Best Scientific Paper Award at the ICA CCR International Conference – Montreal 2025..

It is with immense pride and heartfelt joy that we celebrate the outstanding achievement of Engineer Mohamed Makraz, who was awarded the Best Student Scientific Publication in French on July 9, 2025, at the prestigious International Cooperative Alliance – Committee on Cooperative Research (ICA CCR) Conference, held at HEC Montréal, Canada.

This well-deserved recognition is a testament to the remarkable academic and scientific excellence

of Engineer Mohamed Makraz, doctoral student in management science, whose dedication, intellectual rigor, and innovative spirit have earned him a place among the most promising young researchers in the field of cooperative studies.

The award-winning article, titled “Determinants of the Adoption of Varietal Innovation in Wine Cooperatives and Unions”, is the result of meticulous research conducted within the framework of the INNOGOUV project. This work sheds new light on the mechanisms and challenges of adopting agricultural innovation within cooperative governance structures, particularly in the vitivinicultural sector.

Through this achievement, Engineer Mohamed Makraz not only honors his institution and research team, but also contributes to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting the role of cooperatives as key actors in agricultural innovation and sustainable development.

We extend our warmest congratulations to him and wish him continued success and brilliance on his academic and professional journey.

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