Recognizing the importance of education in addressing social and economic challenges, the European Union provides ongoing support to Serbia in implementing education reform. The project "Strengthening the Capacity of Relevant Institutions within the Education Sector Reform Agreement in Serbia - Empowering the Link between Employment and Social Inclusion" (abbreviated title: EU Support for Education Reform in Serbia - REdiS 2030) is part of the Education Sector Reform Agreement, which supports the provision of quality educational opportunities in line with labor market needs.
The project, worth 2.7 million euros, began implementation in March 2019 and will last until March 2022. The beneficiaries of the project are the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, the Institute for the Advancement of Education and Upbringing, the Institute for the Evaluation of Education Quality, the National Education Council, the Council for Vocational Education and Adult Education, the National Council for Higher Education, the Qualifications Agency, the National Accreditation Body, and other relevant institutions.
The project activities are focused on:
- Strengthening the capacity of umbrella educational institutions, with the aim of better coordination, cooperation, and implementation of a sectoral approach;
- Creating public policies based on data, more efficient monitoring and reporting on the education system, and supporting the development of a new strategic framework for education development by 2030;
- Mechanisms for ensuring quality at all levels of education;
- Improving citizens' awareness of the education reform process;
- Establishing a system for the recognition of prior learning, as well as
- Establishing a dialogue on educational policies with all relevant stakeholders.