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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is Malaysia's largest institution of higher learning in terms of size and population since its inception in 1956.The university offers various levels of courses from foundation to doctorate degree with 508 programmes. Currently, UiTM has 27 faculties across campuses. The vision of the university is to be a premier university of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence to produce globally competitive graduates of sound ethical standing. The university has established 35 campuses and 21 affiliated colleges nationwide with 27 faculties. Of the 35 campuses, 13 autonomous state campuses located geographically are empowered to develop and run their own programmes according to the needs of the State Governments. In 2017, the university launched the UiTM Transformation Agenda or Trans4U developed to focus on four (4) components: Organisation, Human Capital, Process and Technology, executed via 16 Transformation Programmes, encompassing 66 projects. UiTM Sarawak located in the State of Sarawak is one of the autonomous state campuses and plays an important role in bringing together experts in various fields to pave the way for cooperation and collaboration between different organizations and universities not only locally but across the globe. This project proposed can be included to be relevant to the Trans4U. In line with the Sarawak State Government’s strategic actions under the digital economy agenda, the education agenda of UiTM Sarawak therefore has to progress to development of digital infrastructure, digital skills and talent development, research and development, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, digital and data, cyber security and digital inclusivity to spur the economy of the region. This project will be enable UiTM Sarawak to facilitate in Human Capital Development. |
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is one of the five elite, public research universities in Malaysia, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and innovation (STEI). UTM has two campuses offering academic programs as well as research and development activities. The main campus (1,148 hectares) is in the southern state of Johor, delivering courses and researches in the area of STEI, whereas the Kuala Lumpur campus (38 hectares) strategically captures the needs of professionals to pursue post-graduate studies and executive development programs. Being Malaysia’s premier university in STEI, UTM has been contributing to the technical, entrepreneurial and professional workforce of the nation since 1904 and produced more than 200,000 technical graduates and qualified professionals over the years. The QS World University Rankings 2017/2018 places UTM among the top 26%, and thus being one of the top 1% universities in the world. Based on the QS’ performance indicators, UTM made improvements in almost all categories and gained the highest points in the faculty student indicator. This performance is largely attributed to the strong commitment of UTM academia in facilitating students’ learning experience and excelling their potential talents. Exists as one of the seed-bed of Malaysia’s research and development pursuits, UTM consistently build international partnerships with institutions and industry globally while sustaining strong ties with ASEAN communities through relevant knowledge, skills, talent mobility and open mindedness. The status of research university moulds UTM to become a graduate-focused university with almost 60% of its student population consisting of postgraduate students. UTM’s triadic approach (post-graduate centric, industry-linked and internationalization) strengthens its vision and mission to consistently work on impactful research outcomes and study programs that contribute to globally societal well-being. The area to be covered by the CBHE in IoT is a natural progression to UTM current academic programs offered by Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) and Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics (RF). AHIBS will be offering new additional MBA programs relating to IoT namely MBA in Business Analytics, MBA in Digital Innovations and MBA in Digital Entrepreneurship in 2019 while RF will continue offerings its Master of Science in Business and Intelligence, Master in Software Engineering and Master in Information Assurance. More information... |
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Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a leading university in engineering technology established on 20 August 2002. Wholly owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), the university is given the mandate to upgrade the status of technical education in Malaysia by the government. As the nation expects more from a technical higher learning institution, UniKL mould its graduate with strong technological knowledge and astute entrepreneurial skills who would later fulfil the current demand of the industries. UniKL was established by MARA, an agency under the Ministry of Rural Development. As a university that belongs to the Ministry of Rural Development, UniKL is given the mandate to uplift the education level of rural community, especially among the high school leavers in the field of technical education. Thus, almost 90% of UniKL students’ population fall under the category of ‘B 40’, i.e. families with household income of less than RM40,000 per year, who receive financial assistant for education from MARA. UniKL’s 13 branch institutes offer various foundation, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With the concept of ‘One Institute, One Specialisation’, UniKL contributes not only to tertiary education but also researches and development for commercialisation purposes. One of the branch institutes, UniKL Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, is focusing on IT related courses. |
