Progress

WP1 – Initiation of the Project Implementation

1.1. Kick off meeting

1.2. Establish the project mng structures (PROGRESS) 1.3. Validate the work plan (PROGRESS) 1.4. Study Visit at ULBF

WP2 – Establish/functionalization of International Relations and project Management Centers

2.1. Establishing of IC/PM Offices (PROGRESS)

2.2. Trainings needs analysis (PROGRESS) 2.3. Study visit at ULBF, which is also under 1.4 (PROGRESS) 2.4. Develop a job description for the IC/PM office staff (PROGRESS) 2.5. Round – table discussion with all PHEI – Korça (PROGRESS) 2.6. Ongoing support to the IC/PM offices (PROGRESS) 2.7. Trainings for the IC Officers (PROGRESS) 2.8. Training of PM officers for ECQA Certified EU Project Manager (PROGRESS) 2.9. Visit in UNISTRAPG (PROGRESS)

WP3 – Equipment purchase

3.1. List of equipment (PROGRESS)

3.2. Preparation of tender dossier and technical specification (PROGRESS) 3.3. Public launch of the tender (PROGRESS) 3.4. Contracting and equipment purchase (PROGRESS)

WP4 – Development of software applications and online platforms

4.1. Development of the software application for management of projects (PROGRESS)

4.2. Development of the software application for management of staff and student mobilities (PROGRESS) 4.3. Design and implement an online platform that will serve the purposes of the Regional Cooperation Network in Higher Education – RECON (PROGRESS)

WP5 – Trainings at all levels

5.1. Training for management and teaching staff in project writing (PROGRESS)

5.2. Training for management and academic staff in international relations and mobilities (PROGRESS) 5.3. Training of administrative staff in managing staff and student mobilities (PROGRESS)

WP6 – IC/PM Strategy

6.1. Development of IC/PM strategy workshop (PROGRESS)

6.2. Study visit for IRO and PMO at UCA (PROGRESS) 6.3. Online coaching (PROGRESS)

WP7 – HEI Association Establishment – RECON

7.1. Establishment of cooperation between project partners and networks (PROGRESS)

7.2. Study visit and workshop on Establishment of Western Balkans HEIs Association (PROGRESS) 7.3. Development of mechanisms for active education and scientific exchanges between consortium partners, with agreed tools of coordination/communication, networking (PROGRESS) 7.4. Western Balkans HEIs Association International Conference – UKZ (PROGRESS)

WP8 – Quality Plan

8.1. Development of the Quality Monitoring Plan (PROGRESS)

8.2. Meeting of the Committee for Quality Assurance (PROGRESS) 8.3. The external evaluation of the project (PROGRESS) 8.4. External Audit and Evaluation Report (PROGRESS)

WP9 – Dissemination and Expoitation

9.1. Project website designing and launching (PROGRESS)

9.2. Presenting the project and its result in local and international events (PROGRESS)

WP10 – Managment

10.1. Overall project implementation (PROGRESS)

10.2. Biannual meetings of the PMB (PROGRESS)