The European Institute of Management & Finance (EIMF) and the Pan-Cyprian Union of Public Servants (PASYDY), with the aim of strengthening their cooperation in the areas of education, professional development, research, and the exchange of expertise.
The Memorandum includes, among other things, the following areas of cooperation:
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- Undertaking joint initiatives and actions aimed at generating and disseminating knowledge and information on topics of mutual interest.
- Cooperation to develop and strengthen employees’ skills through additional training and specialization, the cultivation of critical thinking, enhancing problem-solving and decision-making abilities, as well as adaptability to change. These actions aim to upgrade the workforce, enhance employability, and create opportunities for higher-quality jobs in Cyprus and Europe.
- Collaboration to capitalize on research funding opportunities and participate in European programs related to areas of mutual interest.
- The granting of a special 50% discount on tuition fees for EIMF graduate programs, exclusively for PASYDY members, through the 2028–2029 academic year, with the possibility of renewing the agreement.
- The utilization of the knowledge and expertise of EIMF instructors and academics to develop strategies, policies, and educational programs, guided by PASYDY’s union priorities and objectives.
- The joint utilization of the infrastructure available to both organizations, subject to availability, for the benefit of their shared goals and cooperation.
- Cooperation in the exchange and transfer of expertise in the areas of good governance, labor issues, economic sustainability, policies to enhance employability and transparency, as well as the promotion of the principles of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance), the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the objectives of the International Labor Organization (ILO).
The Memorandum was signed on October 23, 2026, by the Academic Director of EIMF, Dr. Adonis Pigasiou, and the Secretary-General of PASYDY, Mr. Stratis Matthaiou. Also present at the signing of the Memorandum were Ms. Xenia Konstantinou, Head of External Relations and Erasmus at EIMF, and the President of PASYDY, Mr. Antonis Koutsoullis.
The signing represents a significant step in the development of the collaboration between the two organizations, laying the groundwork for its further strengthening and deepening.
