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This new publication by the LSEE is edited by Will Bartlett and Milica Uvalić. The impact of the Eurozone crisis on the peripheral countries of the EU has been well documented, with much commentary and debate about the social and economic impact on EU member States such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. However, the serious social consequences of the economic crisis on the countries of South East Europe have been far less in the spotlight of public awareness. This book presents a ...

The Strategy operates at an intermediate level between national and EU-wide work on topics such as research and innovation, migration or security. It strengthens the integration of countries with the EU, and brings countries in the Western Balkans, Moldova and regions of the Ukraine closer to the Union. After 18 months of implementation, significant achievements are evident. The Strategy: promotes concrete transnational projects with impacts on the Region and gives new impulse to ...

This factsheet takes stock of achievement so far and future challenges as for the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/cooperate/danube/pdf/pamphlet.pdf

... supported by €11.5 million in grant funds provided by the European Union for technical cooperation programmes and investment incentives for borrowers, who will benefit from consultation and advice such as free energy audits. The programme covers the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Eligible borrowers include private sector companies, energy service companies (ESCOs), municipalities and public building owners. WeBSEFF II builds on the success of the fully committed Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility I (WeBSEFF I), launched in April 2009. A first loan under the framework is being provided to Raiffeisen Bank ...

... The conference presented results from analyses performed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, revealing similar media coverage patterns of EU related topics. The majority of reports present high-level state political activities, whereas the everyday stories of normal citizens are neglected. The EU is also represented, though primarily through politicians. Finally, commentary by NGOs, experts and other stakeholders are almost absent from the media ...

The book presents the main findings of a study of current trends and issues in higher education which was conducted in seventeen higher education institutions from eight countries of the Western Balkans. The study was included in a broader research project entitled Differentiation, equity, productivity: The social and economic consequences of expanded and differentiated higher education systems – internationalisation aspects" (DEP) supported by a grant from the Slovenian Research Agency ...

The other main highlight is a look into the joint auditing process (European Commission and national authorities) to ensure Cohesion Policy funding is properly spent. Also featured are an overview of the recently published Strategic Report on Cohesions Policy, a preview of October's OPEN DAYS event, and an article on the review of State Aid regulations. This issue of Panorama magazine will be available in 24 languages in the coming weeks. The summer 2013 edition of Panorama magazine is now ...

... and innovation links: tackling common challenges in areas like health, energy and sustainable transport. The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) covers 9 EU countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia) and 5 non-EU countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova). Projects include: The co-operative approach has helped to complete the Vidin-Calafat Bridge between Bulgaria and Romania - a vital link on a key priority route of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The bridge is only the second one along the 630 ...

This factsheet provides a short but clear information on the current status, financial assistance and economic cooperation between Croatia and the EU

... in our region. The average GDP in the region is just 38% of the EU average. It is a terrifying figure. It means that the gap between Serbia and EU is constantly deepening. The potential for frustrations, protests and instability is thus increasing. This is not in the interest of Serbia. Opening of negotiations on Serbia’s entry into the EU and the commencement of negotiations on Stabilisation and Accession Agreement for Kosovo* linked with it, are extremely important as they bring concrete opportunities to lessen lagging behind of the economy. Negotiations are the key. From the moment negotiations open, EU ceases to be a political ...

In June 2003 the EU-Western Balkans summit resulted in the Thessaloniki Declaration, affirming unequivocally that ‘the future of the Balkans is within the European Union’. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the declaration, and on the eve of Croatia’s accession to the EU, this publication assesses the progress that the countries of the Western Balkans have made on the path to European integration in the past decade. It notes the positive momentum generated by the Thessaloniki Agenda ...

