WHO ARE WE!
The Institute of Southeast Europe for Health and Social Policy is a scientific, independent, and non-profit organization with the experience in supporting development and strengthening health sciences in the area of Southeast Europe by cooperating, coordinating and supporting its activities with other institutions operating in this field. Our institution was established in 2008 with the main objective, advocating the advancement of health and social policies in Kosovo.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Our overall goal is to become a leading institution in advancing and promoting health and social policy.
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OUR CORE VALUES
Diversity
We consider it as essential to respect and appreciate differences in ethnicity, gender, age, physical abilities, education and religion amongst individuals of the organisation. We all contribute with diverse perspectives, experience, knowledge and culture.
Collaboration
Our approach to our work is collegial and cooperative, and our research is interdisciplinary. We work across sectors and academic disciplines to maximize the quality, value and reach of our work.
Integrity
Credibility and trust are central to our mission. We are committed to the highest standards of scientific rigor and to maintaining transparent and ethical funding, research, partnerships, services and professional affiliations
Service
We are here to provide value to society by serving policymakers, practitioners, communities and students and by advancing health and social equity.
Sustainability
What actually characterizes our institution is being sustainable. For 14 years we have managed to keep our work consistent in supporting the advancement and promotion of health and social policy while rationally utilizing existing resources.
NEWS AND EVENTS
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The 13th International Symposium of Health Sciences on: Innovation, Health and Technology: Multidisciplinary Approaches
On September 17, 2022, the Institute of Southeast Europe for Health and Social Policy in collaboration with Heimerer College hosted one of the greatest events in Kosovo, the 13th International Health Sciences Symposium which was held in the Swiss Diamond Hotel in Pristina. Following two years of online editions, the event’s moderator, Mrs. Shegë Bahtiri, […]
Roundtable discussion on “Challenges and safety of laboratory workers during the period with Covid-19”
To mark the International Day of Laboratory Medical Sciences, in the framework of the GIZ COVID-19 Project (Sustainable updating and improvement of patient / staff safety and hospital hygiene in Kosovo) a roundtable discussion was organized on the premises of Heimerer College. The topic that was discussed was: Challenges and safety of laboratory workers during […]
Roundtable discussion: “Brain Drain of health care professionals in Kosovo!
On December 22nd a roundtable discussion was held with the topic: “Brain Drain of health care professionals in Kosovo!” Part of this treasury were health experts, Dr. Pleaurat Halili- President of the Chamber of Physicians, Prof. Ass. Fatos Sada- Pro Dean of Health at the University of Prishtina, Dr. Ekrem Maloku- Professor of Pathology and Evidence-Based […]
Roundtable discussion: “Citizen’s right to information”
On December 4th, 2020, a roundtable discussion was held with the topic “Citizen’s right to information!”. This event aimed to raise awareness in the importance of involving the patient in joint decision-making and co-creation of health services, but only if both, public and private health care institutions follow the same policy-making effort Part of this […]
The First Balkan Autism Conference- WAO 2020
1st International Balkan Autism Conference – WAO 2020 took place on 26th- 29th November, 2020. The conference brought together over 20 experts and researchers from a large variety of disciplines and from all around the world, including United States, United Kingdom, Netherland, Austria, United Arabic Emirates, South Africa, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia & Hercegovina & […]
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Innovation, Health and Technology: Multidisciplinary approachesPublications
Our research projects consist of real data conducted in Kosovo and the region.
Employment of people with Disabilities in Kosovo’s Public and Private Sector: Identifying barriers to Employment
Translation, Cultural Adaption and Validation of Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture in Kosovo
Our partners
For more than a decade, our work has been highly valued by various international and national
partners of different profiles.
Our team
Erza Preteni completed her basic studies in the field of Speech and Language Therapy at Heimerer College. Currently she is pursuing a degree in psychology at the University of Prishtina. Erza was previously engaged in the marketing department at Heimerer College, and now she is engaged as a PR at ISEE-HSP.
Altina Bimbashi has a bachelor’s degree in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus. Altina was previously engaged as a research assistant at Heimerer College, where she currently also serves as an external research associate. While at ISEE-HSP, she is engaged as a research associate.
Riaz Agahi has an MSci degree in Chemistry from Imperial College London and a PhD in Chemistry from University of Edinburgh. His PhD research was focused on developing new, environmentally friendly synthetic methodology and examining the underlying mechanism. He has worked in Heimerer College since 2019, and has worked in teams developing research projects in the areas of public and global health, as well as medical laboratory science.
