Camões – Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P. is Portugal’s public agency responsible for promoting Portuguese language, culture, and international development cooperation. Operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it manages scholarships, cultural programs, and cooperation initiatives in fields such as education, governance, health, and institutional capacity building. The institute both funds and implements projects, working with governments, NGOs, and multilateral partners. Beyond Europe and Portuguese-speaking countries, Camões is also active in regions like MENA, where it supports Portuguese language teaching, cultural exchanges, and cooperation initiatives, contributing to Portugal’s cultural diplomacy and development policy.