Euromed University of Fes is among the first 3 projects selected for the Francophone Responsible Innovation Label.

In 2020, the AUF and its partners launched the "Francophone Label for Responsible Innovation." This label is intended for private or public higher education and research institutions that are members of the AUF worldwide. Its objective is twofold: to map and promote the responsible innovations of Francophone universities around the world, and to deploy the responsible innovation network to foster synergies between universities, civil society, and the socio-economic sector working towards the development of a responsible society. Following a call for applications, 3 projects were selected.

A jury of experts in responsible innovation selected the first 3 projects to receive the Francophone Label for Responsible Innovation, which are being implemented at the following Francophone universities:

- Université Mahajanga, Madagascar, project led by Prof. Hery Lisy Tiana Ranarijaona: From sustainable conservation to ecotourism-based cosmetology and pharmacopoeia in the Ambondrona university campus botanical garden.

- Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës, Albania, project led by Ms. Oliana Sula: Interdisciplinary capacity building for education in sustainable consumption.

- Euromed University of Fes, Morocco, project led by Mustapha Bennouna: Sustainable UEMF Program.

The 2020/2021 award winners will present their projects on December 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM (Paris time) during a public debate on responsible innovation in higher education and research, alongside experts on the subject. The goal is to share their results and inspire other Francophone institutions to initiate or accelerate their transformation to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

Source: AUF