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TAIEX Peer-review Mission on public procurement in MONTENEGRO
The objective of this peer-review mission is to provide the European Commission and Montenegro with an assessment of the effectiveness of the public procurement system and it’s functioning with the particular... read more
Monitoring Report: The Principles of Public Administration, North Macedonia 2019
This 2019 SIGMA Monitoring Report focuses on the areas of civil service and public procurement. Comprehensive assessment of all areas of public administration reform (PAR) in 2017 showed that North Macedonia... read more
Monitoring Report: The Principles of Public Administration, Montenegro 2019
This 2019 SIGMA Monitoring Report focuses on selected Principles in the service delivery and public finance management (public procurement) areas of the Principles of Public Administration. Comprehensive... read more
THE BALKANS: OLD, NEW INSTABILITIES: A European Region Looking for its Place in the World
1. After the Nineties: A Never-Ending Political Transition 2. Europe and the Balkans: The Need for Mutual Integration 3. Making Inroads: Competing Powers in the Balkans Dimitar Bechev 4. EU, ... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] -Women in Science | Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU. The European Commission is committed to promoting gender equality in research and innovation. It is part of the European Commission ... read more
[Focus Article] - Overview of the gender dimension in the Western Balkans
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to sustainable development. Gender equality underpins the prosperity and well-being of economies and societies. Half of the world’s available human... read more
Commission Notice: Guidance on Innovation Procurement
Adopted in the context of the Communication on “A renewed European Agenda for Research and Innovation –Europe’s chance to shape its technological leadership” and the input to the Leaders’ informal dinner... read more
Innovation Procurement - The power of the public purse
This brochure provides an overview of projects that are focusing on innovation procurement in the ICT domain funded by the EU's research and innovation funding programs FP7, CIP and Horizon 2020. This... read more
ProcurCompEU – Study on professionalisation of public procurement in the EU and selected third countries
The objective of this study is to provide the background for the ProcurCompEU competency framework. Itgivesan overview of the state of play in public procurement professionalisation in the EU and internationally... read more
Proposal success in Horizon 2020: A study of the influence of consortium characteristics
This study draws on evaluation data to investigate the success of collaborative R&D project proposals submitted to Horizon 2020, the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation... read more
Assessment of Responsible Innovation: Methods and Practices
The book presents tools for measuring, monitoring, and reporting upon the Responsible Innovation process and the social, environmental, scientific, and economic impacts of innovations. This book aligns... read more
STOA Online Workshop: Exploring synergies between Horizon Europe and regional policy
The European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and Horizon Europe, when operating individually, provide significant support for research, development, and innovation. read more
Education in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans region has clear aspirations to improve its economic competitiveness and integrate further into Europe read more
Making Public Procurement work in and for Europe
This Communication of the European Commission presents a public procurement strategy which sets out the overall policy framework and defines clear priorities to improve procurement in practice and support... read more
JRC: An intervention-logic approach for the design and implementation of S3 strategies
Smart specialisation is conceptualised as research and innovation policymaking encompassed in a holistic place-based view of development. read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting 2020
The Western Balkan Six pledged to increase their support for research, innovation, education, training and culture at the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training... read more
[Focus Article] - Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
Building on the Joint Declaration “A Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport” this document presents the specific objectives, priorities and a tentative roadmap... read more
Infographic: closing gender gaps in research and innovation
Useful graphical representation of the gender dimension within H2020. Find the document here read more
The impact of sex and gender in the COVID-19 pandemic
This case study, developed by the European Commission’s H2020 Expert Group to update and expand "Gendered Innovations/ Innovation through Gender", examines the impact of sex and gender in the current ... read more
Coronavirus pandemic: Impact on gender equality (Factsheet)
This factsheet concerns the study " The sex and gender impact of the COVID-19 pandemic” which helps better understand disease-specific mechanisms, thus benefitting all citizens. Find the factsheet ... read more
GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
The present Briefing Paper by GENDERACTION highlights key gender issues for international STI cooperation and presents a set of recommendations for better promotion of gender equality in policy design... read more
Gender Equality Index 2020
The Gender Equality Index is an important policy-making tool to measure the progress of gender equality in the EU over time. Each year, it gives the EU and the Member States a score from 1 to 100. A score... read more
She Figures 2018 - Regularly published data on women in European R&I
The She Figures 2018 publication is a testimony to the progress achieved over the past years through a wide range of actions and policies. The publication provides a range of indicators on gender equality... read more
EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025
A Union of Equality is one of the major priorities of President Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, based on the principle of equality for all and equality in all of its senses. Gender equality is a founding... read more
Position paper on the future gender equality priority in the European Research Area 2020-2030
