"The M2ERA proposal builds on the success of the implementation of previous initiatives supported by the EC to increase awareness of research and collaboration activities between Morocco and the ERA. Furthermore, the present project will reinforce and complement the SSA’s projects in which the Moroccan department of research has participated (Euromedanet, Food-N-CO, Idea-Ist, Promedaccess, MED7. The ERA-MED and MIRA project actually in progress will benefit from the synergies driven of sharing similar objectives. The M2ERA objective is to support, on a coordinated and efficient manner, the participation and involvement of the Moroccan R&D stakeholders in the ERA activities, mainly through the implementation of a sustainable structure for FP’s promotion as thematic NCP’s, information and awareness activities, partnership promotion by organisation and attendance of high-level events and improving the Moroccan environment to motivate researchers to involve European research projects. The project includes a qualitative and qualitative assessment of the S&T Moroccan EU cooperation in order to identify motivations, obstacles, and impact of this cooperation. The support of political dialogue in this project will help to identify priorities of collaboration, enhance the quality, quantity and visibility of future actions and set Links between existing S&T programs."