Evaluation of the German Business Scholarship Program for the Western Balkans
Funding
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia
2023
Employability & Job Creation I Higher Education
Scoping Studies
Introduction
Paeradigms was tasked with leading the development of the follow-up technical cooperation (TZ) initiative titled “Scholarship Program of the German Economy for the Western Balkans.”
Objectives
Paeradigms was brought in to:
Define project objectives in line with the overarching goals of promoting EU integration, education, and reconciliation.
Evaluate the potential impacts of the project on these areas.
Pinpoint potential risks that may affect project execution. Align
stakeholders for cohesive project implementation
Background
Initiated by the East Committee of the German Economy and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) after the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic in 2003, the program aimed to promote EU integration, education, and reconciliation in the Western Balkans
Approach
Paeradigms’ methodology involved:
Stakeholder Alignment: Conducted workshops, interviews, and focus groups to ensure the project was aligned with beneficiary needs and BMZ/GIZ guidelines.
Proposal Development: Developed a methodology for crafting the project proposal that adheres to BMZ policies.
Outcome
Paeradigms successfully delivered:
A comprehensive project proposal outlining the project’s rationale, goals, activities, outcomes, result matrix, impact assessments, risk analyses, and sustainability plans.