2010 UNESCO Annual Report
This new initiative of the Organization is a result of a collective effort by the Secretariat and offers Member States and the public at large a ... read more
Documents
Enlargement Countries Joint Response to the EC Green Paper on Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU R&I Funding
The Joint Response of Enlargement Countries addresses the issues in the Green Paper “From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding” published... read more
Development and cooperation across the South East Europe Area
The SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme provides a framework for the development and implementation of projects around the South East Europe area. By means of joint activities carried out at a transnational... read more
Growing cooperation in the SEE area
The implementation of the first generation of transnational cooperation projects financed through the South East Europe Programme began in 2009, after more than one year of preparation and selection. ... read more
Research cooperation with the Western Balkans: A tool to facilitate integration.
This document provides an overview of the ongoing research cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans. It also explains why the EU countries engage in research with this region and how they do... read more
Draft Report of the IPA Post2013 Stakeholders Consultation Held in Zagreb
The European Commission, Directorate General of Enlargement organized a stakeholders' consultation meeting on the future pre-accession instrument post-2013 that took place on May 10 to 11 in Zagreb. ... read more
Roadmap for future researchers in the Western Balkan Countries
The Final Report of the project aims to provide a roadmap for subsequent researchers in the Western Balkan region. The nine page document outlines the results achieved by the ICT-WEB-PROMS project... read more
Progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries (November 2010 - May 2011)
On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports have been provided by&... read more
New issue of Panorama INFOREGIO, issue 37/2011
Current Panorama INFOREGIO issue covers the EU Strategy for the Danube region. WBC-INCO.NET and SEE-ERA.NET projects are in focus on page 16 as new research contacts partnerships for cooperation... read more
Attractiveness for Innovation: Location Factors for International Investment, OECD Publishing
This report analyses the current trends in international investments in innovation and discusses countries’ attractiveness for international investments in innovation.It also discusses attractiveness... read more
Joint Position Paper on the Future RTD Programme in Europe by the EU Enlargement Countries Associated to FP7
The purpose of this Joint Position Paper is to pronounce the perceived shortcomings in the current RTD programming in Europe in addressing the far reaching issues of research and to propose actions for... read more
European Cluster Policy Group - Final Recommendations - A Call for Policy Action
The European Cluster Policy Group (ECPG) presented its recommendations for future cluster efforts in Europe at the first European Cluster Conference (held in Brussels, September 30th). The ECPG Final... read more
National Comments on CSF - Preparatory for Regional Dialogue / till April 2011
Please find attached some national input papers on the CSF (Common Strategic Framework) - previously known as FP8 :) read more
Higher Education in South Eastern Europe. University-Economic Partnerships for Enhancing Knowledge Transfer
The present manual deals with the need for a stronger connection between universities and industry in SEE, but also shows that many different types of cooperation between these stakeholders already exist... read more
Communication from the Commission: European Union Strategy for Danube Region & Action Plan
The Danube Region Strategy follows the welcome for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, now being implemented. The Danube request, based on the Baltic experience, underlines an integrated... read more
Financially Sustainable Universities II - European Universities Diversifying Income Streams
The European University Association (EUA) has published a comprehensive new report on the financial sustainability of European universities. This report underlines that universities need both sufficient... read more
Commission Response to the Report of the Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme
This Communication responds to the recommendation in the interim evaluation of FP7 by outlining which actions the Commission intends to take or has already taken, but also indicating where no obvious ... read more
Training Guide on Academic Recognition - A Guide for Universities from the Western Balkans
Academic recognition is the point of interest in student mobility. It is vital for the student to know before the start of his exchange programme that all his study results – in so far as they... read more
Foresight 2020: International Forum on Higher Education Reform - Final Document
On 28 – 30 September 2010, participants from a variety of European countries and institutions, and with a range of experience and responsibilities in the European Higher Education Area, gathered in Dubrovnik... read more
Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Supporting Convergence and Growth.
