2. 9. 2020 | Learning compass, PR
Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language. 
Centre for European Perspective is together with Center for Communication, Hearing and Speech, Portorož, NGO Association for psihosocial and pedagogical assistance and education – REZJA (Združenje za psihosocialnu I pedagošku podršku I edukaciju – REZJA) , Severna Makedonija, organizing a three day training titled “Learning Compass – teacher training for work with children with disabilities”. The global COVID-19 pandemic has introduced high health/security and also logistical challenges for international projects. The activities of the event will therefore be implemented with the use of digital tools and quality cooperation. The digital adjustment is becoming a part of every day teaching practices in classrooms and schools worldwide, that is why the activities will also offer the opportunity for the discussion of synergies, good practices and the exchange of experiences in the education process on longer distances.
The training will start with a three-day workshop between September 9th and September 11th where three Slovenian experts will be holding lectures and interactive workshops on teacher training for work with children with disabilities. The activities will be concluded with a digital informative session for stakeholders.
Short info about the project:
In the countries of the Western Balkans, the knowledge of experts and especially teachers about children with special needs and ways of pedagogical work with them is still very lacking, on the other hand, Slovenia has a great deal of knowledge and practical experience in this field. The similarity of school systems, the historical and geographical connection and the linguistic proximity of most Western Balkan countries facilitate the transfer of knowledge and experience from Slovenia to other countries involved in the proposed project. The project will provide Slovenian knowledge and experience in the field of education and assistance to children with special needs in the Western Balkan countries. The project will in two years and four countries:
- Contribute to improving the situation of children with special needs in primary education;
- Contribute to the development of the school systems of the countries involved;
- Strengthen links and cooperation between teaching staff and educational institutions (involved in the project) of the Western Balkan countries and contributed to the peaceful coexistence in the region.
The project will educate 20 experts in each country (special educators, educators, school counselors) from the countries involved:
- to work with children with disabilities within school systems;
- to disseminate basic knowledge about children with special needs among primary school teachers;
- to implement acquired knowledge of helping professionals with special needs work and to educate primary school teachers about the needs and approaches of children with disabilities.
Initially, the project has established cooperation between the Centre for the European Perspective, Slovenian experts working with children with special needs, local decision-makers (competent ministries and school leaders) and local actors working in the field in the target countries. All stakeholders will be involved in preparing an analysis of the current state of inclusiveness of school institutions and working with children with special needs. The analysis of the situation will show where the greatest needs for the transfer of Slovenian good practices are. Content for 3-day workshops will be prepared with participants from four countries (Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina). The 3-day workshops will receive 20 teachers from each country through active lectures and workshops. Two teachers from each country will be further tasked with preparing the so-called Train the Trainer (ToT) workshops, which they will jointly conduct at their school for at least 10 additional teachers. As a result, 40 one-day workshops will be organized to train at least 400 additional teachers.
First activities of the project were conducted in Durres, Albania, between 5th and 8th September 2019, whereas an additional training will be conducted in Bosnia and Hercegovina in 2020 in cooperation with the Association for human rights and social inclusion- SOCI.
Within the framework of the project, a publication will also be prepared, which will analyse the situation in the target countries and, based on the workshops carried out, the analysis of primary and secondary sources and Slovenian experience, present concrete proposals for improving the situation of working with children with special needs in primary schools.
Through meetings and regular briefing, the project will also involve decision makers (relevant state, federal, regional and / or local ministries of education and school leaders) who will be informed about the project and our activities.
Project is part of CEP’s program activities financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia in the framework of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation.
20. 12. 2019 | LET4CAP, PR
Training of trainers was the last activity within the LET4CAP project – “Law Enforcement Training for Capacity Building project” that implemented seven trainings in the last two years. Project members – Centre for European Perspective, Italian Carabinieri, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, the Polish police force “Policja” and the in-house agency of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, “Studiare Sviluppo”, have contributed to more consistent and efficient assistance in law enforcement capacity building to third countries.
