Development cooperation is of great importance in the educational, research and third mission activities of the University of Trento, which considers it a valuable instrument to train young people, conduct scientific research and valorize the territories.
The role of universities in cooperation for sustainable development, human rights and peace is explicitly included in Law 125/14, which regulates and guides Italian development cooperation, which is recognised as an "integral and qualifying part of Italy's foreign policy".
In this context, UniTrento is involved in development cooperation in partnership with other universities, non-profit associations and NGOs, local entities, the business world, government institutions and international organisations, according to its areas of expertise and in line with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.