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)                   |
+----------------------------------------------------------------+

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#

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#

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#

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

The work package opened with a kick-off in February 2026. Its five session decks, five facilitator guides and four workbooks are at WP3 kick-off, February 2026.

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#

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#

The consolidated D3.1 package goes to the coordinator on 11 September 2026. Module 4 is the University of Twente’s contribution to it and is published in full: the Module 4 hub.

Training Sessions#

• 2 one-week training sessions (Month 12, October 2026)
• 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#

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 organisations 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#

Dissemination Channels#

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

Who leads each work package#

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

Co-funded by the European Union under Erasmus+ Grant Agreement No. 101237817. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors alone.