The Minister for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska, Dr Željko Budimir, and the Director of the Inspectorate of the Republic of Srpska, Milovan Krčo, along with their colleagues, held a working meeting today to discuss various issues in the field of higher education, such as the application and improvement of legal solutions, inspection results, and planned activities for the upcoming period.

During the meeting, the results of work and the most significant activities of the Republic Education and Sports Inspection Service for the past year were presented, as well as the work plans for the current year. On this occasion, representatives of the inspection bodies informed Minister Budimir on various measures taken at higher education institutions to rectify even the smallest flaws that may affect the process and quality of teaching. Additionally, inspectors noted that alongside regular inspection checks, a significant portion of their capacity is directed towards extraordinary controls based on complaints from other persons and entities and that the supervisory bodies strive to respond to all demands placed before them.

Minister Budimir expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation with the Inspectorate of Republic of Srpska so far, emphasizing that the supervisory bodies will always have support from the line ministry and that the common goal of all competent institutions is to improve higher education in the Republic of Srpska as a crucial factor in national and cultural identity.

It was concluded during the meeting that through joint cooperation, analysis of available information, and identification of potential issues requiring attention, institutions will act synchronously in the coming period, as investing in higher education is an investment in the future of the Republic of Srpska.