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We are very honoured to share that PAMEA has been accepted into the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and we are also very pleased to confirm our PLEDGE has been accepted by the European Commission.

As an EAfA member, we will help strengthen the quality, supply, relevance, and mobility of apprenticeships across Europe.

This recognition strengthens our commitment to high-quality, relevant, and inclusive apprenticeships across Europe. As an EAfA member, we will:
•⁠ ⁠help strengthen the quality, supply, relevance, and mobility of apprenticeships across Europe
•⁠ ⁠engage with the Apprenticeship Support Services
•⁠ ⁠contribute resources to the EAfA library and Activities Hub
•⁠ ⁠work with schools, VET providers, and SMEs to co-create practical pathways from learning to employment

If you’re building apprenticeship routes or want to partner on new pilots, let’s connect.

The Pact for Skills is a European-wide initiative to mobilize coordinated action for quality investment in upskilling and reskilling.
By joining this community, PAMEA reaffirms its commitment to advancing education and training in areas critical for Europe’s future: digital transformation, sustainability, circular economy, and entrepreneurship.
Through this membership, PAMEA will:
•⁠ ⁠Collaborate with European partners to co-create innovative training models
•⁠ ⁠Support SMEs, VET providers, and cooperatives with practical tools for skills development
•⁠ ⁠Contribute to policy dialogue and initiatives that align skills with labour market and societal needs
This high recognition strengthens PAMEA’s mission to connect research, education, and practice, ensuring that learners, professionals, and communities are empowered to lead Europe’s green and digital transition.

From June 24th to 27th, PAMEA had the honour of joining the CHINA-CEEC Modern Agriculture Science and Education Innovation Alliance in Sofia, Bulgaria. This year’s event was especially notable for the launch of a new initiative: the Sofia Initiative on Promoting Agricultural Science and Technology Education through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Driving the Future of Agriculture with AI

This initiative brings together China and Central & Eastern European countries to integrate AI into agriculture and education. The focus:

• Advancing AI-driven farming methods and academic disciplines

• Creating practice platforms for AI and agricultural education

• Supporting the AI-era skills of educators and students

• Enabling agricultural data sharing through AI

• Strengthening international cooperation in both AI and agricultural education

“Let us focus on three core goals – technological empowerment, educational innovation, and resource sharing – to promote AI applications in agriculture, build an ‘AI + Agriculture’ educational system, and make agricultural data, AI tools, and teaching resources more inclusive,” stated the alliance.

We are proud to share that PAMEA was officially invited to join the China-CEEC Digital Agriculture Innovation Platform (DAIP). The launch was marked by a symbolic silk ribbon cutting ceremony – an inspiring moment that set the tone for ambitious goals ahead.

This alliance is about more than just technology – it’s about building a bridge between agricultural research, real-world industry needs, and modern educational resources from both China and the CEEC region. The aim is to combine our complementary strengths and move towards smarter, more sustainable, and digitized agricultural systems.

PAMEA’s Contribution

PAMEA is proud to be invited as a partner of this platform, where we’ll contribute our expertise in digital transformation, sustainability education, and innovation management. By working together, we can help bring smarter, greener, and more inclusive solutions to agriculture – locally and internationally.

Quotes from Event Main Speakers

Wang Min, from the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria, emphasized that,

“Scientific and educational innovation exchange is a powerful engine and vital bridge for promoting agricultural cooperation.”

Lozana Vasileva, Bulgaria’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, added:

“AI is really reshaping agricultural production, research and education. The China-CEEC Alliance is prompt and timely given the call for sustainable development, smart agriculture, and ongoing innovation.”

Nabil Gangl of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization noted that,

“Science, technology, and innovation are essential in transforming agri-food systems and are crucial in the decisive battle against hunger and malnutrition.”

Looking Forward

The Alliance is ideally positioned to enhance knowledge sharing and drive meaningful international cooperation, building national capacities and helping research translate into real policies and benefits for all. As part of this effort, PAMEA is committed to connecting research, real-world applications, and educational opportunities.

Want to know more about this collaboration or PAMEA’s work in agri-innovation?

Get in touch (pamea.experts@gmail.com) or visit www.pamea.eu.

As part of this inspiring discussion, I presented our work with the

“SEEDS PROJECT – EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL SKILLS”.

SEEDS Project was designed to address gender stereotypes head-on, equipping women from across the Euro-Med region with the entrepreneurial mindset and digital competencies needed to thrive in today’s economy.

Through tailored training, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities – including recent transformative experiences like the Egypt or Jordan Mobilities – we were seeing real impact: women not only gain new skills, but are also accessing international opportunities and stepping into leadership roles.

By bringing together experts, practitioners, and change-makers, this panel highlighted the urgent need for collaborative action. We shared strategies and success stories that prove gender barriers can be broken, and women everywhere can become powerful agents of change.

Thank you to all participants and to the Anna Lindh Foundation for creating a platform where innovation, inclusion, and intercultural dialogue can grow.

So, let’s keep working together to advance women’s empowerment and build a more equal Euro-Med region!

PAMEA had the great opportunity to participate in the recent Anna Lindh Foundation Forum, joining inspiring leaders and organizations from EU and across the Mediterranean to discuss how we can strengthen intercultural dialogue and gender equality.

A special highlight and a very high privilege was the opportunity to connect directly with Her Highness Princess Rym Ali of Jordan to present PAMEA’s work – especially our successful projects implemented in Jordan, supporting youth, women’s empowerment, and capacity building in partnership with local communities – and explore future and we were highly honoured to explore collaboration opportunities that will further our shared goals of education, innovation, and social inclusion.

Thank you to the Anna Lindh Foundation for this valuable platform. We look forward to expanding our impact across the region!

