ALEURD
ALEURD- Albania toward the EU Regional Development
Program:
Erasmus + Jean Monnet Chair
Duration
36 months (2012-2015)
Budget
50,000 EUR
Countries
Albania
ALEURD
The Jean Monnet Chair project, led by Prof.Assoc.Dr. Nevila Xhindi focuses on promoting teaching and research in EU regional development to support Albania’s EU integration. It aims to address regional disparities through collaboration among academia, government, and the private sector. The project team, including Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici, Dr. Odeta Barbullushi, Dr. Erjona Canaj, Ketrina Çabiri (MA), and Blerjana Bino (PhD candidate), works to foster innovative policies, improve regional development expertise, and prepare Albania to benefit from EU structural funds.
Objectives
Results
Activities
Objectives
Objectives of the project
- Enhance teaching and research in EU regional development policies.
- Strengthen Albania’s academic, civil society, and government capacities to engage with EU integration processes.
- Equip local government and stakeholders with the knowledge to effectively benefit from EU structural funds.
- Bridge gaps between knowledge creation, research, and policymaking in Albania.
- Promote innovative and sustainable development strategies to tackle regional disparities.
Results
Expected Results and Outcomes
- Strengthened research capabilities on EU regional development at UET.
- Enhanced teaching curricula related to EU integration and regional development.
- Creation of a network of young scholars and professionals with expertise in EU policies.
- Increased awareness and preparedness among Albanian institutions to access EU structural funds.
- Improved policy-making capacity in Albania, focused on tackling regional disparities.
Activities
Project Activities
- Develop and deliver courses on EU regional development and EU integration processes.
- Establish a network of scholars focused on EU-related research.
- Collaborate with local government, civil society, and the private sector to develop policies aimed at regional economic and social cohesion.
- Host seminars, workshops, and conferences to disseminate knowledge on EU regional policy.
- Publish research findings and reports to influence policymaking.