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This European Commission staff working paper on the Western Balkans (MD 23/09 plus Addendum) is an update of the Annex to the March 2008 Commission Communication on the WBs. It outlines EU activities ... read more
This report (in German language) deals with "In/Security and In/Stability in the Western Balkans". For Henriette Riegler of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, insecurity and instability... read more
This presentation by Stefan Schäfers of the King Baudouin Foundation gives an overview on the outcome of foundation's the Survey on Student Mobility in the West Balkan Countries as well as a short... read more
The results of the recently published 'Science, Technology and Competitiveness key figures report 2008/2009' indicate substantial improvements in certain areas but show that R&D intensity in the EU27... read more
The survey aims to identify the perception, attitudes and experiences of students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia regarding studying abroad. It shows that contrary to what ... read more
This comprehensive report deals with developments, structures and perspectives of CEE/SEE research institutions for their integration into the European Higher Education and Research Area from a comparative... read more
The Center for Research and Policy Making from Skopje compiled this report for the University of Freiburg as a part of the Regional Research Promotion Program in the Western Balkans (RRPP), supported ... read more
The main objectives of this deliverable are - as agreed upon at the workshop in Bled (March 2008, see D3.14) - to develop the technical platform (online questionnaire and homepage for data retrieval... read more
On this page you will find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries. These reports have been provided by the members... read more
The National Report on the Progress of the Bologna Process in Serbia for the years 2007-2009 focusses on the following questions: Important developments relating to the Bologna Process, including... read more
The National Report on the Progress of the Bologna Process in Montenegro for the years 2007-2009 focusses on the following questions: Important developments relating to the Bologna Process, including... read more
The SCORE Policy Paper presents the regional/common ICT Research & Development priorities of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia. The priorities were ... read more
The European Commission Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) and the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies have publicised the European Economy Economic Papers... read more
This Communication presents a strategic European framework for international cooperation in science and technology (S&T). It also covers the specific aspects of such cooperation in information and... read more
As a result of the International Conference for the Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States on SCIENCE & EDUCATION POLICIES, which was held on 18-21 of September in Chisinau... read more
As a result of the International Conference for the Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States on SCIENCE & EDUCATION POLICIES, which was held on 18-21 of September in Chisinau... read more
A European Commission funded report examining the potential sources of and obstacles to competitiveness in the West Balkan Countries has become available on line. "A Recommendation for a Regional... read more
Version 1.13 of Mr. Myer W. Morron’s FP7 Book, which follows on from the highly acclaimed FP5 and FP6 versions has been published by EFPConsulting Ltd. It replaces drafts that were previously... read more
Presentation by Prof.dr. Adila Pašalić Kreso, given at the International Conference on Science and Education Policies held in Chisinau, Moldova, 18- 21 September 2008. read more
Presentation by Prof. Vlado Kambovski, given at the International Conference on Science and Education Policies held in Chisinau, Moldova, 18- 21 September 2008. read more
Presentation by M. Djurovic, given at the International Conference on Science and Education Policies held in Chisinau, Moldova, 18- 21 September 2008 read more
Presentation by Teki Biçoku and Salvatore Bushati, given at the International Conference on Science and Education Policies held in Chisinau, Moldova, 18- 21 September 2008. read more
This Declaration was issued as a result of the International Conference for Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States on Science & Education Policies, held September 18-21, 2008... read more
This final communiqué was issued as a result of the International Conference for Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States on Science & Education Policies, held September 18-... read more
Report on the Activities of the Regional Cooperation Secretariat by the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, submitted to the Regional Cooperation Council Board in line with article ... read more
This Power Point Presentation deals with the documents needed in order to justify costs within the framwwork of FP7 projects and the related principles of accounting. read more
The Power Point Presentation 'Project Budget - Training' by Albena Vutsova and Lora Pavlova gives an overview on how to calculate a project budget and track costs for projects funded under the FP7 schemes... read more
Guide on Financial Issues - Power Point Presentation by Albena Vutsova, Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, dealing with principles of financial issues, financial provisions in FP7, payment... read more
On September 24, 2008, the European Commission has issued a Communication to the Council and the European Parliament presenting A Strategic European Framework for International Science and Technology ... read more
This Annual Report covers developments and activities during 2007. The report is accompanied by a Commission Staff Working Document, which provides more detailed reporting and statistics. The main chapters... read more
Deliverable D2.9 (final version), prepared by Nikos Sidiropoulos (GSRT) in 2008, the 2010-Update of D2.9 (final version), prepared by Kelly Vavasi (GSRT) in 2009/2010, and the 2014-Update of D2.9 (final... read more
This document brings the programme of the French, Czech and Swedish presidiencies of the Council of Europe. The programme focuses on development of the EU, integrated Energy and Climate Policy, ... read more
This document is the Strategy of Republic of Montengro on scientific-research activities for the period 2008-2012 The following goals were set in the strategy: - &... read more
The aim of this paper was to explore, from the political economy perspective, public policy towards enterprise restructuring in Serbia in the post-2000 period, including incentives to decision-makers ... read more
The inserted document is FP7 Work Programme of the Ideas programme. read more
The second version published in August 2008, brings some changes regarding the version published on 28 November 2007. The modifications are as follows: 2009 Budget: ♦The figures of the 2009 budget... read more
The objective of the Security theme is: to develop the technologies and knowledge for building capabilities needed to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as acts of terrorist acts and (organised... read more
The objective of the FP7 space work programme is to support a European Space Policy focusing on applications such as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security), with benefits for citizens, ... read more
The objective is to generate an in-depth, shared understanding of complex and interrelated socio-economic challenges Europe is confronted with, such as growth, employment and competitiveness, social cohesion... read more
This work programme for 2009 concerns only Galileo, SESAR (Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research), and the contribution of the Transport Theme to the general activities for 2009. All calls... read more
Objective of the Environment Theme (according to FP7 Specific Programme for 'Cooperation'): To promote sustainable management of the natural and human environment and its resources by advancing our knowledge... read more
The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) adopted by the Commission in November 2007 aims to develop a European Area for Energy Research in order to overcome the fragmentation of Energy... read more
The principle objectives of this Theme are to improve the competitiveness of European industry and to generate knowledge to ensure its transformation from a resourceintensive to a knowledge-intensive ... read more
Objective of the programme: Improving the competitiveness of European industry and enabling Europe to master and shape future developments in ICT so that the demands of its society and economy are met... read more
Under call for proposals Cooperation Theme 1 Work Programme Health 2009 was published on 28 August 2008. The overall objective of the Health Theme is to improve the health of European citizens and... read more
This is the 2008 Work Programme implementing the 'People' Specific Programme of the 7th Framework Programme (2007 to 2013). It translates in specific actions the objectives and priorities in the Specific... read more
European Commission published Work Programme "People" 2009 on 22 August 2008. The WP is to be read in association with the Framework Programme and People Specific Programme decisions, and with... read more
The Commission launched the 'Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation' to help all stakeholders to find their way into the different existing EU funding. Central to... read more
The objective of this paper is to analyze the situation in Balkan countries, outline the directions for policy reform in tertiary education and research and development, and identify options for World... 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.
