About CirculEc

CirculEc supports higher education modernisation and the development of green skills in Central Asia through cooperation with European partners.

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CirculEc partners in Santiago, 25-26 of April 2024

Project at a Glance

Building higher education capacity for a greener, more inclusive and circular future in Central Asia.

7Countries

15Partners

9Work Packages

36Months

9Disciplines

Project Overview

CirculEc supports Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in cooperation with European partners, strengthening green skills, academic capacity and practice-oriented higher education in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development. The project contributes to higher education modernisation and supports the green transition in Central Asia through international cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Partner countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan

CirculEc consortium meeting, Welcome to Federico II

Why the Project Is Needed

Higher education modernisation

Support modern, relevant and practice-oriented higher education in Central Asia.

Growing demand for green competences

Address the increasing need for green skills and sustainability competences.

Stronger links with labour market and industry

Better connect higher education with labour market needs and industry.

Regional cooperation and knowledge exchange

Foster long-term cooperation between European and Central Asian partners.

Project Objectives

Integrate CE & SD into curricula

Integrate Circular Economy and Sustainable Development into higher education curricula

Develop innovative teaching materials

Create new and innovative curricula, modules and teaching materials

Build staff capacity

Strengthen the competences of teaching staff in Central Asian HEIs

Align with labour-market needs

Ensure education is relevant to current and future labour-market needs

Promote green skills

Foster green skills and sustainable development in higher education institutions

Strengthen cooperation

Enhance international cooperation between European and Central Asian partners

Three Thematic Areas

Environmental Management

Develop knowledge and skills for sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection.

Sustainable Competitiveness

Enhance the competitiveness of economies through circular economy principles and sustainable practices.

Environmental Entrepreneurship

Promote innovation and entrepreneurship for a green and circular economy.

Who Benefits

Students

Gain modern skills and knowledge for green and future-oriented careers.

Academic Staff

Develop professional competences and access new teaching resources.

Enterprises & Employers

Benefit from a more skilled workforce and stronger university-industry links.

Higher Education Institutions

Strengthen institutional capacity and modernise programmes.

Lifelong Learning Participants

Access new learning opportunities and contribute to sustainable development.

Expected Results and Long-Term Value

New curricula and modules

Development of innovative and practice-oriented curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development.

Teaching and learning materials

Creation of high-quality teaching and learning materials, including digital resources.

International cooperation

Strengthened cooperation between European and Central Asian partners beyond the project lifetime.

Staff development and training

Training and capacity building for academic staff in Central Asian higher education institutions.

Piloting and quality enhancement

Piloting of new curricula and continuous quality enhancement based on feedback and good practices.