Although the SEEDS Project officially concluded at the end of January 2025, the story is far from over. Momentum continues to grow, with new opportunities, partnerships, and regional impact still unfolding!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Eng. Daniel Amariei, General Secretary of PAMEA, will represent SEEDS at the prestigious Anna Lindh Foundation ALN Forum 2025, held in Tirana, Albania, during 18-20 June.

Under the theme “The Dialogue Effect: From Knowledge to Action”, Dr. Amariei will speak at the workshop:

“Challenging Gender Stereotypes: Women’s Empowerment in the Euro-Med Region”, alongside esteemed experts from Europe and MENA.

The session will highlight:

Best practices from SEEDS in entrepreneurship and digital empowerment for young women

The successful KIVI Model promoting regenerative agriculture

Strategies for intercultural cooperation to break gender barriers

SEEDS may be concluded as a formal project, but its impact continues – mentoring, digital workshops, green entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment are still in motion across MENA communities.

More updates will follow after the forum – insights, key discussions, and new collaborations inspired by this international platform.

LET’S KEEP GROWING TOGETHER!

We are proud to share that the AGRITECH project was prominently featured at the 2025 edition of the “AGRICULTURE FOR LIFE, LIFE FOR AGRICULTURE” conference, held in Bucharest, Romania between June 5–7. Hosted by our project partner USAMV, this international event brought together experts, researchers, and innovators under the theme:

“Agroecology and biodiversity: nurturing ecosystems for thriving agriculture.”

AGRITECH presented a key scientific contribution:

“Digital Transformation in Agriculture: A Comparative Analysis of Hungary, Romania and Greece and the Role of Competence Profiling in the AgriTech Manager Framework”

Authored by a cross-institutional team from MATE, USAMV, ELGO, and PAMEA, the paper outlined national digitalisation strategies and introduced the AgriTech Manager profile – a competence-based model to upskill the workforce in smart, green agriculture.

The conference also served as a vibrant platform for cross-border knowledge exchange. Representatives from all four core partners present – USAMV (host), PAMEA, MATE, and AGRICLOUD – connected ideas and mapped out collaborative paths forward for:

– advancing smart farming education,

– reinforcing digital agriculture ecosystems,

– embedding lifelong learning in rural innovation frameworks.

AGRITECH initiative, supported by the ERASMUS+ “Partnerships for Innovation” programme, continues to push the boundaries of competence-based learning in agriculture – blending deep tech, sustainability, and entrepreneurship into a new European profile: the AgriTech Manager.

Learn more about the project at www.agritech-project.eu

Published in: Scientific Papers Series “Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development”, Vol. 25, Issue 2, 2025

Our third day (Friday, 16.05.2025) kicked off the second weekend with energy and hands-on learning, as participants continued to develop their social enterprise ideas using the Business Model Canvas framework.

We began the day with an interactive training session focused on:

Key Resources

Key Activities

Key Partners

Participants explored how to identify the most important resources, define the essential activities, and map out strategic partnerships necessary for building successful, sustainable ventures. This deep dive helped everyone gain practical insights into what it takes to bring their ideas to life.

In the afternoon, the momentum continued as everyone worked collaboratively to further develop and refine their own Business Model Canvases. The group shared feedback, built on each other’s ideas, and took their projects to the next level through co-creation and teamwork.

Exciting concepts are taking shape, driven by purpose and real-world impact! The AT Living Lab journey continues tomorrow with more inspiration and collaboration.

Stay tuned as we empower young innovators to turn their visions into reality!

Our second day (Saturday) was full of strategic thinking and creativity, as participants dove deep into the heart of their social enterprise design.

We kicked things off with a focused training session on:

Customers & Value Propositions

Channels

Customer Relationships

Participants explored first how to identify target users, define clear and compelling value, and design effective ways to reach and engage their audience, all these being essential elements of a strong business model.

The afternoon brought energy and collaboration to the forefront during the co-creation session, where each participant finalised choosing their own idea to develop and build their Business Model Canvas. This marked a major milestone, as ideas began to take shape, rooted in purpose, impact, and sustainability.

Great ideas are now on the table and the journey to turn them into resilient, mission-driven ventures plans has truly begun!

The second part of the AT Living Lab will continue on Friday, 16th of May, and Saturday, 17th of May, with even more engaging content and collaborative activities ahead!

Stay with us as we continue to empower young changemakers to build a better future.

We are proud to announce that the AGRITECH Project – Alliance for Innovative Learning Environment in Advanced Agriculture through Technology and Management – was officially presented for the first time at an international level during the Sustainability and Resilience International Scientific (SRIS) Conference, held on 10 April 2025.

The presentation was delivered by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) team, represented by Dr. Krisztina TÓTH and Prof. Dr. Gábor MILICS, together with Dr. Eng. Daniel AMARIEI from PAMEA – Project Advisory and Management Expert Association.

The session showcased Hungary’s digital agricultural ecosystem, highlighting key programmes such as the Digital Agrarian Strategy, Digital Agrarian Academy, and AEDIH – Agricultural European Digital Innovation Hub. It also introduced the AGRITECH project’s mission to transform agricultural education through deep tech integration, with emphasis on AI, blockchain, and quantum computing applied to real-world farming challenges.

Key AGRITECH project activities presented included:

– Curriculum development for smart and sustainable agriculture,

– Modular, competency-based learning for adult learners,

– Ongoing pilot programs across multiple European countries (HU, RO, GR, IT, CY, CZ),

– Cross-sector collaboration with universities, policymakers, and agri-tech businesses.

The event marked an important milestone for the AGRITECH consortium, as it shared its vision with international experts, researchers, and stakeholders committed to advancing resilience and innovation in agriculture.