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The first half of the workshop was targeted to the National Contact Points while in the second half to the Deans of Faculties of Albanian Universities. The core focus of the workshop was dedicated to the implementation of Human Capacity development in Science and Technology in FP7 Programme, with regard to Turkey’s best practices and experiences. Source: ARTI On December 20, 2010, the Agency of Research, Technology and Innovation co-organized with the Scientific and ...

Furthermore, the Training Center of ARTI has organized Round Tables that bring together experts of relevant fields, where experienced FP participants share their experience and lessons learned. In order to extend its field of cooperation with international counterparts and partners, ARTI is now a member of ‘Research, Innovation and Business Network’ (RIBN) for Central and South-Eastern Europe and ‘The European Association for Research Managers and Administrators’ ...

... Macedonia was written by representatives of the Centre for Research and Policy from Macedonia, Anastas Vangeli, Nedzad Mehmedovic and Bashkim Bakiu. Download the report (in English) The report for Montenegro was written by representatives of the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights. Download the report (in English) The report for Albania was written by representatives of the European Movement of Albania - Mimosa Agolli and Aida Gugu. Download the report (in English) The report for Bosnia and Herzegovina was written by Sara Nikolić from ACIPS. Download the report The report for Serbia was written by Danilo Rakic, Group 484 representative. Download the report http://www.grupa484.org.rs/index.php?option=com_content ...

... programmes. Source: Grupa484; http://www.grupa484.org.rs/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=382&Itemid=173 http://www.grupa484.org.rs/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=69&Itemid=144&lang=english Geographic area: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, FYR of Macedonia Period of realisation: January - October 2010 Donors: The Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) and European Fund for the Balkans Within the project "Developing 'brain gain' policies in the Western Balkans", a series of reports has been published. Project objective is to support Western ...

This publication deals with the impact of the global economic crisis on South East Europe. Following a general overview, it also contains country chapters on all Western Balkan countries plus Bulgaria and Romania. Will Bartlett/Vassilis Monastiriotis: South East Europe After the Crisis: A new dawn or back to business as usual? 2010. LSE Research on South Eastern Europe, European Institute

Presentation on "Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies", held by George Petrakos at the 2010 SEE Annual Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. George Petrakos: Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies (presentation held at the SEE Annual conference from 21 to 22 September 2010 in Thessaloniki, Greece). http://www.seeconference2010.net/pdf/Plenary/20100921_Session1_Petrakos.pdf

... Finest S.p.A., Financial company for the promotion of economic cooperation with east European countries, Italy IDA ‐ Istrian Development Agency Ltd, Croatia Abruzzo Region ‐ International Activities, Italy Local Health Authority nr 10 "Veneto Orientale", Italy SPLIT‐DALMATIA COUNTY, Croatia Region of Istria, Croatia Indipendent Forum for the Albania Women, Albania Municipality of Bushat, Albania Association of Chambers of Commerce of Veneto Region, Italy Province of Gorizia, Italy Marche Region‐ Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Department, Italy Source: IPA Adriatic Website, accessed Dec. 18, 2010 It means that Albania will be benefitting 6.4 million euro of funds from the European Commission in this programme ...

... national Climate Change research programmes in Western Balkan countries (D3.15: Common database on national science policies towards global issues”) was updated in September and October 2010 (the first report was drafted on December 2008). The report is based on information received from our correspondents from Western Balkan Countries (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo [under UNSCR 1244], Montenegro, Serbia) through online questionnaire http://www.global-issues-rtd.info/programmes/blank and complemented by desk research which was carried out by staff of Centre for Social Innovation Vienna. Gathering the information turned out to be a big ...

... their research work with colleagues from the region and beyond (especially current PhD projects and/or research results) that relate to the topic "Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans"; * Papers to be presented can deal with the region in general, or with the change-processes in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia in particular; * For more information about the RRPP's current research projects, please consult the RRPP Website. The selected candidates will be able to present and discuss their work in one of the methodological or thematic workshops, where researchers involved in the RRPP ...

Source: E-Mail by Mr. Ugo Poli On November 23, 2010 OECD - SEE Investment Compact Committee - 7th Meeting - November 23, 2010 took place in Paris, France. Please find the conclusions and some interesting papers presented in the meeting in the attachments.

Although the strategy will not come with extra EU finance, a considerable amount of funding is already available to the region through a host of EU programmes. For instance, € 100 billion alone has been allocated from the cohesion policy (European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund, European Social Fund) between 2007 and 2013. Moreover, 41 Territorial Cooperation programmes cover a geographical area including the Danube Region. The aim is to use this available support to greater ...

