The 4EU+ European University Alliance is a transnational strategic association of Charles University in Prague, Heidelberg University, Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, Sorbonne University in Paris, the University of Copenhagen, the University of Geneva, the University of Milan, and the University of Warsaw. The 4EU+ Alliance has one vision: to create one comprehensive research-intensive European University through a new quality of cooperation in teaching, education, research and administration.

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Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry (IOF), located in Pokhara, Nepal, was established in 1981 as part of Tribhuvan University, building on the legacy of the Nepal Forestry Institute founded in 1947. In September 2022, the IOF achieved Quality Assurance Accreditation (QAA) from the University Grants Commission of Nepal, underscoring its commitment to quality education.

The institute focuses on research related to climate, forest, and water management, aiming to enhance sustainable practices and socio-economic conditions in Nepal. Its emphasis on international collaboration and community forestry makes it a key player in advancing environmental management in the region.

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Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is an independent policy research institute established to support Cambodia’s sustainable development. Founded in 1995, CDRI aims to contribute to a peaceful, prosperous, and equitable Cambodia through high-quality, policy-relevant research. The institute focuses on key areas such as agriculture, development economics, educational innovation, natural resource management, and good governance.

CDRI’s mission emphasizes collaboration with Cambodian public institutions, civil society, and international partners, valuing local knowledge and experience. The institute’s multidisciplinary research strategy addresses critical issues like poverty reduction, gender equity, and sustainable governance. CDRI’s active engagement in research and capacity development makes it a valuable partner for the MERGED Master program, aligning with shared goals of fostering inclusive development.

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Bahir Dar University (BDU), established in 2000 through the merger of Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute and Bahir Dar Teachers’ College, is a major public research university located in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

BDU emphasizes research and community engagement, focusing on critical areas such as agriculture, environmental sciences, health, and technology. Its commitment to fostering local knowledge and addressing socio-economic challenges aligns with the objectives of the MERGED Master program, making BDU a valuable partner in promoting sustainable development and enhancing the well-being of communities.

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Fundação Universidade de Brasília (FUB), established in 1961, is the foundation for the University of Brasília (UnB), a prominent federal university located in Brazil’s capital. The university is committed to fostering critical thinking and social responsibility, with a strong emphasis on areas such as social sciences, health, engineering, and environmental studies.

UnB is also recognized for its innovative community engagement initiatives, which include outreach programs that benefit diverse populations throughout the region. The university actively promotes research and collaboration, hosting numerous research groups and partnerships with national and international institutions. With its dedication to sustainable development and social inclusion, FUB presents a compelling opportunity for the MERGED Master program.

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The Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), established in 1964, is one of the 13 institutes under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR-FORIG’s main objectives are to develop technologies for sustainable management of natural forests and biodiversity conservation, generate technological properties and develop appropriate processing techniques for efficient utilization of forest resources, enhance sustainable management and utilization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), and mobilize, process and disseminate information critical to the management of Ghana’s forests.

The institute’s focus on research, capacity building, and technology transfer makes it a valuable partner for the MERGED Master as it focuses on promoting sustainable forestry practices and community development in Ghana.

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The aim of the Foundation is to implement the idea of ​​sustainable development, including rational resource management, protection of biodiversity, climate protection, civic education, and the main activity is ecological education and implementation of social campaigns. The Foundation implements projects integrating environmental protection issues with activities in specific areas of the economy and social policy, allowing for the preservation of environmental resources and values, treating social, economic and ecological reasons equally.

The Foundation has cooperated with a number of organizations, including senior organizations, schools, agricultural advisory departments, local governments, boards of national and landscape parks, and friendly non-governmental organizations.

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Planet-A Foundation is a communications and education think tank that was established to increase the effectiveness of climate and environmental messages.

