Lifelong learning for sustainable agriculture in Alps- Danube-Adriatic Region (LifeADA) TEMPUS HR-TEMPUS-JPHES Progress Report in terms of Field Monitoring Visit for Agricultural University of Tirana Prof.Dr. Perparim Laze (Coordinator) December 12, 2014 Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

Arritjet për çdo workpackage (WP1, WP 2, WP 3, etj) sipas tabeles: I. Achievements for each workpackage Nr.Work packageDeliverables executedRealization Data Planned Data The reason for the delay (if any) Deliverables in process 1.1. WP1 D1.1/A1.1 Setting-up of working groups and development of working conceptDecember 2013 D1.3/A1.3 Opening conference, ZagrebDec /13-feb/ WP2 D2.1/A2.1 Creation of questionnaire and surveying on LL at each partner countries HEI April 2014-Sept 2014 D2.2/A2.2 Mapping of status and needs of LL at each HEI April 2014-Sept 2014 D2.2/A2.3 Analysis of the labor market needs in the field of agriculture April 2014-Sept 2014 D2.3/A2.4 Creation of Reports on LL potentials in partner countries Sept 2014-March 2015 In progress D2.4/A2.5 Creation of Reports on LL needs in partner countries Sept 2014-March 2015 In progress D2.5/A2.6Developing of Case studies on LL activities Sept 2014-March 2015 In progress D2.6/A2.7Workshop on assessment, Sarajevo In progress Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

Mobilitetet e kryera sipas tabelës në vijim/ Mobility’s performed according to the table Nr. Mobility developed Date and place of activity Number of participants to partner institution Rezultatet kryesore te aktivitetit The main results of the activity Documents developed within the project 1.Opening conference, Zagreb February , persons Perparim Laze Fatos Harizaj Ardian Maci Ferdi Brahushi Denis Cela  All partners presented their institution as well as the Past and on-going activities in lifelong learning.  Project coordinator gave presentation on Project description.  Project coordinator explained the Distribution of roles, preparation of Partnership agreements, Budgetary issues, Financial and administrative management, Documentation and reporting, Communication and dissemination, Planning project activities - agreeing on dates and location of events etc.  Minutes from PMC meeting delivered to all partners and available on web.  Presentation available on web  documents documents  Partnership agreements conducted  Project logo  Project memorandum  Project PowerPoint template  Questionnaire’s on needs and potentials Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

Mobilitetet e kryera sipas tabelës në vijim/ Mobility’s performed according to the table Nr. Mobility developed Date and place of activity Number of participants to partner institution Rezultatet kryesore te aktivitetit The main results of the activity Documents developed within the project 2.Workshop on assessmen t, Sarajevo February persons Perparim Laze Fatos Harizaj Anila Hoda Ardian Maci Ferdi Brahushi Lumturi Sena Elona Bahiti PHD. Student Results to come out Questionnaire results and case studies conducted under WP2 will be presented and discussed. First meeting of Evaluation board will be organized Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

1. Is the Project Management Board set? If so, who takes part in this board? How many meetings have been conducted on issues related to the management and maintenance of the project? Where and when? The Project management board has been set since the very beginning of the Project. From the Agricultural University of Tirana the coordinator Perparim Laze, is a member of the Project Management Committee. Until now we have had one meeting in February, during the Kick off Meeting, in Zagreb. The Project coordinator explained the Distribution of roles, preparation of Partnership agreements, Budgetary issues, Financial and administrative management, Documentation and reporting, Communication and dissemination, Planning project activities - agreeing on dates and location of events etc. Minutes from PMC meeting delivered to all partners and available on web Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact: Project Management Committee meeting Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb February 28, 2014 Korce: Ilir Nicko, PhD Tirana: Prof. Perparim Laze Minutes from PMC meeting delivered to all partners and available on web ents

2. Si ka qene komunikimi me koordinatorin? A jeni te kënaqur nga menaxhimi i përgjithshëm dhe financiar i koordinatorit? Nëse jo, evidentoni problemet. How was the communication with the coordinator? Are you satisfied with the overall management and financial coordinator? If not, identify problems. The communication with the Project coordinator has been effective. Prompt answers, advisory information, has resulted in resolution of all situations. In regards to the financial management, our institution has encountered some difficulties such as delays and lack of flexibility. Here we can mention the case of equipment purchase. The procurement procedures and all the necessary documentation had been completed by our institution since April 2014, whereas the funds were only transferred in December of 2014, causing a delay. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

3.Si menaxhohet granti i projektit? Në mënyrë të centralizuar? Apo është bere alokimi i fondeve në llogarinë e secilit institucion partner? A janë hapur llogari në Euro? How is the project grant managed? Centrally? Or is the allocation of funds done to the account of each partner institution? Have you opened any accounts in Euros? The Agricultural University of Tirana manages only funds related to “staff costs” whereas the remainder of the budget is managed by the Project Coordinator (as decided by the Partnership Agreement). The project coordinator has transferred the first instalment of pre-financing for AUT which coincides with 60% of the planned budget for staff costs (7, Euro) into the university’s account. This was done in order to allow the carrying-out of all eligible activities that comply with the Workplan and are in accordance with the Grant Agreement and project performance. AUT has opened an account in Euros. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

