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Factsheet – The EU accession process step by step
Every year, the Commission provides an Enlargement Communication, which outlines its recommendations regarding the Enlargement process, and dedicated reports, which provide a detailed assessment of the...
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Factsheet – The new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
The Growth Plan will be implemented through a new financing instrument: The proposed €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. The Plan is based on 4 pillars: Enhancing economic...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Serbia
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on North Macedonia
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Montenegro
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Kosovo*
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Albania
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Pact for Research and Innovation
The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe' (Pact for R&I), as well as its conclusions on the future governance of the European Research...
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Towards Effective Industrial Policy in the Western Balkans
Industrial policy has been largely overlooked in the Western Balkans for the past three decades. However, the region's economic struggles and the adoption of smart specialisation strategies have led...
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Soil health in the Western Balkans
This study is a compilation of evidence to support the development of a soil component for a JRC Science for Policy Report on the “Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans”1. This document...
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The Western Balkans (WB) is a region in South-East Europe where the alignment of national legislations and policies with those of the European Union (EU) is in progress with the prospect of achieving...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation Agenda
Natasa Kurucki from the Unit of ‘Innovation Policy & Access to Finance’, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation introduced the New European Innovation Agenda. The presentation...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] ERA Actions and Structural Funds support
Gilles Kittel introduced ERA Actions and Structural Funds support. The author is the Team Leader of EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, IPA and enlargement negotiations, European Commission...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Re-Newed European Research Area
DG Research and Innovation presented the ERA policy agenda for 2022-2024. The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education and Training...
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Laura Lecci, Chief Executive Officer of European Business and Innovation Centre Network introduced innovation cooperation opportunities provided by EBN. The presentation was made in the frame ...
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Fabio Mazzolini, International Relations Officer of Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste introduced the research centre and investigations carried out in the facilities, furthermore introduced scholarship...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] POLICY ANSWERS’ updates and capacity building activities
Elke Dall, Project Coordinator of the POLICY ANSWERS project on behalf of the Centre for Social Innovation introduced the project and the Western Balkans Info Hub, moreover provided an update on ...
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Presentation introducing the Western Balkans Strategic Approach (2023-2025) and the Cross-KIC Western Balkans Action (2023-2025) The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The European Innovation Council - Backing visionary entrepreneurs
Eric Olivier Pallu, Policy Adviser of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) introduced the state of innovation within Europe and the role of the European Innovation...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Enterprise Europe Network 2022-2025
The representative of Enterprise Europe Network introduced the organisation's achievements, activities and areas of expertise and introduced EEN coordinators in the Western Balkans. The presentation...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] COST - Networking and Collaboration within the ERA and beyond
Katalin Alföldi, Policy Officer of COST Association presented an overview on the participation of Western Balkans in open calls and introduced synergies with EIT and EUREKA. The presentation was made...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda Update
Bernhard Fabianek, Policy Officer at the DG for Research and Innovation of the European Commission presented the Western Balkan Agenda Update. The presentation was made in the frame ...
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Maida Pasic, Regional Education Adviser of UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office presented the vision of digital transformation of education and recent updates from the Western Balkans related...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda: Education, Training, Youth – ETF Update
Ulrike Damyanovic, Regional Contact Point for South Eastern Europe and Turkey of the European Training Foundation shared some highlights about the implementation of the Western Balkans Agenda...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Czech Presidency: Priorities in research and innovation
Hana Vlčková Counsellor for Research and Space Policy at Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU shared information in relation to the priorities of the Czech Republic on Synergies...
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Overview of the Western Balkans Research and Innovation Performance in EU Programmes and Initiatives
POLICY ANSWERS aims at supporting regional cooperation and closer integration of the Western Balkans (WBs) in the EU’s actions towards a digital, green and healthy future. One of the ways of achieving...
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The agenda in view of the Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation (Skopje, 15-16 February 2023) is in progress. A first draft is available below...
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Privacy Statement (restricted to participants in the SP meeting on 15-16 February 2023)
This document refers only to those participants who have provided data via the registration form in view of the Meeting of the WB Steering Platforms on Education and training & Research and Innovation...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for Serbia
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for North Macedonia
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for Montenegro
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for Kosovo*
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for Bosnia and Herzegovina
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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Enlargement Package 2022: Key findings for Albania
In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye on ...
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THE INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA III)
Pre-accession assistance supports EU candidate countries and potential candidates in adopting and implementing key political, institutional, social and economic reforms to comply with EU values and to...
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EUROPEAN INNOVATION SCOREBOARD 2022 : Main Report
What is the EIS The European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours. It helps countries...
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Increasing achievement and motivation in mathematics and science learning in schools
In our fast-changing and technology-driven societies, education in mathematics and science is crucial for ensuring that children and young people have the necessary skills, knowledge and mindset to be...
