The Erasmus Mundus programme as a vehicle for development
- DOI
- 10.5922/2079-8555-2011-3-11
- Pages
- 94-98
Abstract
This article analyses the Erasmus Mundus programme run by the European Commission in terms of structured cooperation between the EU and third country universities. Special attention is paid to the implementation of Erasmus Mundus projects aimed at environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, reduction in the use of hazardous substances, and the improvement of the attractiveness of the region.
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