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Prior to this final deadline, potential applicants should observe the following intermediary closing dates: 12 August 2016: National IPA Coordinator transmits the pre-submission notification to the WBIF Secretariat; and 19 August 2016: The IFI Coordination Office issues preliminary project codes to the National IPA Coordinators. Prospective proposals should be in line with national sector strategies and should aim at unblocking an existing WBIF project, across the WBIF eligible sectors. In ...

... of Austria’s foreign, economic, security and development interests in the Danube Region/ Western Balkans and the need to rekindle the reform dynamics fostering both regional integration and EU integration. The regional strategy is meant to be complementary to the existent bilateral country strategies for Albania and Kosovo* and has been elaborated with a whole-of-government perspective. The reform partnership with six countries in the Western Balkans and with the Republic of Moldova (MD) is based on the following two foreign and development policy objectives: Strengthening the regional cooperation Supporting the EU-accession and on three thematic ...

... in 2011 and Montenegro in 2013, and a higher majority (57 %) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in 2012. By contrast, women were in a minority among R & D personnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina (42 %). Update is expected in October 2016. No data are available for Albania and Kosovo. Nevertheless some observations are made by “She figures 2015” team and are summarised below. For detailed information and methodological constraints please consult the “She Figures” handbook and report. Overall, women researchers remain under‑represented, except in Macedonia, Latvia and Lithuania Despite increasing gender balance amongst top level graduates ...

... submitted after the deadline will be rejected. Source: CBIB+ The EU-funded multi-beneficiary project ‘Cross-Border Institution Building (CBIB+) Phase II’ has launched a contest to award three prizes for research papers in relation to the cross-border cooperation programmes between beneficiary countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia ...

... science, technology or medicine at educational institutions in the Republic of Slovenia for individual level of education, more precisely for: – Master studies (second level), – Doctoral studies (third level). Under this Call the following states are perceived as Western Balkans states: Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Kosovo* FYR of Macedonia Serbia The scholarship is granted for: living costs: in the total amount of EUR 8.400,00 for each study year; and tuition fee: the maximum granted amount of yearly scholarship for tuition fee for an individual year of study shall amount to 100% of tuition fee ...

... at the membership level. For example, our Minister of Education is a member of the Academy; our Prime Minister is also a member of the Academy. So the cooperation among the members of the Academy is very good. All countries from the region are also associated with Horizon 2020 (except Kosovo, however Kosovo can participate as a third country as well); at first, the preliminary results show some success stories, however overall participation rate is still quite low. In your opinion, what is the most important thing that needs to be done on the national level in order to improve the participation and ...

This fifth meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training (WB PET) was held in Sarajevo and included representatives from the governments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia. Representatives from the EC included staff from the Education and Culture and Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Directorates-General. 2016 was the first time Ministers reported on developments in teacher training, following the recommendations of the study on reforming teacher education and training. The study had been presented at ...

... in signing an agreement on cooperation of 33 joint projects in various fields of science and culture, which are under implementation. As of this year, the implementation of 13 joint projects with the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts started and we are set to define joint projects with the Kosovo Academy of Sciences and Arts. As you can see, when it comes to scientific cooperation, indeed there are no obstacles, so that cooperation should be extended to other academies in the region. And not to mention that the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts currently chairs the Interacademy Council of ...

... increase their contribution as well. For example, students from our department are involved in projects implemented by the Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB), a Swedish non-governmental organisation. They organise summer schools in the region by involving a group of young researchers who are going to restore cultural monuments in Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, etc. This would be a good example and I think that they are doing a good job. Prof. Puto, thank you very much for this interview! *This interview was conducted by Ines Marinkovic, WBC-RTI.info project coordinator. *Interview with Mr. Artan Puto, Professor of Albanian history at Tirana state ...

... by Professor Stefano Bianchini from the University of Bologna and Professor Asim Mujkić from the University of Sarajevo. The Master Programme promotes the development and realization of young generations of officials for state management, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, for universities and think-tanks in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as in the countries belonging to the EU, the rest of Europe, and worldwide. The programme consists of two semesters with three terms: The First Term is taking place at the University of Sarajevo, CIS Center for Interdisciplinary Studies from November to mid-June. The Second ...

Improving connectivity within the Western Balkans, as well as between the Western Balkans and the European Union, is a key factor for growth and jobs and will bring clear benefits for the region’s economies and citizens. The Western Balkans Six (WB6) has made the connectivity agenda one of its highest priorities, with a special emphasis on the preparation and financing of concrete regional infrastructure investment projects, but also on the implementation of technical standards and soft ...

