1- Cooperativism and Peace in a walking journey through Kyrgyzstan (May to August 2024)

This project investigates how cooperatives contribute to local peacebuilding efforts, drawing on my academic mobility experience in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from May to August 2024. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the work examines the intersection of cooperativism, community resilience, and peace initiatives in the Fergana Valley region.

The project culminates in three distinct outputs: a Policy Brief published by the OSCE Academy, offering an analytical framework and practical recommendations; a video blog presenting reflective narratives that connect Kyrgyz cultural and historical contexts with cooperative peacebuilding; and a photographic exhibition that visually documents key moments and impressions from the fieldwork.

Together, these components provide a comprehensive exploration of how cooperative models can foster unity, social cohesion, and sustainable peace at the local level.

For those interested in further engagement, the full collection—including the Policy Brief, video blog, and exhibition—is accessible here:

https://coimbra.academia.edu/RuiSamarcosLora

Thank you for your interest.

2- Reflections on Academic Mobility in Bosnia and Herzegovina (September 2023 to February 2024)

This virtual page serves as an archive of my personal reflections during my academic mobility experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout 2023 and 2024. The texts presented here are written in Portuguese and offer subjective impressions rather than definitive representations of reality. They are intended as an invitation to thoughtful reflection on this unique experience.

For those interested, the collection is available at the following link:

                                                                  https://dsarajevo.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your interest.