Policy Writing Workshop (online)

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organized by Vjollca Krasniqi & Layla Zibar

DR. ANA MILOSEVIC & UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE – INTRODUCED BY PROF. JENNY WüSTENBERG

The workshop will take place online on 11-12 December , 10-12 am (CET). Register via this link.

In this workshop, participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of “slow memory” concepts and their relevance to policy-making, while concurrently developing practical skills for integrating interdisciplinary approaches into policy frameworks. Attendees will engage in the creation of concrete action plans for implementing “slow memory” principles within their professional contexts. The overarching goal of this initiative is to contribute to the expansion of a network of professionals committed to thoughtful and resilient policy approaches, thereby ensuring a lasting impact on the field.

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