Education News

Young people with a road map of 20 steps for the development of Bulgaria

  • 28 May 2012

The first of its kind Youth Road Map for development of Bulgaria, created by the winners in the programme “Strong start with Postbank”, was presented officially on 18th April.

The seventh edition of the programme took place in partnership with Bulgarian Donor’s Forum, “Paidea” foundation, “Parents” association and National Network for Children and the media support of Vesti.bg and “Manager” magazine.

The students consider that the “strong start” for Bulgaria, summarized in 20 steps, starts with changing the order of the priorities of the government and ensuring quality education, opportunities for professional development of young people as well as development of an active and strong civil society.

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