Benchmarking FDI Opportunities
A study of foreign direct investment costs and conditions for two industrial sectors in five Western Balkan countries was conducted by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World ... read more
Documents
Some Theses on Higher Education vs. State
This is a paper written by Pavel Zgaga from University of Ljubljana. In this paper he reconsiders briefly the latest, most contemporary stage of debates on university autonomy, particularly in a special... read more
Reforming the Study Programs and Curricula (Univ. of Nis)
This paper (dated 2004) first presents present situation in Univiersity of Nis. It is stated that the University is often referred to as a medium-sized, and well-developed academic community comprising... read more
Education reform and regional level (Serbia)
This report has been written in the framework of the programme "Regional decentralisation of education management in Serbia: twinning of ministry of education regional departments with European counterparts... read more
South-Eastern Europe: The Balkans
This is a report on situation in West Balkan countries and EC assistance to help them. It is stated that the EC is the largest single donor in the Balkans, spending over 839 million euro in the region... read more
Western Balkans 2004 - Assistance, cohesion and the new boundaries of Europe
This is a paper prepared by the European Stability Initiative. It states that the Western Balkans are facing a looming crisis of social and economic dislocation which puts at risk some of the European... read more
Vienna Memorandum on The Western Balkan Countries in Future European RTD Activities
This Memorandum is based on the results of the Vienna Workshop "Future Perspectives of International Research and Technology Co-operation". This workshop was focussed on the future role – both the opportunities... read more
Strategy for Development of Higher Education in Kosova (2005-2015)
The document of the strategy for the development of higher education represents a further step in the process of public consultation with a wide range of stakeholders in the higher education. The starting... read more
Thematic Review Of National Policies For Education - Albania
This report on education in Albania has been prepared within the framework of the Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members of the OECD as a part of its programme of co-operation with the Stability Pact... read more
National Information and Communication Technologies Strategy (Albania)
This is a strategy made by the Government of Albania. The goal of the Information and Communication Technologies Strategy project - co-financed by the Open Society Institute, the UN Department of Economic... read more
The Financing of Higher Education and Science in Croatia
This is a report written by Anto Bajo and Ivana Jakir-Bajo from the Institute of Public Finance. The paper quotes the preliminary results of a scientific research project launched by the Institute in ... read more
S&T Indicators: an overview of Croatia
This is a power point presentation held by Emira Becic and Gordana Prutki - Pečnik from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Croatia. First they present R&D Investment: total investment (the ... read more
EU-Macedonia R&TD cooperation
This is a power point presentation held by dr. Zoran T. Popovski, State Secretary of the Ministry for Education and Science (2005). The author gives a short review of the S&T sector in FYR of Macedonia... read more
State Statistical Office (FYR of Macedonia)
This document present some statistical data on Gross Domestic Product of FYR of Macedonia in 2003. It states that GDP the country in 2003 had a nominal value of 253,454 million denars. The nominal increase... read more
Ministry of Science and Evironmental Protection (Republic of Serbia)
This is a report conducted by Jadranka Djuricic (2004). First it presents the structure of the Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection of Republic of Serbia. Then some ongoing activities are ... read more
The Science and Technology System in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
This is a discussion paper written by Djuro Kutlaca in the year 1998. First he presents the analysis of the Science and Technology System in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Then an innovation survey... read more
Research and Development Policies in the Southeast European Countries in Transition: Republic of Croatia
The present study on "Research and Development Policies in the Southeast European Countries in Transition: Republic of Croatia" has been prepared in the year 2002 within the framework of UNESCO’s programme... read more
Research and Development Policies in the Southeast European Countries in Transition: Republic of Croatia
The present study on Research and Development Policies in the Southeast European Countries in Transition: Republic of Croatia has been prepared within the framework of UNESCO’s programme of participation... read more
Science, Technology, and Economic Development in South Eastern Europe
This is a power point presentation held by Milic Uvalic at the UNESCO-ROSTE Workshop in Stockholm in 2004. First, she presents economic constraints for S&T in SEE. Then some main features in SEE are presented... read more
The Road to Thessaloniki: Cohesion and the Western Balkans
This is a paper produced by the European Stability Initiative in the year 2003. It states that there is a growing fear among the countries of the Western Balkans that they will be left on the margins ... read more
Report identifying issues related to the geograhic coverage of European research and education networking - SHORT VERSION
This is a report written by Marko Bonac and John Martin. The topic of this report is the current state of research and education networking in wider Europe. It focuses on geographic variations and in ... read more
S&T Institutions and S&T Policies in the EU Acceding Countries
This report is the result of desk research carried out by Blaž GOLOB during his stay in the IPTS as a detached national expert and to be published in the Enlargement Futures Report Series of the JRC-IPTS... read more
Waste of talents: turning private struggles into a public issue Women and Science in the Enwise countries
This is a report to the European Commission from the Enwise Expert Group on women scientists in the Central and Eastern European countries and in the Baltic States. This report investigates the situation... read more
Higher Education in FYR of Macedonia (2001)
This is a paper written by dr. Nikolce Acevski from the Ministry of Education and Science in the year 2001. He first presents present situation in Higher Education in FYRoM: legislative framework, financing... read more
Cooperation between UNESCO and ist SOUTH-EAST European Member States
This publication summarizes UNESCO’s experience and role in South-East Europe and outlines a proposal for future action in the region. It comprises extracts from the Director-General’s speeches on South... read more
Science and Higher Education in Croatia
The present paper reports on a visit by the Academia Europaea in 2000. The Academia Europaea has been invited to conduct an international assessment of Science and Higher Education in Croatia, in order... read more
Strategy for Development of Higher Education in Kosova (2005-2015) - FINAL VERSION