... higher education institutions and organisations through to non-academic institutions and organisations such as non-governmental organisations, companies, industries and public authorities. These institutions and organisations have to be based in the following four groups of eligible countries: 27 Member States of the European Union, 4 countries of the Western Balkan region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia as well as Kosovo 17 countries in the Southern and Eastern neighbouring area of the European Union: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Tunisia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, 5 Central Asian Republics ...

... IV is open to higher education institutions and to other organisations active in the field of higher education, provided they are established in the EU Member States or in the Partner Countries. There are four groups of eligible countries: 27 EU Member States; countries from the Western Balkans region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244; 17 countries South and East of the EU and the Russian Federation; 5 Central Asian countries. Who can participate? http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/programme/who_participate_en.php Information about Tempus: Tempus aims to promote ...

This interim evaluation of FP7 has been carried out by an independent Expert Group, chaired by Rolf Annerberg, Sweden. Key strengths of the current Framework Programme, areas in need of improvement, new concerns and dilemmas and directions for reform have been summarised. The panel also presents ten key recommendations, including the following issues: 1. to advance ERA and Innovation Union objectives, 2. to develop high quality research infrastructures, 3. to maintain the level of ...

... SMEs dominate Albania’s economy, representing 99.6% of all registered businesses. SMEs in Albania concentrate on the local market and lack export competitiveness. Various international reports, including the Opinion of the European Commission on Albania’s readiness to gain candidate status, note that the operational environment for SMEs in Albania has seen remarkable improvements, especially as regards company registration. However, important weaknesses remain ...

... facilitate the exchange of experiences both within the region and between the region and the EU Member States. While primarily targeting officials from those countries which have signed and ratified the Agreement Establishing the Regional School of Public Administration and are thus members of ReSPA (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) as well as other entities in the Western Balkans region, ReSPA’s activities may also be open to officials from other countries and institutions. Source: ReSPA website, as accessed November 28, 2010 http://www.respaweb.eu

... set by the government and approved in parliament, following consultation of the Academy of Sciences, the Council of Higher Education and Science and the Conference of University Rectors. In 2010 Albania established an Agency for Research, Technology and Innovation, which is responsible for evaluation of research funding at both national and international levels. Albania has identified seven priority fields for research which should contribute to the economic development and competitiveness of the country. Albania started reforming its scientific research system in ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT. ANALYTICAL REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Albania 's application for membership of the European Union, 2010. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT. ANALYTICAL REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Albania 's application for membership of the European Union, 2010. EC. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents ...

Written by a team of independent experts who are each covering the country or region from which they hail, the UNESCO Science Report 2010 analyses the trends and developments that have shaped scientific research, innovation and higher education over the past five years, including the impact of the current global economic recession. Taking up from where its predecessor left off in 2005, the UNESCO Science Report 2010 proposes a world tour of the status of science today that should enable ...

This COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL deals with the EU Enlargement Strategy and its main challenges during the period 2010-2011. COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2010/package/strategy_paper_2010_en.pdf

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT KOSOVO∗ 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT KOSOVO∗ 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT SERBIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT SERBIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. EC. ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011 COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

... their transformative efforts to reach our political and economic standards. Indeed, enlargement is the best policy to project our values into this region", European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle said in his speach presenting the Enlargement package. Štefan Füle's comments on each individual country* "First Albania and Montenegro, and our Opinions In its Opinions adopted today the Commission recommends "that accession negotiations should be opened with Montenegro and Albania once these countries have achieved the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria set out by the 1993 Copenhagen European Council. In particular, Montenegro and ...

... to improve the capacity of their employing organizations. The need for training has to be evident within the context of an organization. Target group and priorities The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. The country list cludes Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), the FYR of Macedonia and 56 other countries worldwide. Employer support The need for education and training must be linked to the institutional development of the organization the applicant is working for. This means that any applicant must be nominated by his ...

... significantly expands the autonomy of universities. To ensure the adaptability and efficiency of the universities within the framework of this new scheme of financing, their management and governance as well as their internal system of quality assurance have to undergo changes and adjustments, necessary to ensure the accountability of universities. Albania plans a reform of financing its system of higher education by changing the traditional way of financing from a funding mechanism based on the institutional profile to a student-based mechanism. It is expected to be one of the most radical reforms in higher education in Albania and will have a ...

... crucial step towards a faster development of the sector. The conference is nationally and regionally recognised as a very important forum. Therefore, it is no surprise that 170 works were registered to be presented at the Conference, i.e. 108 works from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from the FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two each from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. More than 260 involved knowledgeable participants, exciting papers and discussions are excellent fundaments ensuring the achievement of the main conference ...