Training or trainers in Ljubljana from 17 – 18 December brought together 17 experienced trainers from 13 countries that learned from each other, worked on their presentation and communication skills and improved their knowledge about training theory, design and evaluation. Group work and dynamic programme contributed to an excellent atmosphere that facilitated great peer-to-peer learning as well as expertise from various working environments.
Project has been co-financed by Internal Security Fund of the European Union.
10. 12. 2019 | European Digital Diplomacy Exchange, PR
The Centre for European Perspective, together with the U.S. Department of State is organizing a three-day training that is tailor made for government communicators, public officers and digital diplomats alike. The training will take place between Tuesday 10th of December and Thursday 12th of December at Bled, Slovenia.
The modern information and media sphere form an information highway, that has unveiled both opportunities and pressing challenges for all the stakeholders that work to protect information integrity. Technological advancement and innovation have made it significantly easier for individuals to participate in the information flow, a significant contribution to the democratic dialogue. The same opportunities are unfortunately also available to harmful narratives, that may use amplification tools to mis- and dis-inform. Governments are therefore uniquely challenged, to proactively and re-actively inform their citizens and cooperate with their audience in a dialogue of equal voices. Government communicators, who effectively safeguard information integrity through their every day work as a result need to poses an unique skillet of abilities and knowledge to be effective and address the challenges with a stronger voice.
For this purpose, a fifth iteration of the training, taking place between 10th and 12st June 2019 at Bled, Slovenia, will join the forces of government communicators from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine. The training will cover a range of topics from public relations and public diplomacy theory to practical application of digital tools. Participants will also gain valuable knowledge on the practical application of smartphones, technology, that presents a world of opportunities at the touch of our fingertips.
The project is a result of a joint cooperation between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana and the Centre for European Perspective.
27. 11. 2019 | Helicopter, PR
Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language.
In the years 2019-2020, Slovenia devotes development assistance to Montenegro for the development of the capacities and role of Montenegro’s Aviation Helicopter Unit in the delivery of public services of vital importance to Montenegrin residents such as helicopter emergency medical services and helicopter police operations.
To this end, an inter-ministerial working group of high government representatives of Montenegro will be on a working visit to Slovenia from 3 to 6 December 2019, which will become acquainted with the system of providing these public services in Slovenia. With Slovenian experience, Montenegro will help design their own public service delivery system with their helicopter unit. During the working visit, various public services, implemented with the cooperation of the Flight Police Unit of the Police of the Republic of Slovenia, the manner of their implementation, equipment and other capacities and system features will be demonstrated in the field.
The project is part of programme activities of the Slovenia’s Development Cooperation Programme financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and carried out together with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health and Police of the Republic of Slovenia.
Further information:
Andreja Dolničar Jeraj
Programme Director
[email protected]
7. 11. 2019 | EUPCST, PR
The village of Gotenica in Slovenia was the setting of a Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) between 20 – 25 October 2019 with activities organised by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), with support of Slovenian Police and Slovenian Armed Forces. Training was organised under the auspices of the project European Union Police and Civilian Services Training (EUPCST).
HEAT is an intensive four-day course that trains professionals to effectively deal with risks-associated and critical situations while deployed abroad. The course in Gotenica offered a unique opportunity for individuals to:
- improve their knowledge about multiple threats present in hostile field environments and to learn how to deal with them in an effective manner;
- rehearse and practice safety and security procedures accordingly with the specific threat;
- strengthen individual skill dealing while with different stressful situations;
- strengthen group dynamics while dealing with multiple stressful situations.
The ENTRi certified training is designed for professionals who are working or are aiming to work with national or international organisations (e.g. EU, UN, OSCE), international non-governmental organisations, governments, the academic or private sector and the ones who want to efficiently prepare for work in conflict areas and hostile environments.
This HEAT edition included 24 participants from various governmental departments and institutions from 11 countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Romania. Activities, sharing of best practices, workshops and practical exercises facilitated by experts from the Slovenian Police, Slovenian Armed Forces, psychologist and others contributed to a multidisciplinary approach to the challenges that individuals and institutions might face when deployed in a potentially volatile environment.
