PROJECT TITLE:

Quality, Accountability and Inclusiveness in Education 2021

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

The overall objective of the Action is to improve accountability and transparency within the education system by means of education research, advocacy initiatives, by initiating debates on education issues and networking with other CSOs to enhance participation in the policy dialogue.

LOCATION:

Kosovo

SECTOR:

Education

DURATION:

12 months (01/01/2021 - 31/01/2021)

VALUE:

Total cost of the project € 46,652.50; EU contribution € 41,987.25

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Kosova Education Center (KEC)

PROJECT PURPOSES:

The purpose of the Annual Working Programme (AWP) 2021 is to produce research and monitoring reports on key education reforms as well as to enhance participation of CSOs in policy dialogue and development.

TARGET AREA:

Kosovo

BENEFICIARIES:

Beneficiaries from the activities of the Action include: policy makers, represented by government authorities at central (MES) and local level (municipalities); school communities (teachers, school managers, students and parents); Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) active in the field of education; general public.

ACTIVITIES:

• Develop a detailed plan for conducting research on education issues including monitoring of reforms and other developments in the Education Sector; • Conduct the research according to this plan and publish the reports; • Initiate and organize public discussions on relevant issues in the Education Sector; • Undertake and engage in advocacy initiatives targeting improvements within the Education Sector; • Network and coordinate activities with other CSOs and relevant stakeholders, particularly those focusing on the Education Sector.

RESULTS:

Some of the main results to be achieved during the implementation of the Action and in its immediate aftermath include: • Three (3) research and monitoring reports; • Six (6) public discussions; • Two (2) advocacy initiatives;