Workshop Recap: Key Research Trends and Potentials in Agrifood and Development Economics
On November 21, 2024, the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), in collaboration with Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), successfully hosted the workshop "Key Research Trends and Potentials in Agrifood and Development Economics with Focus on Emerging and Developing Economies."
The workshop brought together renowned scholars, journal editors, and early-career researchers to discuss emerging research trends, methodological advancements, funding opportunities, and publication strategies relevant to agrifood and development economics.
Workshop Highlights
Opening Remarks were delivered by:
- Assoc. Prof. Miroslava Bavorová (CZU)
- Prof. Dietrich Darr (HSWT)
- Prof. Drini Imami (Agriculture University of Tirana AUT)
Meet the Editors – Editors-in-Chief from multiple journals in agricultural and food economics in Europe shared insights on publishing in:
- Agricultural Economics (Prof. Lukáš Čechura)
- New-MEDIT (Prof. Giulio Malorgio)
- South East European Journal of Economics and Business (Prof. Adnan Efendic)
- Economia Agro-alimentare/Food Economy (Prof. Maurizio Canavari, tbc)
Horizon Europe Research Opportunities
Mrs. Jana Čejková (Technology Centre Prague) and the representative from the Czech Bioeconomy National Contact Point presented funding opportunities under Horizon Europe, providing valuable guidance on upcoming calls for research proposals.
Key Presentations on Research Methods and Topics included:
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research in Applied Economics (Prof. Drini Imami, AUT)
- Data Quality and Survey Design (Assoc. Prof. Miroslava Bavorová, CZU)
- Machine Learning and AI in Applied Economics Research (Assoc. Prof. Orjon Xhoxhi, AUT)
- Monte Carlo Analysis in Scenario Modelling (Prof. Dietrich Darr, HSWT)
- Structural Equation Models: Potentials and Limitations (Ass. Prof. Iliriana Miftari, University of Pristina)
- Research Priorities in Agriculture & Rural Development for Emerging Economies (Dr. Dmitry Zvyagintsev, FAO)
The event concluded with a Q&A session and discussion on future research directions, fostering collaboration among participants and providing young researchers with valuable networking opportunities.
We thank all speakers and attendees for their contributions to this successful workshop. The discussions and insights shared will undoubtedly contribute to advancing research in agrifood and development economics in emerging and developing economies.
Stay tuned for future events and collaborative opportunities!
