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FFN-ii: Field Data Collection and Digitalization of All Sites
The objective of this activity was to collect, study and deliver the field data required for the establishment and operation of the two Location Aware (LA) prototypes, namely the OliveFlyNet for Olive fruit fly and the MedFlyNet for Mediterranean fruit fly, in the 8 wide-area sites (Olive: AUA, UCO, LARI, IO, Peaches: UNIMOL, CRRHAB, Citrus: AUA). This is the last updated deliverable. In the sites, a revision of the field elements has been performed with ground truth to verify the digitized field data. The maps have been updated and produced accordingly. The use of mobile GIS for the collection of field data is also described.
FFN-ii: Training on Location Aware System (LAS) Advances
The training meeting on Location Aware System (LAS) advances took place in Mabrouka Society in Khlidia-Ben Arous, Tunisia on May 18, 2023. The last day of the project's 3rd consortium meeting took place in Tunisia, by the Olive Tree Institute and the Regional Research Centre on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB), and within the framework of the FruitFlyNet-ii project. Participants in the training meeting were the partners’ personnel and the hosting partner was the CCRHAB research team.
Eleven e-traps baited with Ceratitis capitata male attractant were set up gradually, along with conventional delta ones in the peach experimental sites belonging to Mabrouka society in Khlidia-Ben Arous. Tests on the transmission of data from the field to the server have been carried out successfully but with some failures. The research team will continue working to improve the quality of the devices.
FNN-ii: Training in MedFlyNet
The training Meeting on MedFlyNet took place in Campobasso on the 25th - 26th July 2022 within the framework of the FruitFlyNet-ii project. This was an in-person meeting, preceded by a one-day online meeting, held on 24th February 2022. Participated to the meeting the partners AUA, UCO and CRRHAB.
The meeting was carried at the premises of the University of Molise, organizing partner. The main objective was to provide a detailed technical description of the MedFlyNet prototype, for both the e-trap and basic e-services, including practical training and field demonstration. In more details, the meeting was organized in 4 sessions: session A on Medfly e-trap, session B: In-field training; session C: MedFlyNet digitalization and monitor module; session D: MedFlyNet DSS.
FFN-ii: Training in OliveFlyNet
The Training Meeting in OliveFlyNet took place in Athens, Greece on the 15th - 17th June 2022 within the framework of the FruitFlyNet-ii project. This was an in-person meeting, preceded by a one-day online meeting, organized by the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and held on 24th February 2022. Participated to the meeting the technical teams of partners UCO UNIMOL, LARI, and IO.
The meeting was carried at the premises of the Agricultural University of Athens (organizing partner). The main objective was to provide a detailed technical description of the OliveFlyNet prototype, for both the e-trap and e-services, including practical training and field demonstration in the experimental site of AUA located in Koropi, Athens, Greece. The 3 days meeting was organized in 5 sessions: session A on OliveFly e-trap prototype, session B on OliveFlyNet Monitor Module; session C on OliveFlyNet Mobile GIS Module, session D on OliveFlyNet assisted e-services, and finally, in the last day session E on In-field demonstration.
FFN-ii: Location Aware System Deployment in the two Experimental Sites
The objective of this output is to provide information about the various tasks that took place during the 2nd cultivation period (Semesters V-VI) in the two experimental sites of the project aiming to verify the good performance of the e-traps, as well as to test the new functionalities and ensure the good operation of the e-services in the large-area sites. To accomplish the full deployment of the Location Aware (LA) products, the olive and Med e-traps were tested in both sites to satisfy all the evaluation criteria set for the full operation. Noteworthy, the OliveFlyNet was tested in Greece by the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and the MedFlyNet in Italy by the University of Molise (UNIMOL). The results for both types of the e-traps tested in the two experimental fields showed very good performance in terms of battery charge level and signal reception.
The e-services of adults’ population distribution map, infestation risk map and spray density map creation were tested by AUA in its experimental site to validate its functionalities in the new environment. A new e-service was developed and tested regarding the automatic digitalization of trees, that is an e-service which facilitates the implementation of the system. An additional e-service which gives the ability to the system to identify the optimum position for placing each trap in each area with olive groves was developed and tested too, so that to rationalize the approaches used. The two new e-services were implemented successfully whereas the updated software was able to produce all the different kind of maps required for the full implementation of the LA e-services.
Finally, a detection and count machine learning test for the case med fruit fly pest was also studied by UNIMOL. Tests related to the automatic recognition of medfly catches in the e-trap were also conducted and showed a very food response.
FFN-ii: Project Demonstrations
FrutFlyNet-ii project deployed, optimized, operated, and demonstrated the two Location Aware (LA) prototypes, namely the OliveFlyNet for Olive fruit fly and the MedFlyNet for Mediterranean fruit fly, in the 8 wide-area sites (Olive: AUA, UCO, UNIMOL, LARI, IO, Peaches: UNIMOL, CRRHAB, Citrus: AUA. One of the most important task of the project was to perform a number of demonstration events (on average two demos per site). These were as follows: 3 demos were realized by AUA (Greece), 2 by UCO, (Spain), 2 by UNIMOL (Italy), 5 by LARI (Lebanon), 2 by IO (Tunisia) and 1 by CRRHAB (Tunisia). Noteworthy, that some of the demos of the partners AUA, LARI and IO were closely related with the Living Labs activities on e-trap innovations (LL1) and on e-services advances (LL2). Skill development evaluations via training during each demonstration were provided. Presentations, issues faced, suggestions collected from the stakeholders’ feedback, questionnaires, instruction guides, participants' lists, were also performed. Questionnaires' results about the suitability of LAS and its products obtained from the farmers/producers who were participated in the activities and used the system provided a fine Source of Verification (SoV) for the project outputs acceptability. Questioners, distributed at the end of the lifespan of the project reported positive, negative, neutral opinions, criticism, and possible adaptations. However, their feedback is generally more than encouraging.
