Simplification in the 7th Framework Programme
In this document you find a set of concrete measures for the simplification of processes planned for FP7. read more
Documents
European Commission: Possible items to consider under the Steering Platform
This document was provided at the Launch event of the Steering Platform in Vienna, 26 June 2006 by the European Commission. It was provided by Ms. Tania Friederichs as background document. read more
Research and Development Policies in the Southeast European Countries in Transition: Republic of Croatia
The document presents the investigation report by the Institute for International Relations (IMO) on the research and development system in Croatia. The report covers some legislative and institutional... read more
A new Candidate to EU Accession: Croatia “S&T developments”
The report provides a general overview of Croatia as a new candidate of EU Accession within the framework of the current status of scientific and technological development. The document contains the general... read more
The Financing of Higher Education and Science in Croatia
The paper throws light on the problems associated with the existing system of financing of higher education and science in Croatia.The paper offers preliminary results of the scientific research project... read more
Science, Technology and Economic Development in South Eastern Europe
The report presents assessment of the science and technology (S&T) status as of December 2004 of five Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia... read more
The Road to Thessaloniki: Cohesion and the Western Balkans
In the paper the issues with regard to application of the European regional policy to the Western Balkan countries are discussed. The paper offers analysis of possible ways and means of the policy in ... read more
R&D Cooperation with the West Balkan Countries - A White Spot on the ERA Map?
The paper written by Klaus Schuch, published by the Office of Science & Technology at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C., touches upon the issues related to amendment of the EU-Balkan Countries... read more
Specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: “Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area”. 2005 Work Programme (SPF-10). Specific measures in support of international co-operation (INCO)
The “Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area” programme is an integral part of the 6th Framework Programme aiming at international cooperation in research and technology development (... read more
Cooperation between UNESCO and its South-East European Member States
The publication summarizes UNESCO’s experience and role in South-East Europe and outlines a proposal for future action in the region.The paper comprises extracts from the Director General’s speeches on... read more
Proposal for a Council regulation establishing an instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)
The paper is a draft regulation for the Pre-Accession Assistance and shall be seen in the context of revision of the External Aid framework for the forthcoming financial perspective within the period ... read more
Guidelines for a Science and Research Policy in Bosnia & Herzegovina
UNESCO Office in Venice commissioned an expert mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) with two main objectives: to assess the scientific potential of the country and to make recommendations for its future... read more
European Research Advisory Board - Final Report: International Research Cooperation
The purpose of the report is provision of recommendations on the tactic to be adopted and priorities to be established by EU to promote international cooperation in the science and technology field by... read more
Vienna Memorandum on the Western Balkan countries in future European RTD activities
"Integration of the non-candidate countries in South Eastern Europe (Western Balkan Countries) into the European Research Area and the future EU RTD activities" The document summarizes the main issues... read more
Potocnik: Steering Platform on Research: a step forward for the Western Balkans towards the ERA
Commissioner Potočnik's speech at the launch event of the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries in Vienna, 26. June 2006. read more
Amended proposals for FP7 published by the European Commission
The European Commission published its amended proposals for FP7 on 28.06.2006. read more
