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This is a strategy conducted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. First implementation of the past strategy is presented. Then the strategy deals with topics like political developments, regional integration, integrity issues, social conditions, labour issues, legal reform, environmental issues etc. Strategy also states Bank strategic priorities. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2004): Strategy for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Available from: ...

This is an EC 2005 Progress Report on Albania. The report describes the relations between Albania and the Union; analyses the political situation in Albania in terms of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and the protection of minorities; assesses the economic situation in Albania in terms of economic developments and progress towards economic stability and competitiveness; reviews Albania’s capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually make legislation in key ...

This is a report made by State Statistical Office of Albania. It includes several statistical data on demographie, employment, education, health, justice, macroeconomic indicators, financial statistics, prices, transport, communications, industry, retail etc. Instituti i Statistikes (2005): Albania in figure. Instituti i Statistikes

This is a report prepared by Vladimir Gligorov and Hermine Vidovic from the The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies. First it describes Croatian macroeconomic development (growth, labour force, credits, foreign trade etc). It also deals with the fiscal sector and foreign debt. Last but not the least it focuses on policy challenges and policy alternatives. Gligorov, Vladimir, Vidovic, Hermine (2005): Croatia: Growth Slowdown and Policy Alternatives. Available from: ...

This is a paper written by dr. Slavica Singer and Boris Lauc. It states that in the last 15 years, the SME sector in Croatia has played an increasingly important role in generating new businesses and employment. The major characteristics of the SME sector in Croatia are low entrepreneurial activity , low share of growth-oriented businesses, huge administrative barriers, undeveloped financial market, lack of education focused on developing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Recommendations to ...

... time in view, so future enlargements will goat the pace dictated by each country’ s performance in meeting the rigorous standards, toensure the smooth absorption of new members. It then describes the progress made by Turkey, Croatia and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and Kosovo. It ends with some conclusions and recommendations for each country. EC (2005): European Commission - 2005 enlargement strategy paper. Available from: http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search=%222005%20enlargement%20paper%22, accessed 6.9.2006. EC http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search=%222005%20enlargement%20paper ...

This is a paper prepared 2001 by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Serbia. It is about the reform of higher education in Serbia and Montenegro and contribution of the EC Tempus Programme. It states that Tempus projects are used as a financial support and an ideal framework for reviving cooperation between European Union Member States and partner counties universities. They provide a possibility for the exchange of experiences in restructuring study programmes, purchase of the ...

This is a yearly review of Patent Cooperation Treaty conducted by World Intellectual Property Organization. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system offers inventors and industry a simplified and cost-effective route for obtaining patent protection internationally. This report presents the results ofoperations under the PCT in 2004, the year in which the PCT celebrated the receipt of its one millionth application. In the beginning all contract states are named. Then it presents statistics on ...

This is a paper conducted by FIPA (Foreign Investments Promotion Agency). It tries to promote investment in BIH by presenting opportunities and foundations for ICT investments. Among others, macroeconomics foundations for ICT investments are presented, some statistics and the comparison to other Balkan countries are given. It also presents privatisation opportunities in BIH, especially in the telecommunication sector. Foreign Investments Promotion Agency (2005): Bosnia and Herzegovina: ICT ...

This is a paper presented by the Government of the Republic of Serbia. In the beginning it explains the reasons why a national strategy for information society is needed. Then it sets the objectives, goals and targets. It also presents institutional and legislative framework for information society development. Information infrastructure, e-government, e-education, e-health, e-business and e-banking are further topics covered by the report. In the end, it also presents the development of ICT ...

This is a power point presentation prepared by OECD. It is described as a regional reality check on progress in policy reforms and implementation in South East Europe. First, macroeconomic environment in SEE is presented. It is stated that the GDP growth in 2005 has been strong across the SEE region and is expected to remain strong in 2006, in spite of rising energy costs. Then infrastructure in SEE is described. Among others it is stated that energy and water infrastructure in SEE is still in ...

The document deals with "EU – Balkan Countries Cooperation in Science and Technology". It states that the five states of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and F.Y.R. of Macedonia are in the process of coming out of the political and ecomomic instability experienced because of previous crisis situations. It promotes cooperation based on on mutualunderstanding and in the perspective of full participation of the Balkan region in the European Research Area (ERA) and ...

This is an action plan prepared by the Greek Research and Innovation Information Centre. The Action plan specifies the objectives and thematic priorities for the main goals set in the ‘Shared vision’ document, identifies the potential instruments for the implementation of the policy and provides for the preparation of annual workprogrammes of the actions to be undertaken. Greek Research and Innovation Information Centre (2003): "EU-Balkan countries Cooperation in Science and Technology" ACTION ...

