NASRI Hosts International Workshop to Boost Digital Skills in Scientific Research

As part of the U2SID project - "University to Society Collaborations for Inclusive Digital Transformation in the Western Balkans", an initiative supported by the Erasmus+ Capacity Building Project, the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (NASRI) in Tirana, Albania, organized a one-day international workshop today. This workshop aimed to further the project's goals of promoting comprehensive and inclusive digital transformation across the Western Balkans.

The workshop focused on how NASRI can assist scientific researchers participating in national and international research-development programs to enhance their digital skills throughout the project lifecycle. Discussions covered the digital services currently provided by NASRI, as well as future offerings intended to streamline and accelerate various processes including application, evaluation, financing, implementation, monitoring, and successful project closure.

Valuable insights were shared by distinguished speakers from both academic and business sectors. Special thanks to:

Prof. As. Ogerta Koruti, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana

Ms. Albana Laknori, General Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tirana

Ms. Aris Tasho, Director of Foreign Relations Office & Project's Department at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tirana

Ph. D. Suela Maxhelaku, University of Tirana and Project Leader

Ms. Erida Curraj, SCIDEV

Prof. Nataša Krivokapić from the University of Montenegro, who joined online

The workshop proved to be a crucial platform for exchanging ideas and exploring how digital transformation can be effectively implemented within the scientific community. The participation and contributions from all our U2SID partners and attendees have undoubtedly moved us closer to achieving our goals of digital inclusivity and enhanced research capabilities in the region.

We look forward to the continued collaboration and innovation that such initiatives foster, driving forward the digital transformation agenda in the Western Balkans.

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