The University of Aix-Marseille (France), through its Mesopolhis centre, has expertise in sociology, political science, psychology and history, with several key research areas focused on the Euro-Mediterranean region. Mesopolhis also covers a wide range of approaches, particularly in quantitative methodologies, thanks to significant expertise in database management and proficiency in various analysis software (Excel, R, SAS, Modalisa), and the existence of institutional support (DemoMed Observatory, PUD) and human resources (researchers and research engineers), but also in innovative, creative and visual methodologies. Given this expertise, Mesopolhis is particularly well positioned in WP2, and more specifically on innovative methodologies (T.2.2); it makes an important contribution to WP5 and WP6 through training on life stages, vulnerability, violence, gender, social policy and demography, as well as quantitative approaches and fieldwork.