We are activists who have studied law, energy, or cultural studies. We work for our Planet: we create social and media campaigns, conduct training, and conduct scientific research. We believe that we can act together for a more for a sustainable future

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The National Environmental Foundation is a non-governmental organization that has been operating since 1989. The Foundation’s priority tasks include protecting nature and landscape, promoting sustainable development, shaping environmentally friendly social and economic attitudes, and increasing environmental awareness through education.

The Foundation conducts its own projects, organizes social campaigns and workshops, and carries out expert activities throughout Poland. In accordance with applicable regulations, the Foundation reports annually on its activities. These reports are subject to external audit and are made available to the public through the possibility of viewing them at the headquarters of the NFOŚ Board.

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At the Museum of the King Jan III Palace at Wilanów, you can experience the beauty and splendor of the royal residence. The baroque palace with its surrounding historic gardens, park and nature reserve is a place where history builds up and thickens. In the 17th century it was the home of a brave king, who rested here with his family, but also pursued his scientific and horticultural passions.

On the facades of the palace he left a record of his victorious battles and decorations that refer to the patterns of ancient culture, which he knew and loved well. Subsequent owners from aristocratic Polish families expanded the Wilanów palace, and in 1805. Stanisław Kostka Potocki opened it to the public as an art museum, boasting a rich collection of European and Oriental artworks and priceless memorabilia related to the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Today, the palace and the historic gardens of Wilanów are open to everyone – to experience, view, study and relive the richness of culture and nature.

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Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS), established in 1832, is one of Bolivia’s oldest and largest universities, located in Cochabamba. The university is dedicated to promoting academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement, addressing critical issues such as sustainable development, social equity, and environmental conservation.

UMSS actively fosters research and innovation, collaborating with national and international institutions to enhance its academic programs and outreach initiatives. The university’s commitment to interdisciplinary studies and capacity building positions it as a significant player in Bolivia’s higher education landscape and with its focus on international cooperation and sustainable practices UMSS appears as an appealing partner for the MERGED Master program.

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McGill University’s Macdonald Campus, located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, is a vital part of McGill University, established in 1907. The campus focuses on agricultural and environmental sciences, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees in Bioresource Engineering, Food Science, and Agricultural Economics.

Macdonald Campus is home to several institutes, such as the Institute of Parasitology and the School of Human Nutrition, which contribute to its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and community engagement. The campus actively promotes sustainability and innovation through outreach projects that address local and global challenges, including food security and environmental conservation. Its commitment to research and collaboration makes Macdonald Campus an attractive partner for the MERGED Master program, enhancing the potential for impactful contributions to sustainable development in Canada and beyond.

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The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), established in 2003 by royal decree, is the first national university in the country. RUB’s mission is to consolidate the management of tertiary education and promote equitable development across Bhutan. The university consists of nine constituent colleges and two affiliated colleges, offering a diverse range of programs in various disciplines, including teacher education, business and management, engineering, and the humanities. RUB’s academic offerings span the College of Natural Resources, College of Science and Technology, Gaeddu College of Business Studies, and several other specialized institutions.

The university places a strong emphasis on research, community engagement, and international collaboration, maintaining partnerships with institutions worldwide. RUB’s dedication to high-quality education and sustainable development aligns with the goals of the MERGED Master program, making it an attractive partner for enhancing the potential for impactful contributions.

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The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI), located at the University of Nairobi, is dedicated to promoting environmental governance and sustainable resource management. Established as a center of excellence, WMI focuses on interdisciplinary training, research, and community outreach to address pressing environmental and social challenges.

The institute is an attractive partner for the MERGED Master program as it aims to empower communities through knowledge transfer and skills development, fostering transformational leadership and peaceful coexistence. WMI also creates platforms for regional and international collaboration, encouraging dialogue on sustainable practices and climate change adaptation.

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COSPE was founded in 1983 and is a non-profit association of international cooperation. COSPE operates in 24 countries alongside civil society and local communities, committed like us to social justice and peace, supporting marginalized and discriminated groups in particular in their requests for social inclusion, human rights and democracy.

