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The Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change focuses on supporting EU regions, cities and local authorities in their efforts to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Mission contributes... read more
The purpose of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learnt in the practice of R&I foresight across EU and Associated Countries... read more
The study supports a first identification of the economic and productive domains that might be considered in the selection of the priority areas for a Smart Specialisation Strategy in Kosovo. It includes... read more
The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe' (Pact for R&I), as well as its conclusions on the future governance of the European Research... read more
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The European Year of Skills The year 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills by the European Commission to foster lifelong learning and the skills development and empowerment of people ... read more
The Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) and the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) are pleased to announce the new publication on Cultural... read more
Industrial policy has been largely overlooked in the Western Balkans for the past three decades. However, the region's economic struggles and the adoption of smart specialisation strategies have led... read more
This study is a compilation of evidence to support the development of a soil component for a JRC Science for Policy Report on the “Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans”1. This document... read more
The Western Balkans (WB) is a region in South-East Europe where the alignment of national legislations and policies with those of the European Union (EU) is in progress with the prospect of achieving... read more
A new Council Recommendation on ‘Pathways to School Success’ aims to ensure better educational outcomes for all learners, regardless of background or situation, by lifting the performance in basic skills... read more
These ethical guidelines on AI and data usage in teaching and learning are designed to help educators understand the potential that the applications of AI and data usage can have in education and to raise... read more
The Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education provide hands-on guidance for teachers and educators, including practical tips, activity... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation...](23932/thumbnail/19_01_NEIA_WB.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation...")
Natasa Kurucki from the Unit of ‘Innovation Policy & Access to Finance’, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation introduced the New European Innovation Agenda. The presentation... read more
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Gilles Kittel introduced ERA Actions and Structural Funds support. The author is the Team Leader of EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, IPA and enlargement negotiations, European Commission... read more
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DG Research and Innovation presented the ERA policy agenda for 2022-2024. The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education and Training... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Business and...](23929/thumbnail/14_4_EBN_Laura_Lecci.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] European Business and...")
Laura Lecci, Chief Executive Officer of European Business and Innovation Centre Network introduced innovation cooperation opportunities provided by EBN. The presentation was made in the frame ... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Western Balkans...](23928/thumbnail/14_03_ELETTRA.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Western Balkans...")
Fabio Mazzolini, International Relations Officer of Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste introduced the research centre and investigations carried out in the facilities, furthermore introduced scholarship... read more
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Elke Dall, Project Coordinator of the POLICY ANSWERS project on behalf of the Centre for Social Innovation introduced the project and the Western Balkans Info Hub, moreover provided an update on ... read more
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Presentation introducing the Western Balkans Strategic Approach (2023-2025) and the Cross-KIC Western Balkans Action (2023-2025) The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western... read more
![[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The European Innovation...](23920/thumbnail/13_04_EIC.PNG/maxwidth/100 "[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The European Innovation...")
Eric Olivier Pallu, Policy Adviser of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) introduced the state of innovation within Europe and the role of the European Innovation... 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.