This is an article in the form of an interview with prof. dr. Sreten Skuletic. It is written in Serbian language. Skuletic talks about involvment of national research institutes and universities in Montenegro in research and development activities. He also stresses the problem of brain drain. Then he talks about the cooperation of Montenegro University with other universities and how the results of reseach and development help the national economic development of Montenegro. Skuletic, Sreten (2006): Less Money, Less Science (interview). Available from ...

... Net project, to bring other countries, like Albania, Bulgaria etc, that are not yet member states to participate in it, etc). It also tries to explain the long-time benefits of this project. Furthermore, it presents the results of the phase 1 in different countries and regions: Slovenia, BIH, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Croatia, Albania, Bulgaria. COBISS (2006): Project COBISS.Net - Phase II, Supporting Knowledge and Intercultural Dialogue. Available from: http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf, accessed 17.10.2006. COBISS http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Montenegro by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Montenegro and the Union; analyses the political situation in Montenegro in terms of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities, and regional issues; analyses the economic situation in Montenegro; reviews Montenegro's capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, in line with a Stabilisation and Association ...

This is a report about supply of services in monitoring of South East Europe - telecommunications madey by EC. At first it presents a summary of status and recent developments (mobile networks, broadband access, market access etc). Then it gives a general overview of the national regulatory authority and different regulations (of market access, competitive safeguards, universal service, internet and broadband etc). European Commission (2006): Country Comparative Report: Supply of services in ...

... Serbia and Montenegro, where a number of political uncertainties, including the status of Kosovo and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, could impact country needs as well as USG objectives. This Strategy addresses this challenging development context and derives from an overall vision of a democratic, prosperous Serbia (and Montenegro), moving toward Euro-Atlantic integration. USAID Serbia and Montenegro, (2005): FY2006 Strategy Statement Serbia. Available from: http://www.usaid.org.yu/upload/documents/Budget/USAID_Strategy_for_Serbia_,Public_English.pdf, accessed 1.12.2006. USAID http://www.usaid.org.yu/upload/documents/Budget/USAID_Strategy_for_Serbia_Public_English.pdf

This report represents an exceptional effort in supporting the coordinated development of the Information Society in South-Eastern Europe. It provides a common knowledge base in area of ICT for development. The report shows the current status and highlights best practices from the SEE ICT sector and evaluates the position of each individual country, in comparison with the other countries of the region. It can furthermore be used to coordinate the international assistance and support the ...

... legislation and policies with those of the "acquis", in line with a Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the European Partnership priorities. The period covered by this report is 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006. This Report only covers Serbia. Issues related to the former State Union of Serbia and Montenegro are mentioned, where relevant. European Commissioni (2006): Serbia 2006 Progress Report. Available from: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2006/Nov/sr_sec_1389_en.pdf, accessed 11.12.2006. EC http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2006/Nov/sr_sec_1389_en.pdf

This is a report from a working group appointed by the Bologna Follow-up Group to the Conference of the European Ministers responsilbe for Higher Education in Bergen 2005. This report concludes that there is good news for the countries involved in the Bologna Process: the collective and voluntary inter-governmental process is a success. Common goals are being pursued and targets are being met by the great majority of countries. There is also good news for higher education institutions, who are ...

This is a document by FIPA, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency. At first it tries to describe why to invest in ICT in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It presents FDI opportunities and foundations for the ICT investments. This ICT Sector Profile should assist potential investors to gain a fundamental overview of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ICT-related investment environment. Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (2005): BiH ICT Sector Profile. Available from: ...

This is a strategy conducted by the Government of Serbia. It outlines that - given the profound promises and pervasive impacts of ICT on national economies and global competition - Serbia needs to embed ICT into their overall development strategies. The National Strategy for Information Society development is a key pre-request for this, having in mind that managing the benefits, risks, and impacts of ICT is a challenging task in view of the complexity and uncertainty of the interaction between ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for BIH by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Union; analyses the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of the political criteria for membership; analyses the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews Bosnia and Herzegovina's capacity to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the "acquis", in line with a ...

This is a power point presentation made by a Provincial Secretariat for Science and Technological Development of Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. At the beginning it gives some general information on Vojvodina (area, population, institutional status etc). Then it presents the organisation of Provincial Secretariat for Science and Technological Development and structure in R&D sector in AP Vojvodina. International cooperation in R&D and strategic R&D programmes are also described. In the end ...

This is an action plan made by the Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia. At first it presents information society development strategic priorities and initiatives. It defines that the strategy's priority is to perform e-readiness assessment, develop sectoral e-strategies and integrate ICT in sustainable development. It also presents institutional framework for the Information Society Development. Further priorities are to create legislative framework for ...

