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Presentation on Presentation on Multi-beneficiary Multi-beneficiary

ongoing IPA Projectsongoing IPA Projects

Given byGiven by

EU Delegation to the Republic of EU Delegation to the Republic of SerbiaSerbia

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Regional policies and programmes in the area of education:Regional policies and programmes in the area of education:

A.A. How do we do it? How do we do it?

New IPA Multi-Beneficiary (MB) programming process for the New IPA Multi-Beneficiary (MB) programming process for the period of 2011-2013period of 2011-2013

1.1. Sector-based approach: the so-called Working Groups Sector-based approach: the so-called Working Groups (a total number of 8) were set up in 2009 with the (a total number of 8) were set up in 2009 with the participation of all Beneficiaries, international organisations participation of all Beneficiaries, international organisations and other relevant stakeholders.and other relevant stakeholders.

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Regional policies and programmes in the area of education:Regional policies and programmes in the area of education:


2.2. Programming is done within this frame for the period of 2011-Programming is done within this frame for the period of 2011-2013, keywords are active participation and ownership of the 2013, keywords are active participation and ownership of the Beneficiaries with view of ensuring an inclusive process of Beneficiaries with view of ensuring an inclusive process of needs assessment and priority setting.needs assessment and priority setting.

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Regional policies and programmes in the area of educationRegional policies and programmes in the area of education


3.3. Example: the Working Group on Human Rights, Minorities Example: the Working Group on Human Rights, Minorities and Vulnerable Groups was set up in October 2009 and it and Vulnerable Groups was set up in October 2009 and it outlined key areas of intervention within the field (the NIPAC outlined key areas of intervention within the field (the NIPAC offices nominated the representatives from each offices nominated the representatives from each

Beneficiary).Beneficiary).

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4.4. A Sector Plan on Human Rights, Minorities and Vulnerable A Sector Plan on Human Rights, Minorities and Vulnerable Groups was also drafted in 2010 to elaborate the details. Groups was also drafted in 2010 to elaborate the details. Concrete projects to be adopted under the various Concrete projects to be adopted under the various programming years as of 2011 are in line with the main programming years as of 2011 are in line with the main conclusions of the Working Group and with the strategy conclusions of the Working Group and with the strategy described by the Sector Plan. At a later step, expert working described by the Sector Plan. At a later step, expert working groups can also be set up to draft the respective project groups can also be set up to draft the respective project fiches with the participation of all Beneficiaries. fiches with the participation of all Beneficiaries.

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5.5. This is the case with the Inclusive Education programme to This is the case with the Inclusive Education programme to be adopted under IPA MB 2012. Besides the Beneficiary be adopted under IPA MB 2012. Besides the Beneficiary consultations internal (within EC) and external consultations consultations internal (within EC) and external consultations (with other institutions, international organisations, donors, (with other institutions, international organisations, donors, stakeholders) are also conducted.stakeholders) are also conducted.

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B. What do we do? B. What do we do?

There is no Working Group on education, as there was There is no Working Group on education, as there was consensus on the continuation of the well-established consensus on the continuation of the well-established programmes in the area:programmes in the area:

1.1. TempusTempus

2.2. Erasmus MundusErasmus Mundus Erasmus Mundus Action 1Erasmus Mundus Action 1 Erasmus Mundus Action 2Erasmus Mundus Action 2

3.3. (related area): Youth in Action(related area): Youth in Action

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B. What do we do? B. What do we do?

Process of developing the respective project fiches for 2011:Process of developing the respective project fiches for 2011:

1.1. The EC prepares the draft project fiche in close consultation The EC prepares the draft project fiche in close consultation with EACEA (the Education, Audiovisual and Culture with EACEA (the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency), in charge of the implementation of these Executive Agency), in charge of the implementation of these programmesprogrammes

2.2. The NIPAC (National IPA Coordinator) offices were invited to The NIPAC (National IPA Coordinator) offices were invited to contribute to the draftscontribute to the drafts

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TEMPUS:TEMPUS:

Beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia as well as Beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia as well as Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99

Overall costs: EUR 15 333 331Overall costs: EUR 15 333 331EU contribution: EUR 13 800 000EU contribution: EUR 13 800 000

Expected resultsExpected results New curricula developed, promoted and disseminatedNew curricula developed, promoted and disseminated Curricula improved and adapted in line with labor market needsCurricula improved and adapted in line with labor market needs Teaching methods, Learning materials, Qualification systems improvedTeaching methods, Learning materials, Qualification systems improved Human resources and Quality assurance systems developedHuman resources and Quality assurance systems developed

Planned ActivitiesPlanned Activities Component I: Joint ProjectsComponent I: Joint Projects Component II: Structural ProjectsComponent II: Structural Projects Component III: Accompanying MeasuresComponent III: Accompanying Measures

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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 1 and Action 2ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 1 and Action 2

Beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia (only Action 1), the Beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia (only Action 1), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia as well as former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia as well as Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99 and Turkey (only Action 1)Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99 and Turkey (only Action 1)

Overall costs: EUR 20 000 000 (EUR 8.000.000 for Action 1 and 12.000.000 for Overall costs: EUR 20 000 000 (EUR 8.000.000 for Action 1 and 12.000.000 for Action 2)Action 2)

EU contribution: 100%EU contribution: 100%

Expected ResultsExpected Results Action 1Action 1: : Students from the Western Balkans and Turkey obtain a Masters Students from the Western Balkans and Turkey obtain a Masters

degree (joint, double or multiple); Doctoral candidates to carry out their degree (joint, double or multiple); Doctoral candidates to carry out their doctoral research and studiesdoctoral research and studies