... urban areas incorporating sustainable land use; nature and biodiversity; ambient air quality; quality of the acoustic environment; waste production and management; water management; wastewater treatment; eco-innovation and sustainable employment; energy performance; integrated environmental management. The award is open to EU Member States, acceding and candidate countries, (Croatia, FYROM, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey) and European Economic Area countries. Cities can apply online at www.europeangreencapital.eu. The deadline for applications for the 2016 title is 17 October 2013. The title is awarded by a European jury supported by a panel of renowned experts in different environmental fields. The winner will ...

... The Newsletter is available at Sixteenth Newsletter on Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction. Some of the articles featured in the new issue of the Newsletter: Suzana Paunović, Director of the Office for Human and Minority Rights: “Advancing Human Rights with a View to Social Inclusion in Serbia“, “Study on Options for the Establishment of the Social Inclusion Fund” prepared by the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit, Action Plan for Fulfillment of the European Commission Recommendations Implemented 77%, Rulebook on Technical Standards of Accessibility adopted and will advance the status of persons with disabilities, Roma Social ...

... Abstracts Conference Papers are available here. For pictures from the conference please click here More than one hundred researchers and scientists from the region and beyond participated in the Fifth RRPP Annual Conference “Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans” last 24 - 26 May 2013, in Belgrade Serbia. The conference provided international and regional scientific exchanges while addressing the challenges, contradictions and ambivalences in the transformation process of social sciences in the Balkans. In addition, the conference served as a means for discussing potential issues that may be addressed to more effectively influence policy development with scientific research ...

Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad Dr Zorana Dindica 2 21000 Novi Sad Serbia http://www.ff.uns.ac.rs Dr. Petar Milin +381 21 458 948 pmilin@ff.uns.ac.rs http://lepns.psihologija.edu.rs/?lang=en The Laboratory for Experimental Psychology in Novi Sad was founded in 1994 and is the part of the Department of Psychology. Our lab is also ...

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... and implementation of adaptation schemes as discussed and selected in the frame of the Second Review Meeting in April 2013 in Skopje is envisaged. The following innovation schemes/Task Force meetings shall be organised: Voucher scheme (interest expressed by Croatia, Kosovo*) Innovation officer (interest expressed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia) Strategic Innovation (interest expressed by Montenegro) Soft Landing Platforms (interest expressed by Albania, FYR of Macedonia). Fostering WBC Regional Innovation using the Smart Specialisation concept: Only EU member states and their regions are obliged to present an S3 strategy in order to be able to access structural funds of the ...

... Yu. Light scattering from an assembly of tracks in a PADC film. Nuclear Instruments and Methods A. 602, Issue 2, 21 April 2009, Pages 545-551 2009. 10.Dugalic, G. , Krstic, D., Jelic, M., Nikezic, D. , Milenkovic, B. , Pucarevic, M., Zeremski-Skoric, T. Heavy metals, organics and radioactivity in soil of western Serbia. Journal of Hazardous Materials. Volume 177, Issue 1-3, May 2010, Pages 697-702. No data 1. It is important to control radioactivity in environement. 2. Refreshing courses for personal who are working with ionizing radiation are mandatory according to international and odmestil low. Main obstacle is lacking of financial support for ...

The report provides an overview of the current status of climate change initiatives and methods of tracking financing aimed at climate change issues in the Western Balkans. It aims to facilitate discussions on the scope and content of such initiatives and to contribute to better planning of assistance. The intended audience includes officials from beneficiary countries, the EC, IFIs and bilateral donors involved in programming climate change assistance and climate change policies. IFI ...

Below you will find all presentations held. Please note also the links below which will lead you to further information regarding the SP meeting in Budva - such as Conclusions of the 14th SP. Please note that for project policy reasons all appellations in the presentation "What has been done" Macedonia and Kosovo were replaced by FYR of Macedonia and Kosovo* (This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo ...

This brief report provides WBIF stakeholders with an update of the macro-economic data originally presented in the “Food for Thought” paper prepared for the WBIF Steering Committee in June 2012 and the subsequent first Data Update prepared for the WBIF Steering Committee in December 2012. See www.wbif.eu/Macroeconomic Issues. It is intended to contribute the on-going discussions under the WBIF regarding how best to address the dynamic and challenging environment for investment in the region, ...

