Founded in 1962, the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) is a Mediterranean intergovernmental organization composed of 13 member states (Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia and Turkey).
Chosen from among members of establishments for higher education in agriculture and of agricultural research institutes, the Advisory board members advice on issues submitted by the Governing Board.
The new members elected during the 141st Governing Board meeting of the Organisation are:<
Mr. José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the FAO met today with Mr. Plácido Plaza Secretary General of the CIHEAM (International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies) at UNESCO in parallel to the symposium that took place on