COSPE is responsible for supporting and facilitating the ecological transition and the care of common goods (water, land, forests, biodiversity and health), the recognition of rights, with particular attention to the social inclusion of migrants, of women and gender equity. COSPE NGO is an interesting AP for the MERGED Master due to the shared general mission, and to its direct involvement in development processes in the global south.

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Movimento Africa ’70 was born in 1971, from the context and from the people who participated in the struggles for civil rights, in Italy and in the world, and from the period of decolonization of Africa. The journey of Africa 70 began with active solidarity with those peoples who were then struggling to free themselves from colonialism.

The organization’s goal is to promote fair and sustainable human development processes, stimulating the active participation of all, the sharing of local knowledge and the enhancement of the cultural and environmental heritage of the territories.

The sectors of intervention are food security, agriculture and rural development, water and the management of water resources, the environment, urban planning, territorial planning, governance, and active citizenship that social inclusion. Movimento Africa 70 is an interesting AP for the MERGED Master due to the shared general mission, and to its direct involvement in development processes in the global south.

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TerraNuova is a non-profit association, founded in 1969 and established on 13 October 1971, committed to international solidarity and cooperation between communities and peoples. The main objective is the strengthening of the social actors present in the various countries of the world, actors interested in contributing to social change, the promotion of equity, economic, ecological, political, cultural sustainability and peace.

To date, TerraNuova is active in agricultural sustainability in the global south, in Latin America, Africa and Europe. Among many processes in which TerraNuova is involved, the Civil Society Mechanism of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has to be mentioned. TerraNuova NGO is an interesting AP for the MERGED Master due to the shared general mission, ant to its direct involvement in development processes in the global south.

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Cheick Anta Diop University was funded in 1957 in collaboration with the Universities of Bordeaux and Paris. The Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar has 6 faculties: Economic and management, literature and human sciences, sciences and techniques, medicine, pharmacy and odontostomatology, legal and political sciences, sciences and technologies of education and training.

The university collaborates with more than 200 organizations across the world to contribute to the development of didactics, research and third mission (socio-economic impact in Senegal). The university is an interesting AP for the Merged Master due to the high number of students enrolled and the high interest in developing international collaboration that may increase the impact of local human capital on development and wellbeing of communities in Senegal.

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The University of Parakou is Benin’s second state university. It was created in 2001. The main objectives of the university are the training of specialized executives for the needs of the economic, social, intellectual and cultural development of Benin, the contribution into the development of scientific, basic and applied research, the contribution to the development of the national economy.

The University of Parakou is made up of eleven research and training entities grouped into the areas following: Law, political science and international relations; Economics and Management; Statistics, demography and planning; Literature and Human Sciences (Sociology-anthropology, Geography and regional planning, Languages); Health (medicine, nursing and midwifery, epidemiology); Agronomy (agroeconomics and agricultural and water sciences); University Institute of Technology – Management option”. The university is an interesting AP for the Merged Master due to the high number of students enrolled and the high interest in developing international collaboration that may increase the impact of local human capital on development and welbeing of communities in Benin.

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Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (Formerly known as Tulkarm Community College) was an agricultural college located in Tulkarm, in the northern West Bank. The college was inaugurated in 1930 after the British Governmen. The Palestine Technical University Kadoorie took the actual name in 2007 as the first full fledged governmental university focusing on scientific, technological and technical disciplines.

Founded on the premises of the renowned Kadoorie Agricultural College in the beautiful city of Tulkarm, PTUK is comprised of four academic colleges: Engineering and Technology, Science and Education, Management and Business, and Agricultural Sciences. The university is an interesting AP for the Merged Master due to the high number of students enrolled and the high interest in developing international collaboration that may increase the impact of local human capital on development and wellbeing of communities in Palestine.

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Founded in 1974, the University of Ouagadougou is in the area of Dagnöen Nord in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The university had around 40,000 students in 2010 (83% of the national population of university students). The university consists of seven Training and Research Units (UFR) and one institute: UFR Languages, Arts and Communications; UFR Human sciences; UFR Legal and Political Sciences; UFR Economic Sciences and Management; UFR Applied Sciences; UFR Health Sciences; UFR Life and Hearth Sciences and Burkinabé Institute of Arts and Crafts.