Gender equality in research and innovation (R&I) is a powerful lever with which to truly ‘mobilise knowledge for a better and more sustainable future’ and to increase the effectiveness of research... read more
Research Data Management Guide (by Science Europe)
Research funders, research organisations, reviewers, and individual researchers all have different needs regarding research data management. Science Europe has been working towards the international alignment... read more
Guidelines on the Circular Economy for Western Balkan countries and Turkey
This guideline report is designed for civil society organisations and people interested in contributing to the transition towards a circular economy in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The report provides... read more
Programme of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region
Slovenia assumes thePresidencyof the EU Strategy for the Adriatic andIonian Region (EUSAIR) from 1 June 2020 – 31 May 2021.It puts green connectivityat the forefront by introducing it to all the relevant... read more
Mapping of Gender-Related Policies, Programmes and Mechanisms on Gender Disparity in STEM in Western Balkans
The objective of this study is to identify policies related to gender disparity in STEM at the level of each Western Balkan economy and provide a regional overview of existing mechanisms and initiatives... read more
Integration of social sciences and humanities in Horizon 2020
The integration of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Horizon 2020 is an important feature of the programme. To monitor the development of this cross-cutting issue is an EU commitment. read more
Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States
The study “Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States”, based on data collected in 11 CEI countries, is the first attempt to explore the state and prospects of SD in this broad portion of Europe. read more
COST participation levels from WB researchers in the period 2014 - 2019
The Western Balkans are all part of the COST community. This short presentation provides figures and trends related to the number of individual researchers active in the COST initiatives. ... read more
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Areas for joint actions in the Western Balkans
RCC, as an inclusive regional body in South East Europe and UNDP, as one of the leading development entities within the United Nations, propose this document to bring about women’s economic empowerment... read more
[Focus Article]: Interview with Ms Signe Ratso, Deputy Director-General: Open Innovation & Chief Negotiator for HE Association DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
The Western Balkans Agenda is expected to set out a new narrative for the region and to provide a forward-looking vision for all citizens, particularly for the youth. Can you tell us more about this? ... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
The European Union has recently announced the preparation of a comprehensive, long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkan region entitled "Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research... read more
[Focus Article]: Western Balkans presence in this years' ESOF conference
Under the overarching motto of ‘Science for freedom, freedom for science’, thousands of the world’s leading researchers, innovators and policymakers participated in the largest science conference in Europe... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Euro Science Open Forum 2020
Under the overarching motto of ‘Science for freedom, freedom for science’, thousands of the world’s leading researchers, innovators and policymakers participated in the largest science conference in Europe... read more
GENDERED INNOVATIONS 2: How Inclusive Analysis Contributes to Research and Innovation
The policy report produced by the EU funded H2020 expert group on ‘Gendered Innovations’ provides researchers and innovators with methodological tools for sex, gender and intersectional analysis. read more
POLICY BRIEF: How well has the EU implemented the Gender Action Plan II in WB Programming?
Amid preparations for the new EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III, the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) III, and the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), this brief... read more
Gender-based discrimination and labour in Western Balkans
Some key findings of the report presented at the launch-event include: Gender-based discrimination is widespread, particularly regarding hiring, promotion, maternity leave and sexual harassment.&... read more
Women in the Western Balkans: Gender equality in the EU accession process
Equality between women and men, or gender equality, is a fundamental right and a common value, recognised by the EU. It has been a component of the European integration project from its outset.Enshrined... read more
Equity in school education in EuropeStructures, policies and student performance
This report provides an overview of education structures and policies that influence equity in school education. read more
An Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS read more
Factsheet on Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans
The Economic and Investment Plan identifies 10 investment flagships and aims to spur the long-term recovery, accelerate a green and digital transition, and foster regional cooperation and convergence ... read more
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... read more
2020 Communication on EU enlargement policy
The Commission adopted its Communication on EU enlargement policy and the 2020 Enlargement Package: The annual reports, assessing the implementation of fundamental reforms in the Western Balkans and Turkey... read more
Communication and roadmap on the European Green Deal
This Communication sets out a European Green Deal for the European Union (EU) and its citizens. It resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this... read more
From Brain Drain to attraction of valuable talents in the Western Balkans
The migration of able, highly educated individuals from the Western Balkans region, which has been happening since the 1990s is known as “brain drain” and usually concerns the European Union and the United... read more
The New European Research Area (Video)
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth explains how together, we can make Europe a lighthouse of excellence in research and innovation. The new European... read more
