The Euro-Med Innovation & Technology Programme, Medibtikar represented by Mr. John Yates, Programme Manager, stressed during his visit to Syria from 14 – 18 September 2008 that the programme management is keen on increased cooperation and coordination with Syria, which is one of the most important countries benefiting from the programme two years after its inception.
Mr. Yates announced, at a press conference, marking the conclusion of his visit to Syria that Medibtikar had agreed with H.E Dr. Fouad Eissa El Gouni, Minister of Industry, to carry out a range of activities and events building on previous actions in the country including a study on the infrastructure of innovation in Syria. This led to the production of a Syrian national agenda for innovation, in cooperation and coordination between the ministries of higher education, communication and technology in addition to the Higher Council for Scientific Research and the Federation of Chambers of Industry.
Mr. Yates also explained that Medibtikar is concerned with the development and management of innovative capacity in industry to increase innovation awareness and product development or industrial processes. This in turn will increase the competitiveness of Syrian industry and improve the quality of industrial products through the involvement of all relevant ministries and institutions.
In parallel, Dr. Samir Elsayyad, Medibtikar Consultant, said that Syrian products had made significant progress over the past years, but there are still obstacles to competing in global markets, and he highlighted the need to develop Syria’s capacity for manufacturing, marketing and packaging at various stages.
Dr. Elsayyad announced that the management of the Medibtikar programme agreed with the Syrian Ministry of Industry to develop packaging capability through organising training programs for public and private industrial enterprises, in addition to establishing a Federation combining packagers from various fields of the industry, including food and medicine, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals. This should enable them to better work together to assess the deficiencies that impede progress and help to penetrate target markets and propose improved legislation.
Source : Euromed
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