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    = International Strategies and European Values: 2027-2034 =


    == Executive Summary ==
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    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.
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    <span style="font-size: 1.2em; opacity: 0.9;">Global Outreach & Transnational Cooperation Roadmap · 2027–2034</span>
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    [[File:Information icon.svg|20px]] Sharing and developing UNITA values through a nexus of internationalization dimensions and transversal actions.
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    === The Three Dimensions of Internationalization ===
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    * '''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 ===
    = 🌍 The Three Dimensions =
    # Developing a multilingual, multicultural, and digital transnational ecosystem.
    The strategy follows a model of progressive cooperation: **Inception → Formalisation → Excellence.**
    # Implementing an integrated and seamless '''Staff and Student Mobility Scheme'''.
    * 🏛️ '''Internationalization in UNITA:''' Deepening cooperation in education and rural/mountain development.
    # Developing interdisciplinary '''UNITA Global Challenge Forums'''.
    * 🇪🇺 '''UNITA in Europe:''' Fostering cooperation within the EUI and with national stakeholders.
    * 🌐 '''UNITA in the World:''' Enhancing the **Geminae Network** to promote European values globally.


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    == 1. State of the Art ==
    = 📊 1. State of the Art =


    === Summary of Actions to Date (Phases 1 & 2) ===
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    '''Progress Highlights (Phases 1 & 2):'''
    * **Mobility:** Expanded to 40+ BIPs; tested virtual/rural mobility models.
    * **Citizenship:** 87+ events held since 2023; PhD funding for European identity.
    * **Geminae:** Network of 30+ universities across Americas, Africa, and Asia.
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    '''Identified Difficulties:'''
    * **Funding:** Gaps in hosting costs and lack of third-party funding for Geminae.
    * **Bureaucracy:** Lack of unified ICT tools for mobility tracking and credit recognition.
    * **Measurement:** Challenges in quantifying "political feeling" and citizenship impact.
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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 ===
    = 🔍 2. Strategic Context =
    * '''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 ===
    == PESTEL Analysis ==
    * '''Human Capital:''' Task teams range from 29 to 49 members across 12 universities, involving IR officers and researchers.
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    * '''Financials:''' UNITA Phase 2 allocates €479,400 for rural mobility and ~€100,000 for Geminae activities, though gaps remain for hosting costs.
    ; 🏛️ Political
    * '''Infrastructure:''' Reliance on UNITA Datacloud, Virtual Campus, and Moodle (hosted by UNITO).
    : EU "Europe on the Move" sets the standard for seamless mobility.
    ; 📈 Economic
    : Draghi Report highlights the need for HE resources and competitiveness.
    ; 👥 Social
    : "Zero-tolerance" for discrimination via the Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan.
    ; 🤖 Technological
    : EU AI Act (2024) shapes ethical use of AI in transnational education.
    ; 🌱 Environmental
    : Alignment with 2030 Agenda for sustainable mountain development.
    ; ⚖️ Legal
    : Need to harmonize international degree blueprints and mobility credit recognition.
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    == 2. Context & Analysis ==
    = 🚀 3. Action Plan =


    === PESTEL Analysis (Summary) ===
    === 🛠️ Action 1: Transnational Ecosystem ===
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    * **Internal:** Reach excellence in joint study programs (2026–2034).
    ! Factor !! Key Trends !! Impact on Strategy
    * **World:** Engage Diplomatic Missions for academic and science diplomacy.
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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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    === 🚆 Action 2: Seamless Mobility Scheme ===
    * **Mobility for All:** Expand "UNITA a la carte" and Rural Mobility programs.
    * **Language:** Leverage Intercomprehension in Romance languages to remove barriers.


