STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION:

• Identify/map research pillars, mission priorities and technical expertise of institutions 
• Construct a regional data base of interests, needs and strengths to support inter- and intra-regional partnerships  
• Build capacity and systems for sound proposal writing among institutions in order to develop collaborative proposals for funding
• Promote industry partnerships
• Language training to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing

GOALS:

• Create strong ties of cooperation in the educational, cultural and human spheres
• Encourage inter-regional exchanges between educational actors
• Bolster cooperation in education as a key objective for partnerships between higher education institutions.