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University of Heng Samrin Thbongkhmum (UHST); established in the sub-decree No 24 OrNorkro, Borkor, dated on 05th February 2016; and officially inaugurated on 11th February 2016 under the collaboration between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The vision of UHST is to become a leading Educational Training Center in Science and Development in Cambodia. In this sense, UHST provides public with education, research, and community development and social services with the main focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). UHST offers Vocational Training-TVET, Associate’s and bachelor's degree Programs, which comprise of three faculties and three institutes with 17 programs, overall. UHST is under the advice of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS). UHST plays a role as a center for human resources training and scientific and technical research in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. UHST is obliged to provide trainings for Associate Degree and bachelor's degree. UHST prepare training curriculums in accordance with the National Qualification Framework of Cambodia to be submitted to the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports for examination and decision. To upgrade UHST training quality internationally, the university has promoted its fame through cooperating with 10 international partners (universities and institutes) in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Laos in terms of exchanging lecturers and students as well as technical support with those institutions. UHST, what is more, has joint and implemented some international research projects with international well-known institutions like ERASMUS+ and so on. Significantly, UHST students have been trained to practice in the fields and asked to join many practical workshops in their fields to practice the studied theories. Currently, UHST offers the consultation services to local people in planting crops, vegetables, fruit tree, forage crop, animal, fisheries, solid waste, climate change, and small business enterprise...etc. More information... |
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NUBB is a young public university in Cambodia, established in 2007, and aims to provide opportunities to students living in rural areas, especially in the north-western part of Cambodia, to have access to higher education services in order to develop their individual careers as well as to that of local communities while also reducing knowledge gaps between the rural and urban. NUBB is set a goal is to educate the leaders of tomorrow in a wide range of fields through a balance of theory and practice. NUBB works closely with local community, government and non-governmental organizations, companies, and consortium universities in the region and the world. |
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Located in Banteay Meanchey, a rural province of Cambodia, National Mean Chey University was founded in 2007 to rehabilitate and develop the human resources in the ex-bloody battle field region in the northwest of the country. Aligning with Cambodia’s rectangular strategy, we have been working to provide equitable access to higher education, providing students with knowledge and skills responsive to labour market and the advancement of fourth industrial revolution. Within our university, we have Graduate School to run Master degree and Office of Research and Development, who works to ensure that our graduates possess quality, knowledge and research skills for the jobs. Adding to research knowledge and skills, we educate students to value social harmony so as to preserve national culture of Cambodia. Furthermore, to keep pace with globalisation, we have been increasing and strengthening our research and innovation culture and effectively increasing national and international cooperation. We have been working with local and international organisations and educational institutions in the areas of capacity building, student and staff exchanges, cultural exchanges, joint programmes and joint research. We have been working closely in affiliation with eight public universities in Cambodia and other originations such as Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Confucius (China), and several universities in Thailand, Korea and USA. National Mean Chey University has 143 administrative and public teaching staffs. The university consists of five faculties, (i)the Faculty of Business Management, the Faculty of Arts, (ii)Humanities and Languages, (iii)the Faculty of Science and Technology, (iv)the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Processing, and (v)the Faculty of Social Science and Community Development. More information... |
