Consortium Partners#

The GREEN FINANCE consortium brings together 11 universities from 8 countries, combining European expertise in green finance with Asian market knowledge and implementation capacity.

EU Partners#

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS) - Coordinator#

Romania

Role: Project Coordinator

A globally ranked university and FORTHEM alliance member, ULBS specializes in economic sciences, IT, applied ecology, and mathematics. Its Faculty of Economic Sciences leads research in sustainable finance, ESG investing, and financial innovation.

Expertise: Project management, sustainable finance, ESG investing, financial research

Website: ulbsibiu.ro

University of Opole (OU)#

Poland

A leader in economics and finance, OU specializes in financial innovations, education, and virtual currencies. Faculty expertise in blockchain and digital finance strengthens its contribution to innovative teaching methodologies.

Expertise: Financial innovations, blockchain, digital finance, personal finance, behavioral economics

Website: uni.opole.pl

University of Twente (UTWENTE)#

Netherlands

Role: WP3 Leader (Curriculum Development)

Combining technology, social sciences, and entrepreneurship, the University of Twente focuses on sustainable development and financial innovation. Its interdisciplinary approach advances green finance education and micro-credential training.

Expertise: Sustainable finance, AI in finance, fintech, data science, executive education

Website: utwente.nl

University of Siena (UNISI)#

Italy

A historic institution with strong programs in economics, finance, and environmental sciences. Active in Erasmus+ projects including MICRO4ASIA, UNISI contributes expertise in micro-credentials and sustainable financial practices.

Expertise: Financial intermediaries, banking, insurance, fintech, ESG practices, micro-credentials

Website: unisi.it

Institut de Haute Formation (IHF)#

Belgium

Role: WP5 Co-Leader (Dissemination)

A Brussels-based institute specializing in EU policies, sustainability, and financial literacy. With 30+ years of experience and 150+ successful EU projects, IHF brings expertise in capacity building, dissemination, and EU project management.

Expertise: EU policy, project management, sustainability, financial literacy, dissemination

Website: ihfeurope.eu

Asian Partners#

Banking University Ho Chi Minh City (BUH)#

Vietnam

A premier banking university in Vietnam offering strong programs in finance and banking. Its focus on digital education and financial research supports green finance integration in the Vietnamese banking sector.

Expertise: Banking, finance, digital education, financial regulation, microfinance

Website: hub.edu.vn

Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV)#

Vietnam

A top finance and banking university with 600+ faculty members and 20,000 students annually. BAV’s expertise spans banking, finance, and business management with strong connections to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Expertise: Banking, corporate finance, economic law, financial markets, macroeconomic policy

Website: hvnh.edu.vn

Payap University (PU)#

Thailand

Role: WP5 Leader (Dissemination & Sustainability)

Committed to global engagement and sustainable finance, Payap University has participated in multiple Erasmus+ projects on green entrepreneurship and sustainable tourism. The Centre for Social Impact leads sustainability initiatives.

Expertise: Social enterprise, sustainable development, business ethics, green entrepreneurship

Website: payap.ac.th

Walailak University (WU)#

Thailand

A leading research university in Thailand excelling in sustainability and SDGs. Ranked among Asia’s top universities for sustainable development, WU contributes expertise in economic sustainability and financial education.

Expertise: Economic sustainability, managerial economics, innovation management, ESG management

Website: wu.ac.th

West Visayas State University (WVSU)#

Philippines

A top Philippine research university with strengths in business management and ICT. Its focus on education quality and accessibility supports green finance integration in the Philippine higher education system.

Expertise: Business management, cooperative development, sustainable community development

Website: wvsu.edu.ph

Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)#

Philippines

Role: WP4 Leader (Programme Delivery)

A prestigious Jesuit university with strong programs in management, finance, and governance. The John Gokongwei School of Management leads the MS in Sustainability Management program, making it a key partner in green finance education.

Expertise: Finance, accounting, leadership, sustainability management, governance

Website: ateneo.edu

Associated Partners#

The project is supported by associated partners who contribute to dissemination, quality assurance, and exploitation of results:

Geographic Distribution#

EUROPE (5 Partners)
+------------------+
| Romania (ULBS)   | <- Coordinator
| Poland (OU)      |
| Netherlands (UT) | <- WP3 Lead
| Italy (UNISI)    |
| Belgium (IHF)    | <- WP5 Co-Lead
+------------------+

SOUTHEAST ASIA (6 Partners)
+------------------+
| Vietnam (2)      |
|  - BUH (HCMC)    |
|  - BAV (Hanoi)   |
| Thailand (2)     |
|  - PU (Chiang Mai) <- WP5 Lead
|  - WU (Nakhon Si)|
| Philippines (2)  |
|  - WVSU (Iloilo) |
|  - ADMU (Manila) | <- WP4 Lead
+------------------+

Partnership Highlights#

• 60% of project resources allocated to Asian partners
• Balanced leadership - Asian partners lead WP4 and WP5
• Regional coverage - Partners in major economic centers across all three target countries
• Complementary expertise - EU partners bring green finance methodology; Asian partners bring market knowledge

(c) Joerg Osterrieder 2025