U.S. Embassy in Kosovo signs the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation

On November 10th, Chargé d’Affaires, Nicholas J. Giacobbe, Jr. and Minister Arberie Nagavci signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program. At the signing ceremony, Chargé d’Affaires, Nicholas J. Giacobbe, Jr. said: ‘’The best Fulbright programs around the world are truly collaborative, with involvement and investment coming from both the United States and the host government. Since the beginning of the Fulbright program in Kosovo, we have been honored to have the strong support and commitment of the Government of Kosovo and host institutions across the country.’’

In his remarks, Chargé d’Affaires, Nicholas J. Giacobbe, Jr. further added: ‘’This year, that commitment was further strengthened by the foundation of the Kosovo United States Educational Exchange Board, which strengthens Fulbright’s strategic vision by making sure the voices of civil society, academia, and Fulbright alumni are included in the Fulbright decision-making process. This board, the first of its kind in the world, has already improved the advertisement and selections processes, resulting in a broader pool of candidates and increased standards. Thank you to American Councils and the Kosovo United States Alumni Association for their work in the board’s establishment, and to founding board members Dajana Berisha, Kreshnik Hoti, and Nora Latifi-Jashari for setting a strong example as to how such an advisory board should operate.’’

This MoU sets the groundwork for Kosovar and U.S. students, academics, researchers and professionals from both countries to benefit from the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program and advance the relationship between the two countries through educational exchange programming.