The university is an interesting AP for the Merged Master due to the high number of students enrolled and the high interest in developing international collaboration that may increase the impact of local human capital on development and wellbeing of communities in Burkina Faso.

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The University Notre-Dame d’Haïti is a « Catholic University » created by the Episcopal Conference of Haiti on the 27 June 1995. The university is private, decentralised, and has 5 faculties in different Haitian department: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Economical, Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Administrative Sciences – Cap-Haïtien, Faculty of Agriculture – Cayes, Faculty of Administrative Sciences – Jacmel.

The university is an interesting AP for the Merged Master due to the high number of students enrolled and the high interest in developing international collaboration that may increase the impact of local human capital on development and wellbeing of communities in Haiti.

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The association Dévelo – Laboratory of Cooperation was born in 2013, at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Milan, from the desire of a group of students and recent graduates to build a space for discussion and exchange relating to the experiences of international cooperation in the agri-food sector.

Dévelo believes in the urgency of contributing to building sustainable societies according to a holistic approach: from an environmental, economic and cultural point of view. For this reason, we recognize in agroecology the transversal approach necessary to structure the relationship of man and woman with the environment and with communities in a harmonious, equitable and sustainable way. Dévelo is active in the fields of international and inter-university cooperation, education for global citizenship and research. Dévelo LC is a suitable associate partner due to the specific mission of bridging students and other group of users within the academia, and due to the direct involvement in agroecological projects.

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The history of Syngenta Biologicals began in the 80s with a distinctive value: the constant search for innovation, with respect for nature and ethics. Today Valagro is a leading company in the production and marketing of biostimulants and nutritional specialties, with 13 branches located all over the world. Today Syngenta Biologicals operates through two business areas: Farm for agriculture, Industrials for industrial sales.

Syngenta Biologicals seeks to adopt and spread an alternative mentality called the “Third Way”, pursuing excellence and applying science to agriculture to produce more healthy food, with sustainability at heart. Being a Multinational company aiming to commercialise new and sustainable solutions for cropping, Syngenta Biologicals is an interesting AP for the MERGED Master due to the need of encouragin the private sector to seriously takle the Agenda 2030 goals.

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Preferred by Nature is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices across various sectors. The organization provides a comprehensive range of services, including certification, training, and consultancy, aimed at helping businesses, NGOs, and public institutions achieve their sustainability goals. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and knowledge sharing, the company offers specialized training programs and workshops that focus on topics such as forest management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable supply chains.

The team consists of experts in sustainability and environmental management, committed to fostering best practices and innovative solutions. Thus, the dedication to promoting sustainability and enhancing environmental stewardship makes it an attractive partner for the MERGED Master program.

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an independent R&D research team focusing on fair innovation in agriculture and biotechnology.

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A not for profit organization focusing on scientific research for the common good, open source science to promote fair agriculture.

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Link 2007 is a prominent Italian network of international cooperation NGOs dedicated to sustainable development, combating global poverty, and defending human rights. Their extensive work in promoting resilient rural economies, food security, and sustainable agricultural systems in the Global South aligns perfectly with the core mission of our Master’s program.

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Amref Health Africa is dedicated to creating lasting health change by catalyzing community-led and people-centered primary health care systems.

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ACRA believes in a world where everyone is responsible and capable of contributing to a more equitable and sustainable society. ACRA works with people and communities to ensure they have access to resources, tools and skills, so that they can become agents of change and protagonists in promoting equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. We share the MERGED teaching and research aspirations.

In Europe and Italy it promotes a culture of dialogue, integration , intercultural exchange and solidarity; projects to combat gender violence and climate change.

It organizes global citizenship education activities for schools and young people; it is committed to promoting sustainable agricultural models and consumption practices.

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