Shegë Bahtiri is the Programme Coordinator for Research at ISEE-HSP. She has a Master’s degree in psychology from Lund University, and a Bachelor’s degree from University of Prishtina. Shegë was previously a policy research associate at UNDP, and before that she served at the Executive Director at Sbunker.
Miradije Krasniqi completed her basic studies at Heimerer College in the field of Speech Therapy. She attends numerous symposiums, congresses, and workshops, mainly in the medical and social fields. Currently she is working as a research assistant at the Vice-Rector for Research at Heimerer College.
Dr. Petrit Beqiri obtained his PhD at the Martin Luther University, Germany. Mr. Beqiri has a wide professional knowledge in various fields of health and management. He was a lecturer and researcher at two prominent universities in Germany: Technical University of Munich and Martin Luther University. Currently, he is lecturer at the Higher School of Applied Sciences, Munich. After his hard work in advancing higher education in Kosovo and southeastern Europe through international institutional cooperation, he founded “Network of Southeast Europe for development of health and nursing”. Mr. Beqiri has led dozens of national and internationals projects and he has authored many papers and scientific articles. Under his supervision, many symposiums and international scientific conferences have been organized. He has a long experience in healthcare consulting and he also teaches training courses and seminars in this filed. Mr. Beqiri had used his advisory activities and his managerial skills for the establishment of German- Albanian magazine and he has founded associations with education character.
Mr. Bekaj holds a degree of Master of Arts in International Affairs at Milano School of International Affairs (The New School) which is a distinctive program combining international affairs, economic development studies, as well as human studies such as global justice, human rights, and sustainability. As for his undergrad studies, he holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Management and Public Policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
In addition, he has significant experience in governmental and non-governmental organizations that enables him to have wide and diverse understanding on how the institutional and civil society actors coordinate and work on important socio-economic and political issues that concern citizens of Kosovo.
Erza Preteni completed her basic studies in the field of Speech and Language Therapy at Heimerer College. Currently she is pursuing a degree in psychology at the University of Prishtina. Erza was previously engaged in the marketing department at Heimerer College, and now she is engaged as a PR at ISEE-HSP.
Altina Bimbashi has a bachelor’s degree in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus. Altina was previously engaged as a research assistant at Heimerer College, where she currently also serves as an external research associate. While at ISEE-HSP, she is engaged as a research associate.
Riaz Agahi has an MSci degree in Chemistry from Imperial College London and a PhD in Chemistry from University of Edinburgh. His PhD research was focused on developing new, environmentally friendly synthetic methodology and examining the underlying mechanism. He has worked in Heimerer College since 2019, and has worked in teams developing research projects in the areas of public and global health, as well as medical laboratory science.
Shegë Bahtiri is the Programme Coordinator for Research at ISEE-HSP. She has a Master’s degree in psychology from Lund University, and a Bachelor’s degree from University of Prishtina. Shegë was previously a policy research associate at UNDP, and before that she served at the Executive Director at Sbunker.
Miradije Krasniqi completed her basic studies at Heimerer College in the field of Speech Therapy. She attends numerous symposiums, congresses, and workshops, mainly in the medical and social fields. Currently she is working as a research assistant at the Vice-Rector for Research at Heimerer College.
Dr. Petrit Beqiri obtained his PhD at the Martin Luther University, Germany. Mr. Beqiri has a wide professional knowledge in various fields of health and management. He was a lecturer and researcher at two prominent universities in Germany: Technical University of Munich and Martin Luther University. Currently, he is lecturer at the Higher School of Applied Sciences, Munich. After his hard work in advancing higher education in Kosovo and southeastern Europe through international institutional cooperation, he founded “Network of Southeast Europe for development of health and nursing”. Mr. Beqiri has led dozens of national and internationals projects and he has authored many papers and scientific articles. Under his supervision, many symposiums and international scientific conferences have been organized. He has a long experience in healthcare consulting and he also teaches training courses and seminars in this filed. Mr. Beqiri had used his advisory activities and his managerial skills for the establishment of German- Albanian magazine and he has founded associations with education character.
Mr. Bekaj holds a degree of Master of Arts in International Affairs at Milano School of International Affairs (The New School) which is a distinctive program combining international affairs, economic development studies, as well as human studies such as global justice, human rights, and sustainability. As for his undergrad studies, he holds a Bachelor Degree of Science in Management and Public Policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
In addition, he has significant experience in governmental and non-governmental organizations that enables him to have wide and diverse understanding on how the institutional and civil society actors coordinate and work on important socio-economic and political issues that concern citizens of Kosovo.
