Short Description:
This programme aims to foster educational collaboration between Austria and countries in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. It focuses on enhancing the quality of education systems, promoting vocational training, and supporting the EU integration process through educational initiatives.
Focus Areas:
- Development of practice-oriented vocational education and training
- Quality assurance in education
- Introduction of new teaching and learning strategies
- Social inclusion in education
- Establishment and support of educational networks
Geographical Scope:
The programme operates in several countries, including: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia; Moldova; Ukraine.
Key Activities:
- Implementing projects in vocational education and training, focusing on quality development and cooperation between schools and businesses.
- Organizing conferences and workshops to promote work-based learning and dual vocational training systems.
- Collaborating with regional initiatives like the Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe (ERI SEE) to support educational policy development.
- Establishing and supporting networks of educational institutions to facilitate exchange of experiences and best practices.
Implementing Organization:
The programme is managed by the OeAD – Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation, on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education.
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