This Working Paper aims to document and analyze the progress Albania has achieved in implementing the commitments taken in the framework of the so-called Berlin Process as stated in Vienna Summit in August 2015, and the challenges ahead to the upcoming Summit of Paris of July 4th, 2016. It also provides recommendations for the national institutions involved in the planning and prioritizing phases of the connectivity projects. The Working paper is prepared by Cooperation and ...

"Albania in the Berlin Process: Current Achievements and Upcoming Challenges for the Paris Summit” is a publication of Cooperation and Development Institute / ShtetiWeb with regards to the participation of the civil society to the Berlin Process. This publication is the first of the Berlin Process Series, an initiative of Cooperation and Development Institute aiming to document, analyze and monitor Albanian participation in the Berlin Process. The publication is a follow-up ...

Research findings of the latest round of the wiiw-GDN project on development in the Balkans are surveyed. Historical and structural deficiencies of development in the Balkan countries are discussed in detail with emphasis of the role of investment, integration, and structural and policy deficiencies. These structural features have led to policy challenges in particular after the crisis of 2008-2009. Which are: investment- and export-led growth, which implies slower growth of consumption than ...

... needed be addressed by policymakers in the Western Balkans and Turkey. [1] Montenegro, Serbia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania and Turkey are candidate countries for EU accession. [2] The conclusions of this dialogue are without prejudice to EU Member States' positions on the status of Kosovo. Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of the central banks of the Western Balkans and Turkey[1] met for their annual economic policy dialogue[2]. Participants welcomed the submission of ...

The 2nd JSC-WBP focused on improving science, research and higher education systems in the Western Balkans (WB) in the light of integration into the European Union (EU), emphasising three areas of discussion: institutional and systemic change, quality assurance in different areas, and concrete ideas for implementing positive change. Key Recommendations Build a social and political culture appreciating the relevance of science for open society and economic development. Involve scientists in ...

... the youth. Finally, a meeting between civil society organizations was also held in Paris on 4 July in the morning. Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs On 4 July, France hosted the third summit on the Western Balkans. Eleven countries were invited: the six Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo*, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) and the five EU countries (Austria, Croatia, Germany, Italy and Slovenia ...

... Balkans in 2017. Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Building on the previous Berlin (28 August 2014) and Vienna (27 August 2015) Summits, France welcomed in Paris on 4th July 2016 the Heads of government, Foreign ministers and the ministers of economy of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Italy and representatives of the European Union and the International Financial Institutions ...

If you are interested in promoting the impact of transnational volunteering, discussing challenges and benefits of transnational volunteering and developing perspectives for the future on the background of the current socio-political and economic climate in Europe, celebrating 20 years of the European Voluntary Service programme, networking with participants coming from different organisations involved in transnational volunteering, doing all of this with participants coming from all over ...

... Abdi Toptani Torre Drin, Kati i 3-të Kutia Postare 1418 Tiranë Albania +355 4 22 50 986 +355 4 22 62 067 www.fes-tirana.org info(at)fes-tirana.org FES Croatia Praška 8 10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 480 79 70 + 385 1 480 79 78 www.fes-croatia.org FES Kosovo Rr. Pashko Vasa 7 (Pejton Palace) 10000 Prishtina Kosovo +381 38 609 900 +381 38 609 901 +381 38 609 902 www.fes-prishtina.org contact(at)fes-prishtina.org FES Macedonia St. “Borka Talevski” 42/6 1000 Skopje Macedonia +389 2 309 3 181 +389 2 309 3 182 +389 2 309 3 180 www.fes.org.mk contact(at ...

... conference of education ministers is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) and Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR). Launched in 2012, the EU’s initiative for cooperation in education with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia has encouraged regional cooperation and communication, exchange of good practices in the region and the EU and pooling of resources. It also provides a follow-up in terms of joint projects, studies and events. This year it will focus on identified priorities, higher education and teacher training. The ...

Programme title IPA II Multi-country Action Programme for Connectivity for 2015-2016 Financing 22.020401 Multi-country programmes, regional integration and territorial cooperation Contracting Authority European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia CONTRACT SPECIFICATION Number and titles of lots One lot only Maximum budget EUR 9 354 000 Scope for additional services The Contracting Authority may, at its own discretion, extend the project in duration and/or scope subject to the availability of funding up to the estimated amount of ...

... email address indicated in the rules of contest. Source: CBIB+ The EU-funded multi-beneficiary project ‘Cross-Border Institution Building (CBIB+) Phase II’ will publish a contest to award three prizes for research papers in relation to the cross-border cooperation programmes between beneficiary countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia), financed under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (2007-2013 IPA ...

