1. 1. Be aware that cooperation with Partner Countries in education is much broader than Erasmus+
Bilateral Cooperation is key
Urgency mechanisms (ex: MADAD Trust Fund)
Erasmus+ added value: European dimension
Advice: look at EU Delegation websites to have the overview for each country

2. 2. Remember the other dimensions of Erasmus+
International Credit mobility
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Jean Monnet Action
Non-formal education – Erasmus+ Youth Strand
Advice: Don't work in isolation, use your network to develop other international activities
See on-line guidance at

3. 3. Make the link to the local policy context
Capacity Building Projects aim at supporting the modernisation process of the higher education system in the Partner Countries
Think broader: inform the EU Delegations, the local Ministries, the National Erasmus+ Office, disseminate results among peers
Advice:
Look at already supported projects at

4. 4. Be aware of broader policy cooperation arena
Dialogue on higher education with Southern Mediterranean countries animated by DG EAC
Bologna Policy Forum – Paris 24 May 2018
Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat

5. Other useful recent information on policy context
Ongoing public consultation on the future programme: "EU funds in the area of values and mobility"
Gothenburg Communication on "Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture"
Press release :