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This publication is a short overview of the key developments in, and achievements of, the Western Balkan countries’ cooperation with the EEA over the past 20 years and a glimpse into the way ahead... read more
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... read more
Entrepreneurial employees that drive innovation and change have become a sheer necessity for many established organisations in public and private sector. This report gives a science-based overview of ... read more
The purpose of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) is to lay down guiding principles and identify research priorities for the future, while making them openly accessible to the various... read more
The Water JPI Vision 2030, “Together for a Water-secure World”, outlines what the Water JPI aims to achieve during the next 10-year period (until 2030) and sets out the roadmap for all Water JPI activities... read more
ESIR is a high level advisory group to the European Commission on how to develop a forward-looking and transformative research and innovation policy. read more
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the six Western Balkans1(WB6) amidst a reacceleration of economic activity and promising economic outlook for 2020 (EC, 2020). With the rapid spreading of the coronavirus in ... read more
This study was commissioned by the EIB with funding from the Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility , EDIF. The study assesses the financing needs of the SMEs in the Western Balkans countries... read more
The EU ranks among the top players in scientific production and excellence, for example accounting worldwide for 25% of top-cited scientific publications on the topic of climate and for 27% in the area... read more
This report is a summary of a series of co-creation networking meetings of the European and global scientific, diplomatic and science diplomacy communities, of key outputs from the S4D4C project and input... read more
Since 2015, the European Commission has been working hard with the thematic partnerships helping them to figure out how to go best about initiating and managing interregional thematic S3 partnerships. ... read more
The implementation of the EU 2020 energy and climate targets triggered the transformation of Europe’s neighbourhoods to net-zero energy districts (NZED). The Report review and analyses the cases of frontrunner... read more
This JRC Report is based on the materials and presentations delivered during theinternational conference on “Digitally-enabled Development for a Sustainable Future in Eastern Europe”, convened in ... read more
The adoption, implementation and enforcement of Chapter 27 of the EU acquis on Environment is an obligation for accessing countries. Reducing the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) ... read more
The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry is widely recognised as one of key driving forces of contemporary competitiveness. Inside the European Union, ICT are not only seen as a strategic... read more
This guidelines aim to clarify the scope of digital connectivity and the eligibility of projects under Western Balkans Investment Framework. read more
The 6 WBC countries (Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo*, Serbia) are Full Members of COST or Near Neighbour Country (Kosovo*). read more
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are part of Horizon 2020 (H2020), the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). The MSCA support researchers in all scientific... read more
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are providing opportunities for researchers in the Western Balkans region. Radenka Krsmanović Whiffen, Chair of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Alumni (... read more
The aim of this research project is to explore the state and prospects of SD in this broad portion of Europe, focusing on the Member States of the Central European Initiative (CEI), a regional intergovernmental... read more
This is a case study published within the "South-South Cooperation:Role of Science Diplomacy" report by the Research and Innovation System for Developing countries. The case study presents EU Science ... read more
The Ministers in charge of Research, Innovation and Higher Education of the Member States of the Central European Initiative (CEI) met on the occasion of the CEI Ministerial Conference on Science and ... read more
This infographic provides an overview of the EU financial support mobilised jointly with the European Investment Bank to the benefit of the Western Balkans' citizens in tackling coronavirus crisis and... read more
Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post-pandemic recovery. Commission contribution ahead of the EU-Western Balkans leaders meeting on 6 May 2020. In ths document the European... read more
Key premises for the development of effective governance mechanisms for science diplomacy. read more
This is a volume of compiled results of the nine case studies, researched and developed by mixed teams of researchers from the project partners, and edited by Mitchell Young (Charles University), Tim ... read more
From the preparation of guidelines and control materials for testing and better characterisation of the pandemic, to the detailed analysis of epidemiologic and economic impacts, the JRC is evaluating ... read more
This is a Quartely Review of academic literature on research and innovation for the first quarter of 2020. The current issue provides several insights on sustainability. We had a particular ... read more
The guidelines on geolocation and other tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak aim to clarify the conditions and principles for the proportionate use of location data and contact tracing... read more
Starting in 2015, the European Commission has been working hard with the thematic partnerships helping them to figure out how to go best about initiating and managing interregional thematic S3 partnerships... read more
The overall purpose of this Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to increase the capacity of EU Member States and Associated Countries to formulate and implement national strategies and roadmaps for international... read more
The joint European Roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures, presentedby the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council, responds to the European Council... read more
The OECD has published a new report on efficient testing strategies. The report recommends very wide testing strategies, with greatly increased government testing capacity. The number of asymptomatic... read more
In February 2020, scientists, clinicians, patients and industry representatives met in Stockholm to discuss how governments, education systems, and new technologies can help treat and prevent mental health... read more
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 ... read more
The European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. read more
EU leaders committed to do everything possible to support research, to coordinate efforts and seek synergies within the European scientific and research community. They also underlined that there is an... read more
The EU framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon 2020, has been instrumental in helping the Western Balkans achieve excellent levels of science, competitive industries and improving society... read more
EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, noted at the Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BSMEPA) meeting earlier this ... read more
The Austrian FFG Academy in January 2020, organised the Webinar: European funding of research staff and knowledge transfer for companies. read more
Driving innovation, supporting researchers’ mobility and cultivating excellence in doctoral and postdoctoral training : facts & figures. read more
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) contribute to excellent research, boosting jobs, growth and investment by equipping researchers with the new knowledge, skills and international and intersectoral... read more
The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth. read more
The leading universities of science and technology united within CESAER express appreciation for the focus on brain circulation of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of... read more
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services... read more
The Western Balkans have a critical role to play in meeting the EU’s objective of a climate neutral Europe by 2050 – the overarching objective of the European Green Deal. European Commission... read more
This infographic was recently released to inform on developments related to the funding of Western Balkan research projects within Horizon 2020. Funding of Western Balkan research projects... read more
The European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable. read more
SiS.net has compiled and published a new policy brief which is focused on Science Communication. This is the 5th policy brief in a series of documents that all focus on the different dimensions of Responsible... read more
Abstract: Innovation in the European Union is called upon to increase competitiveness, to improve territorial cohesion, and also to address societal challenges. This challenge-driven innovation... read more
Western Balkan Countries Information Platform on Research Technology and Innovation is currently funded by the European Commission through the INT Service Facility for the Support of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for Western Balkan Countries (Specific Contract No. 30-CE-0864059/00-47). It builds upon the original platform WBC-INCO.NET.