Programme title IPA II Multi-country Action Programme for Connectivity for 2015-2016 Financing 22.020401 Multi-country programmes, regional integration and territorial cooperation Contracting Authority European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia CONTRACT SPECIFICATION Number and titles of lots One lot only Maximum budget EUR 9 354 000 Scope for additional services The Contracting Authority may, at its own discretion, extend the project in duration and/or scope subject to the availability of funding up to the estimated amount of ...

This project will help strengthening regional cooperation in the field of Employment and Social affairs. The objective is to improve the employment/labour market and social reforms in the Western Balkans through different types of activities: experience exchange of the ESRP, capacity building, regional meetings and exchange of good practices. It will be important to identify future needs for the support and to ensure the sustainability of the reforms. Potential problems could occur in the frame ...

This report, written by Natalija Bratuljević and Katarina Živanović, is the final result of the Feasibility Study commissioned by Sarajevo Open Centre and Foundation CURE with the financial support provided by Mama Cash Foundation. The purpose of the Study is to examine the needs and possibilities for establishing the Women’s Fund in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The original idea behind this Study was to examine possibilities for establishing local Fund that would support the development of ...

The National Report on the Status of Women and Gender Equality (NRSWGE) in Albania is the first national report serves as the substantive basis to analyse the overall situation of women and men in Albania. Nine policy areas of key importance to gender equality are covered: national development indicators, demographics, legal frameworks and institutional mechanisms, health, education, work, entrepreneurship and property rights, social policies and social services, political representation and ...

... important opportunity for the future”, and “Better labour market governance - a shared responsibility”. The “Employment and Social Affairs Platform” (ESAP), is a regional project financed by the European Commission to the tune of 3 million Euro and will be jointly implemented by RCC and ILO in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The project aims to strengthen regional cooperation and institutional capacities of national administrations, employers’ and workers’ organisations, enabling them to develop and effectively implement labour market and social policy reforms in their EU enlargement process. Source: RCC The Regional Cooperation Council ...

... youth. Examples include the organisation of the above mentioned Connecting Youth conference in Paris or the establishment of the “Regional Youth Cooperation Office of the Western Balkans” (RYCO) based on the declaration signed during the Western Balkans Summit in Vienna 2015, by the Prime Ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, which is to be officially launched in July 2016 with the aim to become operational as of January 1st, 2017. Another challenge related to young people from the region is the fact that they are often formally well-educated but not necessarily equipped with the right skills ...

... the World Bank as a Multilateral agency in bringing forward analytical work and pilot interventions for the benefit of governments and other partners in the countries of transition. The proposed program aims at promoting gender equality by strengthening the knowledge base and evidence on gender disparities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia, in order to inform government, donor and civil society interventions. Immediate target group of the analytical and dissemination work by the World Bank are: Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia Donor agencies in these countries Civil society organizations The generated findings shall contribute to improve the ...

... submitted work shall deal with the topic of European economic integration. Authors shall be under 35 years of age at the date of submission. Authors shall be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia or Ukraine. The Oesterreichische Nationalbank shall receive the work submitted for this award, by September 16, 2016, and the work shall be sent by e-mail or in hard copy to Ms Eva Gehringer-Wasserbauer, Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Foreign Research Division, PO Box 61, 1011 ...

The Policy Dialogue should, provide a possibility for an exchange of views and open discussion between researchers, government experts and policy makers as well as national, regional and international stakeholders. Therefore, policy makers from the region, experts from multilateral organizations and academic institutions are invited to discuss their views of major policy challenges, best practices and the potential for improving ...

... participation is free of charge. The targeted training is intended for technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) commercialisation professionals from universities, research centres or investors. Professionals from the Danube region and the Western Balkan countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) will be given a priority. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate experience in the areas of IP management and commercialisation. How to apply: Should you want to apply to participate in the training for Part 1 and / or Part 2 ...

During the Paris Summit on the Western Balkans which will take place on 4th of July prime ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia will sign the declaration on establishment of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. This office will provide youth in the Western Balkans with opportunities to participate in cross-border exchange programs that will contribute to the process of reconciliation and improve of the regional cooperation. Since young people ...

The programme consists of a series of 3 workshops intended for youth (18-29 years old) who are nationals of France, Germany, Kosovo and Serbia. The programme targets youth who are interested international communication, mass media and/or solving issues regarding dialogue between communities, countries and European organisations. The workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations: Cologne, Germany – September 6-11, 2016 Nice, France – November 20-26, 2016 Serbia/Kosovo (places to be ...

