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• 2020
• • 30 December
  • By Renea Bula
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/020
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  KOSOVO - Provision of 20 computer labs in selected VET schools

  The Support to Vocational Education and Training Reform in Kosovo Project, KSV/020, supported the provision of 20 computer labs in six selected VET schools. Such an initiative corresponds to the already developed curricula and the Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) and will facilitate the smooth implementation of the supported ICT profiles.

  With this regard, an event was organized and held by the technical school “Mehmet Isai” in Gjilan, in promoting the three new ICT workshops. The event was covered by a local news channel whereby the mayor of Gjilan along with representatives from the Municipal Education Directorate were present among the representatives of Project KSV/020. Herewith, the mayor expressed his gratitude to the Project and pointed out that such a contribution will most definitely optimize the VET offer of the school in the next academic years followed by supporting reforms.

  As a next step, the Project will proceed towards the equipment of other workshops in different VET schools. It will try to do so with the cooperation of the private sector through the establishment of the Industrial Bodies and Industrial Advisory Boards as part of the Business Model concept.

  
  

  

  The KSV/020 project is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Education and Science and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency

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• • 30 December
  • By Renea Bula
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/020
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  KOSOVO - Development of Training Need Analysis related to 12 VET profiles

  The Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform in Kosovo Project, KSV/020, undertook the development of Training Need Analysis (TNA) related to 12 VET profiles in six sectors, including ICT, Visual and Communication, Electronics, Manufacturing, Construction and Tourism. The analyses serve to evaluate the skills offer and the market demand, to identify improvement opportunities and the most promising positions in different sectors in Kosovo in the next few years.

  The TNAs have been presented by the Ministry of Education and Science and, with the support of both Project KSV/020 and KSV/801, they are being reviewed in collaboration with numerous VET stakeholders, through a series of technical workshops. The aim of these workshops is to identify and propose to the policy makers the next steps that need to be taken on a national level to optimize and align the VET offer with the labor market demand. Furthermore, they seek to strengthen the role of the private sector in VET and foster its collaboration with VET schools.

  Herewith, the first two workshop on the Manufacturing sector focusing on the Welder profile, and the Electronic sector focusing on the Electrician profile have already been held with participants stemming from public institutions, VET schools, civil society and the private sector being part of it.  

  
  

  The KSV/020 project is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Education and Science and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

   

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• • 30 December
  • By Renea Bula
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/801
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  KOSOVO - The inception phase of Project KSV/801-ESVRT PRO wrapped up

  The inception phase of Project KSV/801 – ESVET PRO “EU Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET), Professional Requalification and Occupation” has been completed. The Project aims to improve the structure and performance of the VET system and VET delivery in Kosovo.

  During this challenging time, ESVET PRO tried to overcome barriers presented by the pandemic and the political instability of the country, thus trying to avoid unavoidable delays to the implementation of its activities. The Project managed to establish the Project Management Unit (PMU), select the three beneficiary VET schools, and engage in cooperation’s with other EU funded projects focusing on capacity development and training of VET stakeholders.

  Furthermore, it managed to formalize other partnership agreements as well as create synergies with the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Project "Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform in Kosovo" (KSV/020), taking part in the development of Training Need Analysis (TNA). Lastly, in terms of research and methodology development, ESVET PRO managed to achieve promising results in two components: The National Graduate Tracking System and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

  Altogether, the advancements in the initiation of the Project depict a sense of commitment and enthusiasm that have surpassed the barriers presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  
   

  This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of LuxDev and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

   

   

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• • 16 October
  • By Vildane Minci
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  • KSV/019
  • Governance
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  KOSOVO-Human Capacity Development Facility (HCDF) after the Covid-19 lockdown

  Immediately after the lockdown, the activities interrupted by Covid-19 continued and others were initiated. Due to the situation and preventive measures in force, activities were organized respecting social distancing and through online platforms.