Survey of Regional Initiatives and Task Forces in South East Europe – Summary Findings! During the first quarter of 2011, Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat (RCC or Secretariat) conducted... read more
Conclusions on the evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7), including the risk-sharing finance facility
Tis document contains the Conclusions on the evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7), including the risk-sharing finance facility, made at the 3074th. COMPETITIVENESS (Internal... read more
“Kicking off” Innovation Capacities through Regional cooperation in the Western Balkan Region
This presentation was held by Zoran Aralica (Institute of Economics, Zagreb) at the Bled Forum, March 3 to 4, 2011. read more
ICT in Serbia at a Glance
The study "ICT in Serbia - at a Glance" was written by the Institute for Territorial Economic Development (InTER) and published by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit... read more
Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding (Presentation)
This 16-pages presentation, prepared by the European Commission, gives an overview on the Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding (formerly known as FP8). read more
Financially Sustainable Universities II. European universities diversifying income streams
"Financial sustainability is one of the key challenges for Europe’s universities and this project report is another milestone of EUA’s work agenda on this topic. While universities need... read more
D4.26 (T4.5) Report on the Feasibility of a Common RTD Information System for Western Balkan Countries
With their legitimate ambition to integrate more closely into the European Research Area, the WB countries need to upgrade their national RTD information systems, and would benefit from developing... read more
Green Paper. From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation funding
This Green Paper launches a public debate on the key issues to be taken into account for future EU research and innovation funding programmes. These programmes will be part of the Commission's proposals... read more
Serbia's Transition. Towards a Better Future
The book provides a comprehensive evaluation of the achievements and failures of the transition to a market economy in Serbia, and explains why the process has been more complex than in other parts of... read more
Bosnian Scientific Diaspora
The reports introduce BiH scientific diaspora in two volumes on Bosnian PhD holders and researchers i.e. „Ko je ko u bh. dijaspori: doktori nauka i naučno-istraživački radnici“ – part... read more
National reports within the project Developing "Brain-drain" Policies in the Western Balkans
Each country within the project has written a national report on "brain-drain", development of policies to mitigate its negative effects, as well as "brain-gain" policies. ... read more
Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies
Presentation on "Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies", held by George Petrakos at the 2010 SEE Annual Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. read more
Future perspectives for the Balkans: Vision Building 2020 Foresight project
Presentation on "Future perspectives for the Balkans: Vision Building 2020 Foresight project", held by Blaž Golob at the 2010 SEE Annual Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. read more
Re-assembling the SEE Puzzle. Tackling social challenges for a common future
Presentation on "Transnational Co-operation as a strategic instrument for development in South East Europe - Re-assemblingthe SEE puzzle. Tackling social challenges for a common future", held... read more
Spatial connectivity and economic development in SEE
Presentation on Spatial connectivity and economic development in SEE, held by Vassilis Monastiriotis at the SEE Annual conference from 21 to 22 September 2010 in Thessaloniki, Greece. read more
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2010
In the search for a rapid, sustainable and lasting recovery from the economic crisis, science, technology and innovation are expected to play a driving role. But what are the implications for science... read more
South East Europe After the Crisis: A new dawn or back to business as usual?
This publication deals with the impact of the global economic crisis on South East Europe. Following a general overview, it also contains country chapters on all Western Balkan countries plus Bulgaria... read more
Expert Evaluation Network Delivering Policy Analysis on the Performance of Cohesion Policy 2007-2013. Task 1: Policy Papers on Innovation. Synthesis Report
This report synthesises the policy papers on innovation produced by the evaluation network for each of the Member States. It should be noted that since the reports were produced in June-July of this year... read more
Synergies Between FP7 and structural funds for Research Infrastructures
This report gives an overview on the synergies between FP7 and structural funds for research infrastructures. read more
The 2010 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard
The 2010 "EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard", released in October 2010, presents information on the top 1000 EU companies and 1000 non-EU companies [1] investing in R&D in 2009... read more
FP 8 in a new European research and innovation landscape
"There is currently an intensive process underway to develop the next framework programme for R&D in Europe. The current one, FP7, is running from 2007 to 2013, and various stakeholders in Europe... read more
National Comments on FP8 - Preparatory for Regional Dialogue
Please find attached some national input papers on FP8. read more
SME participation in FP7 – Report Autumn 2010
The primary aim of the report is to monitor the EU-contribution granted to SMEs in FP7 projects. This report examines the SME participation in the Seventh Framework Programme up to 1 October 2010. ... read more
FP7 Interim Evaluation
This interim evaluation of FP7 has been carried out by an independent Expert Group, chaired by Rolf Annerberg, Sweden. Key strengths of the current Framework Programme, areas in need of improvement, ... read more
CESS Magazine
CESS is publishing CESS magazine, only newsletter in Serbia dedicated to regional development. CESS magazine informs the scientific public, decision makers and businessmen about economic aspects of regional... read more
Progress Report Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) 2010
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT KOSOVO∗ 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges... read more
Progress Report Serbia 2010
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT SERBIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010... read more
Progress Report Montenegro 2010
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Montenegro's application for membership of the European Union. read more
Opinion on Montenegro's application for membership of the European Union
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Montenegro's application for membership of the European Union. read more
Progress Report FYR of Macedonia 2010
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement... read more
Progress Report Croatia 2010
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010... read more
