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Scientists will receive notifications about the new calls from 7th Framework Programme, that are announced by European Commision. Besides, they will receive help by writing the applications and advice how to compete in the best possible way for the funding together with partner from consortium. In this way Serbia will try to increase number of successful application sent to Brussels. Workshops on writing the applications on regular basis will be organised, as well as the courses that will be adjusted to answer in the best way on specific question of scientists. Applications for FP7 projects need to be written ...

European Regional Economic Forum, Slovenian Business and Research Agency and the Vojvodina Regional Government organise this workshop on May 7, starting at 9.30 presenting opportunities and benefits of different EU Programmes. Source: Information from the organisers. A workshop with the title "Benefits and Opportunities of Participation in EU Programmes for Countries of Western Balkans" is being organised in Novi Sad, Serbia on May 7, 2008.

Cordis Wire reports about the conclusion of the project on agri-food research in the Western Balkan Countries. The deliverables of the project consist of four BAFN Final reports: 4 National Mapping Reports (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM and Serbia),one Consolidated Mapping Report, one Synthesis report, and one Position Paper. These report form part of the "BALKAN AGRO FOOD NETWORK" (BAFN),a project which has been awarded financial support by the European Commission under the 6thFramework Programme. More detailed information can be found on the project website ...

The key lecturer in the seminars was Sean McCarthy, Hyperion, leading European expert on RTD Framework Programmes programmes together with senior representatives of project partners in Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina who presented their experiences with the EU research programmes. Please see here his FP7 training website http://www.wbc-inco.net/link/1985.html. The morning seminar was designed for less experienced participants, while the afternoon workshops answered predominantly questions of experienced research managers. Please find below agenda ...

A final book publication by the Information Office of the Steering Platform on Research (see-science.eu) summarised several reports produced during the last 2 years. Country reports were developed to describe the S&T systems of the Western Balkan countries. The full publication also includes a thematic report on S&T in Kosovo/UNMIK. Dall, Elke (ed.): Science and Technology in the Western Balkans. Wien. 2008. see-science.eu

This is the article on Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net). It discusses the possibilities of affordable access to e-resources to the countries in its network through cooperation with local libraries. Currently eIFL.net includes library consortia in 50 countries in Central, Eastern and South-east Europe, former Soviet Union, Africa, the Middle-East and South-east Asia. The goal of the eIFL.net member library consortia is to offer to many as possible developing and transition ...

The ERA Green Paper consultation generated a substantial response from those with a stake in European research, including individuals, universities, research performing and funding organisations, public authorities at national, regional and European level, NGOs, industries and businesses, associations representing commercial and non-commercial interests, chambers of commerce, European technology platforms and others, such as tradeunions. This report synthesises the response to the consultation ...

The NoEs were mostly concluded with organisations from Croatia (9) and also in most other project types Croatia was more successful than the other WBCs. Serbia and Montenegro (counted as state-union for the full duration of FP6 statistics) have contracted 50 SSAs (compared to 44 of Croatia and 167 for all WBC). CA SSA STREP IP NoE Albania 4 24 7 1 1 BiH 8 25 13 4 0 Croatia 21 44 37 13 9 ...

The 'cg.yu’ top-level domain name – composed from the abbreviated names of Montenegro (Cerna Gora) and Yugoslavia, was used as country code domain for the union of Serbia and Montenegro, which existed between 2003 and 2006. After the two split, Serbia transferred to the '.rs' top-level domain, and Montenegro to '.me'. Montenegro began the change from the '.cg.yu' internet domain to the '.me' domain on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The switch to the new domain will be free for all users. The old domain will be active until April 21 ...

... in public administration and in the judiciary. Signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina is now within reach, provided that the police reform is implemented as the first step in the broad range of measures to be adopted along its way to the EU. Serbia can accelerate its progress towards the EU, including acquiring candidate status in the near future, but its political leadership, both present and future, should confirm their commitment to the European perspective and fulfil the remaining conditions for signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, as initialled last November. It is also ...

