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Signature of Erasmus+ Inter institutional agreements between the CIHEAM-IAMM and three Albanian Universities

signature1In a view to strengthen a yet close cooperation relationship, the CIHEAM-IAMM, in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Tirana, the European University of Tirana, and the University Fan S. Noli of Korçë, has submitted a project and obtained a grant for 32 mobilities. This will stimulate exchanges of teachers, students and staff of the four institutions during two years: a wonderful support of the Erasmus+ Program, optimizing the existing dynamics between France and Albania, and a successful example of a contribution to the internationalization of Higher Education Universities in Albania.

The presence of the rectors and presidents of the three Albanian universities during the high-level segment was an opportunity to sign the three interinstitutional agreements.

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Dr Philippe Le Grusse, Dean of Studies, representing Pascal Bergeret, Director of the CIHEAM-IAMM.

Pr Remzi KECO, Deputy Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana

Pr Ali JASHARI, Rector of the University Fan S. Noli Korçë

Pr Adrian CIVICI, President of the European University of Tirana

 

Mobilities of Master students from the CIHEAM-IAMM Montpellier (France) to Albania

These case studies will provide practical information and analysis from the perspective of actors and institutions in the territory and will enrich each module of the future SmartAL master.

case study 1CASE STUDY 1: Elda Muço, Master Student at the CIHEAMIAMM, supervised by Elena Kokthi PhD, UET and Tahani Abdelhakim PhD, CIHEAM-IAMM. Mobility from 1 April to 30 September 2019 on “Institutions and actors in territory” in Albania.

case study 2CASE STUDY 2: Eriketa Cenolli, Master Student at the CIHEAM-IAMM, supervised by Prof. Asoc. Dr. Fatmir Guri, UBT and Mélanie Réquier Desjardin, CIHEAM-IAMM. Mobility from 1 April to 30 September 2019 in Albania. The aim of her research is to identify the features that may lead to a common managament of a territory (the case of Divjaka protected area)

case study 3CASE STUDY 3: Oljan Dervishi, Master Student at the CIHEAM-IAMM, supervised by Prof. Ferdi Brahushi, UBT, and Philippe Le Grusse PhD, CIHEAM-IAMM. Mobility from 1 April to 30 September 2019. The case study is related to the nitrate pollution and instruments to manage the territory.

International Fair of Tirana

fair tiranaSmartAL project has attended the International Fair of Tirana on Albania works (Panairi "Shqipëria punon tokën", edicioni II), 12-13 October 2018, Tirana. The fair is organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Albania The SmartAL project was presented as part of the activities of CIHEAM in Albania, and had a double objective: 1) showing the continuity of the long date activities that CIHEAM perform in Albania with the collaboration of the Albanian HEI, and 2) present the public and the professionals with the new study program on administration of the rural areas in Albania. Being a fair for the agriculture and rural development professionals, this was an ideal possibility for us to communicate with them on the new degrees available, and to discuss with them about their expectations on the content of the modules. Presentation of the SmartAL project as a CIHEAM activity from left to right Fatmir Guri lecturer at AUT, Sali Metani former responsible of the foreing relations on the Ministry of Agriculture in Albanaia and former member of CIHEAM governing board and Pandeli Pasko researcher at CIHEAM- IAM Bari

Collective work between the European University of Tirana and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

collectiveIn the framework of Erasmus+ CBHE project SmartAL, consortium partners are currently implementing International Mobility for Albanian Teachers to EU partners. The aim of the mobility is training on the SmartAL project and master. Dr. Ani Mbrica, lecturer of European University of Tirana is currently conducting her mobility Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece. Elaboration and review of the draft module in regard to objectives, topics’ content, learning outcomes and literature review were some of the issues discussed during the meetings with the team of professors in charge: Prof. Elias Beriatos, Prof. Theodosia Anthopoulou, Dr. Sofia Nikolaidou and Dr. Gerasimos Rodotheatos. During these days, Ani Mbrica conjointly worked with the UPSPS teams in a view to provide a first draft of the Module untitled: “Territorial administration, planning and governance”.

Collaboration between the Agricultural University of Tirana and the CIHEAM-IAMM

CollaborationProf. Asoc. Dr. Fatmir Guri, Agricultural University of Tirana, was welcomed by the CIHEAM-IAMM in November 2018, where he worked with Dr Philippe Le Grusse, Dean of studies and Dr Mélanie Requier-Desjardins, teacher and researcher. They launched the co-building of the module on “Natural resources and environmental management”.

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ERASMUS DAYS 2021 at UET

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SmartAL Workshop on “Internationalisation of higher education: a European passport to the Albanian j

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SmartAL Project Case studies dissemination conference

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Moderators: Dr Elena Kokthi, UBT / Ms Elysa Gache, Université Paul Valéry Montpellier

"Cooperation and rural development: what prospect for Albanian rural areas? Case study of Gjirokastra and Puka districts”, Elda Muco, PhD student;

SmartAL Final Steering Committee

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The Final Steering Committee of the SmartAL Erasmus+ project took place at the Agricultural University of Tirana, gathering the partners of the Consortium:

The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier as Coordinator,

Work Fair organized by the UET

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The SmartAL master was introduced at the Work fair organized by the UET, the main purpose of the project being to address the new labor market needs identified by the new and emerging public policies in Albania. This event promotes new opportunities for students and young people in Albania.

 

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Quality Plan

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Two level of quality assurance will be used throughout the entire project duration:

-  Quality assurance of the whole project: the aim is to assure the compliance of the project processes and results with the standards agreed among the Partners (identified indicators of progress), and to implement a continuous quality monitoring. 

-  Quality assurance of the 9 Modules: the Albanian HEI-s have to follow an well-defined procedure for the quality assurance. HEI-s should build up internal quality bodies and respect the quality procedures foreseen by the existing Public Standard. A better quality assurance framework reflecting the Albanian public standards requests, and integrating best Albanian and EU practices will be set up.

Dissemination and exploitation

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The dissemination and exploitation strategy enables SmartAL project to optimize its outcomes and impacts (including both theory and methodological processes and educational teaching/material). Dissemination will be an integral part of each activity of the project.
This WP activity supports the following objectives :
- Provide information about the achievement of the project.
- Increase the impact of the project.
- Maintain and create contacts with stakeholders of the project.
- Generate new partnership.
- Create a platform to ensure sustainable dissemination of the project outcomes.
This will be achieved through the creation of a website, Open House Days, Two conferences, several ongoing promotional campaings on our social media pages, creation of an Alumnii Assosciation

Management

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The main objective of WP8 is to ensure the overall administrative and financial management of the project as well as the coordination and stimulation of all WP. WP8 is an overarching WP designed to support all the activities of the project. In particular by ensuring the smooth exchange of administrative and financial information and data, WP8 will guaranty that the resources are made available on time to each WP leader for them to implement their tasks as foreseen.