Joint project for the modernization of educational programs in Engineering (security in the administration and management of computer networks and systems), national priority for Moldova and Kazakhstan, regional priority for Vietnam.GOAL IN EACH OF THE THREE COUNTRIES:Overcome skills gaps on the intermediate levels (technicians, maintenance and protection of the systems and networks) and upper level (design, engineering for the protection of computer systems and networks), improving the employability of students and perfecting technicians and executives in companies.Aim of the project is to create a Bachelor and a professional Master degrees for the development, administration, management, protection of computer systems and networks in businesses in Moldova, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, at least partly avaiable by distance learning. Moreover, the project will allow to set up a training device targeting already active progfessionals (lonlg life learning).PRINCIPAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS:- International Telematic University UNINETTUNO (IT)- GIP FIPAG (FR) - CESIE (IT) - University of West Attica (former Piraeus University of Applied Sciences) (GR)- University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (BG)- University of Vigo (ES)- Technical University of Moldova (MD)- Alecu Russo Balti State University- State University of Moldova (MD)- Academy of Economy Studies of Moldova (MD)- L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (KZ)- Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University (KZ)- Al-Farabi Kazak National University (KZ)- Kokshetau Abaï Myrzakhmetov University (KZ)- Taraz State University (KZ)- Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (VN)- Hanoï University of Science and Technology (VN)- Vietnam University of Agriculture (VN)EXPECTED RESULTS :24 teachers trained in EU6 job descriptions, 3 lBachelors and 3 professional Masters , curricula, course contents and digital learning resources available online. 3 centers of excellence for network safety. 3 didactic Cyberspaces , 810 students and 150 employees trained.12 Double degrees or joint degrees.

Reason for the Project: The DIREKT project aims to instill best Information Literacy (IL) practices in higher education systems in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan & China. The project is much needed in order to up-skill library and academic staff specifically their transferable, pedagogical and lifelong learning skills in the Information Literacy field thereby developing capacity and affecting all stakeholders including students. The project aims for improved, more relevant University services in the Information Literacy area leading to better awareness, modernization and improvements in teaching and learning. Concise Description: Creation with Librarians and Faculty, of curriculum-integrated IL programs (embedded in the three cycle system (bachelor/master/doctorate), quality assurance and recognition of qualifications for the development of lifelong learning in higher education and in Society at large and incorporating appropriate electronic media. Development of training programmes supported by 7 ECTS modules- a DIREKT Curriculum for Information Literacy which will be embedded in curricula in PC universities and with involvement of external stakeholders to ensure maximum transfer effect to Society at large.Impact envisaged: As Information Literacy is a vital transferable skill for lifelong learning that transcends all academic disciplines what is truly special and unique about this project is that the results will benefit a huge learner group- all University staff, students and librarians and the effects will be felt in RF, KZ and Chinese Society through university links with external stakeholders.