Outputs: EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education (SCOPE-HE)

This page presents selected outputs of the SCOPE-HE programme, including policy briefs, analytical studies, and practical tools developed through its activities. These outputs support EU–ASEAN cooperation in higher education, research, and TVET, and contribute to strengthening sustainable connectivity between the two regions.

They reflect both policy-level insights and practical initiatives, including collaborative projects and capacity-building tools.

Policy briefs

1st Policy Dialogue: Laos

Policy directions to advance inclusive and resilient higher education systems, focusing on access, mobility, skills development, and digital and green transitions.

Download Vientiane Policy Brief

2nd Policy Dialogue: Belgium

Insights and recommendations to strengthen EU–ASEAN cooperation in higher education and TVET, focusing on mobility, skills development, and youth engagement.

Download Brussels Policy Brief

3rd Policy Dialogue: Malaysia

Recommendations on strengthening talent and skills development through internationalisation, with a focus on leadership, employability, and the integration of higher education and TVET systems.

Download Kuala Lumpur Policy Brief

Studies and reports

Study on the Employability of Vocational Graduates in the Agri-Food Sector in ASEAN

9,84 MB • PDF document • 18 May 2026

Comparability Study of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

5,96 MB • PDF document • 18 May 2026

Comparability Study of ASEAN Quality Assurance Framework (AQAF) and European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).pdf

1,52 MB • PDF document • 13 June 2026

Collaborative initiatives

The SCOPE-HE Higher Education Institution (HEI) Clusters bring together universities and higher education stakeholders from ASEAN and the European Union to strengthen academic collaboration and address shared regional priorities. Through joint research, knowledge exchange, and cross-border partnerships, these clusters foster innovation and contribute to sustainable solutions in areas such as the green transition, digital transformation, and the blue economy.

Explore the clusters below to learn more about their activities and partner institutions.

• GreenTrans-EDU

• DigiHAZ

• STABLE