... within the WBCs. Croatia, which is by far the country with most links (2359 counted), co-operates intensely with Germany, UK and Italy. The FYR of Macedonia again is strongly entangled with Greek and Serbian/Montenegrin partners, but also with Germans. Also the Netherlands are strong co-operation partners for researchers from Serbia and Montenegro, which was registred as one country in the EC database for the whole period of FP6. Obviously some countries submit far less proposals than others (e.g. Austria compared to the UK), but this data was not available and therefore not taken into account in this evaluation. Thus ...

This is a Report on a conference of science and technology in the Western Balkans, Brussels, January 17, 2008. At a conference in Brussels, on 17 January, the Romanian government led adiscussion among key opinion formers and stakeholders exploring how the EU’s research programmes could be applied to building up the region’s scientific and technological capabilities – and, ultimately, create a climate for faster economic growth and greater political stability. This publication includes a report ...

Synergies in funding opportunities between: 7th Framework Programme for Research, Competitiveness and Innovation Programme / Structural Funds Practical guide for EU funding opportunities for research, development and innovation, EC/DG Research, available from: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/rtdinfo/index_en.html EC, DG for Research

Please see pictures from the reception here. TURBO Spring Reception was held on the March 13, 2008 in Stanhope Hotel in Brussels. The reception was also dedicated to promote WBC INCO-NET Project. Project Coordinator Ms. Elke Dall was present along with more than one hundred participants. The reception also welcomed the President of TUBITAK Ms. Yetis, Ms. Friederichs, Mr. Genovese, etc. from the European Commission and representatives of the Chambers and Regions such as Croatia, Serbia etc.

... Lord Roper, a Member of the British House of Lords who will guide the participants through the different aspects of the Programme. The participants:Up to 30 participants will be chosen to participate in the programme. They will come from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, FYROM, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova and Turkey. In addition, a certain number of participants will be selected from broader Europe and the United States.The Programme is specifically designed for students who are currently undertaking or are about to start their postgraduate studies as well as recent graduates at the beginning of their ...

Aims of the project: Motivation and reinforcement of young scientists to engage in the region Central and South East Europe;Presentation of research projects for the public;Promoting exchange of information and creation of networking;Promotion of mobility;Publication of the lectures in a well-known journal. Target group: Young scientists from/residing in Austria, Central and South East Europe dealing with South East Europe in the fields of economics, geography, history, law, political sciences ...

... took place in Istanbul on May 4-5, 2007, and as a side event to the Conference on May 4, the Stability Pact organized the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministers responsible for Education, Science and Research in South Eastern Europe. All South Eastern European countries, except for Serbia, to this date signed this document. By adopting this document South Eastern European countries agreed that education, higher education, science and research are areas of key importance for the future of the South East European region and for the EU integration process of the Western Balkan countries. Furthermore, on 24 ...

... many successful FP7 proposal submissions as possible. Training workshops on good proposal preparation will be organised, together with occasional courses on other relevant topics to meet the specific needs of scientists. Contact Steve Quarrie http://www.wbc-inco.net/users/3242.html Director of the Bureau The Ministry of Science of Serbia opened an office to provide support for preparing proposals for the EU Framework Programme 7 on March 4, 2008, called the Consultative Bureau for International Projects ...

The document is accompanying the Communication from the Commission to the European and the Council. It elaborates in detail the steps taken so far and initiatives involving Western Balkans countries focusing on different fields: - moving closer towards the EU and enhancing regional cooperation - people-to-people contacts; familiarising people with the EU - civil society development and dialogue - good governance - parliamentary cooperation - trade integration - investment and economic and ...

The document is focusing on policy advice and EU instruments aimed at Western Balkans countries in their further stabilisation, economic and political development, and moving closer to the EU. The Commission supports the efforts of the Western Balkan countries for reform and regional cooperation mainly through its Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. It has taken a new initiative in the area of donor coordination, involving the international financial institutions and bilateral donors. This ...

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