News archive - [Event Review]: 7th Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training
The seventh meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training included the Ministers of Science and education as well as key representatives from all WB6 governments. The event was attended by regional and international organisations such as the European Training Foundation (ETF), the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the OECD, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Western Balkan Alumni Association and representatives from Member States. Representatives from the European Commission included staff from the Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, the Directorate General for Research and Innovation, as well as Directorate General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations and EU Delegations.
- The 2018 Ministerial meeting gathered over 130 participants from the Western Balkans, including the Ministers responsible for Education and Science, EU Delegations, National Erasmus+ Offices, universities, Erasmus+ alumni and regional stakeholders.
- On 25 June, European Commissioner for Research and Innovation Carlos Moedas added opened the Ministerial and leaded the discussions around research and innovation capacities in the region and participation in the EU's framework programmes Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.
- On 26 June, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics gave a keynote speech followed by a review of the latest education reforms in the countries, a share of best practice and a discussion on deeper cooperation. Discussions largely focused on the new Strategy for the Western Balkans and automatic recognition of academic qualifications.
- An agenda of the meeting is available as well as the detailed report and conclusions (will be provided later)
Final Report and Conclusions WBPET 2018
Presentations:
Session 1
Presentation on BIO ICT , by Tatjana Knežević
Presentation on Corallia , by Nikos Vogiatzis
Presentation on INNOFIT , by Vladimir Dimchev
Presentation on SEEIIST , by Minister Sanja Damjanovic
Conclusions of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation
Session 3
Recognition of Qualifications as a stepping stone for further integration, by Vanessa Debiais-Sainton
Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications, by Tina Saric
Key Principles on Recognition of Academic Qualifications
Progress Reports - 2018 update
At the outset of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training, the Ministers of Education from the Western Balkans identified two main priorities:
- teacher training
- higher education
This year again, the countries were asked to update their yearly reports, providing valuable information on the reform efforts undertaken in both areas. The input provided shows the progress in the implementation of these reforms and helps the European Commission coordinate its EU assistance, so that these efforts are properly supported.
Progress reports** on higher education reform:
Progress reports** on teacher training:
**The reports published above are not prepared by the European Commission.
For pictures and all official information please refer to this website.
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Entry created by Admin WBC-RTI.info on July 13, 2018
Modified on July 19, 2018
