The Council of Europe is proud to announce its support for four projects under the 2024 Call for Projects "Learners First - Support for the ENIC Centres." The selected projects from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ukraine each address crucial aspects of recognition of qualifications and aim to foster more inclusive and efficient higher education systems, in line with the 2030 Council of Europe Education Strategy.

With its project, Armenia takes a significant step forward aimed at enhancing national mechanisms for the recognition of refugees' qualifications. This initiative seeks to ensure that individuals displaced by conflict or persecution can continue their education or pursue employment opportunities in their host country, thereby contributing to social integration and personal development. Azerbaijan embarks on a mission to promote automatic recognition of qualifications, streamlining the process for students and professionals moving across borders. Bosnia and Herzegovina undertakes an ambitious project to map higher education qualifications for the purpose of automatic recognition in the region.  The project in Ukraine focuses on the provision of information concerning the recognition of qualifications from the temporarily occupied territories, coupled with efforts to combat education fraud. This project is particularly timely, offering critical support to students and professionals affected by geopolitical instabilities, ensuring their qualifications are recognised and valued.

As these projects unfold, they promise to bring about substantial improvements in the recognition of qualifications, thereby enhancing educational and professional opportunities for individuals across Europe and beyond. For more information on these projects and the "Learners First - Support for the ENIC Centres" initiative, please visit the Council of Europe's Education Department website.