Austrian study study tour in the framework of the Erasmus+ project UniClaD

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project UniClaD ("Enhancing capacity of universities to initiate and to participate in clusters development on innovation and sustainability principles ") a series of study tours to EU countries are carried out with the aim to support the consortium partners in the development of agrofood clusters in Moldova, Ukraine and Azerbaijan.

From March 27 to 31, 2023, a study tour was conducted in Austria, organized by the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics and Rural and Mountain Research (BAB) and the University College of Agricultural and Environmental Pedagoy (UCAEP). During this week the Ukrainian study participants got insight into various Austrian clusters. The diverse program included theoretical and practical experiences of activities related to Green Care, Nature Education, Farm Holidays, Eco-Pedagogy, Food Clusters and Food- and Agro-technology. The work areas and focal points of BAB and UCAEP were also presented in the course of the study trip. In the final workshop the participants reflected on their most important experiences during the study tour and the insights that could be transferred to Ukraine and their home institutions.  A list of key success factors was derived from the results.