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The Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS)’s vision is to establish and develop human resources of the very high quality and ethics in order to develop a knowledge-based society within Cambodia. In order to achieve the above vision, MoEYS has the mission of leading, managing and developing the Education, Youth and Sport sector in Cambodia in responding to the socio-economic and cultural development needs of its people and the reality of regionalization and globalization. MoEYS recognizes the importance of making the whole of the sector work together in order to respond to the social and economic demands. The sector will develop its quality assurance framework based on learning and service delivery standards that respond to the needs of children, communities and the labor market. In order to fulfill these aims, three main policies being prioritized: 1) Ensuring equitable access for all to education services; 2) Enhancing the quality and relevance of learning; and 3) Ensuring effective leadership and management of education staff at all levels. At the central or national level, MoEYS is divided into 6 divisions: Directorate General of Education, Directorate General of Administration and Finance, Directorate General of Higher Education, Directorate General of Youth, Directorate General of Sport, and Inspectorate General. At the sub-national level, the Ministry has 25 Minicipal/provincial offices. Directorate General of Higher Education is the division responsible for implementing this project along side with other parter institutions. The Directorate General of Higher Education (DGHE), was established to develop policy and strategy of higher education sub-sector in conjunction with the government policy of human resource development. It is the higher education-related body responsible for capacity building, licensing, facilitating, and monitoring the management and coordination of Higher Education Institutions. In the academic year of 2017-2018, DGHE is working closely with 125 HEIs that are accommodating around 210,000 students. The Rectangular Strategy Phase IV of the Royal Government of Cambodia has prioritized “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development” as one of the key rectangles to spur economic growths so that the nation can achieve the status of high middle-income country by 2030. (Cambodia Vision 2030).. The country’s National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2014-2018) and Industry Development Policy (2015-2025) specifically call for creating a knowledge-based society and competitive economy through knowledge and innovation. As for Higher Education development policy, the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport has formulated Cambodia Vision 2030: to build a quality higher education system that develops human resources with excellent knowledge, skills and moral values in order to work, learn, and live within the era of globalization and knowledge based society. The Higher Education roadmap also aims to develop an accessible higher education system that is diverse, internationally- recognized, and conducive to teaching, learning, and research, by enabling higher education institutions to: 1) generate and equip students with scientific and social concepts and principles, and 2) instill in students the capacity to meet society’s needs and participate in the changing labor market and society. The roadmap also identifies 4 main goals of improvement in 1) Quality and Relevance 2) Access and Equity, 3) Internationalization and Regionalization, and 4) Governance and Finance. |
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Syiah Kuala University is the oldest and the most prominent University in Aceh Province Indonesia with 24.994 students and 1487 staffs (2017). As a higher education institution, the University provides various study programs from undergraduate to doctoral programs. Furthermore, most of the programs are taught in Indonesian Language. However, the university also offers international undergraduate programs taught in English. The programs are International Law, Accounting, and mathematics and science Education. In addition, the University also plays a very important role in conducting high quality researches and delivering community services. Syiah Kuala University has been strengthening its partnerships to other institutions around the world. For instance, in 2006 Syiah Kuala University sent 20 students to continue their master degree at Goettingen University, Germany under Triangle Partnership Program (GAUG, IPB and Unsyiah). The university has sent 13 junior lecturers to do internships at Oberlin College, USA. For over the same time period, Syiah Kuala University has received 8 Fellows from the College. For student exchange programs, Syiah Kuala university every year sends students to Fukui University, Japan. Furthermore, in the last two year, Syiah Kuala University has sent six students to study for one year at National Jeju University, South Korea, and Syiah Kuala University has received 50 students from South Korea country for cultural visit programs. In 2008, Syiah Kuala University involved in the program of Higher Education Partnership (HEP) under Goettingen University coordination. Unsyiah has been partner for Experts program since 2013 coordinated by Goettingen University, Germany. In this program, there are mobility students and staff exchange Asian to Europe and Europe to Asian. Beside Experts program, Syiah Kuala University also involved several project with Erasmus Mundus program such as INDOPED, SPIRE and S-FARM. Since 2010 until now, Syiah Kuala University has developed collaboration partnership with several Japan University, such as Kobe University, Toyohashi University of Technology, Kyoto University and