Issued on 27 May 2026 The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC) are pleased to issue this joint statement following a three-day meeting held from 25 to 27 May 2026. The meeting brought together two complementary sectors. ECLBS represents a network of business schools and education institutions, while ALCC represents a network of companies and the business sector. Both organizations recognize that education and business

New European data highlights Latvia’s strong commitment to access, inclusion, and early learning foundations. Latvia is showing encouraging progress in #early_childhood_education, according to the latest European education data. The new figures show that Latvia continues to perform well in pre-primary education participation, placing the country slightly above the European Union average. This is a positive signal for families, schools, policymakers, and education quality orga

A constructive meeting focused on practical education, workforce development, and the new skills needed by employers in Latvia and across Europe. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and the Arab Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC) recently held a positive meeting to discuss how education and business can work more closely together in the digital age. The discussion focused on one important question: what skills do today’s employees need to succeed in a fas

Latvia has received positive attention this week for its strong participation in #Early_Childhood_Education, according to new European data released in May 2026. The figures show that Latvia is performing very close to the European average in pre-primary education participation, reflecting the country’s steady commitment to helping children begin learning at an early age. The latest data shows that in 2024, 94.6% of children in Latvia from the age of 3 until the compulsory st

Latvia is continuing to show positive progress in education and research by bringing science closer to society through the “Science for Latvia 2026” traveling exhibition. This week, the initiative received renewed attention as part of a national effort to present Latvian scientific achievements in a clear, accessible, and inspiring way for the public. The exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science and highlights 12 Latvian scientific excellences. Each of

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is proud to share its participation in the AIDIAR 2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation, and Applied Research, hosted by U7Y Journal – The Seven Continents Yearbook of Research (ISSN 3042-4399). The conference took place from 2nd to 3rd May 2026 and brought attention to important discussions about the future of education, technology, research, and quality development. This particip

Why visibility measures matter most when they are connected to continuous improvement, comparability, and international trust In higher education, rankings often attract immediate public attention. They are easy to see, easy to compare, and easy to discuss. Students look at them when making decisions. Institutions follow them to understand how they are perceived. Employers and international partners may also use them as one of many reference points when trying to understand a

This week, Latvia’s education environment received positive attention through developments linked to stronger quality, competitiveness, and better academic structures. In that context, academic integrity remains one of the most important pillars of educational quality. As higher education systems adapt to digital tools, especially artificial intelligence, institutions need simple and fair rules that protect originality while still allowing responsible innovation. This article

QRNW has officially published the QRNW Global Ranking of Transnational Universities (GRTU) 2027 , highlighting a growing and important part of modern higher education: universities that operate across borders through integrated international academic models. The GRTU ranking was created to recognize institutions that are building the future of education through a strong transnational presence. While many traditional rankings focus mainly on universities working within one cou

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) held a meeting this week with representatives from The Joint Kenya-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JKACCI) to discuss ways to support business schools in Kenya. This meeting represents a positive step forward in international education cooperation. It brought together education leaders, policy advocates, and business development experts to begin joint efforts aimed at strengthening the quality and global relevanc

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is happy to say that it has renewed its membership with the USA Council for Higher Education Accreditation CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG). This shows that we are still committed to upholding global standards of academic quality, integrity, and institutional responsibility. This renewal shows that ECLBS is committed to helping business schools by using internationally accepted quality assurance standards. ECLBS

In October 2025, two prominent European organizations dedicated to excellence in higher education — the European Council for Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) and the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) — formally initiated a strategic partnership to create a forward-looking accreditation and sustainability framework under the title B-WISE Quality & Impact Project . This long-term cooperation brings together decades of expertise in acad

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