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New Medit 5/2025 - Bologna University Press

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New Medit, Economia e Finanza

New Medit 5/2025

a cura di Giulio Malorgio

Leghrissi and Chebil conduct a stakeholder network analysis to assess groundwater and landscape governance in irrigated areas of central Tunisia. Their findings emphasize the urgent need for more inclusive and effective groundwater management policies—both within Tunisia and across the broader North African and Middle Eastern regions. Key recommendations include addressing the unequal distribution of influence within governance networks, promoting inclusive and collaborative approaches, actively engaging less-connected stakeholders, and strategically leveraging central actors within the network.
Martos-Martínez, Muñoz-Guarasa, and Parrilla-González analyze key internationalization strategies within Spain’s olive oil industry, which has faced commercialization challenges both domestically and globally. Their findings help companies develop targeted
strategies to expand into new markets, enhance international sales, and strengthen Spain’s global position in the olive oil sector.
Calafat-Marzal et al. examine the functional diversity of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups (OGs) in Spain, highlighting their roles as innovation intermediaries. The study identifies three distinct functional profiles—Collaborative Leaders, Moderate Innovators, and
Emerging Explorers—based on the intermediary roles OGs perform. Key enabling factors are also outlined, supporting the case for differentiated policy interventions aimed at capacity building, streamlining procedures, and fostering …strategic partnerships.
Scardigno et al. highlight the value of the Living Lab (LL) approach in co-designing innovative nature-based solutions (NBSs) aimed at enhancing the resilience of endangered Mediterranean dryland socio-ecological systems and restoring degraded ecosystems in arid and hyper-arid areas. The study, conducted within the framework of the SALAM-MED PRIMA project, also recognizes the unique socio-ecological complexities of Mediterranean rural and agricultural contexts. These dynamics—both opportunities and constraints—were addressed through the experiences of six Living Labs involved in the project.
Barreal Pernas et al. examine inbound tourism in Spain’s sparsely populated wine-producing regions, where international visitor demand is below the national average. They segment tourists into four groups based on spending habits, motivations, and accommodation choices—ranging from the most spendthrift to the most frugal. The study concludes that attracting more European tourists to these under-visited areas is key to boosting the rural economy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these regions.
Ramos Galán et al. develop a machine learning model to accurately predict the origin price of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in southern Spain. The model incorporates a wide range of variables, including historical base prices, seasonal factors, production costs, climatic conditions, economic indicators, global oil production, and early predictions of olive crop yields. The results highlight that ensemble models—particularly Gradient Boosting and Random Forest—demonstrate superior predictive performance and are more effective at capturing the complex non-linear relationships and market fluctuations that influence EVOO prices. A distinct pattern of price behavior is identified, significantly shaped by weather conditions, crop production, energy costs, speculation, and global market trends— factors that the ensemble models effectively account for.
Bonguerra et al. assess the impact of climate change on soil loss and its economic implications using the Douimis catchment, located in the northern part of Tunisia, as a case study. The results show that the basin currently experiences significant soil loss, estimated at 18 tons per hectare per year. Climate change is projected to increase erosion risk by 30% by 2050. The economic analysis indicates that the development plan for the Douimis Basin represents a promising investment opportunity, warranting the attention of both local and national authorities in the pursuit of funding.
Assassi et al. analyze the relationship between farm size and performance across three agricultural value chains in Algeria—artichoke, honey, and tomato. They identify structural differentiation levers—internal or external factors rooted in specific spatiotemporal contexts—that indirectly influence performance through techno-organizational practices and economic mediators. The analysis reveals that size-related advantages emerge only when three conditions are met: favorable levers, a farm size suited to those levers, and the farmer’s capacity to activate them.
Yioku et al. examine the challenges of low productivity, inefficiency, and food insecurity among smallholder farmers in Zambia. Their results show that age, household size, marital status, cooperative membership, and off-farm income are positively associated with access to the Farmer Input Subsidy Program (FISP), while gender, farm size, and farming experience are negatively associated with FISP access. Access to FISP proves to be a significant benefit for beneficiaries, contributing to increased maize yields and higher farm incomes.

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Argomento

Alimentazione, Ambiente, Scienze e tecnologie agro-alimentari

Disciplina

Economia e Finanza

Formato

170 × 240 mm

Pagine

184

Anno

2025

Confezione

Brossura

Lingua

Inglese/Francese

ISBN

979124777190

ISBN online

979124777190

DOI

10.30682/nm2505

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