... with the selection of the FP7 project Danube INCO.NET and expressed the hope that it will lead to more research opportunities for all WBCs. The Platform further welcomed the additional progress made in the EVAL-INNO project and underlined the importance of this project in preparing for Horizon 2020. Serbia recommended considering best practice, in particular. The Steering Platform was also satisfied with the announced prolongation of the duration of the WBC.INCO.NET as a means to support the WBCs in making the bridge from FP7 to Horizon 2020 and took note of the future activities, in particular the ...

... result of months of hard work on both sides – the Kosovo* Government and the EIB. The return of the EIB to Kosovo* is a positive sign for foreign investors and a step towards a better life for the citizens of Kosovo*. While the implementation of the Dialogue Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo* would bring a necessary feeling of normality to the region, this Framework Agreement marks an important opportunity in the economic and social development of Kosovo*." The European Commission in Brussels commended the signature of the Framework Agreement. Vice-President Olli Rehn and the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood ...

... their own work and/or the results of the team projects. Social activities: A half-day excursion, a dinner party as well as other interesting social activities will be organized. Venue: The summer school will take place in hotel Prezident, Palic, next to a beautiful lake in the north of Serbia. Registration, Costs and Travelling: Participation is open to all qualified applicants, but the number of participants is limited to a maximum of 40. To apply, please fill in the form available at http://www.senzations.net. The registration fee of EUR365 (415EUR for registrations made after June 28 ...

... general insight and interest in South-Eastern Europe. Tuition fees are waived for Austrian/EU students. Tuition costs approx. €745 per semester for citizens of other states but can usually be fully refunded upon successful completion of each semester for citizens of Albania, Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For enquiries about the admission procedure, tuition fees and refund process at the University of Graz please contact Alexandra Fge acquisition is an important key aspect of the joint degree and students are expected to learn a regional language and/or the predominant language of their mobility ...

... The Centre is looking for experts with research background from the following countries: - Albania - BiH - Croatia - Montenegro - Serbia - FYROM - Kosovo* For more information and for sending any CVs, please contact: Tamari Bulia - bulia@ecmi.de Project Coordinator European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) Schiffbruecke 12 D-24939 Flensburg Germany P: +49 461 14149 13 F: +49 461 14149 19 M: +49 (0) 174 ...

... Kosovo's inclusion in the South-East European Cooperation Process. This would be: • in the interest of inclusive and representative regional cooperation; and • very much in the spirit of the February 2012 agreement on Regional Representation and Cooperation. I would like to turn now to the historic agreement reached in April between Serbia and Kosovo. This agreement represents a major achievement as the parties have committed to jointly work towards a future in the European Union. The European Union wants Serbia and Kosovo to succeed. Serbia's and Kosovo's European Union perspectives have been repeatedly confirmed by the European Union whose Member States have ...

... to cover the political dimension of Higher Education cooperation in the region as well as to enhance existing networks for projects and connect interested scientists willing to cooperate with each other. Target countries for the conference are the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99), Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine and Austria. The first conference day addresses the political and strategic dimension of Higher Education cooperation, thus including past ...

The strategy was adopted by the RCC Board on 25 April 2013 in Sarajevo and endorsed by the participants of the RCC Annual Meeting, on 30 May 2013 in Ohrid. RCC RCC

... giving us the benefit of their experience, including Vasilis Puşcaş who has produced a handbook aimed at helping countries to prepare for accession negotiations. Today I would like to recall two important remarks made by Minister Creighton during last month's plenary debate in Strasbourg on the 2012 Progress Report on Serbia. She mentioned that process and not positions were key to settling longstanding disputes, an area where Ireland has long and well established experience; and She reminded us of the enormous strides that have been made by Serbia over the last decade and more, clear proof of the transformative value of ...

