26 September 2023
STAGE II. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
On 25 Sept. 2023 the Joint Commission on Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications approved its Rules of Procedure (RoP).
The Commission for Freedom of Movement with ID cards has already approved its RoP on 24 July 2023.
The Joint Working Group on Recognition of Professional Qualifications is expected to meet on 2 – 3 October and decide about its own RoP.
In each country the Ministry in charge nominates its representatives in the joint Commission / Working Group tasked with organizing / coordinating / monitoring the Implementation of each Agreement:
| Agreement / Institution in Charge |
RECOGNITION OF HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS |
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WITH IDENTITY CARDS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS |
RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE, DOCTORS OF DENTAL MEDICINE AND ARCHITECTS IN THE CEFTA CONTEXT |
|
AL |
Ministry of Education and Sports General Directorate of Development for Education and Sports, at: https://arsimi.gov.al/ |
Ministry of Interior at: https://mb.gov.al/ |
Ministry of Education and Sports General Directorate of Development for Education and Sports, at: https://arsimi.gov.al/ |
| BiH* | |||
|
KOS |
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation
Department for European integration, policy coordination and legal affairs, at: https://masht.rks-gov.net/ |
Ministry of Internal Affairs | Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation
Department for European integration, policy coordination and legal affairs, at: https://masht.rks-gov.net/ |
|
NM |
Ministry of Education and Science
Higher Education Sector, at: https://mon.gov.mk/ |
Ministry of Interior | Ministry of Education and Science |
| MNE* | |||
|
SER |
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia | Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia | Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia |
*Subject to completion of RAA process.
RCC coordinates the work of the Commission for Freedom of Movement with ID cards. RCC in cooperation with Education Reform Initiative of South-East Europe (ERI SEE) coordinates the work of Joint Commission on Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications. RCC with CEFTA will support the Joint Working Group on Recognition of Professional Qualifications.
NOTE. This report is intended for informational purposes only. It is based on publicly available official information and/or meetings with SEE6 policymakers, organized by CDI and its partners. The accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the information cannot be guaranteed. The report is not a substitute for official communication by the Parties, and any decisions made based on the report are the responsibility of the reader.
Prepared by Cooperation and Development Institute and its Partners, Sept. 2023
