Work Packages#

The GREEN FINANCE project is structured around 5 Work Packages: 2 horizontal (WP1, WP5) that span the entire project duration, and 3 technical (WP2, WP3, WP4) that build sequentially upon each other.

Project Structure#

+------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+
|       WP2        | --> |       WP3        | --> |       WP4        |
|   Preparation    |     |   Development    |     |    Delivery      |
|    M1 - M12      |     |    M6 - M24      |     |   M18 - M36      |
+------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+
         |                       |                       |
         +-----------------------+-----------------------+
                                 |
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|                    WP1: Management (M1 - M36)                   |
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|                 WP5: Dissemination (M1 - M36)                   |
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WP1: Project Management & Quality Assurance#

Lead: ULBS (Romania) | Duration: M1 - M36

Objective#

Establish the foundation for project management, coordination, and quality assurance. Set consortium rules, draft the project management plan, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Key Tasks#

Task	Description
T1.1	Preparation of the Project Management Plan
T1.2	Preparation and signature of Partnership Agreements
T1.3	Comprehensive Management, QA checks and assessment

Activities#

Kick-Off Meeting (M2) - Establish consortium and management rules at ULBS, Romania
Partnership Agreements - Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting procedures
Quality Assurance Committee - One representative per partner for internal monitoring
External Evaluator - Independent assessment of project effectiveness
Bi-monthly calls - Regular progress tracking and alignment

Deliverables#

D1.1: Project Management Plan (M3)
D1.2: Partnership Agreements (M3)
D1.3: Mid-term External Evaluation Report (M18)
D1.4: Final External Evaluation Report (M36)

Key Meetings#

Meeting	Location	Month
Kick-off Meeting	ULBS, Romania	M2
2nd TPM	University of Twente, Netherlands	M13
3rd TPM	Online	M25
Closing Meeting	Thailand	M36

WP2: Preparation & Capacity Building#

Lead: ULBS (Romania) | Duration: M1 - M12

Objective#

Set the stage for curriculum development through introductory training, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure setup. Ensure all partners are aligned on methodology and local needs.

Key Tasks#

Task	Description
T2.1	Introductory training sessions at ULBS
T2.2	Stakeholder surveys in Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines
T2.3	Equipment procurement for Asian partners

Activities#

3-day training sessions at ULBS for Asian partner staff
Stakeholder surveys - 90 respondents (30 per country) from industry, alumni, employers
Needs analysis - Identify skill gaps and curriculum requirements
Equipment procurement - IT infrastructure to support implementation

Deliverables#

D2.1: Training Report (M6)
D2.2: Stakeholder Survey Results (M9)
D2.3: Needs Analysis Report (M12)

Indicators#

3+ academic staff per Asian university trained
1 expert trainer from each EU partner
90 stakeholders engaged in surveys

WP3: Curriculum Development#

Lead: University of Twente (Netherlands) | Duration: M6 - M24

Objective#

Develop the green finance micro-credential curriculum through a co-creation process between EU and Asian partners. Ensure materials meet both international standards and local needs.

Key Tasks#

Task	Description
T3.1	EU-led capacity building on micro-credentials
T3.2	Asian partner curriculum design
T3.3	EU partner review and refinement

Development Stages#

Stage 1: Capacity Building (M6-M11)

EU partners lead training on micro-credentials methodology
Asian partners share local context and identify implementation gaps
Collaborative learning environment with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing

Stage 2: Curriculum Design (M11-M18)

Asian partners take the lead in designing their own curricula
Apply knowledge gained from EU training
Customize content for local markets

Stage 3: Review & Refinement (M18-M24)

EU partners assist with final review during mobilities to Asia
Ensure alignment with project standards and quality criteria
Finalize materials for piloting

Deliverables#

D3.1: Micro-credential Framework (M11)
D3.2: Draft Curriculum Materials (M18)
D3.3: Final Curriculum Package (M24)

Training Sessions#

2 one-week training sessions (Month 11)
1 trainer from each EU partner
4 academic staff per Asian HEI trained
Operational missions to each Asian country

WP4: Programme Delivery & Validation#

Lead: Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) | Duration: M18 - M36

Objective#

Test the green finance micro-credentials with students and industry partners. Validate curriculum effectiveness and gather feedback for improvements.

Key Tasks#

Task	Description
T4.1	Programme approval and student recruitment
T4.2	Curriculum delivery and testing
T4.3	Industry partnerships and internships
T4.4	Feedback collection and curriculum refinement

Activities#

Programme approval from each Asian HEI administration
Student recruitment - Inclusive onboarding across all partner universities
Curriculum testing - 400+ students trained in green finance
Industry MOUs - Minimum 5 organizations per Asian university
Internship placements - Hands-on experience in green finance companies
Feedback integration - Refine curriculum based on student and employer input

Deliverables#

D4.1: Student Recruitment Strategy (M20)
D4.2: Pilot Implementation Report (M30)
D4.3: Employer Feedback Report (M33)
D4.4: Final Validated Curriculum (M36)

Indicators#

400+ students trained
30 MOUs signed (5 per Asian HEI)
Programme approval from all 6 Asian universities

WP5: Dissemination & Sustainability#

Lead: Payap University (Thailand) | Co-Lead: IHF (Belgium) | Duration: M1 - M36

Objective#

Maximize project visibility, ensure widespread adoption of results, and develop a sustainability strategy for long-term impact beyond the project duration.

Key Tasks#

Task	Description
T5.1	Dissemination strategy and plan development
T5.2	Website and communication materials
T5.3	Events and conferences
T5.4	Sustainability strategy development

Dissemination Channels#

Channel	Target Audience
Project website (multilingual)	All stakeholders
Academic conferences	HEIs, researchers
Industry roundtables	Private sector
Policy briefs	Government, regulators
Social media campaigns	Students, general public
Partner newsletters	Network members

Target Groups#

HEIs & VET Providers - Academic conferences, peer-reviewed publications
Students - Digital campaigns, social media, university platforms
Private Sector - Industry roundtables, MOUs, internship programs
Policy Makers - Policy briefs, high-level roundtables
Erasmus+ Ecosystem - Dissemination events, networking activities

Deliverables#

D5.1: Dissemination Plan (M3)
D5.2: Project Website (M4)
D5.3: Mid-term Dissemination Report (M18)
D5.4: Sustainability Strategy (M30)
D5.5: Final Dissemination Report (M36)

Sustainability Measures#

Integration of micro-credentials into formal curricula
Continuation of industry MOUs beyond project end
Sharing of training materials with international networks
Maintenance of project website and open-access resources
Joint research initiatives among partners

Work Package Leadership Summary#

WP	Title	Lead	Co-Lead
WP1	Management	ULBS (Romania)	-
WP2	Preparation	ULBS (Romania)	-
WP3	Development	UTWENTE (Netherlands)	-
WP4	Delivery	ADMU (Philippines)	-
WP5	Dissemination	PU (Thailand)	IHF (Belgium)

Note: Asian partners lead WP4 and WP5, reflecting the project’s commitment to capacity building and ensuring local ownership of results.