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are considered as the most significant processes for economic growth, productivity and employment. While knowledge becomes an increasingly important part of innovation, the accumulation of knowledge through learning t constitutes a driving force in the development and growth (Penrose, 1959; Spender and Grant, 1996). In this view regions and countries function as collectors and repositories of knowledge and ideas and provide an underlying ...

... ices@epoka.edu.al Tel: +355 42 232 086 +355 42 222 077/ 1190 +355 42 222 077/ 1314 Fax: +355 42 222 117 Epoka University in Tirana, Albania in cooperation with other universities from Albania, UK, Turkey, USA, Italy, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Azerbaijan, organizes the 4th International Conference on European Studies (ICES'13) on “Social, Economic and Political Transition of Balkans”, which will take place on 8th and 9th of November in Tirana, Albania. A Call for Papers was issued ...

... efforts are continuing to get the Committee of Inquiry up and working, results have been slow. These delays and the limited political dialogue between the parties raise doubts about their commitment to fully implement the 1 March agreement, a message I conveyed very clearly to Prime Minister Gruevski. Honourable Members, Serbia and Kosovo's historic agreement has injected new momentum into the enlargement process. This is an opportunity that the region and other countries should not miss. The Serbia-Kosovo deal shows that, when there is political will, solutions can be found. As we know in the European Union, in such instances, compromise ...

... to apply for funding will take place on 27 May in the Charlemagne Building, in Brussels, Belgium. Links: CIP eco-innovation initiative: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/ Eco-innovation Call for Proposals 2013: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/apply-funds/call-proposal/index_en.htm (Albania, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey are eligible) Follow us on Twitter: @EU_ecoinno Project examples cited in the press release: Optimising technology to re-use old bricks: REBRICK –http://www.gamlemursten.dk/uk Producing leather shoes that are free from harmful chemicals: TiLeather project -http://www.tileather.eu/default.aspx Using CO2 to ...

... work for the betterment of Serbian society. As the research in this field is unique in Serbia, this study should certainly be useful for all policy makers and stakeholders in discussions on potential improvements for current legal frameworks, strategies and policies related to the social sciences research sector in Serbia. “Social Science Research Sector in Serbia: An Overview of the Current Situation, Main Challenges and Policy Recommendations” consists of six chapters: Assessment Levels of Both Scientific and Research Capacities in Serbian Social Sciences and the Identification of Salient Obstacles The chapter, prepared by Mr Predrag Cvetičanin from the Center for Empirical Cultural Studies and Ms Mina ...

... en). On a yearly basis, results will be presented to the political representatives of the region, facilitating a better uptake of scientific results in policy-making. The Danube Region covers parts of eight EU countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania) and six non-EU countries (Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova). The region is facing several challenges, such as environmental threats, insufficient energy and transport connections, uneven socio-economic development, as well as shortcomings in safety and security. Better coordination and cooperation between the countries and key players are needed to address these challenges. What ...

... was launched in November 2011 by the European Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC). It focuses on 4 priorities: environment protection, irrigation & agricultural development, navigability and energy production. The 14 countries in the Danube Region are: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova. The region is home to over 100 million people. Links Second high level conference "Scientific support to the Danube strategy" initiative (Bratislava, 16 May 2013) and further information on the flagship clusters: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/jrc/index.cfm?id=2470& ...

... the conference is free of charge; travel and accommodation expenses for paper presenter The project follows on from the “Textbook and Curriculum Development in South Eastern Europe” project and its sub-project around the Albanian-speaking areas of the region. The geographical area it covers encompasses Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and southern Serbia. The project will involve organising conferences on the content of textbooks and on public discourse around ethnic, national, state and regional approaches to history in the context of school and running seminars on textbook design. Stipends for textbook authors and academics working in this field will enable them to spend ...