Chubu University. We have been involved in Academic Exchange, Exchange of faculty and staff members, Exchange of scientific materials, publication, and information, Joint conferences, and research activities. Under collaboration in joint research and publication, Syiah Kuala Univesity with Chubu University and Kobe University staff have been published the international publication in international journal. Recently during 2016, Syiah Kuala University and Australian University also have been conducted some exchange scientific material and information, establish join supervision arrangements of Acehnese students to University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, through its Faculty of Arts and Southern Cross University. Furthermore, From Taiwan, Fu Jen Catholic University has been sending 10 students and staff in 2016 to joint summer camp program in Syiah Kuala University in purpose of teaching, study and academic research. They have been visited high land area of Aceh region to learn the Coffee plantation and other activities there. More information... |
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Universitas Sumatera Utara is a Legal Entity State University located in the city of Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. USU is one of the biggest (student body of 52,000 students) and oldest universities in the island of Sumatera. History of USU started with the establishment of Medical Faculty in August 20, 1952. In November 20, 1957, USU was inaugurated by The First President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno, and became the seventh state university in Indonesia. In 2003, USU changed its status from Public University (PTN) into Legal Entity State-Owned University (BHMN). This change of status placed USU in the fifth universities with greater flexibility to organize its academic and research activities. University of Sumatera Utara is appointed as the Legal Entity State University (PTN BH) based on Law Number 12 Year 2012 on Higher Education Article 97 letter c dated August 10, 2012. Furthermore, the Statute of USU is defined under Regulation No. 16 Year 2014 on February 28, 2014. This provision gives more autonomy to USU to establish cooperation and design and built its own courses (study programme) to encounter the challenges and realize its vision based on USU Development Plan 2039. USU places itself as one of excellent universities in Indonesia with Three Star QS Rating in 2018 and highest national accreditation (A) by Indonesia National Accreditation Board in 2018. USU also rank third in Indonesia in Scimago Institution Rank (SIR) in Jan 2019. More information... |
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Hellenic Open University (HOU) is the only Greek State University that offers formal and non-formal lifelong education, in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to more than 40.000 students who are dispersed all over the country (www.eap.gr). Its training methodology combines distance learning with principles of adult education, relies heavily on digital material and virtual meetings and used online training platforms and tools. About 80% of its students are working professionals who seek further education in order to improve or change their career, thus HOU has established a permanent connection with the market, professional networks and professional development agencies. HOU is member of EADTU, EUA, Eurashe and the Greek Digital Skills and Jobs coalition. It applies the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2013 and ELOT 1429:2008 quality standards. HOU will participate in this proposal through the DAISSy (Dynamic Ambient Intelligent Sociotechnical Systems) research group of the School of Science and Technology. DAISSy (http://daissy.eap.gr, http://gr.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup) realizes society-centred educational and technological, research, supports communities of practice, develops online learning platforms, MOOCs and 3D environments, enables the development of digital and citizenship skills, promotes inclusion and multiculturalism, and adopts standards (e-CF, DigComp, ECTS, ECVET, EQAVET etc.). Since its establishment, DAISSy has participated in more than 35 national and European projects, in various frameworks (i.e. FP5, FP6, FP7, Lifelong Learning, Erasmus+, etc.), amassing a total funding of more than 2,5 MEuro. Today the group employs more than 20 persons, including University professors, PhD and MSc holders, researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence and social sciences, experienced ICT engineers, programmers and administrative personnel. |
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USGM is the first Italian Open University established in 2004 by the Ministry of University & Research. Approximately more than 16.000 students are actually enrolled in Business, Law, Political Sciences, Applied Sciences &Technologies, and Education Science’s Departments. USGM invests every year in developing innovative and competitive learning methodologies merging e-learning, m-learning and t-learning solutions. The virtual environment for didactic is Virtual C@Mpus Platform, an Integrated Multimodal System that includes different tools such as mobile/mp3 players, PC, e-book, TV, serious games (web TV Marconi Channel). Guglielmo Marconi University actively promotes:
