On the 4th of March 2011 at the EU Information and Cultural Centre in Pristhina we presented the results of their six month research in the field of the regional cooperation through education. This project was developed in the framework of the “Southeast Europe and the EU – Leadership Development Programme” 2010-2011, organized by the European Fund for the Balkans, College of Europe and Transfuse Association.
The presentation of the booklet was followed by a panel debate organized wich focused on the same topic - Regional Cooperation and Education in SEE.
The presentation of the booklet was followed by a panel debate organized wich focused on the same topic - Regional Cooperation and Education in SEE.
Here is a short resume of the Panel Debate and the interventions of our 5 panelists:
Regional Cooperation through Education
Kushtrim Bajrami, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kosovo
Mr. Bajrami discussed that the education has to be one of the main priorities of the Government of Kosovo. He shared some official information about the very much developed preuniversity cooperation with Albania (sharing the same books), and with Turkish and Serbian communities in Kosovo. Although the University of Prishtina signed cooperation agreements with different universities but the main problem is that the agreements don’t have the concrete plans of implementation and realization.
Mr. Bajrami discussed that the education has to be one of the main priorities of the Government of Kosovo. He shared some official information about the very much developed preuniversity cooperation with Albania (sharing the same books), and with Turkish and Serbian communities in Kosovo. Although the University of Prishtina signed cooperation agreements with different universities but the main problem is that the agreements don’t have the concrete plans of implementation and realization.
Gerd Lemke, representative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Mr. Lemke shared some information regarding the DAAD cooperation and programmes in the region. He offered various possibilities for scholarship for students in Kosovo and other Western Balkan countries. He also recommend to student several programmes organized by the GTZ, OSCE, German Embassy and internships in the German Parliament.
Mr. Lemke shared some information regarding the DAAD cooperation and programmes in the region. He offered various possibilities for scholarship for students in Kosovo and other Western Balkan countries. He also recommend to student several programmes organized by the GTZ, OSCE, German Embassy and internships in the German Parliament.
Cooperation among the Universities in Southeast Europe
Valentina Qarri, SPARK Representative, Kosovo
Ms. Qarri enthusiastically named the education as the spirit of each society. She shared her opinion that one of the best practices for regional cooperation in the region is network of business centers in the International College of Business, as a good example of professional education.
Ms. Qarri enthusiastically named the education as the spirit of each society. She shared her opinion that one of the best practices for regional cooperation in the region is network of business centers in the International College of Business, as a good example of professional education.
Challenges and opportunities
Snezana Bilic-Sotiroska, TEMPUS Macedonia
Kimete Canaj, TEMPUS Kosovo
Ms. Bilic Sotiroska and Ms. Canaj explained some good cooperation cases through Tempus and Erasmus Mundus programs. “Basileus 3”, “Joint EU-SEE Network” and “Erasmus Mundus” are offering a unique learning experience. Through them students have an opportunity to develop their international skills and enhance employability?
The introductory speeches were followed by a lively discussion. The special guest of the event were participants of the LDP Alumni Network.
Kimete Canaj, TEMPUS Kosovo
Ms. Bilic Sotiroska and Ms. Canaj explained some good cooperation cases through Tempus and Erasmus Mundus programs. “Basileus 3”, “Joint EU-SEE Network” and “Erasmus Mundus” are offering a unique learning experience. Through them students have an opportunity to develop their international skills and enhance employability?
The introductory speeches were followed by a lively discussion. The special guest of the event were participants of the LDP Alumni Network.
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