The objectives of the present seminar are:

• To present and share research results, and territorial and local development experiences in relation to the items on the conference agenda;

 

• To draw lessons in order to improve the analysis and operating concept of societies in transition and in the difficult zones.

 

• To identify future orientations for an efficient partnership project between the scientific research and development communities, as well as among all the actors concerned, in order to enhance the local development process in the difficult zones and achieve sustainability.