About dissemination

Dissemination and visibiliy are key elements in a Partnership financed by public fundings. Their importance has increased through several generations of EU funding programmes. While the aim of Partnerships is to achieve concrete and innovative results and products with a clear European value, the results of many projects have not been adopted to the expected extent by organisations outside the partnerships or even by the partner organisations in the long-term.

Dissemination can be described as:

• use of results / outputs of the relevant projects that have been previously supported by the European Commission and listed in Erasmus+ Project Results Platform. The platform will be used also to support the dissemination activities during the follow-up phase of the projects, but also in the initial research and curriculum development, to make sure to capitalize on previous results and avoid replications.
• contribution to the Erasmus + community, as we will share our results within the Erasmus network, because the project’s results can be useful to women of different nationalities, lacking the resources (or the possibility) to study and get proper education, reinforcing the European initiatives along this line. We hope that this may encourage European Union institutions to keep on allocating resources to these kinds of activities.

A solid dissemination and exploitation plan addresses the following questions:

• What kind of needs does the project respond to? (needs analysis)
• What are the expected project results? (anticipation of outcomes)
• Who are the potential users and final beneficiaries of the project’s outcomes? (exploitation and sustainability of results)
• What types of dissemination activities are appropriate to reach the target groups (action to be taken)
• What are the most appropriate means channels (dissemination channels)
• When should the activities take place? (timing)
• What are the human and financial resources available for dissemination? (resources)
• Who is doing what? (task allocation) A clear and dynamic focus on user needs

A thorough needs analysis is the starting point for the process of dissemination. In an ideal world it should take place before starting a project, but in many projects a detailed analysis is not done until the first project phase. The analysis aims at defining the needs of the target group and orientating project activities to effectively answer these needs.

It should be kept in mind that a Partnership Project is a Europe-wide activity therefore the different educational contexts of European partner countries need to be considered about dissemination. The dissemination plan should set out how the initial needs analysis will be reviewed and updated during the project to ensure that the results remain relevant to the targeted end users. The plan should also indicate scanning activities to identify broader target groups with a potential interest in the results.

Shared responsibility among all the partners

Dissemination is of such high importance in the project that it should not be allocated just to one person or to one project partner. Each partner has to be involved in dissemination activities. The dissemination plan should set out clearly each partner’s specific tasks in line with their particular interests and expertise. Responsibility for the dissemination and exploitation of results lies with the whole partnership. A dissemination plan which focuses on the dissemination channels of the co-ordinator or few partners only should be avoided.

The networks of each partner are essential channels of dissemination, and they should be involved in the dissemination plan of the project. Dissemination can also be an opportunity for some project partners to reach out to new European audiences hitherto not addressed.

• Prepare the dissemination plan detailing tasks and responsibility for each partner, providing suggestions on the possible dissemination activities. The plan is presented and revised at the kick off meeting, to incorporate partners channels and resources.
• Produce newsletters to present the results and the achievements of the project.
• Regularly connect inputs and elements produced by the partners in their local activities
• Produce deliverable the partners can translate and replicate for their local needs
•   Share results on the EU level platform, the ERASMUS+ RESULTS DISSEMINATION PLATFORM: where all results and projects under the frame of Erasmus+ will be available.

Each partner will:

• Contribute to the visibility of the project’s activities and partners’ work, also suggesting new channels and ways to promote the project at local and international level.
• Organize face to face meetings with stakeholders and local key actors that can contribute in making the project stronger and sustainable
• Share results via personal and professional networks and communication channels
• Organization’s Website: A dedicated webpage can be created and serve as the central repository for all project information, updates, resources, and outcomes. This page will be regularly updated to reflect the project’s progress and achievements.
• Social media: Utilize LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to share updates, insights, and success stories from the project.
• Online Webinars and Workshops: Host virtual events to present the project results to a wider audience. These events can also facilitate discussions, feedback, and networking among participants.
• Community Engagement via Local Events: Organize local workshops and open days to engage the community and showcase the project’s outcomes, especially when the partners are visiting for the meetings or the training activities.