Comparative analysis of National Testing Centers in four countries and recommendations for Tajikistan
Introducing the Model of Community Mobilization around Environmental Issues in Georgia
Education Access and Equity in Georgia
Examining Private Tutoring Phenomenon in Georgia
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The objective of the project is to identify factors that constrain or obstruct the realization of the three objectives set for the National Testing Centres. These objectives are: (i) institutionalization of fair and transparent student assessments; (ii) use of those assessments for the improvement of quality of teaching; and (iii) achievement of equity. The project imply to draw on the experience of development of such institutions in the region, using case studies in four countries (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan), to gain information and insight into lessons learned that can guide OSI-Tajikistan’s engagement in the establishment of a national testing centre. Project is financed by the Open Society Institute Education Support Program. Project implementation period is April- September 2010.
Case Study on National Testing Centers (Georgia)
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The goals of the project are to: organize national forum – New challenges in education (to share results of the NEPC studies with different stakeholders of the education reform in Georgia); and systematize advocacy and information exchange campaigns and involve NGOs in the process of discussion of current state and intermediate results of the education reform in country. Project is financed by the Network of Education Policy Centers. Project implementation period is February- May 2011.
Final report by the International Institute for Education Policy Planning and Management
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Introducing the Model of Community Mobilization around Environmental Issues in Georgia
The project goal is to support the introduction of the mechanisms of mobilization and awareness-raising of public and local communities around sustainable use of natural resources in the environmental field and facilitate practical sustainability of the developed mechanisms. The project will be implemented in 10 regions of Georgia and envisages increasing the role of boards of trustees of 10 schools from the selected regions, as a unit for community connection in the mobilization of local communities, towards addressing important environmental issues. The project also envisages formation of the format of awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns around environmental issues. Project is financed by the Embassy of the Kingdome of the Netherlands. Project implementation period is November 2010 to November 2012.
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Education Access and Equity in Georgia
The aim of the research project is to provide a look into how education reform in Georgia affects access to educational services of IDP children and children with disabilities on all levels of education, to what extent policies address the reality on the ground, and what needs and shortages remain to be dealt within short and mid-term perspective. Project is financed by the Open Society Institute Education Support Program. Project implementation period is July- December 2011.
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Examining Private Tutoring Phenomenon in Georgia
The project aims to examine the scope and nature of private tutoring in Georgia, assess its causes and effects, and propose policy recommendations for regulatory practices of the phenomenon. Project is financed by East-West Management Institute. Project implementation period is July- December 2011.
