects natural resources and biodiversity to enhance sustainable agriculture and face the challenges of globalization.
Its national and international networks make MAIB a platform for international institutions and organizations wishing to cooperate across the Mediterranean basin and in other regions of the world.