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New European Innovation Agenda
The Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address...
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A Framework for Research Infrastructure Roadmaps
Research Infrastructure (RI) Roadmaps are critically important policy documents in strategic planning. They serve as a point of reference when planning future scientific development by providing a comprehensive...
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Study on mobility flows of researchers in the context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
The study on mobility flows of researchers in the context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) was launched by the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture of the European Commission...
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Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans
Accurate and complete environmental information is at the basis of sustainable development. This report summarises for the first time the status of air, climate, water and soil in the Western Balkans...
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Leaflet about POLICY ANSWERS project
POLICY ANSWERS is funded by Horizon Europe to support a be!er integration of the Western Balkans and the bi-regional dialogue on science, innovation, education and culture.
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Identification of promising areas is among the main goals of economic and innovation policy development and a focal point of the Smart Specialisation approach. The economies of the Western Balkan region...
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Brdo Declaration, 6 October 2021
The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, on 6 October 2021. EU leaders agreed on the Brdo declaration, with which the Western Balkans partners have aligned themselves.
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Implementing the CEI Mission through EU Projects
Since 2004, the participation in EU projects has proven to be an effective tool for fostering the CEI’s main mission: European integration and sustainable development in Central, Eastern and South Eastern...
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In this policy brief, we study the development of trade integration, specifically the participation in global value chains, of the Western Balkan countries.
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Roadmap of a Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
The European Union has recently presented a comprehensive, long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkan region entitled "Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture...
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The WBC-RTI Roadshow - meet us at ESOF 2020 (flyer and video)
Two virtual sessions are being organised by the International Service Facility on behalf of the EC DG R&I at ESOF 2020, to inform and promote the strong potential of the Western Balkans' R&I capacities...
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Government at a Glance: Western Balkans
Government at a Glance: Western Balkans presents information on public governance in the Western Balkan region – covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia...
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Exploring the performance gap in EU Framework Programmes between EU13 and EU15 Member States
The European Union (EU)'s Research and Innovation Framework Programmes are the largest programmes for international research collaboration worldwide. Repeated reports point to the issue of underperformance...
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COST relations to the Western Balkan Countries
The 6 WBC countries (Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo*, Serbia) are Full Members of COST or Near Neighbour Country (Kosovo*).
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EU support for the Western Balkans to tackle coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis, a severe public health emergency for citizens, societies and economies. The virus knows no borders. It is a global pandemic that requires a ...
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The Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation for Western Balkans was established in 2006 to facilitate the interaction between the Western Balkan economies, the EU member states, ...
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The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research...
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The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation...
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Western Balkans Summit Poznań. Chair’s conclusions
On 5 July 2019, Poland welcomed the Heads of Government of the Berlin Process participants, as well as representatives of the European Institutions, International Financial Institutions, OECD, the Regional...
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Ministerial meeting on science & research: "Trieste Declaration on Science" adopted
‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation The Ministers of...
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EU Connectivity Agenda for the Western Balkans
The European Union has long been strongly engaged in the Western Balkans. Since the Thessaloniki Summit in 2003, it has supported the future of the region as an integral part of the EU. In 2014, on the...
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Factsheet: EU-Western Balkans - Boosting Digital Connectivity
This factsheet includes a timeline of digital connectivity in the Western Balkans, information on the Connectivity Agenda, digital projects in the 2018 Connectivity Package, digital transition in the ...
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Factsheet: EU-Western Balkans - Boosting Connectivity
This factsheet includes information on the Connectivity Agenda, expected results of 2019 projects, as well as on using EU grants through the Western Balkans Investment Framework to boost investments 2015...
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Factsheet on the EU accession process of the Western Balkans
Including an overview of EU - WBC relations, economic potential thereof, key achievements in the last year, as well as main steps to accession.
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Initial Statement on the Horizon Europe Proposal by Western Balkan Six
The Initial Statement on the Horizon Europe Proposal represents the initial joint position of Ministries responsible for Science of the Western Balkan Six on the European Commission proposal for Horizon...
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The Western Balkans in Horizon 2020
This infographic was recently released to inform on developments related to the funding of Western Balkan research projects within Horizon 2020. Current data show that the participation of Western Balkan...
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WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletters sent in 2018
WBC-RTI.INFohas prepared several newsletter issues in 2018. Thematic articles were drafted while relevant stakeholders contacted and in some cases also interviewed.
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Roadmap for EU – Enlargement Countries S&T cooperation (Update October 2018)
The updated versions of the multi-annual roadmaps for cooperation in research and innovation with key partner countries and regions are now published. The multi-annual roadmaps implement the EU strategy...
