Mediterranean Economies 2023
DOI: 10.1401/9788815411167/p2
Dedication
The 2023 edition of Mediterranean Economies is dedicated to Professor and friend Roberto Aliboni, who has been one of the most important and knowledgeable authors of the ISMed report for many years. Throughout his extensive and successful career as a researcher and advocate for Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and cooperation, Roberto played a prominent role in conceiving and establishing the Mediterranean Study Commission (MeSCo) in 1994, which has now evolved into EuroMeSCo. This network consists of experts and research institutes from both sides of the Mediterranean.
In recent years, Roberto served as a scientific advisor to the Italian Institute of International Affairs (IAI) and continued to study Mediterranean issues and countries with his characteristic passion and insight. He devoted particular attention to countries like Libya and Syria, which held great importance to him.
The scientific advisor, editorial board, and editors of Mediterranean Economies hold profound respect and admiration for Prof. Aliboni, not only for his academic contributions in Italy and Europe but also for his influence throughout the Mediterranean region. His work remains a benchmark for multiple generations of analysts who are dedicated to fostering dialogue and cooperation between states and peoples in the region. Roberto Aliboni will be remembered with both esteem and affection for his remarkable qualities as a human being and his significant contributions as a researcher.