In this context, the signature of a collaboration agreement with the Institute of European Studies of Macao (China) has just been finalized. The formalization of the agreements focuses on the search for synergies and complementarities in the ordinary work of the organizations.
The Institute of European Studies of Macau was set up on the 23rd October, 1995, and started its activities on the 6thFebruary, 1996. Its is part of the Government strategy which aims at promoting the Internationalization of Macau and the training of senior staff, having in view the liaison with Europe.
IEEM establishment was subsequent to the existent co-operation with the European Union achieved through the global agreement (third generation) with Macau, in 1992, and through the set up of the European Documentation Centre. It also makes part of the Institutes and University Centres Web recognized by the European Union. Its existence emphasizes the role played by Macau as a platform between European culture and Chinese culture.
The IEEM is a private organization endowed with legal personality, and at present its partners are public organizations: the S.A.R.Government of Macau, the University of Macau – UM; the Macao Politechnic University; Macau Foundation and the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute.