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The Kick-Off Event for the Sustainable Higher Education and Research in Kosovo (SHER) Programme was held on 03 October 2024. Hosted in Prishtina, the event marked the official launch of this important initiative, which aims to strengthen Kosovo’s higher education and research sector in line with European and international standards.
We were honored by the presence of the Minister of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms. Arbërie Nagavci, and the Austrian Ambassador to Kosovo, H.E. Georg Schnetzer, who both delivered inspiring speeches. Additionally, representatives from the implementing Consortium, Ms. Veronika Nitsche from World University Service Austria (WUS Austria), Ms. Elke Dall from Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI), and Ms. Martina Friedrich from Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD)—as well as the Team Leader of the SHER Programme, Mr. Aqim Emurli, gave insightful presentations outlining the programme’s goals and the collaborative efforts driving its implementation.
The SHER Programme aims to contribute to a sustainable, evidence-based, needs-oriented and gender-responsive higher education and research sector in Kosovo. We are excited to engage in this initiative together with esteemed partner institutions and stakeholders.
Next, we will reach out to stakeholders that are associated with the Programme interventions through disseminating information. By working together, we will bond our collective strengths, overcome challenges, and create a lasting impact.
The Programme is funded by Austrian Development Agency with funds of the Austrian Development Cooperation and co-financed by the Minister of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation. SHER is implemented by a highly experienced Austrian consortium represented by WUS Austria as the lead partner, the ZSI, and the OeAD.