UniPID Strategy 2026-2030

Read the full UniPID 2026-2030 strategy HERE.

UniPID Mission

The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) strengthens the capacity of member universities to enhance global responsibility and Global South perspectives in their education, research, and societal engagement. UniPID promotes equitable and inclusive global partnerships that advance sustainable development.

Vision 2030

By 2030, through collaborative partnerships with actors in the Global South, Member universities have integrated global sustainable development into the interconnected three pillars of higher education:

• Education – Universities co-design, co-create and co-implement inclusive and innovative high-quality education that supports expertise in sustainable development with Global South partners and networks, offering opportunities for shared learning.
• Research – Universities are engaged in high-quality responsible, ethical and equitable research collaboration and co-learning with Global South stakeholders based on shared knowledge co-creation priorities. Researchers from the Global North and Global South at different career stages receive training and support for Global South collaborations.
• Societal engagement – Universities collaborate with multiple stakeholders to contribute to policy dialogues that advocate for and include Global South perspectives and academic freedom. They actively contribute to evidence-informed decision-making on a local and global level.

Values

Academic freedom, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Interdisciplinary learning, Participation, Research-based knowledge, Responsibility, Sustainability, Transparency

Strategic Priorities

Member university engagement

Responsible partnerships

Knowledge-based impact

Strategy implementation, monitoring and evaluation

The strategy will be implemented in two phases: one for three (3) years and the second for two (2) years, as described in the annual workplans. Evaluative thinking will be incorporated into the work of the Board and the Coordination Unit. Annual reflection and assessment will be documented in the annual report. A facilitated self-evaluation halfway through the strategy period will provide input for the latter part of the strategy period. A final evaluation will be completed towards the end of the strategy period.

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