IP-CHART is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project that aims to enhance the role of cultural and natural heritage as a driver of sustainable tourism, local development and employability in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
The project promotes innovative approaches to higher education by supporting the development of practical skills, interdisciplinary learning pathways and stronger links between academic training, local communities and the cultural heritage and tourism sectors.
Modernising higher education in cultural and natural heritage through innovative, multi- and transdisciplinary curricula
Strengthening practical skills and employability through training, internships and on-the-job learning opportunities
Supporting sustainable tourism as a driver of local and socio-economic development
Fostering collaboration among universities, local authorities, civil society and heritage and tourism stakeholders
Encouraging applied research, innovation and the use of new technologies through dedicated laboratories and research centres.
The IP-CHART project was officially launched on 3 June 2026. Due to the geopolitical situation, the kick-off meeting was held online, bringing together representatives of all partner institutions.
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