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CoLABOR is part of a consortium with an approved application to evaluate the qualifications and performance of companies
The project aims to assess the impact of vocational training, lifelong learning, and skills validation and certification processes on matching the supply and demand for qualifications and skills, as well as on company performance.
Meeting on the Fight Against Poverty promotes debate on inequalities and collective action
CoLABOR is partnering with Pluriversidade Comunitária, Rede DLBC Lisboa, and LARGO Residências in this event that values the participation of people directly affected by poverty and the sharing of knowledge as contributions to building collective solutions.
Researchers from CoLABOR participate in an article in the scientific journal Energy Research
The phase-out of coal in Portugal in 2021 was celebrated politically as a milestone in climate leadership.
25 years of the Choices Program: CoLABOR presents evaluation results
The session marked the conclusion of a year's work by the CoLABOR team and exemplifies how research and knowledge production can contribute to the analysis, evaluation, and definition of evidence-based public policies, bringing scientific knowledge closer to public decision-making and action.
CoLABOR will be at the European Researchers' Night with QuizLABOR dedicated to climate change
We look forward to your visit and participation at the National Museum of Natural History and Science.
Article by a CoLABOR researcher on platform work recognized by the Spanish Federation of Sociology
The article is available in open access, in English, French, and Spanish.
CoLABOR presents the results of the evaluation of the 25 years of the Escolhas Program
The results of this evaluation will be presented publicly on September 24th, between 9:45 AM and 1:00 PM, at the Auditorium of the Lisbon Youth Center in Moscavide.
CoLABOR uses large language models (LLM) to analyze the case law of the Supreme Administrative Court (STA)
The initiative aims to support the analysis of the case law of the Supreme Administrative Court (STA) through the automatic extraction of structured information from the rulings, using artificial intelligence models.
CoLABOR researcher analyzes the challenges of AI in the Portuguese economy
In the IPPS-Iscte report, "The State of the Nation and Public Policies 2026," João Vasco Lopes analyzes the challenges of adopting artificial intelligence in Portugal, highlighting the constraints of the business sector and the challenges of the National Artificial Intelligence Agenda.
8th anniversary of CoLABOR
On its 8th anniversary, CoLABOR marked the date with a guided tour of Alhandra, revisiting the industrial and working-class history of the town.
CoLABOR receives a visit from representatives of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
This initiative is part of CoLABOR's internationalization strategy, contributing to the strengthening of scientific cooperation networks and the promotion of dialogue with leading international institutions.
CoLABOR conducts evaluation of Local Social Development Contracts (CLDS)
CoLABOR was selected to carry out an evaluation of the Local Social Development Contracts (CLDS) program, promoted by the Agency for Development and Cohesion, IP (AD&C), within the scope of the Portugal 2030 Global Evaluation Plan.
Study reveals the economic and strategic impact of CoLABs in Portugal
CoLABOR has been part of this network since its inception in 2018, maintaining the Collaborative Laboratory seal awarded by the Foundation for Science and Technology.
CoLABOR and associated companies present a joint diagnosis of the labor market in Portugal
CoLABOR , in partnership with the Minho Region Business Confederation, DST Group, Mota-Engil and Sonae, its associates, presents today the report Employment in Portugal – Diagnosis and Recommendations for Public Policy and Business Strategies .
Presentation and discussion of the report "Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies"
On May 26th, at 2:30 PM, in Porto, at the Auditorium of the Manuel António da Mota Foundation, the report " Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies", followed by a debate with experts.
CoLABOR is part of a consortium evaluating the impact of European funds on the qualifications of young people
The evaluation, with a planned duration of 12 months, will allow for the analysis of the program's intervention effects over time, with the goal of supporting management, programming, and public policy decisions.
CoLABOR develops Atlas of Portugal in Europe for IPPS-Iscte
The launch of the “Atlas of Portugal in Europe” precedes the celebrations of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9th, and also marks the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), now the European Union (EU).
Presentation and discussion of the report "Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies"
On May 26th, at 2:30 PM, in Porto, at the Auditorium of the Manuel António da Mota Foundation, the report " Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies", followed by a debate with experts.
CoLABOR integrates an international project to combat gender-based and domestic violence in São Tomé and Príncipe
Between April 2026 and March 2027, CoLABOR will be responsible for developing an information management system in the area of gender-based and domestic violence in São Tomé and Príncipe.
CoLABOR strengthens its relationship with SOCIEUX+
This meeting reinforces CoLABOR's commitment to the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the field of social and labor policies.