  

  Training of Kosovo Business Registration Agency (KBRA). Central and municipal staff on the use of the electronic business registry system.

  The interrupted training “Enhance capacities of Public Finance Management Coordination Group (PFMCG) to draft the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy (PFMRS) related annual reports”, as the third pillar of Public Administration Reform provided to the Ministry of Finance and Transfers has continued and was concluded in July.

  Technical assistance on the European Corporate Governance Code on the chapter of Company Law was implemented and a follow-up training will be provided later on when the circumstances allow.

  Several training sessions on Network Security, Linux, EMC were provided in the chapters of :

  • Justice;
  • Freedom and Security; and
  • Public Procurement for the beneficiaries from the Kosovo Police and Public Procurement Regulatory Commission (PPRC).   

  Contracts with different experts have been signed for training and technical assistance in six different Acquis Chapters activities. Close coordination with the beneficiaries is currently being undertaken in order to start implementation as soon as possible. 

   

  The "Technical Assistance in the Context of European Integration of Kosovo" programme, KSV/019, is funded by the Luxembourg Cooperation and implemented by LuxDev.​

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• • 16 October
  • By Renea Bula
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  • KSV/020
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  KOSOVO – Development and implementation of 13 different profile qualifications

   

  Project KSV/020 developed the qualification sets for 13 different profiles identified as a priority in the manufacturing, construction, health and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors. The Ministry of Education and Science (MES) devised a strategic plan for the start of the new academic year and, with the support of the Project, achieved to start the implementation of 10 of the 13 profiles in selected Vocational Education and Training (VET) schools.

  The process of creating qualification sets includes the development of occupational standards, the respective and aligned core curricula and lastly, the teaching and learning materials (TLM). The Project managed to effectively coordinate the virtual working sessions, ensuring that the qualification sets match international standards.

  

  Qualification Sets Development

  The profiles, in the sector of manufacturing and construction are:

  • metalworker; 
  • electrical installer; 
  • water, sewage & heating and air conditioning installer; and
  • building insulation technician.

  The profiles in the sector of health are:

  • professional nurse; 
  • professional midwife; 
  • medical laboratory technician; and
  • dental assistant.

  The profiles in the sector of ICT are:

  • graphic design,
  • IT system technician;
  • IT business support technician; 
  • interactive media designer; and
  • application developer.

  The Project followed a methodology that built on the one that was used for the establishment of the two Centres of Competence (CoC) in Ferizaj and Prizren, increasing peer reviewing and cooperation with the private sector at local and international level.

  The manufacturing, construction, and health profile qualifications are to be implemented at a national level, following a Ministerial decision. Looking at the 5 ICT profiles, two profiles (IT System Technician and IT Business Support Technician) are being implemented in seven of the Project’s supported schools, while the others will be introduced in the following years.

  These achievements have been very motivating for the project team. The good collaboration with the different beneficiaries and stakeholders are what has made these achievements possible.

   

  The "Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform in Kosovo" programme, KSV/020, is funded by the Luxembourg Cooperation and implemented by LuxDev.​

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• • 16 October
  • By Artan Sadiku
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  • KSV/017
  • Health
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  KOSOVO-Public services protecting from impoverishment

  The General Hospital of Gjilan, being one of the main beneficiaries of the "Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo (Phase II)", has worked on improving the quality of its services during the project course. The hospital got a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, which was considered as a major benefit for the diagnostic services of the hospital.

  

  CT Scanner

  The hospital has invested in the facilities hosting the scanner, in order to improve this service, meet international standards, improve quality and safety, and increase patient satisfaction. Around 1,000 CT scans have been performed, since the beginning of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the cancellation of elective services, meaning that the scanner has not yet reached its full operational capability.

  Despite the pandemic, the overburdened hospital staff found time to work on activities improving the quality and safety of the General Hospital of Gjilan, in order to fulfil the Quality Improvement Plan.