USGM strategic vision is everyday focused on reinforcing internalisation and international worldwide cooperation. According to this principle, USGM is active member of GUIDE Association www.guideassociation.org that fosters international cooperation & distance learning worldwide. Currently, it includes over 150 members, among universities & research centres, coming from 64 different countries. GUIDE association is proud to release two international journals: FormaMente & Digital Universities. The University provides students with an ongoing support through the “Marconi Innovation Business Incubator” aiming at encouraging the development of start-ups e spin-offs, especially those focussing on innovation and digitalization. As specifically concerns the Industry 4.0, USGM has been carrying on an ongoing programme in cooperation with companies and business associations to overcome the Industry 4.0 challenges and to support new graduated to be ready for the labour market needs (www.marconindustry4punto0.it). The programme includes a learning path addressed to all students integrated with the existing course study to provide them with necessary cross competencies required by Industry 4.0. USGM is also proud to be a full member in the Cluster Tecnologico Fabbrica Intelligente (www.fabbricaintelligente.it), a national association including important big companies, SMEs, universities, research centres and other stakeholders active in the advanced manufacturing. The cluster is recognized by the Italian Ministry of University, Education and Research as an engine favouring the innovation and specialization of the national manufacturing ecosystem. With reference to the international projects’ cooperation, USGM has been partner and coordinator of many EU funded projects, such as: EQTEL “Enhancing Quality of Technology-Enhanced Learning at Jordanian Universities”; KUTEL “Kazakh Universities to foster quality assurance processes in Technology Enhanced Learning”; MINERVA, Strengthening Research Management and Open Science capacities of HEIs in Moldova and Armenia; BEEHIVE “Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems to Enhance Higher Education Value-Added for Better Graduate Employability”. More information... |
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“La Sapienza” University of Rome is Rome’s first university and among the oldest in Europe, founded in 1303. Thanks to the work of its 11 faculties, 63 departments 24 research centers, 59 libraries, 21 museums and 2 hospitals, it has established a reputation as an internationally recognized centre for teaching and research, now counting more than 120,000 students (8.011 International students), more than 4,000 professors and researchers and approx. 4,300 members of the administrative and technical staff. Currently students can select from 284 Bachelor and Master programmes, 76 PhD courses (5 of them international), 100 Specialization Schools, 28 Training and Higher Education Courses and 245 professional courses. With the 2011-2012 academic year, the University inaugurated the School for Advanced Studies and evaluates candidates on the basis of educational merit, that provides students with courses and activities aimed at encouraging and developing their capabilities through scientific, cultural and interdisciplinary enrichment. All the researchers participating to the project are members of one department and a research centers: Department of Computer, Control, and Management Engineering “Antonio Ruberti” (DIAG) hosts 11 labs where 70 faculties, 50 researchers and 77 Ph.D students work and participate in 3 Bachelors and 4 MSc in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Data Science. DIAG is recognised as one of the 180 departments of excellence in Italy. The aim of DIAG is to bring significant expertise in the design and development of IoT systems, the design and execution of real-world experimentation facilities, big data analysis for the evaluation of business processes and industrial workflows and best practices in cybersecurity for industrial systems. Interdepartmental Sapienza Research Center (SDR) developing new knowledge in the field of Design for Technological and Social Innovation. SDR is involved bringing in expertise on the transformation of Italian manufacturing industry towards the realization of Industry 4.0 according to novel Design Thinking approaches. SDR has significant expertise in designing and executing experiments involving novel industrial processes that improve interaction with the operators, enhance performance quality, and optimize production. More information... |
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Skybridge Partners is a Greece-based innovative IT SME, founded in 2010. Skybridge designs and implements ICT applications, aiming at providing its clients with efficient and measurable results of high quality. The company offers effective products of the whole range of ICT applications required for the efficiency of public and private organisations. Skybridge offers data analysis services, blending and analyzing multiple sources of data, thus delivering the insights that private and public organizations need. The company provides its customers with tailored IT solutions that back up their business decisions with reliable and timely reports and insightful dashboards. As every customer has specific needs, Skybridge offers different approaches to data analysis services delivery – consulting, implementation, maintenance and support, as well as outsourced data analysis. The company also offers services related to the development, installation and implementation of Web- based solutions which encompass Website