The Communications Manager of the Association of Portuguese-Speaking National Olympic Committees (ACOLOP) took part in the \u201cRegional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2026 for Sub-Saharan Africa\u201d, held on 19 and 20 May, in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together representatives from academic institutions, youth organisations, international networks and European and African bodies involved in education, youth, innovation and international cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event, organised by the European Commission as part of the Erasmus+ programme, was held under the theme \u201cDeveloping skills for the future\u201d and focused on skills development for the future, pedagogical innovation, employability, academic mobility and strengthening cooperation between Africa and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACOLOP\u2019s participation provided an important opportunity for institutional networking and the establishment of new strategic partnerships, enabling it to strengthen links with universities, youth organisations, vocational training bodies and potential partners for future Erasmus+ applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the seminar, topics such as the validation of skills, innovation and research, teaching methodologies, youth employability and the development of digital skills were discussed \u2013 areas directly in line with ACOLOP\u2019s mission to promote youth, education, social inclusion and cooperation within the Portuguese-speaking world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n