Mitrovica, March 17, 2025 – The Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM) and the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) in Germany have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster academic cooperation and research exchange.
The agreement aims to enhance institutional collaboration through EU funding schemes such as Twinning Actions, Erasmus+, and Horizon Europe. Additionally, it establishes a framework for the exchange of scholars, academic materials, and students, as well as the organization of joint conferences and research initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Ekrem Gjokaj, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Projects, Innovation, and Scientific Research at IBCM, and Prof. Dr. Thomas Herzfeld from IAMO will serve as the primary contacts for this collaboration, marking a significant step toward strengthening ties between the two institutions.
“This partnership opens new opportunities for knowledge-sharing and collaborative research that will benefit both students and faculty,” said Prof. Dr. Gjokaj.
The MoU is set for a five-year period, reinforcing IBCM’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and advancing academic excellence.
