Cluster Development Handbook
Cluster development is now a mainstream approach for regional economic development globally. This practical reference guide is based on two decades of hand’s on cluster development experience, covering... read more
Documents
Open to the world: Research & innovation across borders
EU publication The EU is leading global partnerships and the results of our research and innovation contribute to the development and implementation of important commitments such as the UN Convention... read more
2017 WBIF Annual Report
It provides a comprehensive overview of 2017 developments - governance and policy, landmark projects, sector and beneficiary portfolios, etc., and comes with a detailed project / grant directory... read more
Regional Report on Innovation Potential and Dominant Emerging Industries (Tirana Region)
The study is prepared under the project BMP1/1.2/2370/2017 “InnoPlatform” Financed by the Transnational Cooperation Programme "Balkan- Mediterranean" 2014-2020. This report analysis the challenges... read more
Report: Innovation Potential and Dominant Emerging Industries (FYROM - Region of Skopje)
The Skopje planning region is a leading economic performer and innovator at national level; however, despite these findings, the regional performance and innovation capacities lag behind EU regional... read more
Sustainable European research infrastructures: Call for Action Report
The European Commission has recently published the ‘Call For Action Report’ which aims to set the basis for a discussion with Member States and stakeholders on the measures to be taken at all levels in... read more
Training materials - capacity for evaluation, planning, monitoring and management of research infrastructures
Between February and May 2018, the ResInfra@DR project organised three training events to build capacity for evaluation, planning, monitoring and management of research infrastructures (RIs). The trainings... read more
[Theme in Focus] In Focus: A new Horizon for Europe after 2020 to stay at the forefront of research and innovation worldwide, June 2018
Research & innovation is becoming a precondition to our economy and to our society. The present EU political and economic scenario has been deeply influenced by the recent economic crisis but also... read more
Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans
An assessment of public infrastructure development in the Western Balkans. The paper quantifies the large gaps across various sectors/dimensions, evaluates current infrastructure plans, and discusses ... read more
Infrastructure Investment in the Western Balkans
Although a certain amount of catching-up in the Western Balkans has been recorded in the construction of transport infrastructure in recent years, the railway density remains low and the motorway density... read more
2016 Edition of the ESFRI Roadmap and the New Version of the Charter for Access to Research Infrastructures
On March 10, the 2016 edition of the ESFRI Roadmap and the new version of the Charter for Access to Research Infrastructures were presented in Amsterdam at the ESFRI 2016 Roadmap launching event. read more
Strategic Priorities, Funding and Pan-European Co-operation for Research Infrastructures in Europe
This report by Science Europe describes the decision-making landscape when it comes to the planning, funding and collaboration of public scientific research facilities in Europe. It gives insight ... read more
Harnessing the potential: Research Capacity in the Western Balkans
The present study has been conducted under the European Commission’s initiative «Support to the Higher Education Reform Experts» (SPHERE) by a small team of experts. It discusses the research capacity... read more
Competitiveness in South East Europe
Future economic development and the wellbeing of citizens in South East Europe (SEE) depend more than ever on greater economic competitiveness. To underpin the drive to improve competitiveness and foster... read more
[Theme in Focus] Project management skills for a successful WBC integration in the ERA, WBC-RTI.info Newsletter, April 2018
Project management skills and research administration competences are to be considered as one of the prerequisites for successful WBC integration into the ERA. Sometimes young entrepreneurial-minded people... read more
Maximising the impact of EU research and innovation (EC Communication on H2020)
Europe must step up investment in research and innovation in order to maximise impact, while also further refining the success story that is Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme.... read more
Position Paper of EUSDR Priority Area "To develop the Knowledge Society (research, education and ICT)" (PA7)
This position paper is particularly focused on Promoting Research and Innovation for the Danube Region in the upcoming EU-funding period after 2020 (particularly FP9). This position is the result of the... read more
Mind the Gap - Supporting Excellence across Europe in the 9th Framework Programme
Policy paper published by the Guild of European Research Universities. The motivation for this paper is to recommend effective measures to recognise, encourage and strengthen the excellence that exists... read more
The Western Balkans and Horizon 2020
A recent leaflet providing an overview of Western Balkans' performances in Horizon 2020 so far. Data provided cover MSC actions, ERC grants, projects, funding, some success stories, etc. As Accession ... read more
Western Balkans employment and labour market trends and developments
The Regional Cooperation Council' s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) Project has recently presented in Brussels the employment and labour market trends and developments in the Western... read more
