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Rossella Palmieri

@rossellapalmieri

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I build evidence-based EU food and sustainability policy strategies across European and African partnerships.

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I support ECDPM’s FAO-Italy partnership with research, policy dialogue, and partnership-building activities, including the StePPfoS Horizon project on regional agricultural integration in West Africa.

My work turns EU external action, food, sustainability, and cohesion frameworks into policy briefs, position papers, literature reviews, and practical advocacy tools. I have researched the Common Agricultural Policy, Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy, and EU-AU food policy cooperation.

With a PhD in European Public Policy, I bring more than five years of experience coordinating multi-partner initiatives, facilitating stakeholder dialogue, teaching food and agricultural policy, and supporting EU-funded research and events.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant | Policy Analyst, Sustainable Food Systems

Current

ECDPM

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Supports the FAO-Italy partnership through research, policy dialogue, and partnership-building activities. Supports the StePPfoS Horizon project, delivering workshops on policy tools for regional agricultural integration in West-Africa.

Policy Analysis Research Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Horizon Projects Policy Briefs literature review Event Support

EU Policy & Sustainability Research Officer | Strategic Policy Analyst

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Conducted research on EU food policies and sustainability, focusing on regional development and cohesion. Analyzed key EU strategies such as the Common Agricultural Policy and the Green Deal, and translated complex policy frameworks into practical insights.

Policy Analysis Sustainability Research Policy Briefs Stakeholder Collaboration Event Coordination Data Management

International Food & Agricultural Policy Teacher

University of Naples Federico II

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted 32 hours of teaching focused on food security and sustainability concepts within European policy frameworks.

Teaching Food Policy Sustainability EU Policy

Research Consultant, Food Policy

Wageningen University & Research

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Collaborated with Prof. Jeroen L.L. Candel on a paper comparing EU and AU perspectives on Farm to Fork goals. Conducted qualitative research and contributed to policy recommendations for international food security.

Qualitative Research Policy Analysis Food Policy Sustainability Governance Research Skills

Tutorship

University of Naples Federico II

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Provided 60 hours of tutorship to undergraduate students, facilitating their academic development and understanding of relevant subject matter.

Tutoring Academic Support Student development

EU Policy Analyst – Research & Communication Officer

Centro di Ricerca L.U.P.T. – Università degli Studi di Napol

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Assisted with policy analysis on EU initiatives related to cohesion and innovation. Conducted research on socio-economic issues within EU regions and supported the organization of academic seminars and workshops.

Policy Analysis Research Communication Skills Stakeholder Engagement EU Projects Event Support

Anti-Mafia Civic Engagement & Social Inclusion Volunteer

Libera-contro le mafie

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Collaborated with the Afragola-Casoria group Libera-contro le mafie to organize events and public awareness initiatives against organized crime, in favor of human rights protection.

Event Organization Public Awareness Civic Engagement Human Rights

Urban Garden Project Volunteer

Masseria Antonio Esposito Ferraioli

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Contributed to urban garden projects on land confiscated from criminal organizations. Served as Training Coordinator during the 2018 E!State Liberi summer camp, organizing sessions on anti-mafia education, gender-based violence, and social justice.

Urban Gardening training coordination Social Justice Event Organization