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Indo-European Education Foundation in Warsaw

Indo-European Education Foundation (IEEF) - an exclusive NGO and Research Center is acting under Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Poland.

Since 2013, IEEF provides a real platform for individuals, students, scholars, universities, institutes, organizations, industries, GOs & NGOs- where the stimulation of ideas, vision and plans for alternatives are developed.

Indo-European Education Foundation is a Polish NGO, and nonprofit organization, recognized as established Research Centre in the hearth of Europe and Capital City of Poland - Warsaw. The Foundation's mission is to create a bridge between Poland, India and the European Union based on Academia-Industry Interlinked model of Business Cooperation. The project aims to support the program of internationalization of Polish higher education and to increase the involvement of science and higher education in the economic growth of the country by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, and tools to expand distant with a highly potential markets such as India.

Working with a vision to create a bridge between India, Poland and the European Union based on interlinked model of business cooperation with following goals:

• To identify and strengthen university’s role in the building new relations between India, Poland and EU;
• To be a unique institutional Platform between Poland, India and the European Union to foster civil society dialogue and cooperation between individuals, enterprises, scholars, research institutions, universities, GO & NGOs;
• To foster opportunities for Polish, Indian and other European universities for collaborative research & publications;
• To support and advice to the Polish Universities (public & private) regarding new cooperation & research with Indian Universities;
• To promote scientific development to meet the challenges and expectations of research scholars, students and business elites;
• To encourage Indian students to pursue higher education in Poland (EU) at all level of studies- Bachelor, Master and PhDs, and provide support to the member/ Partner Polish Universities for recruitment of highly qualified students from India and Indian region (Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives) through newly launched IEEF’s project “CET-India Test”;
• To co-operate with local authorities, local and national government, universities, organizations, social & cultural organizations, individuals and legal entities in the country and abroad;
• To support for the development and promotion of culture, arts and heritage for Poland in India, and India in Poland/Europe;
• To create a provision of public awareness of the contemporary Indo-Polish (Indian and Polish) art collections;
• To provide research support to the EU and Polish institutions to get foreign students through various means to their organizations.

Indo-European Education Foundation in Nysa

India with over 32 per cent of the 1.35 billion people under age group of 0- 14, and over 600 million people below the age of 25 years with huge appetite for better education seeking opportunities abroad. The numbers of people in India needing primary and secondary education alone exceeds the entire population of the USA. By 2020, India will have the largest tertiary-age population in the world and will have the second largest graduate talent pipeline globally following China and ahead of the USA. By 2023 India needs 40 million university places and by 2025 India needs 500 million skilled workers.

Due to IEEF’s efficient work and launched different projects - recent data shows that Indian youth started to take interest for Polish education system and willing to complete various degrees program from Polish universities. In 2014, total number of Indian students were studying in Poland was 227, in 2018 it has been increased up to 5500, and expected to cross 10 000 by 2025.

Many Industries and entrepreneurs shown their interest from Poland as well as India to start cooperation in different sectors, especially in and for Opole region.

Therefore, it is applicable for both the nations in order to create a bridge for fulfilling the gap left from decades through academia-Industry interlinked model of business cooperation by addressing each-other’s needs based on educational demands. Education as a business sector has not been yet considered as potential area of cooperation between India and Poland. But it’s a sector which will open unlimited opportunities for both the countries by playing wider role to increase business ties and trade flows based on supply and demand equation.

Thus, it was necessary to addresses all received requests from different part of Poland and provide them accurate support for the development of their business strategies. IEEF Nysa branch will be able to provide a platform for all interested parties, individuals, institutions, organizations, GOs NGOs and society at large for the the region and connect them with India as well as facilitate Indian business to Opole region. It has been created in association with University of Applied Sciences (PWSZ) in Nysa as best place for the development of strategies for academia and Industries.

GOALS

Working with a vision to create a bridge between academia and industries for regional cooperation, and connect them with India with following goals:

• To identify and strengthen university’s role in the building new relations between India, Poland and EU;
• To be a unique institutional Platform in the region for business development with India, and establish civil society dialogues and cooperation between individuals, enterprises, scholars, research institutions, universities, GO & NGOs;
• To foster opportunities for Polish (regional and national) universities as well as other EU universities for collaborative research & publications with India;
• To support and advice to the Polish Universities (public & private) regarding new cooperation & research with Indian Universities;
• To promote scientific development to meet the challenges and expectations of research scholars, students and business elites in the region;
• To encourage Indian students to pursue higher education in Poland (EU) at all level of studies- Bachelor, Master and PhDs, and provide support to the member/ Partner Polish Universities for recruitment of highly qualified students from India and Indian region (Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives) through newly launched IEEF’s project “CET-India Test”;
• To co-operate with local authorities, local and national government, universities, organizations, social & cultural organizations, individuals and legal entities in the country and abroad;
• To support for the development and promotion of culture, arts and heritage for Poland (Opole, Nysa region) in India, and India in Poland/Europe;
• To create a provision of public awareness of the contemporary Indo-Polish (Indian and Polish) art collections;
• To provide research support to the EU and Polish institutions to get foreign students through various means to their organizations.

HISTORY

Before establishment of “Indo-European Education Foundation branch in Nysa” (22nd February 2018), Polish Desk of the EuroIndia Centre were established at University of Applied Sciences (PWSZ) in Nysa (2014), as a branch of the EuroIndia Centre in France.

The main strategic aim of this Centre was to implement F.L.Y. A. Green K.I.T.E. strategy to build a unique institutional exchange platform at local level, covering Green Initiatives, Knowledge management, Investment and business, Tourism and culture and Environmentally sustainable urban development and bring about enduring win-win co-operations between Cities, Regions and States of Europe and India and their stakeholders: companies, academic and research institutes, NGOs& professionals to boost the economic development, social inclusiveness and environmental sustainability of cities.

Specific aims of this centre (Polish Desk of the EuroIndia Centre) was:

• Playing role and operating as the Polish Desk of EuroIndia Centre
• Promoting and disseminating information about India, its relations with our Region and Poland as well as activities between our two countries including Indian culture, education and science, business and cooperation possibilities
• Activating Polish cities, regions, citizens and their academic, scientific, corporate, professional and other stakeholders wishing to engage into cooperation with India at the local level of a city or State
• Setting up a national platform for Indian civic managers, scientists cultural and educational institutions to exchange on best practices with their Indian and European peers
• Realizing EU-Indian Programs and projects
• Helping individuals from India to take up studies and businesses in Poland and EU by professional support and advice
• Helping individuals from Poland and EU to take up studies and businesses in India by professional support and advice