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This paper provides an analysis of the diverse range of SME and entrepreneurship policy measures implemented during the course of a year since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, with a view to identify... read more
This note focuses on the multi-faceted structural challenges in the Western Balkans, which have exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it assesses the economic impact of COVID-19 on the region, with... read more
OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19) This note discusses how SMEs are affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic, reports on early evidence and estimates about the impact, and provides ... read more
Pre-accession assistance supports EU candidate countries and potential candidates in adopting and implementing key political, institutional, social and economic reforms to comply with EU values and to... read more
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The Situation of Youth in the Western Balkans The field of youth in the Western Balkans has found itself in a dynamic progress since the beginning of the last century. Today, the status of young people... read more
Using a competence-based approach for career development in academia and beyond This policy brief, as part of the wider study “Knowledge ecosystems in the new ERA”, presents the European Competence... read more
Since 1996, the Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have become the Union’s reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (... read more
Highlights Greater global wheat yields but steeper price spikes under 2°C warming 2°C warming deepens traditional global wheat trade spatial pattern Trade liberalization could expand economic... read more
Background This paper is related to the current stage of development in the Western Balkans. Despite becoming growing instruments to finance sustainable green development, debt swaps and social... read more
The EU SME Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe was announced by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market, on 10 March 2020. The EU SME Strategy for a sustainable ... read more
What is the EIS The European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours. It helps countries... read more
The Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference brought together EESC members, civil society representatives from the countries of the Western Balkans, as well as Czech officials and members of... read more
ESFRI Strategic Report on RIs in Europe ESFRI has established a European Roadmap for research infrastructures (new and major upgrades, pan-European interest) for the next 10-20 years, stimulates the... read more
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A key result of the 2022 Ministerial Meeting of the WB Platforms on Culture, Research and Innovation & Education and Training On 27 and 28 June 2022, the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans... read more
Young people in six Western Balkan economies (WB6) have an unfavourable position on the region’s labour markets. In 2020, the youth employment rate for the 15-24 age group was below 27% in all WB economies... read more
This leaflet aims at explaining the Youth Guarantee in EU and provides recommendations for its introduction and enhancement in the Western Balkans read more
Building capacities and paving the way for EU integration: The role of SALTO South East Europe Resource Centre in increasing the quality of youth work in the Western Balkans read more
Several key European and regional initiatives have been launched during the last years, especially for the WB6 region, in order to bring it closer to the EU, but also to strengthen the cooperation among... read more
Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). It is examining aspirations and... read more
Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). It is examining aspirations and... read more
We study the effectiveness of evidence-informed policymaking mechanisms from the perspective of policymakers, using the lenses of public administration, public management and (sustainability) governance... read more
The project WBC-RRI.NET already entailed a series of mapping exercises and co-creation procedures at regional level, taken place during the first half of the project. The participatory and systematic ... read more
he 2022 Gender Report presents fresh insights on progress towards gender parity in education with respect to access, attainment and learning. It showcases the results of a new model that provide coherent... read more
The Commission adopts a report on the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy between 2019 and 2021. The Commission has just adopted the report which assesses the EU Youth Strategy’s first three years... read more
The Youth Charter was created by young people from all over Europe at the AEBR TFEB youth events during 2016 and 2017. The Charter aims to formulate a framework for the creation of solutions for improving... read more
The report is therefore an articulation of specific issues calling attention to the long-standing challenges faced by minority youth. It should not be read as a manual providing measures and solutions... read more
Manifesto for Young People by Young People to Shape the European Cooperation Policy This Manifesto presents young people’s ideas on Interreg and especially on how to make it more in line with their... read more
The Guidance Paper for Youth Participation aims at contributing to involve young people and youth organisations in the EU Danube Strategy. Thereby, the paper addresses two purposes: (1) Providing guidance... read more
Choosing the entrepreneurial path can be intimidating, challenging and sometimes lonely. The team of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has created a booklet and an awareness-raising... read more
An updated overview of the methods and approaches we’ve come across in the world of public innovation. Earlier this year we presented our landscape of innovation approaches. Since publishing... read more
This guide aims to support beneficiaries of Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe programmes in their communication activities. These communication guidelines consist of five sections... read more
The European Commission, the World Health Organisation and the project CultureForHealth have published an analysis of how art activities help improve the health and well-being of displaced people. ... read more
This Eurydice report focuses on the topic of equity and inclusion in higher education in Europe. It analyses the current level of alignment of European higher education systems with the ten ‘Principles... read more
In our fast-changing and technology-driven societies, education in mathematics and science is crucial for ensuring that children and young people have the necessary skills, knowledge and mindset to be... read more
13 projects that strengthen cultural cooperation and improve the cultural and creative industries in the region The EU and the Western Balkans share a history, deep cultural roots and a common... read more
Some 200 representatives from civil society organisations, the European Commission, EU Delegations, Western Balkan authorities and international organisations attended the Civil Society Forum in ... read more
On 5th July 2022, the Commission published a practical and user-friendly guidance on new opportunities to maximise the synergies between Horizon Europe and the European Regional Development Fund programmes... read more
The Conference on Synergies in the Research and Innovation Funding in Europe, organised by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, took place from Thursday, 7th July to Friday, 8th July... read more
The first call for proposals is going to be offically launched in September 2022. For your convenience, we have published the new applicants' manual presenting the main rules, requirements... read more
The 2020 Annual Work Programme for the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme foresee an action on ‘Sectorial support to the theatre sector’ in the form of a general study, the results of which... read more
In a context informed by the increasing geopolitical tussle, experiences and traumas of the Covid-19 pandemic and broader economic, political, social and technological change, the practices and the very... read more
The most popular handbook is updated and contains up-to-date tips and tricks on how to ace your MSCA PF proposal! This handbook is the continuation of the MSCA handbooks prepared within the Net4Mobility... read more
Report analysing the state of innovation in Europe and recommendations for the future. Download the report, individual chapters, video and presentations. read more
The Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address... read more
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With this focus article we would like to introduce you to the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) while including information about what RRI entails and why it exists. In addition, we... read more
Cultural and creative sectors and industries are a significant source of jobs and income. They are a driver of innovation and creative skills, within cultural sectors and beyond. They also have significant... read more
Research Infrastructure (RI) Roadmaps are critically important policy documents in strategic planning. They serve as a point of reference when planning future scientific development by providing a comprehensive... read more
In September 2015 Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with 192 United Nations Member States, committed to implement Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030), which consists of 17 Sustainable... read more
The 13th Days of Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), the largest annual scientific and educational conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was held in Sarajevo... read more
On the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, the Leaders of 27 Member States and EU institutions stated their ambition for a Union where citizens have new opportunities for cultural and social development... 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.
