This project contributes to the enhancement of teaching as well as training activities in Peace Studies at graduate level for students in Tbilisi and regional universities in conflict-affected areas. Academic courses taught at 4 HEIs and training cycles conducted at for students from Gori and Zugdidi will be aimed at increasing the level of knowledge and understanding concerning Peace processes not only in Georgia, but worldwide.
Specific objectives of the project are:
- provide targeted Georgian faculties with capacity development measures to enable them to meet European standards aligned with Bologna process;
- implement Peace Studies modules integrated in relevant academic programs at Georgian partner universities;
- equip Georgian universities with modern learning resources;
- establish the Institute for Peace Studies on the premises of Caucasus University and build a networks among the universities;
- further raise awareness and understanding of peace processes in conflict-affected regions of Georgia by conducting trainings for regional university students
Project Coordinator: Dublin City University