This is the Progress Report for Albania by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Albania and the Union; analyses the situation in Albania in terms of the political criteria for membership; analysis the situation in Albania on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews Albania's capacity to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, in line with the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the European ...

This is a report made by the ministers of the countries participating the Bologna process that are responsible for Higher Education and have met in London. It makes a review on progress made since the last meeting in Bergen 2005. At first Montenegro is welcomed as a new member of Bologna Process. It is stated that developments over the last two years have brought a significant step closer to the realisation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). It is also stated that some initial progress has been made towards the implementation of ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Macedonia by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Union; analyses the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in terms of the political criteria for membership; analyses the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's capacity to assume the ...

This is a country report conducted by the ICBSS (International Centre for Black Sea Studies). In the beginning it gives some general information on Albania (area, population, GDP etc), then it focuses on R&D investment and human resources in S&T in Albania. It describes institutional capacity for S&T and some strategies, programmes and governance for R&D. Last but not the least it presents an overview on international R&D cooperations. International Centre for Black Sea Studies (2006): The ...

A national ICT strategy aims to develop the information society both in stimulating competitiveness and in applying ICT for the benefit of the population. It supports more sustainable human development, which implies that ICT is used in all sectors of life: business, transport, tourism, agriculture, environment, leisure, culture, and responding to humanitarian and environmental crises. This document sets down the goals of the ICT Strategy of the Republic of Albania, and its strategic actions to ...

This is a report conducted by the BIH Ministry of Communications and Transport for the year 2005. It present an analysis of of BiH Society e-readiness. At first it presents e-readiness indicators and trends (United Nations indictators, World Economic Froum indicators etc). Then it describes the related research methodology. It also outlines the structure of some institutions (governmental, educational, IT companies in BIH, households). Last but not hte least research results are presented ...

Strategy for Information Society development in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a document that provides a strategic guidelines and plan of actions for develoment of information society in BIH for the period 2004-2010. The strategy is based on vision and goals defined in the Policy of Information Society Development in BIH. Council of Ministers of BIH (2004): Strategy for Information Society development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. the Council of Ministers of BIH

This is a report on the implementation of the European Charter for small enterprises in the Westen Balkans 2007. It is stressed that small enterprises are the backbone of the Western Balkan economies. They make a major contribution to job creation and economic development. The adoption in 2003 of the European Charter for Small Enterprises – a pan-European instrument developed under the framework of the Lisbon Agenda – by all the Western Balkan countries and UNMIK/Kosovo contributed ...

... target countries and in the region of South Eastern Europe. It also includes results in FP6 participation of the target countries. It deals with foreign investment in IST RTD and public-private partnerships. Furthermore, it presents a SWOT analysis per targeted country (Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYRoM, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine) and draws some recommendations for each of them. SBRA, (2007): D5.2 Links between IST research and business: impact assessment and recommendations. SBRA, GREAT-IST project Boris Cizelj, Jozsef Gyorkos, Simonida Simonović, and Boštjan Šinkovec

This is a power point presentation made by Maja Bacovic at a UNESCO Workshop in Skopje in 2007. It presents the development of statistics of scientific research activities in Montenegro and available research and development indicators. It also includes some statistics on basic available indicators, structure of S&R institutions, completed research work, expenditure on education and R&D, number of university students etc. Bacovic, Maja (2007): Development of Scientific Research Activities Statistics in Montengro. Available from: http://www.uis ...

This is a report made by prof. Dr. Marjan Gusev and M.Sc. Goce Armenski from University Sts. Cyril and Methodius. It includes an analysis of availability of e-government services in the Western Balkans, an analysis of the implementation of IS strategies and of information systems in national WBC IS strategies. It also deals with methodology, standards, models, policies and ICT infrastructure and registrars. It also presents an overview on statistical data. Gusev, Marjan. Armenski, Goce. (2006): ...

This is a power point presentation held by prof. dr. Slavo Radosevic from University College London. It deals with knowledge based economy indicators and their relavance and applications to the SEE countries. At first, it defines the knowledge based economy. Then some individual and composite indicators are presented, followed by statistics. It also presents innovation input (innovation drivers, knowledge creation, innovation & enterpreneurship) and on the other side innovation output ...

This is a power point presentation held by prof. dr. Djuro Kutlaca from the Science and Technology Policy Research Centre of the "Mihajlo Pupin" Institute. It deals with science and innovation in Serbia: country prospectives (including some statistics); key challanges of science in the Serbian economy and last but not the least STI policy in Serbia (how far is it from the best practice models?). In the end, findings on R&D system are presented. Special emphasis is given on the Science and ...