... in the region, the WBC-INCO.NET consortium is complemented with three new ministerial partners for the ENHANCED phase of the project: the Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Montenegro, the Ministry of Economy of the FYR of Macedonia and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy of Albania. Furthermore, a WBC Innovation Group of Experts was created, covering high-level experts from the region and beyond in order to provide input to and spread the results of the project. Several partners and members of the WBC Innovation Group of Experts of WBC-INCO.NET ENHANCED are also involved in various ...

... region 2010 - 2011. reflected on by the presidents of the countries in the region. For further information, please go to: http://www.ref-see.org/ Date: From: 25 November 2010 To: 26 November 2010 The Regional Economic Forum for South East Europe - REF SEE 2010 will be held in Tirana, Albania on November 25 and 26, 2010. It will deal with improvement and harmonisation of development policies and the overall business environment ...

... this in order to further the reforms needed to bring the two countries closer to their European aspirations”. Source: RAPID Press Release of November 8, 2010. The Ministers of Interior of the European Union adopted today the proposal to introduce visa free travel for citizens from Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Home Affairs welcomed the Council’s decision, which made today a “historical day for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina." ...

On this page you find progress reports on recent developments regarding cooperation in science, research, technology and innovation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports are provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries in preparation of the Platform meeting taking place in Becici/Montenegro on Nov. 11, 2010. Please visit this page again if you are searching for a particular country ...

The meeting was held at the Hotel The Queen of Montenegro in Becici (Budva) on November 11, 2010. Short inputs on "what has been done since the last meeting" based on the "template periodic WBC progress report" have been prepared. The 9th Meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan countries was held in Becici, Montenegro on November 11, 2010. It was co-chaired by the European Commission, the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and Science and the Belgian Presidency of ...

... 2005) and Iceland (since July 2010). The Commission recommended in 2009 to open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia but Council has not yet taken a decision on this 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 ...

... Balkan 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 ...

... partner 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 ...

... Epoka University was licensed by the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 281, dated 12.03.2008. It is owned by the Turgut Özal Education Company, which has also established and operated the much-acclaimed system of Turkish primary and high schools in Albania since 1992. Epoka University was founded in order to address the needs of Albania and the Balkans for an institution of higher education based on the American Educational System. The objectives of the founders are to increase the quality and effectiveness of education and training systems in the region, to ...

Tanja Fajon, Slovenian member of the EP responsible for the report on visa liberalisation, congratulated Albania and BiH for achieving the required criteria to be able to travel in the Schengen group of countries without a visa. She added that it is “high time to break down the visa walls, which for too long have separated family and friends in Western Balkans”. Source: ...

... within academe, and 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 ...

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 Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects" will ...

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 ...

... the Integrated Management RTD and innovation challenges. NOVIWAM aims to establish long-lasting links between clusters throughout the regions, and allow the triple-helix components to benefit from the scale economies deriving from this multilevel and interregional co-operation. Mentoring activities are strongly considered, as specific needs of clusters from a candidate country (Albania) and insularity problems (Cyprus), have been included. NOVIWAM will produce a Joint Action Plan (JAP) at European level with specific measures and calendar beyond the end of the project. Most countries in European Union are suffering severe water scarcity caused by a negative balance between water resources and water demands ...

... the council, where it is stated that Albania has fulfilled all the required criteria and made all necessary attempts to achieve visa liberalisation,” Cecilia Malmstrom said. Liberalisation would allow Albanian citizens to travel among the Schengen group of countries without the need for a passport. Shortly after meeting Malmstrom, Albania’s Minister of Interior, Lulzim Basha, said: “For Albania, the process was not just a campaign with a begging and an end, but a continuous drive of reforms to achieve standards that would make the country worthy of EU structures." A decision by the EU council of interior ministers, on whether to allow Schengen zone travel for Albanian ...

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, ...

Fajon says she expects the EP to vote on the issue later this month or in early October. The EP Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a draft report Monday that recommends lifting the EU visa regime for Albania and BiH. The document passed by a vote of 41 to 2, with three abstentions. The draft report moves next to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs for approval. After that, the EP is expected to vote in late September or October on a draft report covering ...

... the rest of the world. NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding opportunities over and ...

NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding opportunities over and ...

... by the following WBC universities were selected for funding: University of Kragujevac (2x) University of Belgrade (3 x) University of Novi Sad (3 x) University of Montenegro (2 x) University of Mitrovica (1 x) In addition, several WBC institutions are involved in projects submitted by other institutions: Albania (11 projects), Bosnia and Hervegovina (8 projects), FYR of Macedonia (22 projects), Montenegro (13 projects), Serbia (99 projects) and Kosovo/under UNSCR 1244 (11 projects). Proceed to the full list of selected projects including project titles and additional information. The selection results of the third ...

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 ...

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