Education for Democracy
Launch of the Czech Education and Training Programme
(EEA Grants 2021-2028)
November 10, 2026, Prague
About
At the launch conference marking a new programme period of the EEA grants, the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research will present the Education and Training Programme (for more information, see this link).
Its core ideas are civic competences, democratic resilience, and modern and inclusive teaching – with the ambition to drive systemic change in formal education.
The main goal of the conference is to give participants an opportunity to meet potential partners from the Czech Republic and abroad and discuss ideas for future cooperation.
The conference language is English.
Agenda
Introduced by the Department of Bilateral and Multilateral Programmes (Czech National Agency for International Education and Research)
An introduction providing key information about the programme's objectives and practical aspects including project types, the financing scheme, project partnerships and the programme's general timeline.
Panel discussion on ways of strengthening young people's civic competences
Speakers
Larisa Leganger Bronder
Tomáš Machalík
Marion Kindle-Kühnis
Facilitated by Nina Bosnićová
The presentation will showcase an example of good practice in strengthening pedagogical teachers' competences in Norway.
Speaker to be confirmed.
An opportunity to meet potential partners for future projects and discuss ideas for potential cooperation.
Speakers
Larisa Leganger Bronder
Senior Advisor in the Teacher Education & Civil Society Section
Tomáš Machalík
Director of the Department of Pupil Support, Counselling and Inclusive Education
Marion Kindle-Kühnis
Lead for the EEA grants
Nina Bosnićová
Head of the Bilateral and Multilateral Programmes Unit
Conference Venue
Hotel NH Prague City
The event will take place at NH Prague City, within a short walking distance of the Anděl tram and metro stops.
Address:
Donor Programme Partners
The Education and Training Programme is based on a bilateral cooperation between Czech and Donor States' institutions. The engagement of Donor Programme Partners will enable an exchange of knowledge and expertise through bilateral partnerships in projects funded by the EEA grants.
Two Donor Programme Partners are involved in the Programme.
Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills
The executive agency for the Ministry of Education and Research in Norway within the higher education and higher vocational education sectors, responsible for the national skills policy.
More information at the website of the HK-DIR.
The Agency for International Educational Affairs
The Agency for International Educational Affairs (AIBA) is the central point of contact for international educational programmes in Liechtenstein. As Liechtenstein’s national agency, it oversees and coordinates regional and international programmes in the field of education.
More information at the website of the AIBA.
Registration
Registration deadline: October 14, 2026
We encourage all interested parties to register, although the capacity is limited. Feel free to forward the invitation to your colleagues or your partner organisations. In the first phase, we will confirm the registration of one representative per organisation. If there is any remaining capacity, we will subsequently confirm the participation of additional registered colleagues from the same organisation.
Do you have any questions?
daniela.matousova@dzs.cz
