The Vice-Rector, Behxhet Shala, represented the University of Mitrovica “Isa Boletini” (UMIB), in the opening ceremony for the implementation of the QUADIC project (Quality development of international cooperation and project management), at the University “Kadri Zeka” (UKZ) in Gjilan. The Rector of UKZ, Bajram Kosumi, initially greeted the participants and also thanked those who are committed to this project.

The Vice-Rector for International Cooperation in UKZ, Dukagjin Leka, at the same time coordinator of the QUADIC project, presented the project, where he said that the whole project is included in 10 packages. According to him, in the first activity with a Kick-Off Meeting, organized by the Office for International Cooperation, which will last until 14. 02.2020, will participate all local and international partners, a total of 18 representatives of institutions, such as University “Kadri Zeka” Gjilan, Coordinator / Grant Holder, International Business College Mitrovica, University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani”, University of Prizren “Ukshin Hoti”, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Technical University of Sofia, University of Medicine Tirana, University of Ljubljana, Heimerer College, University of Peja ‘Haxhi Zeka “, University of Durres” Alexander Xhuvani “, University of Mitorvica” Isa Boletini “, European University of Tirana, International University for Business and Technology, University of Korça “Fan S. Noli”, University of Gjirokastra “Eqrem Qabej”, Universita Per Stranieri Di Perugia.

The QUADIC project is the first of its kind in Kosovo, which has to do with capacity building for international projects. Otherwise, Kadri Zeka University in Gjilan is the project coordinator, while it will be funded by the European Commission in the amount of 991,381 Euros.