4. Keni firmosur nënkontratë me koordinatorin (për pjesën e grantit qe i takon institucionit tuaj)? Have you signed a subcontract with the coordinator (for the grant belonging to your institution)? Yes, the Agricultural University of Tirana has undersigned the Partnership Agreement with the Coordinator in April 22, Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

5. A janë përfshirë studentet ne projekt? Are students involved in the project? LifeADA Project is conceived as a Project where both pedagogues and students are involved. In each mobility at least one student is invited. In the next phase on the other hand, the students will have their own mobilities, amounting to 10 mobilities in total, one in each partner University. Students are foreseen to take part from the beginning to the end of the project. There will be around 17 international and national mobilities for students. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

6. Sa është buxheti për pajisjet për institucionin tuaj ? Në ç’fazë është procedura e blerjes? A janë vendosur pajisjet në dispozicion të stafit dhe studentëve ? What is the budget for the equipment for your institution? In what phase is the purchase procedure? Are settled equipment available to staff and students? As for all the other universities the shared budget for the equipment is euros. The procurement is concluded. Equipment will soon available to staff and students Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact: Equipment procurement Tirana Tendering procedure fulfilled. Funds for IT equipment purchase transferred to University account. December 4, AUT Equipment purchased. Documentation available at Partner institution (AUT) and Coordinator (UNIZG). Money transfer and purchasment approved by EACEA, Ms Belen Enciso (mail sent on December 4, 2014), forwarded to prof. Perparim Laze

7. Si e ka realizuar bashke-financimin institucioni juaj? Ne cilin zë të buxhetit te projektit e keni integruar bashke- financimin? How has your institution realized co-financing? Which budget item has been integrated to project co-financing? As part of the partnership agreement the co-financing is 25% of the staff costs, total contribution 3, Euros. It will be integrated as part of staff costs, only. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

8. A është përgatitur website-i i projektit? Kush e mirëmban? Linku? Has the website been prepared for the project? Who maintains it? Link? The website of the Project has been prepared by the coordinator since 9 April, In the table you may see the links. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact: Web page/s developed within the project PlaceDateParticipantsOutcome Lifelong learning for sustainable agriculture in Alps - Danube - Adriatic Region - LifeADA Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska 25, Zagreb April 9, 2014UNIZGhttp://lifeada.sistemi.hr/ eADA?ref=hl

9. Have there been any collaborations with representatives from business and labor market (if covered by the project)? How are they involved in the project? Are arrangements established for training of students or potential future employment? If yes, which company The collaboration with businesses has just started. As you see we under fulfilling questionnaires for the needs of producers, besides the need for high schools and state and local government. We are on the way how to improve collaboration with businesses. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact: Following links to questionnaires on Albanian language. High schools: State and local government: Producers:

10 Sipas jush, a do të ketë vijimësi projekti pas përfundimit të tij ? Jepni argumente sa i qëndrueshëm do të jetë ai. In your opinion, would the project have continuity after its completion? Give arguments on how stable it will be. Yes we believe that the project will have continuity even after its completion Outcomes considering sustainability of the proposed project, and the strategy ensuring dissemination of the project results, on a longer term, are as follows: creation and (re)improvement of LL strategy on sustainable agriculture is currently based on a system based on the best-benchmarking practice, and a set of existing LL on sustainable agriculture; hence, by forming working groups consisting of partner institutions, business and policy makers, partner institutions will show their willingness to continue with established project networking both, during and after the project implementation; implementation of the Regional guidelines delivered by educational, business and authorities, working in a close partnership will enable recognition and evaluation of the prototype, long term models of LL on sustainable agriculture, and ensure sustainability; development of the curriculum will be based on the strategy brought by each partner (non-EU countries), and will be mentored and guided on educational and teaching methodologies by EU partner universities; curriculum will be defined according to the labor market needs, and approved at HEI, business and entrepreneurial sector levels; Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

implementation of at least one pilot activity considering LL on sustainable agriculture (i.e. course, e-learning) during the project, by introducing and training of the university teaching staff and students involved in regular study programs, as well as Alumni (interested in widening and expanding their knowledge and education/al level); dissemination of information considering importance and benefits of LL on sustainable agriculture during and after project’s activities will be provided by formal and informal communication channels, set through this project which ensure sustainable networking among all partner countries, as well as spread to other ADA countries; project outcomes, beside established strategy and curriculum, will enable trained academic staff, businessman, students and other stakeholders that, by guidelines set trough this project, will provide sustainability; after finalizing the project, and via established communication networking, further motivation between partner universities, new interested regional universities, Alumni, students, policy makers, and universities (from ADA region not participating in this project) will be present, with focus on LL on sustainable agriculture providing financial benefits in the future, ensuring a long term project sustainability. Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact:

Thank you very much! Funded by the European Union University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska street 25, Zagreb, Croatia Contact: