In order to achieve the set goals, the Institute continuously establishes cooperation with other relevant institutes and research centers, laboratories, universities and faculties as well as centers of excellence and associations of citizens with related programs, activities and interests, both from the country and abroad.
The collaborations are in the form of joint participation in projects, as well as the exchange of personnel and experts for the realization of activities for continuous professional improvement.
Partner institutions
- Ekonomicka Univerzita v Bratislave (Slovakia) — A public university specializing in economics and business.
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University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) — Slovenia's oldest and largest public university.
Joint work: Drivers and barriers for Circular Economy implementation in the business sector -
Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice (Czech Republic) — A higher education institute focused on technology, business and applied sciences.
Joint work: Drivers and barriers for Circular Economy implementation in the business sector - Institute for Accreditation of the Republic of North Macedonia (North Macedonia) — The national accreditation body of North Macedonia.
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University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi" (Albania) — A public university in Shkodër, Albania.
Joint work: Ecoforum: Let's talk about sustainability; Drivers and barriers for Circular Economy implementation in the business sector -
Academy for Business Economy (Serbia) — A higher education institution in Novi Sad focused on business and economics.
Joint work: Ecoforum: Let's talk about sustainability; Drivers and barriers for Circular Economy implementation in the business sector - Higher Institute of Insurance and Finance (Bulgaria) — A higher education institution in Sofia specializing in insurance and finance.
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EU4ALL Association (Serbia) — A civil society association.
Joint work: Reskill the future by greening jobs; The Balkans on Jahorina 2022 – Scientific Conference -
Federation of consumers of Bulgaria (Bulgaria) — A national consumer-protection organization.
Joint work: Reskill the future by greening jobs -
Pacto Verde Association (Spain) — An association focused on environmental and sustainability issues.
Joint work: The climate change in VET
Details of the joint research are on the Projects page.
Erasmus+ project consortia
- EPEKA Montenegro — coordinator of the Erasmus+ project Digital VS Corrupt (No. 101131572), in which IARB is a partner.
- Escola B1/PE do Monte (Madeira, Portugal) — coordinator of the Erasmus+ project Wonder Learning for Digital Natives (No. 2024-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000254381), with partners from seven European countries.
- Biosynergia Foundation (Poland) — coordinator of the Erasmus+ project Digital Tools for Less Waste, with partners from Spain, Bulgaria, France, Greece and Malta.
IARB itself coordinates the Erasmus+ project DigiEmpathy – Empathy in the Digital Age, with partners from 5 countries.
Networks and memberships
Since September 2024 the Institute has been a member of the Macedonian network of the Anna Lindh Foundation. Read the announcement.
Frequently asked questions about cooperation with IARB
Who does IARB cooperate with?
IARB cooperates with universities, research institutes and civil society organisations from Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Spain and North Macedonia, and with Erasmus+ project partners from across Europe.
What forms does the cooperation take?
Joint participation in research and Erasmus+ projects, and the exchange of staff and experts for continuous professional development activities.
Is IARB a member of international networks?
Yes. Since September 2024 IARB has been a member of the Macedonian network of the Anna Lindh Foundation.
How can an institution become a partner of IARB?
Write to contact@iarb.edu.mk or use the contact page, describing the project or activity you would like to carry out together.
