Fact-finding visit in Skopje begins

Fact-finding visit in Skopje begins

Novico v slovenskem jeziku najdete tu.

In Skopje, within the project “Advancing the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Profession in the Republic of North Macedonia”, a two-day professional visit began, with the participation of experts from Slovenia, including Prof. Dr. Brigita Skela Savič from the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health, Andrej Vojnovič and Anita Prelec from the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia.

The purpose of the visit is to meet with various stakeholders in the field of education and regulation of the professions of nurses and midwives in the Republic of North Macedonia. The aim is to obtain key information for the preparation of recommendations to improve the educational process and establish a comprehensive approach to the regulation of professions in nursing and midwifery care.

 

The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.

 

Strengthening Cooperation: Training on Gender Mainstreaming for the Mongolian Armed Forces

Strengthening Cooperation: Training on Gender Mainstreaming for the Mongolian Armed Forces

From November 18 to 29, 2024, POTC will hold a comprehensive training activity at Jable Castle in Mengeš, Slovenia, on gender mainstreaming designed for the Mongolian Armed Forces as they prepare for deployment in UN peace missions and operations.

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Organised by the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), this 10-day program will focus on gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping operations, equipping participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively integrate gender considerations in mission environments.

This training is a testament to the growing cooperation between Slovenia and Mongolia in advancing international peace and security. The program will offer Mongolian personnel valuable field-based insights into gender dynamics, conflict-related sexual violence, and strategies for promoting gender equality within peace missions and operations settings. The participants will engage in expert-led lectures and hands-on exercises aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the critical role gender plays in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.

We look forward to further strengthening this growing partnership with the Mongolian Armed Forces, enhancing capabilities and ensuring well-preparedness for the complex challenges of international peace operations. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to building more inclusive, effective, and resilient peace operations worldwide and is already the second collaboration between POTC and Mongolia in 2024.

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CEP na 12. Slovenskih razvojnih dnevih

CEP na 12. Slovenskih razvojnih dnevih

CEP je danes v sodelovanju s Centrom za mednarodno sodelovanje in razvoj – CMSR organiziral panel Vloga Slovenije v globalnem razvoju: Ali vemo, kaj za Slovenijo pomeni mednarodna razvojna pomoč?, ki je potekal v sklopu 12. Slovenskih razvojnih dnevov.

Panel, na katerem so govorili g. Jernej Salecl, generalni direktor Direktorata za industrijo, podjetništvo in internacionalizacijo Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport, g. Edvin Skrt, generalni direktor Direktorata za razvojno sodelovanje in humanitarno pomoč, Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve, ga. Jelka Klemenc, vodja sektorja za mednarodno razvojno sodelovanje, CEP, g. Dejan Prešiček, direktor CMSR, je moderirala zasl. prof. dr. Maja Bučar.

G. Edvin Skrt, MZEZ je poudaril, da je za mednarodno razvojno sodelovanje (MRS) ključna predvidljivost financiranja, saj brez jasnega finančnega načrta ni mogoče uspešno izvajati projektov. Prav tako je izpostavil potrebo po boljši medresorski koordinaciji, saj trenutna situacija povzroča zamude in neučinkovitost.

G. Jernej Salecl, MGŠT je MRS označil kot odlično priložnost za slovenska podjetja, ki želijo prodreti na mednarodne trge.

G. Dejan Prešiček je izpostavil pomen slovenskega znanja in izkušenj v MRS, vendar opozoril na težave pri časovnici financiranja, kar ovira hitre odzive ustanov.

Ga. Jelka Klemenc, CEP, je predstavila izkušnje dela v tujih razvojnih agencijah in drugih akterjih ter primere z Zahodnega Balkana, ki orišejo tematsko prednost slovenskega znanja; tudi majhnost slovenskih projektov vidi kot prednost, saj omogočajo večjo fleksibilnost na terenu, ter opozarja na priložnosti, ki bi jih lahko imeli s programskim pristopom, ki nudi orodja za koordinacijo. Hkrati je izpostavila pomen udejstvovanja v MRS in razvojne pomoči za človekovo varnost, kjer v Sloveniji manjka akterjev, ki bi o njenih razsežnostih ozaveščali; tudi zato se še vedno sprašujemo, čemu MRS. Potrebna je nujnost ozaveščanja tako strokovne javnosti kot tudi širše družbe o vseh koristih MRS za državo in njene državljane, za kar bi bila ključna uvrstitev te tematike v vzgojno-izobraževalni sistem.

Prof. dr. Bučar pa je poudarila, da je ključni izziv predvsem birokracija in slaba koordinacija, tako v Sloveniji kot v državah prejemnicah, poleg ozaveščanja.

Vsi panelisti so se strinjali, da je za uspeh MRS nujna boljša koordinacija med institucijami ter dolgoročna finančna stabilnost.

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Fact-finding visit to Skopje begins on 20 October

Fact-finding visit to Skopje begins on 20 October

Novička o obisku v slovenskem jeziku.

Between 20 and 22 October 2024, three experts from the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health and the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia, who participate in the project “Advancing the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Profession in the Republic of North Macedonia”, will participate in a fact-finding visit to Skopje.

The purpose of the visit is to meet with Macedonian experts from fields that are important for renewing education in nursing and midwifery and regulating the professions of nurses and midwives. The aim of the visit is to obtain relevant information necessary for preparing an in-depth analysis and reform proposal.

The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia.

*Photos are from the first study visit in Slovenia.

Third Edition of Disruptive Military Technologies and Practices Activity

Third Edition of Disruptive Military Technologies and Practices Activity

After two successful outings, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) is organising the third edition of the activity on disruptive military technologies and practices. The seminar will take place on November 27, 2024, at Jable Castle in Mengeš.

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The programme includes lectures on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, Slovenian-made drones, cybersecurity, neuroscience and its implications for modern warfare, as well as space technologies.

Participants will gain valuable insights into the security challenges of the future and have the opportunity to discuss new security approaches with leading experts.

Those who attend the entire seminar will receive an official certificate of participation. Registrations are open until November 10, 2024, and participation is free of charge. Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.

Register here.

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Upcoming capacity-building session in Serbia

Upcoming capacity-building session in Serbia

Next week, we are in Serbia to kick off a two-day capacity-building session for the Zrenjanin and Kikinda Police Departments. The session will focus on continuing to expand the patrol management system, which already connects 14 out of 27 PUs in the country.

The workshop will focus on transferring the experience and good practices of the Slovenian police administrations of Novo Mesto and Maribor to their Serbian colleagues, transferring the experience of the Serbian police administration of Sremska Mitrovica, and demonstrating the practical use of the system by the subcontractor ZZI. 

Activities of the project are financed by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships programme and supported by the Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and Slovenian Police.