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The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) was
created in accordance with Law 4443/64, which established Greece as a
founder-member of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic
Studies (CIHEAM). Its foundation took place under Law 1537/85, which was passed
by the Greek Parliament following the provision of Article 28, paragraph 1 of
the Constitution (after at least a 2/3 majority of members in favour). The
Centre constitutes an international organization whose aim is the development
of scientific cooperation in the sectors of economics, rural development,
management, and applied biological, technological and environmental sciences,
addressing to problems in the Mediterranean area.
The Mediterranean Agronomic Institutes of Bari (Italy),
Montpellier (France) and Saragoza (Spain) are constituent Institutes of the
same organization. The annual budget contribution of the Mediterranean
Agronomic Institute of Chania is entirely provided by the Greek government.
The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania offers
post-graduate specialist studies (over a period of two academic years), leading
to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.).
Courses are conducted in the English language by visiting
professors from Greek, European, American and Mediterranean Universities in
cooperation with the Institute. An important comparative advantage is that the
competence in the development of cooperation is highlighted within the European
Union, the Mediterranean basin and Balkan countries, both in the provision of
post-graduate training of executives and academics from these countries, as
well as in the contribution to their economic development through common
research and development projects.
MAICh functions in 6 different strategic axes:
A. Centre for Sustainable Rural Development and the
Competitiveness of Agro-business Firms
B. Centre for the Management and Protection of the Natural
Environment
C. Centre for the Quality, Healthiness and Safety of Fresh
and Processed Agricultural Produce: a) Food Quality Management and Chemistry of
Natural Products b) Sustainable Production of Agricultural Produce.
D. Centre for the Application of Genetic Improvement and
Biotechnology a) Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology of Agricultural Produce
b) Natural Products and Biotechnology.
E. Centre for Development of Integrated Support to
Information Systems.
F. Centre for Vertically Organized Conference Services.