The non-profit think tank "Analytica" presented this report in May 2007 on the issue of visa facilitation. It discusses the agreements which are expected to enter into force starting from 1 January 2008 and will make it easier for citizens of the Western Balkan countries, including those such as students, businessmen, civil society representatives and other group of citizens to have easier processes of acquiring visas for entry into EU. The arrangement includes decrease of the costs, shortening ...

This is a power point presentation held by Ernesto Fernandez Polcuch at a UNESCO workshop in Skopje 2007. It deals with gender disaggregated S&T statistics and indicators. It gives an overview of women in education and science (with statistical data - data disaggregation, cross-country comparability, analysis of existing data etc). It also describes other indicators on STG. It states the problem of availability of STG statistics. Polchuch, Ernesto Fernandez (2007): Gender disaggregated S&T ...

This is a national report made by Ms Nadezda Uzelac - coordinator of the Macedonian Bologna Group. It is presented in a form of an interview. At first a brief description of important developments, including legislative reforms is given. It includes a short description of the structure of public authorities for higher education, the main agencies/bodies in higher education and their competencies and responsibilities. Links between higher education and research in FYRoM are presented as well. ...

... of this Report. Following the Terms of Reference it consists of “an analytical report concerning the state of the art of the production (from the qualitative and quantitative points of view) of S&T statistics and indicators” in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic (FYR) of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia; and a project proposal for future activities to be undertaken in this area."Source: UNESCO Portal, as accessed in May 2007. Santos Pereira, Tiago (2007): Enhancing Science Policy and Management in South Eastern Europe. Science Policy Series. 4th volume. Science and Technology Statistics and Indicators Systems.Printed ...

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In the attachment, the services of Gallup Europe as pollster are described as well as their "Balkan Monitor".The Balkan Monitor provides reliable primary information, early warning indicators and comparable trends for the whole of the Balkan region. Gallup Europe: BrochureGallup Europe: The Balkan Monitor. Database and Knowledge System. Project Description. Aurélien RenardBusiness Development ManagerThe Gallup Organisation EuropeAvenue Michel-Ange 70, BE-1000 BrusselsWeb: www.gallup-europe.be / ...

... the International Bureau. It is recommended that applicants contact the desk officer responsible for the respective country (http://www.internationales-buero.de/de/2203.php) prior to submitting their application. The desk officers will also provide information concerning funding opportunities offered by the CEE/SEE countries. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia: Ralf Hanatschek, Tel. ++49 228 3821 482 Croatia, Romania: Nadia Meyer, Tel. ++49 228 3821 411 Czech Republic: Dr. Hans-Juergen Donath, Tel. ++49 228 3821 481 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland: Dr. Michael Lange, Tel. ++49 228 3821 485 Hungary: Karin Wedde-Mühlhausen ...

... The Central European Initiative (CEI) is composed of 18 Member States: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. They embrace a territory of 2.4 million square kilometres and a population of nearly 260 million. As of 1st January 2007, the CEI has 9 EU and 9 non-EU Member Countries (the newly enlarged EU region is marked in yellow). The CEI ...

... of which coming from the Western Balkans. SEE-ERA.NET is coordinated by the Centre for Social Innovation (Zentrum für soziale Innovation) in Austria, with project partners, research ministries and agencies in the project countries (Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, France, Greece, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbian, as well as Slovenia and Hungary). Source: see-era.net Press Release - CORDIS Wire http://cordis.europa.eu/wire/index.cfm?fuseaction=article.Detail&rcn=13371 Further questions:Florian Gruber, Zentrum für Soziale Innovation/users/114.html The first joint call for the submission of research projects from 14 ...

... and analysis and as a catalyst for advocacy. Institute produced first document on strategic vision of development and economic reforms in Montenegro. Strategic vision is based on economic freedom, private property, openness of economy, institutions of market economy, DM and EURO as only legal tender, as well as development of Montenegro as micro state. Also, Institute, with cooperation from international consultants in Montenegro, initiated idea of Economic Reform Agenda for period from 2002-2006. Idea was accepted by Prime Minister and Government of Montenegro. It has a team of 23 full-time researchers and also collaborates with a wide network of experts, business people, economists and statisticians in the country and abroad. In tandem with ...

The research on "Skills needs analysis in the Western Balkans" is implemented by four agencies from Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this project is to promote partnership as an instrument for achieving a developed system of continuous vocational training at regional and national levels. This research will focus on the first step in achieving this goal: skills needs analyses (SNA) in different sectors ...

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