Following the presentations of key findings and policy recommendations by Dr. Isuf Berisha and Dr. Besnik Krasniqi (members of the POLICY ANSWERS project team), the participants at the conference, coming from research institutions, higher education institutions, the Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the EC office in Prishtina, contributed within an engaged debate to overcome institutional and policy shortcomings in the R&I sector in Kosovo, ensure meaningful participation at ERA, and strengthen its contribution to evidence-based policies. Policy recommendations provide concrete proposals and solutions regarding improvements in legal frame, institutional coordination (Quadruple helix) and how to achieve during next 3-5 years an increase funding of R&I at least up to the average of WB6. Way ahead to consolidate research centers and entities at universities/faculties, decentralize management of R&I and increase their absorptive capacities. Moreover, it was discussed about the need to include research in a work load of faculties, how to increase transparency and harmonize policies and procedures for applications for founding and evaluation process with those at EU and build statistical and information system to monitor and follow outcomes and developments through the Statistical Agency as well.

The conference was live broadcasted at Facebook and covered also by three national TVs.