The previous reports can be accessed at http://wbc-inco.net/object/document/11158, http://wbc-inco.net/object/document/10054, http://www.wbc-inco.net/object/document/112933.html and http://wbc-inco.net/object/document/7509 On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports have been provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the ...

... exercises. The EVAL-INNO project organises the third RTDI evaluation training course on 17-21 April 2013 in Podgorica, Montenegro. The training will gather participants from Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* and will be carried out by experienced RTDI evaluation trainers from six countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia). The training will introduce the participants to the theory and practice of the research and science-related evaluation of organisations, policies, programmes and institutions ...

... On 13-14 May the Training is ONLY open for FP7 NCPs. On 15-16 May the Training is open to all NCPs and Reserchers especially from the Balkan Region: Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey. Please find mor information in the related event announcements below. If you are interested to attend please send your request to the organizer: Alan Keckes: Alan.Keckes@mobilnost.hr Only the ENERGY FP7 NCPs will be reimbursed according the ...

SEECEL has developed and published a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) tool to support the up skilling of entrepreneurs in the region as a resource to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of regional economies. As identified by the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of integrated, inclusive, smart and sustainable growth and economic development. In SEECEL member states, the vast majority of established enterprises are SMEs, and ...

... Republic of Croatia). SEECEL is one of a kind in a relevant field and demonstrates how 8 countries have come together for the purposes of co-working developments in entrepreneurial learning. These countries are as follows (in alphabetical order): Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia 'Kosovo*' Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic) Montenegro Serbia Turkey. SEECEL’s activities centre on a number of common areas identified through the 2008 assessment of each countries performance on the human capital areas of the European Charter for Small Enterprise. Four pillars will be addressed: Development of the entrepreneurship key competence (ISCED 2 level); Promotion of entrepreneurship at ...

This report is the final product of the two-year-long RRPP regional research project Brain Circulation and the Role of Diasporas in the Balkans – Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. The research was jointly conducted by the Faculty of Business and Economics in South East European University as a coordinating host institution, and as regional partners the Faculty of economics in University of Tirana, and Riinvest Institute in Prishtina. Summary of Results / Study Preface The high ...

... the programme is enhanced through student mobility abroad, through courses offered by an international faculty composed of prominent scholars of international repute, and by a genuinely international student body. In the previous cycles we enrolled students from 32 countries including China, USA, Mexico, Russia, Georgia, Estonia, Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Germany, United Kingdom, Turkey, Albania, Poland, Armenia, Norway, Slovenia, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, Romania, Austria, France and, of course, Italy. More detailed information on the teaching plan, the Faculty and the call for applications can be found at our web site: http://www.mirees.unibo ...

In the interview, the RCC Secretary General speaks about Belgrade-Prishtina agreement, RCC activities and South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy. The Interview was given to the Serbian weekly Novi magazin

What has been the impact of the projects and partnerships developed with partners from SEE within the Youth in Action programme? This study looks at the impact on people, organisations, local communities, youth work and policy development. http://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-2769/YiA%20impact%20in%20SEE%20summary%20reportFINAL.pdf

The report covers the period from 18 February to 10 April 2013, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013

... The Eurydice Network provides information on and analyses of European education systems and policies. As from 2013 it consists of 40 national units based in all 36 countries participating in the EU's Lifelong Learning programme (EU Member States, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). It is co-ordinated and managed by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency in Brussels, which drafts its studies and provides a range of online resources. View the latest Eurydice reports by type (Eurypedia,Thematic Reports, Facts and Figures, Key Data) or ...

... 24 April 2013 - ''We just had a very good meeting with Vlora Citaku the European Integration Minister and Mimoza Kusari-Lila Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade at this crucial time for EU-Kosovo relations. I would like to, once again, welcome last Friday's historic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia. It will be decisive for the European perspective of both countries in the foreseeable future. We are looking forward to swift steps towards implementation and are ready to help in any way we can. It is particularly important that the agreement was negotiated and agreed by the countries themselves ...

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