[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”yes” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” background_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”yes” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”15835″ img_size=”medium” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Project duration:<\/strong> 1 January 2005\u20131 September 2007<\/p>\n Project co-funders:<\/strong><\/p>\n Open Society Institute ZUG Foundation<\/p>\n In-country project-related activities were funded by: Project coordinator: <\/strong>Modern Didactics Centre \u2013 at the time, the administrative institution for the activities of the RWCT International Consortium<\/p>\n Project partners \u2013 <\/strong>RWCT International Consortium members:<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15848″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Project\u00a0 teem meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”yes” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]Anti-corruption movement is quite new in young democratic countries. It meets quite big challenges, as work of social institutions here is not so efficient as in Western countries, having long experience of democratic life, public awareness and consciousness is quite low.\u00a0Many of RWCT International Consortium countries, as post soviet countries, inherited some corrupted thinking and behavior. With corruption invading into government institutions and the crime situation getting worse, the general public began to lose confidence in law enforcement and other bodies, and the rule of law was put at risk. Local investigations and reports prove that anti-corruption is \u201chot\u201d topic and needs to be developed by all possible means.<\/p>\n Education is one of the most active social sectors, where concrete system reforming steps can prove and influence anti-corruption prevention. The effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts highly depends on the civic virtue, the eagerness of the public to co-operate with law enforcement institutions and, quite as important, heightened public expectations of the quality of public services. The willingness of people to report corruption and their support for a transparent society would not be possible without the community awareness and education schemes reaching into the housing estates, schools, colleges and universities. Setting the climate for change and generating respect for a transparent and just society is an important and integral part of best practice in preventing corruption.<\/p>\n This project initiative is undertaken by Modern Didactics Centre from Lithuania, as it has experience in the field of anti-corruption education and could share a good practice. Modern Didactics Centre in close cooperation with Special Investigation Service and Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania implemented a series of anti-corruption projects: \u201cEducation Against Corruption\u201d (2002\u20132003)<\/a>, “Development of Higher Education Anti-Corruption Study Programmes<\/span>” (2003\u20132004)<\/a>, \u201cDevelopment of In-service Training Programme for Anti-corruption Education\u201d<\/a> (2004). \u00a0As result of these projects there were\u00a0the integrated optional anti-corruption programme for secondary schools, programmes and courses for anti-corruption education at universities,\u00a0in-service training programme of anti-corruption education for teachers\u2019 professional improvement developed and a team of trainers responsible for the project ideas dissemination in the regions was trained.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]S<\/strong>ituation and needs analysis<\/b><\/p>\n During the initial stage of the project, a situation and needs analysis was conducted to highlight the needs and operational opportunities of the project participants and other stakeholder groups. The countries provided information on existing and ongoing anti-corruption measures; assessed the need for anti-corruption measures within the education system; and analyzed the possibilities for implementing anti-corruption measures in the education system.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Develompent of resource pack<\/b> <\/p>\n Study visit to Lithuania \/ 18\u201322 April 2005\u00a0<\/b> <\/p>\n Consultations and expertise in countries<\/b> <\/p>\n In-country activities<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Publications<\/b> [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”15839″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The countries evaluated anti-corruption measures implemented both nationwide and specifically within the education system. They also presented the legal definitions of “corruption” and “anti-corruption” used in their countries, examples of cooperation between different sectors and social groups, assessed the situation using a grading system (from 1 to 10), and outlined ideas on how the situation could be improved and what concrete steps need to be taken.<\/p>\n The situation analysis revealed a very diverse picture in each individual country. The situation is improving in Kosovo (at the state level), as the country has approved its anti-corruption strategy, which includes education as one of its components. Bulgaria has made significant progress in raising public awareness and developing anti-corruption programs for various sectors.<\/p>\n The situation remains more complicated in the Caucasus countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) and Kyrgyzstan. In any case, all participating countries expressed a great need for anti-corruption programs and materials in the field of education, as well as the necessity for cooperation between different sectors (governmental, non-governmental, and business).<\/p>\n Download <\/strong>EN<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”15837″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n In this document, the partner countries present the work accomplished in implementing anti-corruption education and adapting methodical materials within their respective countries. Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia focused primarily on the translation of information materials, their distribution across educational institutions, and the initiation of discussions regarding corruption. Bulgaria and Kosovo worked actively with state institutions, integrating anti-corruption themes into national strategies and teacher training programs. Romania distinguished itself through practical pilot training, conducting specific anti-corruption education lessons in high schools where students analyzed real-life cases. Russia and Ukraine carried out active information campaigns among students and educators aimed at fostering civic responsibility and intolerance toward non-transparent actions. All countries successfully adapted the international methodology to their local contexts, organized seminars and conferences, and encouraged closer cooperation between the education sector and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n Download <\/strong>EN<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”469″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The publication demonstrates possibilities of anti-corruption education integration into teaching subjects and extra-curricular activities of general school and\u00a0possibilities of anti-corruption education at social sciences curriculum of higher school.