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MODERNIZING NORTH MACEDONIA’S VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) SYSTEM
Authors: Lorina Karemani and Berta Stojkovska, North Macedonia The modernization of North Macedonia’s VET system is essential for bridging the gap between education and labor market demands. By aligning VET programs with industry needs, the country can enhance youth...
DIGITAL AND MEDIA LITERACY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MONTENEGRO
Author: Aldo Vlahovljak, Montenegro In an increasingly digital world, digital and media literacy must be considered essential skills for young learners. However, Montenegro’s elementary schools face significant challenges in equipping students with the necessary...
BRIDGING THE GAP: ENHANCING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN KOSOVO THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Author: Miloš Vučinić, Kosovo This policy brief explores the challenges faced by blind and visually impaired students in Kosovo and proposes concrete solutions through assistive technology. Key recommendations include: Providing assistive devices such as Braille...
BOOSTING BUSINESS-UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION IN ALBANIA THROUGH KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER OFFICES AND TAX INCENTIVES
Authors: Marine Gjoka and Jesmina Sengla, Albania Collaboration between universities and businesses is a key driver of innovation and economic growth. This policy brief highlights the need for institutionalized Knowledge Transfer Offices...
ADVANCING DIGITALIZATION IN SERBIA’A EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Mihajlo Kovač and Katarina Stojanović, Serbia Digitalization is a critical step toward a more inclusive and innovative education system in Serbia. This policy brief explores how inter-school collaboration, free open-source tools, and volunteer...
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ZENICA – DOBOJ CANTON
Authors: Emina Odobašić and Enis Mlivić, BiH Mental health plays a crucial role in shaping the well-being and academic success of students. However, in the Zenica-Doboj Canton, primary and high school students face significant challenges related to stress,...
POLITEIA Thematic Session: Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans Concludes in Sarajevo
The POLITEIA Thematic Session on Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans successfully took place from January 21-23, 2025, in Sarajevo, bringing together 12 young changemakers from across the region. The session, part of...
Third National Policy Lab: Employment & Youth Guarantee – Key Takeaways
On January 21, 2025, we held the Third National Policy Lab on the topic of Employment, with a special focus on the Youth Guarantee. The event took place online via Zoom and brought together key stakeholders to discuss previous findings and shape...
Second National Policy Lab on Youth Employment – Focusing on the Youth Guarantee
On January 7, 2025, we continued our mission within the RYDE project by hosting the Second National Policy Lab on Employment at SKRIPTA IdeaLab in Sarajevo. This interactive event brought together 15 dedicated participants, along with the project...
Applications for POLITEIA Thematic Session „Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans“ are open!
The deadline for submitting application is January 15, 2025 We invite you to apply for the POLITEIA Thematic Session „Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans“ that will take place January 21-23, 2025, in Hotel Hills, Sarajevo, Bosnia and...
Conference Marking a Decade of the Berlin Process Held at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 12.12.2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with Network of Progressive Initiatives hosted a conference titled “A Decade of the Berlin Process: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead,” bringing together parliamentarians from the...
COP 29: Konferencija država članica Konvencije Ujedinjenih nacija o klimatskim promjenama
U novembru je održana 29. Konferencija država članica Konvencije Ujedinjenih nacija o klimatskim promjenama, COP29, u Bakuu, Azerbejdžan. Ovogodišnji moto konferencije bio je "U solidarnosti za zeleni svijet" Jedan od ključnih ishoda COP29 je dogovor razvijenih...
Successful First National Policy Lab on Youth Employment
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the First National Policy Lab focusing on Youth Employment and the Youth Guarantee successfully concluded at Europe House Sarajevo. The event, organized under the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe...
Successful Launch of the First Regional Youth Policy Lab on Employment (focus on Youth Guarantee)
The first Regional Youth Policy Lab, dedicated to exploring the Youth Guarantee initiative, was held on November 11, 2024, gathering participants from across the Western Balkans. The event, hosted via Zoom, marked the first step in a collaborative effort to strengthen...
Predstavljen izvještaj Parlamentarna diplomatija – regionalna saradnja kroz unapređeni parlamentarni dijalog na tematskoj sjednici Zajedničke komisije za ekonomske reforme i razvoj o temi „Integracija Bosne i Hercegovine u unutrašnje, regionalno i tržište EU s posebnim osvrtom na Berlinski proces“
U Parlamentarnoj skupštini Bosne i Hercegovine (PSBiH) 29.10.2024. je održana tematska sjednica pod nazivom „Integracija Bosne i Hercegovine u unutrašnje, regionalno i tržište Evropske unije (EU) s posebnim osvrtom na Berlinski proces“, koju je organizirala Zajednička...
The Comparative Analysis of Youth Policies in the Western Balkans (WB)
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) project The Comparative Analysis of Youth Policies in the Western Balkans aims to provide a comprehensive review of youth-related public policy documents from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North...
Call for a Regional Internship Program is open!
We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for 5 young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia to attend a paid internship in civil society organizations from Western Balkans. If you are a young...
Countering Attempts to Retraditionalize Gender Roles in Western Balkan Societies
Project: Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) The Western Balkans, a region known for its complex socio-political history, is currently navigating a crucial period of transformation as it moves towards greater European integration. However, amidst the...
Join the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) – Policy Labs on Youth Issues
Unlock opportunities for youth in the Western Balkans! Participate in policy labs designed to integrate youth voices into policies across five key areas. About the Policy Labs: RYDE (Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe) project team...
Importance of using gender-sensitive language in public space in the Western Balkans
Project: Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) Gender-sensitive language has increasingly become a central issue in contemporary discourse, not just as a matter of inclusivity but also as a reflection of societal norms and values. In the Western Balkans,...