Action 2Action 2: : Greater multilateral exchange of students and staff between the Greater multilateral exchange of students and staff between the European Union and the Western Balkans;European Union and the Western Balkans;

Planned ActivitiesPlanned Activities Action 1:Action 1: 130 masters scholarships and up to 22 doctoral candidates 130 masters scholarships and up to 22 doctoral candidates

fellowships fellowships Action 2Action 2: Student exchanges, Staff exchanges, Partnership activities to : Student exchanges, Staff exchanges, Partnership activities to

organise mobility and the transfer of best practicesorganise mobility and the transfer of best practices

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YOUTH IN ACTION: YOUTH IN ACTION: Beneficiaries: Western BalkansBeneficiaries: Western BalkansOverall costs: EUR 1.875.000Overall costs: EUR 1.875.000EU contribution: EUR 1.500.000 EU contribution: EUR 1.500.000

Expected resultsExpected results International mobility, socio-educational skills International mobility, socio-educational skills Participation in democratic life and active citizenship Participation in democratic life and active citizenship Improved interethnic and inter-religious dialogue Improved interethnic and inter-religious dialogue

Planned ActivitiesPlanned Activities Activity 1: Youth ExchangesActivity 1: Youth Exchanges Activity 2: European Voluntary Service Activity 2: European Voluntary Service Activity 3: Training and networking of those active in youth work and Activity 3: Training and networking of those active in youth work and

youth organisations) youth organisations)

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C. Wider context:C. Wider context:

1.1. Increased importance of education (EU 2020)Increased importance of education (EU 2020)2.2. Strategic thinking on the future of cooperation in the field of Strategic thinking on the future of cooperation in the field of

higher education (programme generation post-2013)higher education (programme generation post-2013)3.3. Education flagged as a topic in external policies (diplomacy, Education flagged as a topic in external policies (diplomacy,

relations with international organisations, etc.)relations with international organisations, etc.)4.4. Enhanced cooperation between EAC and ELARG Enhanced cooperation between EAC and ELARG 5.5. Inclusive Education (programme to be adopted under IPA MB Inclusive Education (programme to be adopted under IPA MB

2012)2012)6.6. Education: essential component of long-term and sustainable Education: essential component of long-term and sustainable

solutions to various challenges the EU faces at the policy-level solutions to various challenges the EU faces at the policy-level

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D. An example: the upcoming IPA MB 2012 Inclusive Education D. An example: the upcoming IPA MB 2012 Inclusive Education programmeprogramme

This strategic need was flagged in the conclusions of the Working This strategic need was flagged in the conclusions of the Working Group on Human Rights, Minorities and Vulnerable Groups and it is Group on Human Rights, Minorities and Vulnerable Groups and it is detailed further in the respective Sector Plandetailed further in the respective Sector Plan

It should also be seen in the context of enhanced ELARG-EAC It should also be seen in the context of enhanced ELARG-EAC cooperation (as a back to back event to the Tempus 20 Anniversary cooperation (as a back to back event to the Tempus 20 Anniversary Conference in Belgrade in March 2011, the EU Delegation hosted a Conference in Belgrade in March 2011, the EU Delegation hosted a meeting with the participation of several ministers of education from meeting with the participation of several ministers of education from the Beneficiaries, and the idea of this upcoming regional the Beneficiaries, and the idea of this upcoming regional programme was positively received)programme was positively received)

The European Training Foundation (ETF) was entrusted with the The European Training Foundation (ETF) was entrusted with the task of coordinating the preparatory worktask of coordinating the preparatory work

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ETF set up a regional expert group in inclusive education that met ETF set up a regional expert group in inclusive education that met in Turin (4-5 April 2011). A Task Force was also set up then with 1 in Turin (4-5 April 2011). A Task Force was also set up then with 1 representative from each Beneficiary to coordinate the work and representative from each Beneficiary to coordinate the work and ensure support of all stakeholders at the national levelensure support of all stakeholders at the national level

The country desks at DG ELARG, DG EAC, the NIPAC offices, EU The country desks at DG ELARG, DG EAC, the NIPAC offices, EU delegations were informed on the process launcheddelegations were informed on the process launched

ETF drafted the very first version of the concept note for this ETF drafted the very first version of the concept note for this programme, that has been sent out for comments to the regional programme, that has been sent out for comments to the regional network of experts and task force membersnetwork of experts and task force members

The idea will also be presented at the IPA Coordinators meeting on The idea will also be presented at the IPA Coordinators meeting on 16-17 June in Brussels16-17 June in Brussels

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Based on all comments ETF will draft the project logframe and will Based on all comments ETF will draft the project logframe and will further consult on itfurther consult on it

There will be a second regional meeting on October 23-26 in Ohrid There will be a second regional meeting on October 23-26 in Ohrid organized by ETF to synthesize input on the first draft project ficheorganized by ETF to synthesize input on the first draft project fiche

A first draft project fiche shall be submitted to DG ELARG in autumn A first draft project fiche shall be submitted to DG ELARG in autumn 20112011

Internal and external consultations led by the Regional Programmes Internal and external consultations led by the Regional Programmes unit will commence upon submissionunit will commence upon submission

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1 Presentation on Multi-beneficiary ongoing IPA Projects Given by Given by EU Delegation to the Republic of Serbia