Design, Development and Hosting, e-Learning Management Systems (eLMS), e-Learning content generation and development for learning institutions (Schools, VET center and Universities), Government Agencies and Private Corporations. The company’s e-learning technology combines current advances in educational theory and practice with the latest in web-based, internet technology and virtual platforms. Skybridge is committed to provide the best in e-learning services and products to the education/training community throughout Europe with the cost-effective concerns of the customer in mind. o Skybridge Vision: To Educate, Empower and Enable all through the application of new and emerging technologies in ICT. o Skybridge Mission: To help bridge the digital divide by offering our clients convenient and reliable solutions guided by the principle of low-cost, high value service provision through the application of innovative methods and technologies. To accomplish its mission, Skybridge employs high-level personnel and its management and development strategy gives a special emphasis to continuous human resources development through education and training. More information... |
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Metropolitan College, a member of the AKMI Educational Organisation, the largest private educational organisational group in Greece with over 7500 students nationwide. Since its foundation in 1982, it has established a number of collaborations with UK and other European Universities aiming at delivering of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. AMC holds an operating license issued by the Greek Ministry of Education, has established campuses in Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus and its programmes have been accredited by prestigious bodies such as the British Accreditation Council, the British Psychological Society and the Royal Institute of British Architects. AMC is well equipped to excel in the provision of private higher education in Greece. The gradual liberalization of higher education and the alignment of the Greek legislation to the one introduced by the European Union in all member states in 2010, has created the framework within which AMC plans to become a leading provider of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses of well established higher institutions. Since the beginning of academic year 2010-2011 colleges in Greece have received official governmental recognition, a process that hasrequired their thorough organization and structure inspection according to specific quality standards. AMC has received its operating license by the Greek Ministry for Education and its institutional status in line with the newly introduced legislation. AMC is also accredited by the British Accreditation Council and a member of the Hellenic Colleges Association. The mission of the College is to provide transformational education to its students intended to instil in them strong academic skills and discipline, built professional character ethos and create life-long intellectual passion. Equipping them with the knowledge, habits and leadership attributes that would enable them to become happy individuals, successful professionals and productive citizens in a globalized world is the core mission of the College. In 2011, the extensive existing partnership with UEL for delivering several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes was extended to include psychology and now includes five postgraduate programmes and a BSc (Hons) Psychology in English (BPS accredited) and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology in Greek (non BPS accredited). In this activity, AMC has always been driven by the scientific model of psychological inquiry that has derived from the UK, the US and Northern Europe. AMC is experienced in dealing with external examining bodies and professional bodies. In order to fulfil the needs for clinical training and research of its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, AMC maintains close collaborations with various hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations and social care many of which have oncology treatment and research within their scope More information... |
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BK-con entails broad experience in EU funded projects, at a development and implementation level. Being founded in 1994, and operating since 2019 as a GbR, the company gathers over 30 years of expertise in transnational projects having participated in the design and implementation of a total project value that exceeds the budget of 4 billion Euros, operating in a multicultural environment.
BK-con provides a wide bouquet of services, facilitating capacity building, quality assurance (Q.A.), with the intention to use its experience to provide added value for organizations and partners at local, regional, national and transnational level, creating added value for our societies, in a sustainable manner.
BK-con offers a deep knowledge and expertise in the design and delivery of Q.A. Tools and Mechanisms starting from project implementation to delivery of education, including:
Additionally, BK-con has rich experience in Programme and Project Evaluation with a track record in Ex-Ante and on-going Evaluations of National, Sectoral and Regional Operational Programmes for various EU member States, while also working with the EU Commission within the context of Evaluation Framework Contracts.
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