On 1 September 2026, the Albanian partners of the B4CVET project welcomed representatives of the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU – German Federal Environmental Foundation) for a meeting hosted at the Professional School of Elbasan.
The meeting brought together representatives from the four Albanian B4CVET partner organisations: A&I Services & Consulting (Albania), Agriculture High School “Mihal Shahini” (Albania), Professional School of Elbasan (Albania), and AgriNet – Albania. It provided an important opportunity to present the progress of the B4CVET project, discuss the contribution of the Albanian partners, and exchange perspectives on the future development of vocational education and sustainable skills in Albania.
During the discussion, the DBU representatives showed particular interest in learning more about how the B4CVET project is progressing and how the different partner organisations contribute to its implementation. The Albanian partners presented their respective roles and highlighted the importance of cooperation between vocational education institutions, businesses, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders in creating a stronger and more responsive VET ecosystem.
The conversation also went beyond the current project activities. Participants exchanged views on Albania’s future development, the challenges and opportunities facing the country, and the role that vocational education and training can play in supporting a more sustainable and competitive economy. Particular attention was given to the importance of international cooperation and the opportunities that foreign and European funding programmes can create for Albanian institutions.
The meeting also opened a valuable discussion on potential areas for further cooperation and future initiatives. Building strong international partnerships can support Albanian organisations in accessing knowledge, expertise, innovative approaches, and funding opportunities that contribute to long-term institutional development and sustainable impact.
For the B4CVET partnership, exchanges of this kind are particularly valuable because they connect the work being carried out within the project with a broader international perspective. They also create opportunities to build new networks and explore how the results, experience, and partnerships developed through B4CVET can contribute to future initiatives in Albania.
We would like to sincerely thank the representatives of the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) for visiting the Professional School of Elbasan and for their interest in the B4CVET project and its Albanian partners.
The open and constructive discussion was highly appreciated, and we look forward to exploring opportunities for continued dialogue, international cooperation, and future collaboration.
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