On March 5, 2026, the Second DACH Embassies Round Table dedicated to enhancing international cooperation in the field of dual education in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held at the premises of GS TMT d.o.o. The event gathered numerous representatives of the German, Austrian, and Swiss embassies, as well as representatives of domestic institutions and the business sector.
The round table was opened with welcoming remarks by the ambassadors of the DACH countries and Mr. Kenan Dautović, Mayor of Travnik Municipality. The host of the round table was the company GS TMT from Travnik, led by Mrs. Snježana Kopruner. Representing the project “Strengthening the Governance of the Secondary Vocational Education and Training System in BiH,” Mrs. Efka Heder, Project Manager, and Mr. Amir Sarajlić, Key Expert for Public-Private Dialogue, were present.
The introductory remarks and moderation were delivered by Mrs. Viktoria Kuzmits, Austrian Education Attaché, and Mr. Arend Müller from the German Embassy, who emphasized the importance of increasing visibility and supporting the implementation of dual education in BiH.
During the discussion, participants exchanged experiences and presented activities related to strengthening the system of technical and dual education, adapting curricula to market needs, improving enrollment policies in vocational schools, professional development of teaching staff in companies, as well as possibilities for establishing centers of excellence through public-private partnerships.
The round table once again confirmed the importance of joint efforts by all stakeholders in improving dual education and ensuring a more competitive economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
