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