\u00a0The publication is completed with practical examples of lessons and extra-curricular activities, programmes of integrated and optional courses, extended plans of lectures. Download <\/strong>EN (general education<\/a>, higher education<\/a>), HY<\/a>, AZ (general education<\/a>, higher education<\/a>), BG (general education part I<\/a>, part II<\/a>), GE<\/a>, RO (general education<\/a>, higher education<\/a>), RU (general education<\/a>, higher education<\/a>)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15856″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Workshop in Vilnius, 2005[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15862″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Lesson of anti-corruption education at school #43, Yerevan, Armenia, 2007[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”15858″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Teacher training at school #4, Lenkoran, Azerbaijan 2007[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”15860″ img_size=”large” style=”vc_box_shadow” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Lesson of anti-corruption education at N. 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\nBalkan Trust of Democracy & Sweden International Development Agency, Education Support Program, USAID and IREX (in Kosovo)
\nUS Embassy Democracy Commission (in Bulgaria)
\nUS Embassy Democracy Commission (in Azerbaijan)
\nUS Embassy, EU Phare program (in Romania)
\nCentre of Testing Technologies and Monitoring of Education Quality (in Ukraine)<\/p>\n
\n\u201cStep by Step\u201d Benevolent Foundation (Armenia)
\nCenter for Innovations in Education (Azerbaijan)
\nBulgarian Reading Association (Bulgaria)
\n\u201cSchool-Family-Society\u201d Association (Georgia)
\nNon-governmental Foundation for Innovative Education \u201cPeremena” (Kyrgyzstan)
\nKosova Education Center (Kosovo)
\nRomanian RWCT Association (Romania)
\n\u201cRWCT-Russia\u201d Special Interest Council of IRA (Russia)
\n\u201cIntellect\u201d Scholarly-Methodical Center for Development of Critical and Visual Thinking (Ukraine)<\/p>\nPROJECT RELEVANCE<\/h6>\n
PROJECT AIMS<\/h6>\n
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES<\/h6>\n
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PROJECT TARGET GROUPS<\/h6>\n
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PROJECT ACTIVITIES<\/h6>\n
\nProject developers translated and selected for project participants a package of different anti-corruption materials in English and Russian, prepared by such organizations as World Bank, EU, UNDP, OSI, Transparency International, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania, National Examination Centre of Lithuania as well as lesson examples and etc.<\/p>\n
\nFive days intensive programme was scheduled in such a way, that project participants could have clear picture of what is done in Lithuania in terms of successful cooperation between different sectors (NGO and state institutions), on legal basis (laws, decisions, state programmes and etc.), could share their own experience and develop drafts of in-country plans. Country teams have met with teachers and lecturers \u2013 authors of anti-corruption educational programmes for secondary and higher schools and have a training workshop: they have worked practically with developed programmes, made critical analysis and developed optional strategies \/ plans \/ models for their own country needs. Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking (RWCT) programme served as main methodological background for anti-corruption education programmes.
\nProject partners also have met with representatives of Special Investigation Service of Lithuania, officers of the Ministry of Education and Science, had full picture of anti-corruption measures, taken by state institutions in Lithuania, participated into the open discussions, compared educational systems and have got positive feedback for follow-up activities in country.
\nParticipants have got acquainted with work of Lithuanian NGOs \u2013 Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (TILC)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0National Union of Students Representations of Lithuania (NUSTL), that are active partners in projects, connected with public awareness raising, civil society and anti-corruption actions and research. Participants were able to compare and evaluate anti-corruption measures taken in Lithuania and their native country,\u00a0got consultations.<\/p>\n
\nEach participating country had an expert from Lithuania \u2013 either for school curriculum or communities (non-formal) programme development. The experts provided consultations and helped to develop programmes, observed classroom and schools activities, have met with local authorities and evaluated country teams progress in the project.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe decision, what kind of programme to develop, was made after the situation analysis and needs assessment in countries and after partners meeting and training in Lithuania. In-service training programmes have been successfully tested and implemented in Kosovo, Armenia, Georgia. Non-formal \u2013 in Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Romania, Bulgaria.<\/li>\n
\nProgrammes developed by Modern Didactics Centre \u2013 integrated programme of anti-corruption education for a school of general education and courses for anti-corruption education at higher schools \u2013 were translated into English national lamguages of project partners. This will ensure accessibility of the developed products, and better project results dissemination on national and international levels.<\/p>\nPROJECT INTELLECTUAL OUTPUTS<\/h6>\n
In-countries Situation Analysis on Anti-corruption Measures in Education System (2005)<\/h6>\n
Activity Reports of Implementing Project “Education Against Corruption”\u00a0(2007)<\/h6>\n
Anti-Corruption Education at\u00a0School: Methodical Material for General and Higher Education Schools (2006)<\/h6>\n
\nReaders of this publication could use prepared programmes, they also will find additional information about\u00a0 the phenomena of corruption, it’s outspread in various countries, corruption appearance in the system of higher education. At the end of the publication vocabulary of main terms and concepts is presented.<\/p>\nPROJECT RESULTS<\/h6>\n
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