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Harnessing the potential: Research Capacity in the Western Balkans
The present study has been conducted under the European Commission’s initiative «Support to the Higher Education Reform Experts» (SPHERE) by a small team of experts. It discusses the research capacity...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Kosovo* (Enlargement Package)
There is some level of preparation in the area of public administration reform. Some progress has been made especially with the review of agencies and (semi)independent bodies. Kosovo* continued its efforts...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (Enlargement Package)
Bosnia and Herzegovina is at an early stage with the reform of its public administration and no progress has been achieved in the past year. A country wide public administration reform strategy is being...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Albania (Enlargement Package)
Albania has continued to participate actively in regional cooperation and maintain good neighbourly relations. Important steps have been taken to address bilateral issues with Greece. Albania has made...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Enlargement Package)
The country has finally overcome its most severe political crisis since 2001 and is moderately prepared with the reform of its public administration. Good progress has been made with the adoption of the...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Serbia (Enlargement Package)
Serbia overall remained constructively committed to bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring EU Member States and an active participant in regional cooperation.Serbia is moderately...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Montenegro (Enlargement Package)
In Montenegro the economy has been growing uninterruptedly since 2013 amidst low or moderate inflation. The Country made some progress and is moderately prepared in terms of capacity to cope with competitive...
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This is the third report produced by Cooperation and Development Institute in the framework of its "Berlin Process Series". Started in 2014 in Berlin, the Berlin process has provided a unique contribution...
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This year it was decided to hold the meetings of the two Platforms together on 28-29 September 2017 in Belgrade. The Ministers met in the mornings of 28 and 29 September to celebrate the 30th anniversary...
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Conclusions of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, Belgrade 27-28 September 2017
The 19th Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation* took place in Belgrade on September 27, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (...
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Progress Reports 2016/2017 (presented at SP on R&I, Belgrade 2017)
The progress reports are collected in preparation of the meeting of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for the Western Balkans and are made available for the participants. Background...
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The first Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Podgorica on June 12-13, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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Realising the European Open Science Cloud
The Commission has published on 11 October 2016 the first report of the Commission High Level Expert Group on the European Open Science Cloud (HLEG EOSC). The Report recommends to close discussions...
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18th meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkans successfully held in Sarajevo - Event Review and Conclusions 18th meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for...
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Demanding Open Data in Serbia: Role of Think Tanks and Research Based Civil Society Organisations
This study deals with open data demand created by civil society organisations (CSOs) in the context of the limited supply of open data in Serbia. Who Demands Open Data in Serbia? This study...
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Research and innovation are key to building a prosperous future for the EU. They therefore figure prominently in the Europe 2020 strategy and the European Semester process and underpin progress towards...
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Under Horizon 2020, each beneficiary must ensure open access to all peer-reviewed scientific publications relating to its results. These guidelines clarify the rules on open access that cover beneficiaries...
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2nd Joint Science Conference of the Western Balkans Process: “Moving forward – Guidelines to Improved Science Systems” On May 22-24, 2016, the 2nd Joint Science Conference of the Western Balkans Process...
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Access to and Preservation of Scientific Information in Europe
An important aspect of open science is a move towards open access to publicly funded research results, including scientific publications as well as research data. Based on the structure of Commission ...
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Open innovation, open science, open to the world - A vision for Europe
This book brings together some of the key conceptual insights behind Open Innovation, Open Science and Open to the World and highlights actions that are already taking place or are being prepared. ...
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International Open Data Charter
Open data sits at the heart of a global movement with the potential to generate significant social and economic benefits around the world. Through the articulation and adoption of common principles in...
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Presentations held at the 18th SP on Research for WB in Sarajevo, June 2016
The Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkans met on 7 June 2016 in Sarajevo. The meeting was co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) who hosted and supported the event and...
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[Theme in Focus] Steering Platform on Research in WBC, WBC-RTI.info Newsletter July 2015
The Steering Platform on research, established in 2006, facilitates the interaction between the Western Balkan Countries, the EU member states, the candidate and potential candidate countries and other...
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Please find attached more information about progress made in form of links to progress reports available.
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Collection of the Conclusions of the Steering Platform meetings
Attached please find a collection of the conclusions and/or further related information to the SP meetings from its establishement in 2006.
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Please find attached progress reports prepared by WBC and other countries and stakeholder on recent developments regarding RTI cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan countries.
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WBC-INCO.NET Final Publication - R&D and Innovation in Western Balkans. Moving towards 2020.
Attached please find the WBC-INCO.NET final publication, entitled "R&D and Innovation in Western Balkans. Moving towards 2020."
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On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports...
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On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. ...
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Guidelines for the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan countries
These Guidelines were adopted at the Steering Platform meeting in Thessaloniki. They include the adopted Mission Statement and several proceedural guidelines. They specify membership and participation...
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Potocnik: Steering Platform on Research: a step forward for the Western Balkans towards the ERA
Commissioner Potočnik's speech at the launch event of the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries in Vienna, 26. June 2006.
