Abstract
The main goal of this paper is to analyse the financial effects of EU education and research programs on the development of higher education institutions in Western Balkan countries with a special emphasis given to Kosovo. To achieve the set goal, we have used the integrative review method. The Western Balkan HEIs do not have sufficient financial capacity to develop new curricula, new study programmes and research projects. They must therefore make use of EU education and research programmes to cover this gap. The evidence provided in the paper supports the idea that HEIs of the countries with low economic development, political challenges and lack of institutional capabilities will have a difficult time funding such undertakings without the assistance of EU programmes. Thus, these programs have a great impact on financing these educational institutions effectively. Therefore, their impact on the funding of universities in this region should be elaborated. It should be noted that there is little research which elaborate the impact of these programs on funding Western Balkan HEIs. These are key findings of the paper.
Highlights
EU programs are very important for the development of various institutions because they aim to facilitate cooperation between the institutions of countries around the world
Authorities in countries remain responsible for the methods by which higher education is organised and delivered in their countries
The financing of public Higher education institutions (HEIs) in Kosovo is regulated in accordance with the Law on Higher Education in Kosovo
Summary
EU programs are very important for the development of various institutions because they aim to facilitate cooperation between the institutions of countries around the world These programmes can be in areas such as education, research, innovation, culture and health. Qorraj (2018) emphasizes that EU programmes are very important for the beneficiary countries and especially the countries of the Western Balkans Because these countries lack sufficient financial support for HEIs from local institutions, EU programs will contribute to bridging this financial gap. As important, the Kosovo government must take the necessary steps to insure the improvement of entrepreneurs’ skills and abilities, aligning them to the needs and challenges of the emerging market economy These steps must include providing and improving education. Accessible at: https://thebalkanforum.org/file/repository/Education_Briefing_ENG_FINAL.pdf, Accessed: 19. 2. 2020
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