Factsheet: The pivotal role of research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence Policy
The EC has also published a Fact Sheet looking in detail at the role of research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence policy. read more
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Kruševac wins European Mobility Week Award 2019
Kruševac (Serbia) is the winner of the European Mobility Week Award 2019 for larger municipalities, with Karditsa (Greece) taking home the award for smaller municipalities. The remaining two sustainable... read more
Policy Brief on The EU’s global response to the COVID-19 crisis with a focus on the Eastern Neighbourhood and Africa
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a global crisis, which can ultimately only be dealt with globally. The European Union has therefore put together a package of measures for partner countries to provide... read more
Who’s Helping the Western Balkans with COVID-19?
The European Union, the United States, China, Russia, and others have sent aid to the six non-EU Western Balkan states to help with their responses to the coronavirus pandemic. An initial EU aid package... read more
Balkan Barometer: 80% of Western Balkans managers consider digital skills very important for doing businesses
“Benefits of digital technologies are multi-fold. Not only they can generate greater benefits from macroeconomic perspective but could also ease procedures and make borders less visible, processes less... read more
Coronavirus response: Poland distributes medical aid across the Western Balkans
Poland dispatched nearly 70 tonnes of medical supplies to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia this week, helping them respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This... read more
[Document Announcement] Assessment of financing needs of SMEs in the Western Balkans countries - Synthesis Report
This study was commissioned by the EIB with funding from the Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility , EDIF. The study assesses the financing needs of the SMEs in the Western Balkans countries... read more
Europeans Making a Difference
They climb the highest mountains, excel in science, fight for human rights… They move the boundaries in every field and open doors for others. read more
Europeans Making a Difference
They climb the highest mountains, excel in science, fight for human rights… They move the boundaries in every field and open doors for others. read more
Western Balkans exploit COST for their benefit
The six Western Balkan countries, WBC (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo* and Serbia) are Full Members of COST or Near Neighbour Country (Kosovo*). Their participation... read more
Agenda of the 1st Virtual R&I Meeting (7 April 2020)
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the European Commission decided to defer the next Steering Platform Ministerial meeting (originally planned for May/June 2020) to a later date in the year. At the same time... read more
Digitalisation in Western Balkans still laging behind rest of the Europe, although improved
RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu welcomed participants of the ITU Regional Development Forum for Europe read more
Green Agenda and Biological Biodiversity for the Western Balkans as important as all other Development Agendas
Online Consultations on the Green Agenda for Western Balkans with partners from the region, projects working in this area and the European Commission. read more
Launch of our European Science Diplomacy Online Course
The course is designed by S4D4C and aims at providing participants with the relevant training, knowledge, and insights necessary to understand and navigate the European science diplomacy interface. ... read more
New EU budget proposal foresees €94.4 billion for Horizon Europe
More money for research is included in Commission’s €1.85 trillion long-term budget, but MEPs and lobbyists pore over the details to see the potential impact. read more
[Provide your comments for the] S4D4C policy report “Calling for a systemic change: Towards a EU science diplomacy for addressing global challenges"
This report is a summary of a series of co-creation networking meetings of the European and global scientific, diplomatic and science diplomacy communities, of key outputs from the S4D4C project and input... read more
RCC presents its new “Western Balkans Youth Lab” Project: It’s time to change– young people should take the lead
Acting by example: 20% of RCC employees are young people - 5 joining us in the past 2 months read more
Recovery Plan: Europe's moment: Repair and prepare for the next generation
On May 27, 2020, the European Commission has put forward its proposal for a major recovery plan. To ensure the recovery is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all Member States, the European Commission... read more
Research and Innovation Performance report: Enabling Europe to lead the green and digital transition
The Commission released today its latest report on the EU's Science, Research and Innovation Performance, through which it analyses how Europe performs in the global context. It highlights the need for... read more
[Call Announcement] Second pilot VET mobility scheme for the Western Balkans
The Economic Reform Programme for the Western Balkans recognises the importance of vocational educational and training (VET) in underpinning industry and propelling economic growth. read more
