However, demographic imbalances, anthropisation, land consumption and climate change may hold back development, especially in the countries of the ‘southern shore’. This was stated by FederUnacoma President Alessandro Malavolti during the press conference held this morning at the Ciheam of Bari. However, there are several critical issues in the area that require specific intervention policies, starting with demographic imbalances. “Agricultural mechanisation is therefore of strategic importance, and statistics on the agricultural machinery market,” added the president of FederUnacoma, “show how countries in the area are expressing a growing demand for specific technologies”. In trade with Mediterranean countries, despite fierce competition from Indian and Chinese manufacturers, Italian industries are established strategic partners.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 13, 2023 13:14 UTC