... can use BCSDN Newsletter/Email-Alerts also to inform others about your activities, events, publications etc.. New Email Alert is just out now! Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is a network of 15 civil society organizations from 10 countries and territories in South East Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Romania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and Turkey ...

France will host the third Summit of the Western Balkans countries, where 13 countries will be invited: the six Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and the five countries that attended the meeting in Vienna in 2015 (Germany, Austria, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia). The Paris SUmmit has the objective of launching two new initiatives for the region: the development of infrastructures in the field of transport and energy; an ...

... in the box. Participation Grant Researchers working at non-profit organisations (universities,..) in one of the following European countries may apply for a participation grant which will allow them to register at a discount during the early-bird and normal registration phase: (a) 65% discount on registrations: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine (b) 35% discount on registrations: Belarus, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Turkey Source: GS9 The Gender Summit is a platform for evidence-based and consensus-led dialogue between scientists, policy makers, gender scholars, and key stakeholder groups in science endeavours. The 2016 ...

... participants. Registration Fee: None Accommodation: Accommodation and meals are free. Accompanying persons cannot be accommodated. Submit your application before 10th July, 2016. Source: bnitm.de The primary aim of this summer school is to teach immunology to young investigators in immunology from South-East Europe, i.e. Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania. Some countries of this region still need help to establish a state-of-the-art immunology. http://www.bnitm.de/SEEIS2016/ Hotel Bleart, Durres

... at https://www.salto-youth.net/rc/see/activities/youthfuleurope/. This call for participants is targeting youth work practitioners interested in taking part in the learning programme focusing on the topic of Europe with specific aspects in relation to the Western Balkan region. The residential training course will take place in Kosovo*, a country which has the youngest population in Europe with the average age of 25 years, and lively youth sector seeking for new prospects for international cooperation. Aim and objectives: The aim of the learning programme is to provide youth work practitioners with a possibility to explore and critically reflect ...

... work practice; - able to commit to participate in the entire programme, including the e-learning phase prior and after the training course (see the programme of activities for further information); - able to work effectively in English; - over 18 years old; Source: SALTO-YOUTH The activity will take place in Pristina, Kosovo*, on 3-8 October 2016 and provides youth work practitioners with a space to explore and critically reflect different approaches towards Europe through identity, values and active participation, and to promote the notion of Europe as an opportunity. https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/learning-programme-youthful-europe-western-balkan-edition.5821/ Pristina

... 2015, the participating heads of States agreed to support the development of high quality vocational education and training systems in the region based on the ‘Roadmap to a sustainable apprentice system’. It is in this regard that we - representatives of public and private sector entities from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, in addition Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, as well as representatives of the European Commission, International Financial Institutions and other multilateral and bilateral institutions - encourage greater cooperation between the public and the private sectors, with the objective of better understanding our respective contributions towards a labor ...

... as the children of the political revolutions in Poland and the Baltic states, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, in Hungary and Ukraine. It also includes the children of the former Yugoslav Republics, who experienced political change through the violence of war that led to the creation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Having now reached adulthood, the question of how this generation deals with the past, present, and future in Europe is raised. The experiences and expectations as well as the social, cultural and political viewpoints that form the foundation of these young adults’ roles in ...

... Activity Outlook 2016-2017 Alfred Maier EIT RIS Leoben Peter Moser Vice-Rector Montanuniversitaet Leoben 12:45 – 14:00 LUNCH Source: ESEE The ESEE region (East & South-East Europe), where almost 100 million Europeans live in countries like Albania, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo*, Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia is of utmost importance to the European Union from a political point of view (cohesion, regional development, "Candidate Countries" and "potential candidates") and from an economic point of view (security of supply, economic value, employment). The ESEE region is of particular ...

ing days with panel discussions and focused thematic workshops, and two public events, over 100 participants, representatives of think tanks, policy institutes and other CSOs from the countries of the Western Balkans as well as high EU officials and MEPs, diplomats, members of regional and international organisations and foundations, local and regional media, were discussing the broader issue of civil society participation and on defining realistic mechanisms for fostering dialogue ...

... the different nations. Costs Due to the generous sponsorship of the Embassy of the United States in Hungary, total fee for Central/Eastern European participants is 40 EUR (for students from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine); 180 EUR for participants outside this region. How to apply? If you are interested in participation you can apply online. The deadline is June 14 2016. Feel free to contact main organizers: Zsuzsanna Fodor, ERYF Co-ordinator for Hungary fodorzsuzsi@gmail.com ...

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