We are inspired by the complex challenges facing community, industry and government today. Our approach is team-based: our research fellows collaborate with external experts in different fields to identify, frame and address live policy or business issues. Our problem-solving approach involves using advanced research tools and techniques, methods and models to envision fair, promising and feasible futures.
Furthermore, our Institute aims to combine the priorities of different programmes to upskill young people with required skills and experiences so that their potentials will be enhanced and they will have the knowledge and self-confidence to be able to compete effectively in a demanding labor market.
EU-funded projects (Erasmus+)
| Project | Programme | Project number | IARB role | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empathy in the Digital Age: Harnessing Technology for Understanding and Connection (DigiEmpathy) | Erasmus+ KA2, school education | 2024-1-MK01-KA220-SCH-000257909 | Coordinator | 1 November 2024 – 1 November 2026 |
| Digital VS Corrupt (DigitalVScorrupt) | ERASMUS-YOUTH-2023-CB | 101131572 | Partner | 1 December 2023 – 1 May 2026 |
| Wonder Learning for Digital Natives | Erasmus+ KA220-SCH | 2024-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000254381 | Partner | – |
| Digital Tools for Less Waste | Erasmus+ | 2023-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-000139944 | Partner | – |
| Resonating Leadership as a path to inclusion and solidarity | Erasmus+ | 2023-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-000127042 | – | – |
| "Don't judge the book by its cover" – cultural glasses of national societies | Erasmus+ | 2023-2-SK02-KA152-YOU-000168580 | – | – |
Empathy in the Digital Age: Harnessing Technology for Understanding and Connection (DigiEmpathy)
IARB role: Coordinator · Erasmus+ KA2, school education · Project no. 2024-1-MK01-KA220-SCH-000257909 · 1 November 2024 – 1 November 2026
A 24-month project coordinated by IARB that develops empathy skills in children aged 8 to 16 and strengthens teachers' competences through digital education and digital tools. It involves at least 600 students and 75 teachers from 5 countries.
Digital VS Corrupt (DigitalVScorrupt)
IARB role: Partner · ERASMUS-YOUTH-2023-CB · Project no. 101131572 · 1 December 2023 – 1 May 2026
A 30-month project coordinated by EPEKA Montenegro that tackles corruption through non-formal education, digital tools and dialogue with policymakers. It involves around 900 participants in training courses for youth workers, cross-border collaborations and conferences.
Wonder Learning for Digital Natives
IARB role: Partner · Erasmus+ KA220-SCH · Project no. 2024-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000254381
Coordinated by Escola B1/PE do Monte (Madeira, Portugal), the project brings together partners from seven European countries – Portugal, Romania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, North Macedonia and Türkiye – to promote innovative, inclusive and digitally empowered teaching practices. Its Educational Best Practices Booklet collects 34 tested pedagogical practices.
Educational Best Practices Booklet · News about Wonder Learning
Digital Tools for Less Waste
IARB role: Partner · Erasmus+ · Project no. 2023-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-000139944
Coordinated by the Biosynergia Foundation (Poland), with partners from Spain, Bulgaria, France, Greece and Malta. The project strengthens the competences of people who work with young people in ecology and sustainability, using digital tools to create less waste.
Resonating Leadership as a path to inclusion and solidarity
Erasmus+ · Project no. 2023-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-000127042
"Don't judge the book by its cover" – cultural glasses of national societies
Erasmus+ · Project no. 2023-2-SK02-KA152-YOU-000168580
Research projects
The climate change in VET
Partners: Pacto Verde Association, Institute for Applied Research for Business
This study deals with the analysis of awareness of the wider public audience for the climate changes and the promotion of environmental education in terms of changing attitudes and responsible socio-ecological behavior.
Reskill the future by greening jobs
Partners: EU4ALL Association, Institute for Applied Research for Business, Federation of consumers of Bulgaria
The main goal of this research is to investigate the necessity for improving and adapting the vocational education and training in direction of harmonizing it with the needs of the labor market with regards to the green jobs.
Ecoforum: Let's talk about sustainability
Partners: Institute for Applied Research for Business, Academy for Business Economy, University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi"
This project aims to study the current state of the implementation process of environmental policies in companies in the countries of the Western Balkan and to identify whether their implementation depends on national specifics in terms of economic development, businesses and public awareness, as well as on the existing legislations in the respective country. The research intertwined experiences from three different sectors: businesses, civil society organizations and policy makers.
Drivers and barriers for Circular Economy implementation in the business sector
Partners: Institute for Applied Research for Business, University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi", the College of Service Business Sokolac – East Sarajevo, Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, Academy for Business Economy, University of Ljubljana
By sharing knowledge and practices regarding the activities undertaken by SMEs to accelerate the transition to "greener" businesses in their country, the results from this study will enable the wider audience to gain significant insights into the level of implementation of circular practices in the business sector in different European countries.
The Balkans on Jahorina 2022 – Scientific Conference
Partners: EU4ALL Association, Institute for Applied Research for Business
Scientific conference on the current situation, analysis and perspectives of multi-cultural and multi-confessional life and work of people in the Western Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions about IARB projects
Which projects does IARB coordinate?
IARB coordinates the Erasmus+ project DigiEmpathy – Empathy in the Digital Age (No. 2024-1-MK01-KA220-SCH-000257909, 1 November 2024 – 1 November 2026). It is a partner in Digital VS Corrupt, Wonder Learning for Digital Natives and Digital Tools for Less Waste.
What topics do IARB's projects cover?
Anti-corruption and transparency, empathy and digital skills in school education, youth work, environmental sustainability, circular economy and green jobs.
How can an organisation partner with IARB on a project?
IARB cooperates through joint participation in projects and the exchange of staff and experts. Write to contact@iarb.edu.mk or use the contact page to propose a partnership.