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The report, conducted by the Clingendael and the Think for Europe Network, identifies eight flaws in the EU’s strategies, policies and their implementation that are believed to contribute to stabilitocracy... read more
Science|Business is publishing a Newsletter on The Widening wtice a month. The Science|Business Network of universities, companies, and research and policy organisations is a uniquely powerful ... read more
Instruments supporting Widening Countries in Horizon Europe (HE), the 9th EU framework programme for research and innovation (2021–2027), are grouped into the Advancing Europe package comprising the set... read more
The European Commission published a Funding Guide for the audiovisual and news media sectors, highlighting funding opportunities for the audiovisual and news media sectors, in particular EU Funding Opportunities... read more
UNESCO has launched a Global Toolkit for Judicial Actors on International Legal Standards on Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Safety of Journalists. The Toolkit serves as an essential ... read more
UNESCO IITE, Higher School of Economics (HSE), and Beijing Normal University (BNU) released the publication Analytical Report on the Global Innovations and Monitoring of the Status of Smart Education. ... read more
This document summarizes the findings of a global survey and focus group discussions on young people’s learning experiences and demands on quality climate change education, based on responses from about... read more
UNESCO released its new handbook Elections in Digital Times: A Guide for Electoral Practitioners. The handbook offers a comprehensive overview of international and regional standards regarding the rights... read more
This unique publication by UNESCO facilitates a more comprehensive coverage of migrant and refugee matters. Unprecedented numbers of people are on the move in these modern times. Reporting on Migrants... read more
Second edition of the UNESCO Curriculum on Media and Information Literacy for Educators and Learners “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Think Critically, Click Wisely!” was translated into... read more
The development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand opportunities for the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including gender equality... read more
Reaping the benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate. The EU soil strategy for 2030 sets out a framework and concrete measures to protect and restore soils, and ensure... read more
During the Western Balkans Sofia Summit, held on 10 November 2020, region reached important milestone by endorsing the Leaders’ Declaration on the Green Agenda that aligns with EU Green Deal. Declaration... read more
At the Berlin Summit, Western Balkan leaders adopted the Declaration on Energy Security and Green Transition, underlining their commitment to the European Green Deal and enhanced regional cooperation ... read more
The EU’s new circular action plan paves the way for a cleaner and more competitive Europe. The European Commission adopted the new circular economy action plan (CEAP) in March 2020. It is... read more
The EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030 is a comprehensive, ambitious and long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. The strategy aims to put Europe's biodiversity... read more
he European Commission adopted a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (February 24, 2021), setting out the pathway to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change and become climate... read more
This guide will help you understand the role of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Green Charter. You will learn why environmental sustainability is important to the MSCA and how the Green Charter... read more
When choosing professional future, many young people, sensitive to planetary issues, would like their future job to be consistent with their convictions and help to bend the carbon curve. However, for... read more
The future of work in the Western Balkans: New forms of employment and platform work Driven by social, economic and technological changes, labour markets are becoming more flexible in... read more
Green Entrepreneurship Roadmap of Western Balkans has been designed to provide a concrete overview of the existing ecosystems and map the relevant stakeholders in the countries who are fostering the development... read more
Balkan Green Foundation (BGF) with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS), published the research "Energy crisis in the Western Balkans: Measures undertaken amid energy price shocks”. This research... read more
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a report on 'Urban sustainability in Europe - Post-pandemic drivers of environmental transitions'. The report was released on 12 October 2022 and finds... read more
The main aim of this chapter is to analyse the economic inclusion of women entrepreneurs through government support schemes in the time of COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans. The chapter discusses... read more
Environmental degradation is an alarming problem in the Western Balkans. Air pollution was the fourth greatest risk factor for human health globally in 2019. The European Union (EU) aspires to promote... read more
In line with the Common Regional Market (CRM) Action Plan 2021-2024 and the Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (WB Innovation Agenda), Regional Cooperation... read more
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The Situation of SMEs in the Western Balkans Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy in the Western Balkans. These businesses contribute to the economic performance... read more
Towards zero pollution for air, water and soil. Pollution harms our health and our environment. It is the largest environmental cause of multiple mental and physical... read more
Across the Western Balkans, air, water and soil pollution levels are incredibly high. Public health is continuously jeopardised by air pollution arising from local heating sources and energy production... read more
Science Europe and its public research funding and performing member organisations are committed to support open science as part of a well-functioning research system. Recalling Science Europe’s strategic... read more
Supporting the environment under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and NextGenerationEU This guide provides a detailed description of those 2021–2027 MFF funding programmes and instruments... read more
EIT Climate-KIC’s response to the climate emergency has been to focus our efforts on systems innovation, to generate options and pathways for radical transformations in whole countries, cities, regions... read more
The Roadmap - Towards the Circular Economy in Montenegro aims to steer the transition to a circular economy in Montenegro. It is based on systemic thinking and outlines the main drivers, horizontal... read more
Abstract In order for science and technology policies to more effectively address the challenges related to insufficient academia-industry cooperation, which is still very present in the Republic of ... read more
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans is a regional strategy focusing on sustainable economy in line with the European Green Deal. It aligns the region with the EU's ambition to make Europe carbon-... read more
The power systems of the Western Balkans are the most polluting in Europe. Their transformation towards renewables has begun to take shape. Yet, the pandemic, together with the war in Ukraine, have ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
SME Policy Index: Western Balkans and Turkey 2022 Assessing the Implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are essential drivers of sustainable... read more
The WB EDIF aims to strengthen the competitiveness of small businesses across the Western Balkans by improving access to finance at preferential conditions and offering advice and guidance. It is about... read more
This SME User Guide serves as general guidelines for entrepreneurs and other stakeholders when applying the SME Definition. read more
Active labour market policies (ALMPs) that connect people to good jobs will help to promote an equitable and sustained recovery from the COVID‑19 crisis. Labour demand measures have been vital to preserve... read more
This paper provides an analysis of the diverse range of SME and entrepreneurship policy measures implemented during the course of a year since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, with a view to identify... read more
This note focuses on the multi-faceted structural challenges in the Western Balkans, which have exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it assesses the economic impact of COVID-19 on the region, with... read more
OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19) This note discusses how SMEs are affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic, reports on early evidence and estimates about the impact, and provides ... read more
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... read more
Western Balkans Info Hub - powered by "Policy Answers" - is funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe project "R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans", grant agreement: 10105887. The portal builds upon previous initiatives, such as for instance WBC-RTI.INFO and WBC-INCO.NET, which were funded under different Framework Programmes (FP) for Research and Technological Development (RTD) of the European Commission and other contracts.
