Tunisian Delegation Participates in Information Day for "STEP-OL" Project in Italy
A Tunisian delegation participated in an information day at the headquarters of the Regional Agricultural Cooperative of Catania (Sicily, Italy) to discuss the "STEP-OL" project. This initiative is part of the Euromed cross-border cooperation program "INTERREG-NEXT Tunisia-Italy" (2021-2027), which aims to strengthen the resilience of the Mediterranean olive oil sector in the face of climate change challenges. Organized jointly by Tunisia and Italy, the STEP-OL (Sustainable Transboundary Environmental Protection for Olive Oil) project aims to improve diagnostic methods for diseases and pests affecting olive groves using innovative technologies and preserve the cultural and environmental heritage of olive trees in the Mediterranean basin. The project brings together researchers, producers, and associations from both countries, with the SMBSA company from Nabeul as the main Tunisian partner. According to a publication on the Tunisia InfoHub social media page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the planned activities include exchange missions between Tunisia and Sicily to train technicians and farmers in new methods of sustainable crop protection. During this day, participants discussed the technical aspects of the project, its objectives, and the steps for its implementation. They highlighted the importance of this initiative to promote the exchange of expertise, develop sustainable production strategies, and strengthen olive tree protection mechanisms. The Consulate General of Tunisia in Palermo, responsible for monitoring cooperation projects, was represented at this meeting by a specialized diplomat.
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