COST relations to the Western Balkan Countries
The 6 WBC countries (Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo*, Serbia) are Full Members of COST or Near Neighbour Country (Kosovo*). read more
Documents
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in Western Balkans Mobility and circulation of researchers
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
[Focus Article]: A spotlight on MCAA’s Western Balkans Chapter - Increasing research capacity in the Western Balkans
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
Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States
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
EU Science Diplomacy as a Bridge between EU and Non- EU States:A Case study of Croatia – Serbia – Belarus
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
Trieste Declaration on Science
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
Reinforced EU support to the Western Balkans (Infographic)
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
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS
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
S4D4C policy brief: Towards effective science diplomacy practice
Key premises for the development of effective governance mechanisms for science diplomacy. read more
Science Diplomacy in the Making: Case-based insights from the S4D4C project
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
JRC SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN A TIME OF CRISIS
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
Quartely Review of academic literature on research and innovation
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
Guidelines 04/2020 on the use of location data and contact tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
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
JRC Methodological Manual Developing Thematic Interregional Partnerships for Smart Specialisation
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
International R&I cooperation policies revisited: sustained challenges and new developments
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
Joint European Roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures
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
Testing for COVID-19: A way to lift confinement restrictions
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
How to strengthen prevention and treatment in mental health
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
EU support for the Western Balkans to tackle coronavirus
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
Coronavirus: EU global response to fight the pandemic
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
First “ERAvsCorona” action plan: short-term coordinated reseach and innovation actions
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
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Horizon 2020 - A spotlight on the Western Balkans
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
[Focus Article] - A spotlight on the Western Balkans in H2020
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
FFG presentation: European funding of research staff and knowledge transfer for companies
The Austrian FFG Academy in January 2020, organised the Webinar: European funding of research staff and knowledge transfer for companies. read more
MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS Facts and Figures
Driving innovation, supporting researchers’ mobility and cultivating excellence in doctoral and postdoctoral training : facts & figures. read more
H2020 Work Programme Marie Curie Actions
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
A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe
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
Research Talent Circulation within the European Research Area (ERA)
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
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Sustainable Development | European Green Deal
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
[Focus Article] - Western Balkans warms up to European Green Deal
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
The European Commission adopted its communication on the revised enlargement methodology : “Enhancing the accession process – A credible EU perspective for the Western Balkans”
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
Policy Brief on Science Communication
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
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs): Collaboration in a RIS3 Context
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
JRC Technical Report: Analysis of the water-power nexus of the Balkan Peninsula power system
Abstract: The operation and economics of the power systems are constrained by the availability and temperature of water resources since thermal power plants need water for cooling and hydropower plants... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation for Western Balkans was established in 2006 to facilitate the interaction between the Western Balkan economies, the EU member states, ... read more
[Focus Article] - Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research... read more
New WBIF Publication: Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has released the fourth edition of the publication “Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans”. Prepared with the support of the Energy Community... read more
Event Report: Digitalisation and New Technologies in Agri-food and S3P Agrifood's International B2B meetings
The report and presentations from the Digitalisation and New Technologies in Agri-food and S3P Agrifood's International B2B meetings that were held in December 2019 in Malaga (Spain) are now available... read more
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) - WB Country Factsheets 2019 available
Factsheets for the Western Balkan Countries are now available on the MSCA Website. They contain facts and figures about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in the respective countries: key facts and... read more
European Court of Auditors publishes report on SME Instrument
On 22 January 2020, the European Court of Auditors published a new report on the SME Instrument. The SME Instrument was launched as part of Horizon 2020 in 2014 to support innovation in small and... read more
European Green Deal: Roadmap - Key actions
Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times. To achieve this, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, the most... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Highlighting Research Infrastructures
Research infrastructures (RIs) are those facilities, resources and related services that the scientific community use to conduct high-level research. They cover a range of research fields from engineering... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Smart Specialisation Strategies
Smart specialisation strategies (RIS 3 or S3) are about enabling regions to turn their needs, strengths and competitive advantages into marketable goods and services. S3 aim to prioritise public research... read more
[Focus Article] - A spotlight on the services and opportunities offered by research infrastructures
Highlighting the services and opportunities of RIs Research infrastructures (RIs) are the facilities, resources and related services which allow the scientific community to conduct high-level research... read more
ESFRI report on Monitoring of Research Infrastructures Performance published
On 16 January 2020, ESFRI published the Report of the ESFRI Working Group on Monitoring of Research Infrastructures Performance. The task of the group was to develop a set of Key Performance... read more
Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation... read more
Summary Reports of ESFRI Workshop 'Future of Research Infrastructures' available
ESFRI has published the outcomes of its Workshop on the Future of Research Infrastructures in the European Research Area. The event was organised with a view to the next Roadmap of European ... read more
Implementing Smart Specialisation: An analysis of practices across Europe
This report seeks to examine how the Smart Specialisation approach was put into practice across European regions and Member States. It builds upon 35 implementation cases, outlining three main types of... read more
Western Balkans Summit Poznań. Chair’s conclusions
On 5 July 2019, Poland welcomed the Heads of Government of the Berlin Process participants, as well as representatives of the European Institutions, International Financial Institutions, OECD, the Regional... read more
Fostering Infrastructure Sharing in the Western Balkans: Balkans Digital Highway Pre-feasibility Studies : Summary
The availability of broadband infrastructure has been found to be an important determinant of a country’s economic and social development. In recognition of this, the European Union (EU) adopted a Digital... read more
