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The purpose of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learnt in the practice of R&I foresight across EU and Associated Countries... read more
The study 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 Kosovo. It includes... read more
The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe' (Pact for R&I), as well as its conclusions on the future governance of the European Research... read more
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The European Year of Skills The year 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills by the European Commission to foster lifelong learning and the skills development and empowerment of people ... read more
The Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) and the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) are pleased to announce the new publication on Cultural... read more
Industrial policy has been largely overlooked in the Western Balkans for the past three decades. However, the region's economic struggles and the adoption of smart specialisation strategies have led... read more
This study is a compilation of evidence to support the development of a soil component for a JRC Science for Policy Report on the “Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans”1. This document... read more
The Western Balkans (WB) is a region in South-East Europe where the alignment of national legislations and policies with those of the European Union (EU) is in progress with the prospect of achieving... read more
A new Council Recommendation on ‘Pathways to School Success’ aims to ensure better educational outcomes for all learners, regardless of background or situation, by lifting the performance in basic skills... read more
These ethical guidelines on AI and data usage in teaching and learning are designed to help educators understand the potential that the applications of AI and data usage can have in education and to raise... read more
The Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education provide hands-on guidance for teachers and educators, including practical tips, activity... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23932/thumbnail/19_01_NEIA_WB.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation...")
Natasa Kurucki from the Unit of ‘Innovation Policy & Access to Finance’, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation introduced the New European Innovation Agenda. The presentation... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] ERA Actions and Structural...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23931/thumbnail/ERA_Adrion.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] ERA Actions and Structural...")
Gilles Kittel introduced ERA Actions and Structural Funds support. The author is the Team Leader of EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, IPA and enlargement negotiations, European Commission... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Re-Newed European...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23930/thumbnail/17_01_ERA_policy_agenda.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Re-Newed European...")
DG Research and Innovation presented the ERA policy agenda for 2022-2024. The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education and Training... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Business and...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23929/thumbnail/14_4_EBN_Laura_Lecci.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Business and...")
Laura Lecci, Chief Executive Officer of European Business and Innovation Centre Network introduced innovation cooperation opportunities provided by EBN. The presentation was made in the frame ... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Western Balkans...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23928/thumbnail/14_03_ELETTRA.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Western Balkans...")
Fabio Mazzolini, International Relations Officer of Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste introduced the research centre and investigations carried out in the facilities, furthermore introduced scholarship... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] POLICY ANSWERS’ updates...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23927/thumbnail/14_02_POLICY_ASNWERS_Elke_Dall.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] POLICY ANSWERS’ updates...")
Elke Dall, Project Coordinator of the POLICY ANSWERS project on behalf of the Centre for Social Innovation introduced the project and the Western Balkans Info Hub, moreover provided an update on ... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Institute ...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23921/thumbnail/13_05_EIT_SP.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Institute ...")
Presentation introducing the Western Balkans Strategic Approach (2023-2025) and the Cross-KIC Western Balkans Action (2023-2025) The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The European Innovation...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23920/thumbnail/13_04_EIC.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The European Innovation...")
Eric Olivier Pallu, Policy Adviser of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) introduced the state of innovation within Europe and the role of the European Innovation... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Enterprise Europe Network...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23918/thumbnail/13_03_EEN.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Enterprise Europe Network...")
The representative of Enterprise Europe Network introduced the organisation's achievements, activities and areas of expertise and introduced EEN coordinators in the Western Balkans. The presentation... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] COST - Networking and...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23917/thumbnail/13_02_COST.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] COST - Networking and...")
Katalin Alföldi, Policy Officer of COST Association presented an overview on the participation of Western Balkans in open calls and introduced synergies with EIT and EUREKA. The presentation was made... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23912/thumbnail/8_01_WB_Agenda_update.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda...")
Bernhard Fabianek, Policy Officer at the DG for Research and Innovation of the European Commission presented the Western Balkan Agenda Update. The presentation was made in the frame ... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Accelerating Digital...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23907/thumbnail/3_02_UNICEF.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Accelerating Digital...")
Maida Pasic, Regional Education Adviser of UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office presented the vision of digital transformation of education and recent updates from the Western Balkans related... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23906/thumbnail/3_01_ETF_Ulrike_D.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda...")
Ulrike Damyanovic, Regional Contact Point for South Eastern Europe and Turkey of the European Training Foundation shared some highlights about the implementation of the Western Balkans Agenda... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Supporting conference...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23905/thumbnail/2_03_DG_Interpretation_PNG.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Supporting conference...")
Manuela Brovarone, Deputy Head of Unit ‘Talent Development (SCIC)’ of the European Commission, DG Interpretation talked about the need for professional interpreters within the Western Balkans area to ... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Masters in...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23904/thumbnail/2_02_Nikola_Kunte.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Masters in...")
Nikola Kunte, Acting Head of Unit ‘Professional and organisational development' of the European Commission, DG Translation presented European Master’s in Translation, the training of professional... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Main Policy Developments...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23903/thumbnail/2_01_Filip_Van_D.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Main Policy Developments...")
Filip Van Depoele, Head of the International Unit of the European Commission, DG Education, Culture, Youth and Sport presented the progress towards the targets in school education and digital education... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Czech Presidency: Priorities...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23902/thumbnail/1_06_Czech_Presidency.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Czech Presidency: Priorities...")
Hana Vlčková Counsellor for Research and Space Policy at Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU shared information in relation to the priorities of the Czech Republic on Synergies... read more
The Western Balkans Startup Ecosystems offers hidden potential that is still to be discovered. Already today the Western Balkans economies have thriving ITC industries which fuel economic growth and... read more
Greenhouse gas emissions in the region are largely coming from energy and transport sectors, encompassing two thirds of overall share. Transport sector represented 16 per cent share of these ... read more
Projects under the European innovation ecosystems work programme in support of the new European innovation agenda The document looks each of the actions funded under the European Innovation Ecosystems... read more
POLICY ANSWERS aims at supporting regional cooperation and closer integration of the Western Balkans (WBs) in the EU’s actions towards a digital, green and healthy future. One of the ways of achieving... read more
EU Missions are a coordinated effort by the Commission to pool the necessary resources in terms of funding programmes, policies and regulations, as well as other activities. They also aim to mobilise ... read more
A report on the “history” of WBAA and its objective, structure and activities since 2018 was published. This report shows how WBAA contributes to the regional exchange of EU alumni, the promotion of mobility... read more
Methodology This policy brief presents recommendations for regional-level public administrations in Western Balkan countries, which aim at maximising the use of IPA III funds through the support of bioeconomy... read more
![[FOCUS ARTICLE] Regional promoter scheme for Research...](https://wbc-rti.info/object/document/23826/thumbnail/4_20221207_Icon_3.jpg/maxwidth/100 "[FOCUS ARTICLE] Regional promoter scheme for Research..."){kind=icon}
Research Infrastructures (RI) are proven to have a powerful social and economic impact, helping to solve global challenges, but also to attract the best talents. One of the challenges in the Western... read more
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
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.