     
    === 🗣️ Action 3: UNITA Challenge Forums ===
    === Internal Resource Analysis (Forward-Looking) ===
    * **Global Hubs:** Launch forums involving civil society and policy makers.
    * '''Gaps:''' Fragmented institutional strategies, insufficient dedicated staff for internationalization, and low brand visibility outside Europe.
    * **Inclusive Dialogue:** Define spaces for regional development and active citizenship.
    * '''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 ==
    = 📈 4. Strategy Indicators =


    === Action 1: Transnational Ecosystem ===
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    * '''Sub-action 1.1 (Internal):''' Reach excellence in joint study programs (2026–2034).
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    * '''Sub-action 1.3 (World):''' Engage Diplomatic Missions to bridge academic and science diplomacy.
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    === Action 2: Seamless Mobility Scheme ===
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    * '''Sub-action 2.1 (Mobility for All):''' Expand "UNITA a la carte" and Rural Mobility programs.
    '''Indicator Focus Areas:'''
    * '''Sub-action 2.2 (Multilingualism):''' Use Intercomprehension in Romance languages to reduce barriers to mobility.
    * **Mobility Flow:** Tracking physical and virtual participation rates.
    * '''Sub-action 2.3 (Capacity Building):''' Launch joint programs with Geminae partners (High Priority).
    * **Geminae Participation:** Number of joint programs launched with non-EU partners.
    * **European Identity:** Engagement levels in Global Challenge Forums and Citizenship events.
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    === Action 3: UNITA Challenge Forums ===
    [[Category:UNITA Strategies]]
    * '''Sub-action 3.1:''' Define inclusive dialogue spaces for regional development and active citizenship.
    [[Category:Internationalization]]
    * '''Sub-action 3.2:''' Launch "Global Challenge Forums" involving civil society and policy makers.
    [[Category:European Values]]
     
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    ''Document Reference: UNITA Alliance Strategy 2027-2034''

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    International Strategies & European Values Global Outreach & Transnational Cooperation Roadmap · 2027–2034

    Information icon.svg Sharing and developing UNITA values through a nexus of internationalization dimensions and transversal actions.

    🌍 The Three Dimensions

    The strategy follows a model of progressive cooperation: **Inception → Formalisation → Excellence.**

    • 🏛️ Internationalization in UNITA: Deepening cooperation in education and rural/mountain development.
    • 🇪🇺 UNITA in Europe: Fostering cooperation within the EUI and with national stakeholders.
    • 🌐 UNITA in the World: Enhancing the **Geminae Network** to promote European values globally.

    📊 1. State of the Art

    Progress Highlights (Phases 1 & 2):

    • **Mobility:** Expanded to 40+ BIPs; tested virtual/rural mobility models.
    • **Citizenship:** 87+ events held since 2023; PhD funding for European identity.
    • **Geminae:** Network of 30+ universities across Americas, Africa, and Asia.

    Identified Difficulties:

    • **Funding:** Gaps in hosting costs and lack of third-party funding for Geminae.
    • **Bureaucracy:** Lack of unified ICT tools for mobility tracking and credit recognition.
    • **Measurement:** Challenges in quantifying "political feeling" and citizenship impact.

    🔍 2. Strategic Context

    PESTEL Analysis

    🏛️ Political
    EU "Europe on the Move" sets the standard for seamless mobility.
    📈 Economic
    Draghi Report highlights the need for HE resources and competitiveness.
    👥 Social
    "Zero-tolerance" for discrimination via the Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan.
    🤖 Technological
    EU AI Act (2024) shapes ethical use of AI in transnational education.
    🌱 Environmental
    Alignment with 2030 Agenda for sustainable mountain development.
    ⚖️ Legal
    Need to harmonize international degree blueprints and mobility credit recognition.

    🚀 3. Action Plan

    🛠️ Action 1: Transnational Ecosystem

    • **Internal:** Reach excellence in joint study programs (2026–2034).
    • **World:** Engage Diplomatic Missions for academic and science diplomacy.

    🚆 Action 2: Seamless Mobility Scheme

    • **Mobility for All:** Expand "UNITA a la carte" and Rural Mobility programs.
    • **Language:** Leverage Intercomprehension in Romance languages to remove barriers.

    🗣️ Action 3: UNITA Challenge Forums

    • **Global Hubs:** Launch forums involving civil society and policy makers.
    • **Inclusive Dialogue:** Define spaces for regional development and active citizenship.

    📈 4. Strategy Indicators

    Indicator Focus Areas:

    • **Mobility Flow:** Tracking physical and virtual participation rates.
    • **Geminae Participation:** Number of joint programs launched with non-EU partners.
    • **European Identity:** Engagement levels in Global Challenge Forums and Citizenship events.
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