The international policy of the Universities in the French-speaking Community of Belgium Presented by Prorector Michel FRANCARD with the collaboration of Bernadette NAEDTS (CIUF)

2 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities Basic principles Large autonomy for each University *in choosing partnerships *in strategies of development With interuniversity dialogue *when common resources are to be shared *when common initiatives are more efficient *in « new » areas

3 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities 9 Universities 3 comprehensive Universities, covering almost all disciplines : ULB, UCL, ULg 6 institutions covering only some academic disciplines : UMH, FUNDP, FUCaM, FUSL, FUSAGx, FPMs Organised in 3 « Académies universitaires » AU Louvain : UCL, FUNDP, FUCaM, FUSL AU Wallonie-Bruxelles : ULB, UMH, FPMs AU Wallonie-Europe : ULg, FUSAGx

4 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities Two Commissions depending on CIUF Made up of representatives of 9 Universities Based on a geographical distinction : CUD (University Commission for Cooperation): Developing Countries CIRI (Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships): other Countries

5 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CUD University Commission for Cooperation with Developing countries In charge of: Defining and implementing a common policy of Academic Cooperation with Developing Countries; Coordinating and managing public programmes of Cooperation with Developing countries; Promoting this cooperation towards Public Services and other key actors for development.

6 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CUD University Commission for Cooperation with Developing countries Main programmes Institutional University Cooperation (CUI): support to reinforcing partner institutions Target Interuniversity Projects (PIC): support to research projects (individual or team projects) Scholarships for students or researchers of Developing countries Support to the organisation of training courses

7 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CUD University Commission for Cooperation with Developing countries Main partner countries (aid in 2007) Sub-saharian Africa (69%) Maghreb (9%) Latin America and Caraïbes (11%) Asia (11%)

8 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CUD University Commission for Cooperation with Developing countries Ressources Public Funds (Cooperation for development from the Belgian Federal Government)

9 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CIRI Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships In charge of: Defining and implementing a common policy of Academic partnership with Emerging and Developed Countries; Sharing information and resources to support the international promotion of the Higher Education system of the French-speaking Community (teaching and research); Increasing the international attractiveness of the Universities of the French-speaking Community, in cooperation with political and administrative key actors.

10 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CIRI Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships Domains of activity Search for partnerships In emerging countries In developed countries International promotion of frenchspeaking Belgian Universities training research Initiatives to enhance student and teacher mobility (missions, scholarships, fairs, etc.)

11 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CIRI Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships Privileged partnerships (in ) Mexico, Chile, Brasil China, Vietnam, Lebanon Canada-Québec Europe « of Bologna »

12 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CIRI Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships In collaboration with Higher Council for Student Mobility (CSM) Student and teacher mobility In Europe and outside Europe Ministry of the Frenchspeaking Community (Higher education, Scientific Research and International Relationships) General Commissionership for International relationships - WBI

13 The international policy of the French-speaking Universities CIRI Interuniversity Commission for International Relationships No management of own resources, but looking for agreement on allowances from The Government of the French-speaking Community European Commission (Erasmus Programme)

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