Capacity Building in Higher Education

Aim and objective

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme, funding is also allocated to the so called “Centralised Actions” which are administered by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Capacity Building in Higher Education projects target international cooperation based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of VET in EU Member States, third countries associated to the Programme and third countries not associated to the Programme. They aim to support the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET institutions and systems in third countries not associated to the Programme, as a driver of sustainable socio-economic development.

Initiatives

Through joint initiatives that foster cooperation across different regions of the world, this action intends to increase the capacity of VET providers – especially in the fields of management, inclusion, quality assurance, and innovation – so that they are better equipped to engage with private sector/enterprises/business associations to explore employment opportunities and jointly develop responsive VET interventions. International partnerships should contribute to improving the quality of VET in the third countries not associated to the Programme, notably by reinforcing the capacities of VET staff and teachers as well as by strengthening the link between VET providers and the labour market.

Further information on the Capacity Building in Higher Education action, the administrative rules, the deadlines and the application opportunities is available on the website of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency..