Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education
ID: 335059Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Kosovo USAID-Pristina (USAID-KOS)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kosovo is seeking expressions of interest for the "Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education" initiative. This program aims to enhance collaborations between private sector entities and academic institutions to develop market-oriented learning approaches and improve the practical skills of graduates. The initiative is crucial for fostering innovation-led development and includes objectives such as improving universities' analytical capacities, developing responsive curricula, and enhancing experiential learning opportunities. Interested U.S. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and qualified organizations must submit their responses by August 13, 2021, to USAID acquisition specialists, with further inquiries directed to Fiolla Radoniqi at fradoniqi@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-216-6241.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Fiolla Radoniqi USAID/Kosovo
    (202) 216-6241
    fradoniqi@usaid.gov
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kosovo issued Request for Information (RFI) No. 72016721RFI00005 for the program "Private Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Higher Education." This initiative seeks to enhance collaborations between the private sector and academic institutions to create market-oriented learning approaches, preparing graduates with relevant practical skills. Aimed at building partnerships for innovation-led development, the initiative invites responses from U.S. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and other qualified organizations to assess interest and capability in achieving the outlined objectives. These include improving universities' analytical capacities, developing curricula in response to market demands, enhancing experiential learning opportunities for students, and fostering demand-driven applied research. The activity encourages engagement from various stakeholders, including local higher education institutions, private sector representatives, diaspora, non-profits, and related government bodies. Interested organizations must submit specified information by August 13, 2021, to USAID acquisition specialists. Ultimately, the RFI aims to gather insights to guide future collaborations and funding allocations in higher education reform in Kosovo.
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