MedTOWN Pilot projects on co-production initiatives
In total, 10 pilot projects in co-production initiatives in collaboration with public authorities and SSE entities have been funded through subgranting. As a result, over 800 individuals benefitted directly from the pilots project’s implementation. This process also led to the creation of 14 new jobs and the strengthening of 18 social enterprises. These pilot projects represent a significant milestone in the project, demonstrating the commitment to tangible, impactful action of local multilateral stakeholder partnerships.
MedTOWN Demonstrative Actions on co-production initiatives in collaboration with SSE entities
In total, 6 Demonstrative Actions have been designed and implemented to target poverty and social exclusion, addressing diverse areas such as social and economic inclusion through SSE initiatives and digital innovation, women empowerment, waste management, and use of public spaces in collaboration with local public authorities and SSE actors. It is estimated that more than 25,000 individuals at social and economic exclusion directly benefited from the project, accessing better social services in their communities through the implementation of the MedTOWN Demonstrative in the 6 partner countries (Palestine, Jordan, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal, Greece).In total, 6 Demonstrative Actions have been designed and implemented to target poverty and social exclusion, addressing diverse areas such as social and economic inclusion through SSE initiatives and digital innovation, women empowerment, waste management, and use of public spaces in collaboration with local public authorities and SSE actors. It is estimated that more than 25,000 individuals at social and economic exclusion directly benefited from the project, accessing better social services in their communities through the implementation of the MedTOWN Demonstrative in the 6 partner countries (Palestine, Jordan, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal, Greece).
MedTOWN Comparative study on SSE legal framework and its ecosystem
This report analyses the legal framework of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in 6 countries participating in the MedTown Project (Spain, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, Portugal and Tunisia), and the various issues related to it, such as procedures, formulas or instruments that facilitate the best implementation of SSE actions.The main issues to be addressed in the following report are:
• Regulatory and legal framework of the SSE and its ecosystem in the countries. SSE definition, regulation and purpose.
• Scope of application of the SSE regulations. Territorial and subjective. Main Actors Involved. Public and Private Sector.
• Who is responsible for drafting and amending SSE regulations? Problems in the application of the SSE and its regulations.
• SSE promotion measures. Recommendations and proposals for improvement and implementation of actions that facilitate SSE actions.
• SSE Conclusion and policy recommendations.
MedTOWN Regulatory and legal framework for public procurement (PP), Co-production of public policies (PPUB) in public-private partnerships (PPP) with SSE
This report analyses the legal framework of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in six participating countries of the MedTown Project (Spain, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, Portugal and Tunisia), and the various issues related to it, such as procedures, formulas or instruments that facilitate the best application of SSE actions, co-production of public policies, public-private partnerships, use of complementary social currencies, electronic payments. The main issues addressed are the following:
• Regulatory and legal framework related to the co-production of public policies (PPUB), Public-Private Associations/Partnerships (PPP) and Public Procurement (PP "Public Procurement") and its ecosystem in the countries.
• Definition, Regulation and Purpose. 2) Scope of application of the PP and PPP regulations. Territorial and subjective. Main Actors Involved. Public and Private Sector.
• Who is responsible for drafting and amending PPP regulations? Problems in the application of its regulations.
• PPP promotion measures. Recommendations and proposals for the improvement and implementation of actions that facilitate PPP actions.
• Conclusion and regulatory recommendations of PPUB and PPP.
MedTOWN Legal framework for the use of Complementary Currencies (CC), Electronic Money (EM) and Payment Service Providers (PSP)
This report analyses the legal framework of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in the 6 countries participating in the MedTOWN Project (Spain, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, Portugal and Tunisia), and the various issues related to it, such as procedures, formulas or instruments that facilitate the best implementation of SSE actions, co-production of public policies, public-private partnerships, use of complementary social currencies, electronic payments,
The main issues to be addressed in the following report are as follows:
• Regulatory and legal framework related to Complementary Currencies (CC), Electronic Money (EM) and Payment Service Providers (PSP) and their ecosystem in the countries. Definition, Regulation and Purpose.
• Scope of application of the regulations in CC, MS and PSP. Territorial and subjective. Main Actors Involved. Public and Private Sector.
• Measures promoting or encouraging CCs, MS and PSPs. Other forms of currency than legal tender. Institutions that may issue legal tender and electronic money.
• Current problems. Recommendations and proposals for improvement and implementation of actions. Recommendations and proposals for the improvement and implementation of actions.
Conclusion and policy recommendations.
MedTOWN Recommendations for improving the legal-regulatory framework of the social and solidarity economy in the 6 countries of the project
As a result of the Comparative Study of the Regulatory and Legal Framework of the Social and Solidarity Economy in the countries participating in the MedTOWN Project, the following proposals for improvements were made regarding the legal and regulatory framework of the social and solidarity economy in the different countries that are part of the MedTOWN project.