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The report provides an analysis of digital skills in the six Western Balkan economies Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and addresses the findings... read more
Gender statistics play an important role for evidence-based policy making in support of women entrepreneurship. Hence, a thorough review of gender statistics in the Western Balkans, with a specific focus... read more
Western Balkans Roaming Report 2022 presents the results of the data analyses on international roaming services. The report aims to provide information about the consumption, revenue and price developments... read more
This chapter aims to portray why and how WBAA, as an organism, organization, entity, agent, actor, network, … produces emergent effects as a regional entity is a Positive Deviance, as recognized in theory... read more
Strengthening opportunities for women in research and innovation Strengthening women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of equal ... read more
Working group on schools (2021-25) “pathways to school success” Blended learning - as defined in 2021 Council Recommendation on this subject - is a mix of various learning environments and (non-)digital... read more
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... read more
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... read more
The survey addresses students and graduates who have spent parts of their studies in a country of the Western Balkans and outside of the six Western Balkan (WB) countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina... read more
The guidelines provide hands-on guidance for teachers and educators, including practical tips and activity plans. They are designed for primary and secondary teachers with or without specialist knowledge... read more
Higher education institutions (HEIs) are more critical than ever to help societies respond to the complex challenges of our times. Recognising that these challenges require HEIs to adopt holistic innovations... read more
The JRC unit for Evidence-Informed Policy Making published its top tips for researchers and research organisations aiming to achieve policy impact, based on the JRC's practice at the science-policy interface... read more
A new scientific paper by Raiyani et al. explains the importance of Information Communication Technology tools in fostering social innovation and cultural tourism development in lesser-known localities... read more
Socio-economic impact assessment of Research Infrastructures is a fast-growing field. It generates a lot of interest. But it also poses many questions, thus making it a complex topic. This Guidebook... read more
This study by the JRC supports a first identification of the economic and productive domains that might be considered in the selection of the priority areas for a Smart Specialisation Strategy in Albania... read more
New research infrastructures (RIs) are needed in Europe to maintain and propel its leadership in science and technology for decades to come. But how can new RIs attract adequate investment? How can... read more
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Horizon Europe’s Widening actions support those EU Member States, Associated Countries and Outermost Regions that continue to lag behind in research and innovation to boost the performance of their ... read more
After the opening and provisional closure of Negotiation Chapter 25: Science and Research, the European Commission encouraged Montenegro to prepare and adopt a national roadmap for research infrastructure... read more
During the closing day of ICRI 2022, the Brno Declaration on Fostering a Global Ecosystem of Research Infrastructures which highlights the essential role of research infrastructures was introduced. This... read more
The leaders of the European Union (EU) and its Member States, in consultation with Western Balkans leaders, and in the presence of regional and international stakeholders, held on December 6, 2022 the... read more
The publications represents a summary of the Economic Conference of Montenegro in 2022. The Conference on the Economy - Montenegro 2022 was organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro and held... read more
This staff working document aims to promote discussions and policy development on the use of science in informing policymaking in the Member States of the European Union. read more
Women’s participation in STEM studies and careers Fewer women are interested in participating in the digital sector, be it in the field of higher education, jobs or entrepreneurship. The Commission... read more
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In the recent Berlin Process Summit, the Western Balkans endorsed a Declaration on Energy Security and Green Transition in which the leaders committed to redoubling their effort to implement the Green... read more
Find out what is needed to apply for a COST Action! For more information on the COST Action 2023 Call, visit the call page and check the WB Info hub News and Calls Section and items linked below! read more
The mapping exercise described in this technical report contributes to gather evidence based information as a basis to select and define the priority areas of the Smart Specialisation Strategy of Albania... read more
The European Commission‘s Joint Research Centre (JRC) gives leading researchers from across Europe and beyond access to its world-class facilities and laboratories, enabling state-of-the-art experimental... read more
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
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.
