1. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 Changes in development cooperation  enhanced capacities in the recipient countries  increased experience in the donor countries  advancement in technologies, communication etc.  changes in the political framework  changes in the development ideology Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

2. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 International trends  globalisation  internationalisation of HE  increased societal responsibility of the universities  need to increase effectiveness of the university  networking (focus, distinct profile)  partnership approach  institutional involvement Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

3. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 Role of universities in development  under-used potential  indirect involvement  education: training experts and professionals  research: innovations and development  cooperation: with networking increased effectiveness and quality Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

4. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 Institutional approach to development cooperation  strategic approach  integral part of internationalisation strategy  institution-level committment and coordination  partnership, networking  institutional capacity-building (all partners)  long-term cooperation  effectiveness Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

5. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 University Partnership  new approach, introduced in Johannesburg  new form of action, complements existing development cooperation  involves businesses, local government, NGO’s, educational institutions etc.  joint responsibility  added value  example: CETISA Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

6. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 Current problems in development cooperation  short-sightedness  scattered projects  based on individual actors, no institutional involvement  separate from core functions Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002

7. JYVÄSKYLÄN YLIOPISTO 2002 Benefits of partnership-approach  institutional involvement  long-term co-operation  integrated to core activities  mutual benefits  sustainable development Aino Sallinen, University Partnership Seminar 2.12.2002