   

  The "Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo (Phase II)", KSV/017, is funded by the Luxembourg Cooperation and implemented by LuxDev.​

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• • 27 July
  • By Vjosa Morina
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  • KSV/019
  • Governance
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  KOSOVO - Human Capacity Development Facility (HCDF) activities during the months of global uncertainty

  Regardless the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the new measures in place, some activities continued and some started being implemented on the different Acquis Chapters and horizontal measures that HCDF covers. Those chapters are the Freedom of Establishment, Food and Veterinary and the horizontal measure on Public Administration Reform.

  On Freedom of Establishment chapter, a technical assistance was provided to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) in the field of Regulated Professions. This expertise serves as the grounds of MEST’s work on finalizing the sub-legal acts foreseen in the law and in taking all actions and measures to begin full implementation of the Law on Regulated Professions.

  On Food and Veterinary chapter, trainings were provided to the Food and Veterinary Agency including veterinary inspectors, border veterinary inspectors and contracted veterinarians on five different regions of Kosovo. These 5 trainings were held focusing on the importance of enforcing the regulation on animal identification and registration at the levels of premise/farm, livestock markets, slaughterhouses and livestock transport. The trainings started their implementation in March but due to the pandemic they had to stop and start again in June.

  Whereas, for the Public Administration Reform, two expertise and a training were provided to the Ministry of Finance to enhance the capacities of Public Finance Management Coordination Group to draft the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy. These interventions will assure the timely and a qualitative reporting system on Public Finance Management implementation.

  

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• • 2 July
  • By Nita Shala
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/020
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  KOSOVO - Implementation of a new cost estimation and financial management system for VET schools

  One of the main challenges in the education sector in Kosovo is building a sustainable system for the promotion of adult education and lifelong learning, as well as the provision of funding. The project, Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform in KosovoProject, KSV/020, as a continuation of the project, Support to Vocational Education and Training Reform in Kosovo: Establishment of Centres of Competence in Ferizaj and Prizren, KSV/015, continued to support the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE) and the Municipal Education Departments (MED) to improve the process of financial planning for VET schools, especially for establishing a financing formula by profile. As of the end of 2019, a professionsal accounting software was set up to help improve VET schools financial planning and follow-up of budget procedures. The software was implemented in 10 VET schools including two CoCs in Prizren and Ferizaj.  Unfortunately, VET Schools have no autonomy in managing their finances, which is done through the ministry’s management system of public finances. This created challenges for schools in terms of handling their expenditures and keeping track of financial reports. The solution consisted in the introduction of the aforementioned accounting software. Project KSV/020 provided technical assistance to the CoCs and VET schools’ management to facilitate its use.

  
  Certification of the VET school representatives on the use of the new cost estimation and financial management software

  The software, even though quite complex, was modified to the needs of each school and in accordance to the profiles they offer. Furthermore, data spanning from the period of 2018 until 2020 was imported into the system including the planned budget, its execution and, in most schools, the inventory of all the current equipment/assets per profile, along with staff and student data. This allowed for a more transparent and accurate overview of the current financial resources in order to ensure realistic planning and increased budget performance. The system also allowed schools to build analytical reports that lead to better school management, as well as provide an overview of the situation for different stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), the MED and AVETAE.

  After its implementation, a survey was conducted to assess the overall satisfaction of schools with the new financing system. The feedback was very positive with the schools’ trained staff, highlighting the ease of using the software and the fact that it allows for real time financial information.

  The new system could lead to harmonisation at a national level of this aspect of the VET financing system in Kosovo. Consequently, with the help of the beneficiaries, the solution ought to be implemented in all VET schools in Kosovo, and not only in the ones supported by the Project. The system would aid all schools in building capacities with regard to budget planning, financial analysis, mitigation of the identified risks, challenges, gaps and the administration of their financial system.

