Editing International Strategies and EU Values

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= International Strategies and European Values: 2027-2034 =

== Executive Summary ==
UNITA’s internationalization strategies aim at sharing and developing activities and values both inside and outside the alliance boundaries. The strategy is organized into a nexus combining '''three dimensions of internationalization''' and '''three transversal actions''', following a model of progressive cooperation: inception, formalisation, and excellence/competitiveness.

=== The Three Dimensions of Internationalization ===
* '''Internationalization in UNITA:''' Deepening cooperation among partner universities in education, research, and rural/mountain territory development.
* '''UNITA in Europe:''' Fostering cooperation within the European Universities Initiative (EUI) and with other national stakeholders.
* '''UNITA in the World:''' Enhancing cooperation with the '''UNITA Geminae Network''' and global stakeholders to promote European values.

=== Three Transversal Actions ===
# Developing a multilingual, multicultural, and digital transnational ecosystem.
# Implementing an integrated and seamless '''Staff and Student Mobility Scheme'''.
# Developing interdisciplinary '''UNITA Global Challenge Forums'''.

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== 1. State of the Art ==

=== Summary of Actions to Date (Phases 1 & 2) ===

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! Area !! Phase 1 Highlights !! Phase 2 Progress
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| '''Mobility'''
| Tested virtual, rural, physical, and blended mobility.
| Expanded to 40+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs); included Geminae partners in virtual offerings.
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| '''European Citizenship'''
| Online workshops, PhD funding, and "The Highlander Perspective" on identity.
| Renamed "European Citizenship Initiative"; 87 events held since Nov 2023 involving schools and local citizens.
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| '''Outreach (Geminae)'''
| Established network of 30+ universities in Americas, Africa, and Asia.
| Focus on Romance languages; Best Practices Awards (2023/2025); active participation in FOREU2.
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=== Difficulties Encountered ===
* '''Mobility:''' Lack of funding, bureaucratic hurdles in credit recognition, and different academic calendars. Absence of a unified ICT tool for tracking.
* '''Citizenship:''' Challenges in measuring "political feeling" (qualitative vs. quantitative) and scarce budget for inclusivity actions.
* '''Geminae:''' Need for clearer scope, lack of third-party funding, and administrative difficulties for non-EU partners attending events.

=== Resource Analysis ===
* '''Human Capital:''' Task teams range from 29 to 49 members across 12 universities, involving IR officers and researchers.
* '''Financials:''' UNITA Phase 2 allocates €479,400 for rural mobility and ~€100,000 for Geminae activities, though gaps remain for hosting costs.
* '''Infrastructure:''' Reliance on UNITA Datacloud, Virtual Campus, and Moodle (hosted by UNITO).

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== 2. Context & Analysis ==

=== PESTEL Analysis (Summary) ===
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! Factor !! Key Trends !! Impact on Strategy
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| '''Political''' | EU "Europe on the Move" & European Degree Blueprint | No direct funding but sets the standard for seamless mobility.
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| '''Economic''' | Draghi Report & Competitiveness Compass | Supports the need for resources in HE and life-long learning.
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| '''Social''' | Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2024 | Deeply rooted in UNITA’s priority for "zero-tolerance" discrimination.
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| '''Technological''' | New European Innovation Agenda (Deep Tech) | Opportunities for talent attraction and digital experimentation.
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| '''Environmental''' | 2030 Agenda & European Green Deal | Aligns with UNITA’s focus on sustainable mountain/rural development.
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| '''Legal''' | EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2024) | Shapes the ethical use of AI in transnational research/education.
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=== Internal Resource Analysis (Forward-Looking) ===
* '''Gaps:''' Fragmented institutional strategies, insufficient dedicated staff for internationalization, and low brand visibility outside Europe.
* '''Strengths:''' Shared identity (Romance languages, mountain/rural focus), agile alliance model, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

=== Prioritization Matrix (Top Priorities) ===
# '''Joint Education/Research Excellence:''' High Priority / High Impact.
# '''Mobility for All:''' High Priority / High Impact.
# '''UNITA Challenge Forums:''' High Priority / High Strategic Fit.

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== 3. Detailed Action Plan ==

=== Action 1: Transnational Ecosystem ===
* '''Sub-action 1.1 (Internal):''' Reach excellence in joint study programs (2026–2034).
* '''Sub-action 1.2 (Europe):''' Position UNITA as a reference for rural resilience and territorial cohesion.
* '''Sub-action 1.3 (World):''' Engage Diplomatic Missions to bridge academic and science diplomacy.

=== Action 2: Seamless Mobility Scheme ===
* '''Sub-action 2.1 (Mobility for All):''' Expand "UNITA a la carte" and Rural Mobility programs.
* '''Sub-action 2.2 (Multilingualism):''' Use Intercomprehension in Romance languages to reduce barriers to mobility.
* '''Sub-action 2.3 (Capacity Building):''' Launch joint programs with Geminae partners (High Priority).

=== Action 3: UNITA Challenge Forums ===
* '''Sub-action 3.1:''' Define inclusive dialogue spaces for regional development and active citizenship.
* '''Sub-action 3.2:''' Launch "Global Challenge Forums" involving civil society and policy makers.

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''Document Reference: UNITA Alliance Strategy 2027-2034''