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The current synopsis gives a brief information on the projects selected so far within the Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (2007-2013) - Theme 8 “Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities” after a rigorous peer-review process in 2007, 2008 and 2009. It should be completed along the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme until the end of 2013. If you wish to obtain the last up-dated information about European Union research on ...

... recommendation. 3 countries have applied for EU membership: Montenegro (in December 2008), Albania (in April 2009) and Serbia (in December 2009). The Commission Opinions on Montenegro and Albania will be part of the 2010 enlargement package. Regarding Serbia, Council has asked on 25 October the Commission to prepare its Opinion. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) are the 2 remaining potential candidates. Sources: European Union RAPID Press Release of October 25 and October 27, 2010. "I welcome today's decision of the Council to refer to the Commission Serbia's application for EU membership. This opens an important ...

... Countries INCO-NET enhanced, which focuses its work since autumn 2010 on integration of “Innovation” in the SEE-EU S&T policy dialogue, Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries etc.). Who can apply Higher education experts, from both governmental and academic levels, from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia. Language: English Organisational and contact details: Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office (ASO) Ljubljana will cover the registration fee, travel expenses (limited travel grant by economic class public transport up to 450 € per person) and local accommodation for the 10 selected participants ...

... States and regions have a political responsibility – or rather opportunity – to work together to bring this project to fruition". On this point, Mr Mantica recalled the commitments made last May, with the adoption of the Ancona Charter, by the eight partner States of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia). The Region of Puglia's president Nichi Vendola (IT/PES), co-organiser of the conference, welcomed the representatives of nine regions to Bari (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria) and hoped that all the Italian regions would share ...

... their continued professional development. To achieve these goals, AFP offers two fellowship programs: The Returning Scholars Fellowship Program (RSFP) offers financial, institutional and professional development support for talented scholars who, after studying abroad, seek university positions and academic careers in their home countries. The program operates in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. The International Scholars Fellowship Program (ISFP) invites highly qualified scholars in the social sciences and humanities from around the world to teach and/or consult at selected university departments in the region. Candidates must be well-established ...

The conference is nationally and regionally recognized as very important forum. 170 papers are registered to be presented at the Conference, respectively: 108 papers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. In order to support and enhance regional cooperation, a round table under the title "Regional ...

The Global Competitiveness Report’s competitiveness ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), developed for the World Economic Forum by Sala-i-Martin and introduced in 2004. The GCI is based on 12 pillars of competitiveness, providing a comprehensive picture of the competitiveness landscape in countries around the world at all stages of development. The pillars are: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education ...

Internationalisation is vital for SMEs to prosper in an increasingly competitive world and could contribute to sustaining employment, according to a recent study. The survey maps the level of internationalisation of European SMEs, identifies the main barriers and advantages of internationalisation and proposes policy recommendations. The European Commission-funded study, ‘Internationalisation of European SMEs’, was carried out in 2009 and analyses all modes of internationalisation, ...

International Burch University (IBU) was established in 2008 in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the goal of presenting a unique opportunity to rethink the very idea of a modern university and formulate a blueprint for the future. Upon the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Education decision, teaching process was started according to Bologna System of Education (3+2+3) entirely in English language within ...

The aim of this report is to monitor the participation of SMEs in the Cooperation Programme within the Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7). The report also covers the SME participation in the Capacities and People programmes of FP7. The Commission is required to pay special attention to the funding for SMEs under the Cooperation Programme, following the target in the Decision establishing FP7. The aim is to enable at least 15% of the funding of the programme to go to SMEs. This Fifth SME ...

... on a draft report covering the progress made by the two countries in the process. Sources: www.setimes.com, as acxessed on September 9, 2010. The European Parliament's (EP) foreign affairs committee adopted a draft report Monday (September 6th) that recommends lifting the EU visa regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The European Parliament rapporteur on visa liberalisation for the WBC, Tanja Fajon, said that EU visa requirements forthe two countries, whch have met the technical requirements, could be scrapped by the end of the year. ...

The purpose of the Guide to Financial Issues relating to FP7 Indirect Actions - version 30/06/2010 - is to help participants to understand and interpret the financial provisions of the Model Grant Agreement (ECGA) that they are signing. To this end, the enclosed text tries to avoid (to the best possible extent) the use of legal references, technical vocabulary and legal jargon, and seeks to provide the reader with practical advice. The structure of this guide mirrors the financial provisions of ...

... Source: http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/newsbriefs/setimes/newsbriefs/2010/07/27/nb-01, as accessed on July 28, 2010 As Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar announced on Monday (July 26), after a meeting of EU counterparts in Brussels, the EU has agreed to scrap visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) citizens by the end of the year 2010 ...

Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: “Knowledge ...

Participants and Lecturers The main target group of participants are junior faculty, young political and NGO activists. There will be up to 30 participants altogether. Fifteen participants are to be selected from Serbia and an equal number will come from elsewhere in the region of South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hellenic Republic, (F.Y.R.) Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia). Participants should have at the very least a BA degree, and preferably an MA degree in the social sciences or humanities. All other nationals are welcome to apply but the organisers can contribute only partially to their transportation ...

The main aim of the Quick Guide -a shorter version of the Handbook on EU Funds 2007-2013 - is to respond to the huge demand for practical and comprehensive information in an easily accessible format on all the new Community priorities, programmes and other funding opportunities available since January 1, 2007. The Quick Guide provides information regarding the different types of funding possibilities, starting with the Community programmes, followed by regional and agricultural support, ...

The third FP7 Monitoring Report covers the implementation of the Framework Programme in the years 2007-2009. It is based on the FP7 monitoring system, which was designed as an internal management tool using a core set of performance indicators. In section 1 this document provides a detailed factual analysis of the main elements of the overall implementation of FP7. Section 2 takes a closer look at some of the elements of the Framework Programme which deserve a special focus. Section 3 presents ...

... submitted and approved projects in the fields of cooperation and capacities, as well as the funding for individual WBC. As for the individual countries, the following conclusions were drawn: Albania had a high number of submissions in certain areas (while completely eschewing others), however the approval ratio was rather low. Bosnia and Herzegovina also had a very high application rate in certain areas, but the success rate for capacities and cooperation was overall approximately 12%. Croatia had a very high number of submissions and in proportion a much higher percentage of projects retained for funding. However, Croatia had experience through the FP6 as ...

This catalogue contains an overview on all projects funded under FP7 COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) from 2007 to 2010. European Commission/DG Research: COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) Catalogue of FP7 projects 2007 - 2010, 2010. DG Research http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/fp7_catalogue.pdf#view=fit&pagemode=none

... impact. After assessment, approximately 80 of these preliminary proposals are selected for the second phase. Successful applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal. Eligibility: Only the institutions of the 36 COST countries can propose an action. The following WBC are cost member countries at the moment: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Further detail: Click here to proceed directly to the online application page. The FAQ section also answers Open Call specific questions. Please click here to see the COST guidelines. In case of any other questions, please contact opencall@cost.eu. COST invites ...

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