This is a strategy conducted by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The 10-year strategy of the Higher Education in Kosova is the document that articulates a vision about the type of higher... read more
EU-Balkan Countries Cooperation in Science and Technology 2nd ad-hoc Group meeting of High level officials - DRAFT Summary of Conclusions
This is a conference proceeding (2nd ad-hoc Group meeting of High Level Officials, Brussels, February 2, 2005) that first sets draft conclusions from the activities so far and then names future prospectives... read more
Draft EU-Balkan Countries Action Plan in S&T - Workprogramm 2005
This is a draft that was discussed at the Second meeting of the ad-hoc group of High Level Officials in Brussels, February 2, 2005. The meeting gave the opportunity to overview the achievements of the... read more
Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA)
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the harmonisation (as far as possible) of the Community’s external aid instruments from 2004. The draft Regulation constitutes a framework regulation, establishing... read more
CARDS Assistance Programm to the Western Balkans - Regional Strategy Paper 2002-2006
The purpose of this Regional Strategy Paper (2002-2006) is to provide a strategic framework for programming the regional envelope of the European Community’s CARDS assistance programme. This Regional ... read more
Report from the Commission - The Stabilisation and Association process for South East Europe - Third Annual Report
This is a report from the EC about the Stabilisation and Association process for South East Europe. The Annual Report on the Stabilisation and Association process for South East Europe (SAP) provides ... read more
Education Reform Agenda: An Update, June 2003
The present document provides a status report as seen by the OHR and OSCE and other international organisations represented on the Education Issue Set Steering Group. This document is based on the structure... read more
Reforming the study Programs and Curricula at the University of Banja Luka from the Perspective of the provisions of the Bologna Declaration
This is a case study written by Prof. Dr. Dragoljub Mirjanić, Rector of the University of Banja Luka. The author first introduces us with trends and challenges facing the higher education system... read more
International Conference on Education - Changing Croatian education system as a part of stabilisation and association process - FINAL CONCLUSIONS
These are final conclusions of the international conference on education in Croatia written by Pasi Sahlberg from University Helsinki. The aims of this conference were to discuss the changes in the Croatian... read more
Private Sector Development in Education in South East Europe - Country Report: CROATIA (Draft for Discussion)
This is a country report on Croatia conducted by Frances Tsakonas. This study aims to analyze the current role of private sector activity in theeducation sector and to project the outlook for private... read more
International Co-operation Concrete opportunities
This presentation held by Gilles Lequeux from the European Commission (DG Research) outlines international cooperation possibilities in the field of Energy. The presentation was delivered at the Information... read more
Reforming the Study Programs and Curricula (HE in Albania)
This is a case study written by Prof. Dr. Marenglen Spiro, the Rector of the University of Tirana. The author first presents trends and challenges facing the Higher Education System in Albania. The state... read more
Institutional Review of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje - EUA Reviewer´s Report
This is a report conducted by the European University Association (EUA). The written report, which concludes the process, offers an elaborated version of the team’s findings and recommendations publicly... read more
University of Mitrovica - Report of EUA site visit
This is a report of European University Association site visit in December 2002. UNMIK invited EUA to undertake this visit within the context of its efforts to reform higher education in Kosovo. Public... read more
The Law on Higher Education (Serbia) - Draft of 2003
This is a preliminary draft of The Law on Higher Education in Serbia. First principal provisions are suggested and the Institutions in the higher education system are presented. The proposal also regulates... read more
Higher Education in Serbia - Reform Strategy
This is a report written by dr. Srbijanka Turajlic. The author discusses the establishment of modern higher education system in accordance with the Bologna process. She names the main objectives within... read more
Conference on the Implementation of the Bologna Process in South East Europe - Conclusions and Recommendations of Bologna Seminars
The present document gathers the conclusions/reports and the recommendations of the Bologna seminars held so far in 2003. The seminar focused on three main issues and the challenges they pose for the ... read more
The Situation of Education in the SEE region - Final Content Report on the Project - Support in OECD Thematic Review of Educational Policy in South Eastern Europe
This is a report written by Pavel Zgaga from CEPS - Centre for Educational Policy Studies, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The author gives first an overview on the historical background and presents... read more
The European Higher Education Area and South East Europe - Statement from the Meeting of South-East European Educational Cooperation Network 2003
This is a Statement from the Meeting of South-East European Educational Cooperation Network , which was held in Ljubljana, July 10 – 11, 2003. It states that South-East European Educational Cooperation... read more
The Role of Special Funds in Catching-up R&D Strategies
This is a study by the Austrian Institute of Economic Research and Joanneum Research commissioned by the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development. First it discusses the development of... read more
UNDP: Country Programming and related matters - Draft Country Programme Document for Albania 2006-2010
The UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) for Albania emerged from a nation-wide consultation process on the country’s priorities and targets towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG... read more
Proceedings for the National Conference "Toward EU Integration and the Millenium Development Goals through the National Strategy for Social and Economic Development"
On March 23-24, 2004, over 200 national and international representatives of the public and private sector, civil society, and donor community came together for public discussion and debates at a National... read more
National Monitoring of Sustainable Poverty Reduction Strategies / PRSPs - Volume 2: Country Study Albania
This is a study published by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH. First it presents the origin and characteristics of Albania’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Then it presents ... read more
Albanien - Länderprofile von www.prsp-watch.de
This is an Albanian country profile in German language. It deals with political issues (government, parliament), presents civil society and analyses the development strategy. read more
