Posted on September 19, 2024

We are proud to announce the award of the INSIST-VAT Erasmus+ project, a Capacity building in the field of Vocational Education and Training!
INSIST-VAT aims to build a training offer for producers and extension workers to improve sustainable agricultural and food systems in Albania.
INSIST-VAT is in line with the missions entrusted to the Agricultural University of Tirana by the Albanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighting the essential role of continuing education in strengthening agricultural skills. With a view to future replication in Kosovo, INSIST-VAT is coordinated by the CIHEAM in Montpellier, with a formidable consortium of 8 partners:
- CIHEAM-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier,
- Agricultural University of Tirana,
- Agriculture Technology Transfer Centre Fushë Kruja,
- University of Prishtina,
- Association de Coordination Technique Agricole,
- CIHEAM-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza,
- Agriculture Technology Transfer Centre Korcë,
- QUARES.

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