  
  Certification of the VET school representatives on the use of the new cost estimation and financial management software

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• • 26 June
  • By Artan Sadiku
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/017
  • Health
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  KOSOVO - Balancing between medical wellbeing and social welfare

  After more than three months since the first registered case of COVID-19 in Kosovo, the whole health sector remains focused on dealing with the pandemic. The efforts to deal with the pandemic have become the top priority of the Ministry of Health and other relevant health institutions engagement in the Kosovo health sector. Kosovo, like all other countries has had to fight on two fronts: the public health side and the economic and social disruptions. Elaborating a Manual for the citizen on how to behave during the pandemic was thought to be useful in mitigating the consequences.

  Kosovo has moved from a large scale lockdown of its economy and a quarantine method in many parts of the country, to a scaled opening up of its economy and public life. Accordingly, the MoH has calibrated the Manual for the prevention and combating COVID-19, in order for the opening up not to escalate into an overwhelming number of new infections.

  

  Through this Manual, the MoH has described very specific measures to be used in sectors and buildings like: healthcare provision, public events, education, sports, shopping malls and other public locations. It also has specified under which conditions specific activities are allowed. The Manual is published online and on paper in three languages: Albanian, Serbian, and English, to make it accessible to everybody.

  The Manual was supported by the Health Sector Support Programme in Kosovo (Phase II), KSV/017, in order to help the MoH in fulfilling its duties related to the pandemic, and in playing its role as the steward of health sector in Kosovo. During this period, the project team worked tirelessly to support the MOH and healthcare institutions, in facing this worldwide challenge. 

  KSV/017 is funded by the Luxembourg development cooperation and implemented by LuxDev.

   

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• • 29 May
  • By Nita Shala
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  • Kosovo Office KSV/020
  • Education, vocationnal training and employment
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  Kosovo - Business Model Offices lead to an international partnership agreement between the CoC Ferizaj and SEDU Vet School in Finland

  An important component of the Project is the establishment of the Business Model Offices (BMO) and the advancement of a new management concept in all the supported Vocational Education Training (VET) schools. Through this component, the Project aims at increasing the relevance of the supported schools by intervening in the following aspects: advancing the qualification sets based on the Industry needs, identification and conclusion of agreements aiming at income generation opportunities, mapping and development of potential partnerships with the external stakeholders, and the development of the students skills and knowledge by conducting relevant practical work and professional practice.

  The Project has piloted the implementation of the Business Model concept in the Center of Competencies (CoC) Ferizaj enhancing its capacity of conducting industrial liaison and partnership building activities. The full dedication of the management of the CoC and the Project team has enabled the school to transform this innovative experience into a real success story through the signature of many partnership agreements with the national and international partners. Recently, the CoC Ferizaj has signed a long-term multi-purpose agreement with the SEDU VET School in Finland. Through this agreement, the graduates of the Professional Nurse profile in the CoC Ferizaj will be able to visit SEDU and attend an additional year of studies. The complementary education received from SEDU will equip the graduates with additional language skills and practical training leading to the receival of a Finnish diploma upon their graduation. Additionally, the CoC Ferizaj will receive support from the SEDU in the provision of the teaching and learning materials, and the professional development of the teachers of the pharmacy profile in the next three years.

  The CoC has selected the first cohort of 20 graduates following a strict selection process as per the same admission criteria applied in Finland. The selection process revealed that the student had the required level of knowledge reassuring the CoC on the quality of education it provides. The graduates have started their studies at SEDU in January 2020 and the initial impression on the quality of the educational experience received by them is very positive. The completion of this working experience will directly increase their value in the labour market by increasing their chances for immediate employment upon their return and provision of additional contribution to the field in Kosovo. A successful experience of the graduates will further promote the overall objective of the Project to support the creation of a technical workforce that is relevant to the social and economic development of Kosovo. At the same time, a successful agreement with SEDU will allow the CoC Ferizaj to ensure its long-term sustainability by the provision of quality education that will promote it as a future reference point for the local and European labour market. 

  
  The selected students at SEDU in Finland (13 February 2020)

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