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Abstract The main purpose of the paper is to accent the importance of the quality of FDI as a way of stimulation and encouragement the innovation activities in the host country. One of the benefits that come from the inward FDI is the possibility of transferring new technologies, but the most favorable benefits come from the possibility of using the inward location for development of new technologies. The FDI could have positive contribution to the qualitative improvement in the production ...

... to enable the successful implementation of the Strategy priorities. At the end of the Ministerial Declaration, the EU is urged to continue supporting the work of SEEIC, through its enlargement processes. The SEEIC Ministerial Conference in Budva was held under the joint auspices of the Ministry for Economic Affairs of Montenegro, which is currently co-chairing the Investment Committee, and the Regional Cooperation Council. The co-chairmanship of the SEEIC will be taken over by Serbia in 2016. Participants of the SEEIC Ministerial Conference, held on 9 December 2015 in Budva, Montenegro. (Photo: RCC) Source: RCC Press Release Ministers for Economic Affairs of ...

... research project in the field of social sciences at public or private research centers (higher education institutions, research institutes, think tanks), who have gained their master’s degree in the field of social sciences at a university in the countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia), and who live and work in the region. The Research Academy is designed as a summer school composed of several linked one-day modules. During the program of the Research Academy junior researchers will be guided through all stages of the research process and the sessions will be highly ...

... of the countries on their EU accession path", said Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. Support for reforms The funding comes under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), and will be available to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. It will support further democratic and economic reforms, the modernisation of the judiciary and of public administration, as well as regional cooperation. Investment in Connectivity The package notably includes a €155 million programme to help fund major regional infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors in ...

... research project in the field of social sciences at public or private research centers (higher education institutions, research institutes, think tanks), who have gained their master’s degree in the field of social sciences at a university in the countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia), and who live and work in the region. The Research Academy is designed as a summer school composed of several linked one-day modules. During the program of the Research Academy junior researchers will be guided through all stages of the research process and the sessions will be highly ...

... reach the objectives of the South East Europe 2020 Strategy, of the EU macro-regional Strategy for the Danube Region and of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region. Background The "Interreg-IPA CBC Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro" programme includes 12 NUTS III regions in Croatia, 10 municipalities in Montenegro, and the Brčko District alongside 109 municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The five main priorities of the programme are: 1. Improving the quality of services in public health and social care in the programme area. 2. Protecting the environment, improving risk prevention and promoting energy efficiency. 3. ...

This Regular Economic Report (RER) covers economic developments, prospects, and economic policies in six South Eastern European countries (SEE6): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/pubdocs/publicdoc/2015/9/764131443387767555/SEERER-8-eng.pdf

... The social and political problems, and currently the migration crisis are still more pressing in WBC than the low level of national R&D investment (Serbia and Montenegro spend on around 1% of GDP on R&D, while other countries in the region spend up to 0,3% of GDP). Following the Progress Reports 2014 for WBC within the “Enlargement package” adopted each year by the Commission - the progress made in Science and Research is assessed in ...

... Please find attached the country presentations (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia) prepared by National Erasmus+ Offices from the region and held at the Networking Seminar “EU-Higher Education Cooperation between Germany and Western Balkan region”. This event was organised on September 23-24, 2015 in cooperation with the DAAD Information Center Belgrade, the National Erasmus+ Office in Serbia and the University ...

... The 6th International Conference & Workshop REMOO 2016 with the theme of “Science and Engineering for reliable ENERGY” will be held on 18–20 May 2016, in the city of Budva, at the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. REMOO provides regional and international platform for discussion, acquirenment of new professional contacts and business opportunities in energy sector. Abstract Submission: The authors are obliged to submit Abstract only in English and free of typing errors. The MS Word file must not exceed 1 page (A4 format), including figures, tables ...

Objectives and content of the Networking Forum The main goal of the Networking Forum was to intensify and improve higher education cooperation between the Western Balkan region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia) and Germany in Erasmus+ with a focus on Erasmus+ Key Action 2 “Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education” (CBHE). The EU programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport, Erasmus+ (2014-2020), includes a strong international dimension in the field of higher education and supports several actions targeting ...

... The 6th International Conference & Workshop REMOO 2016 with the theme of “Science and Engineering for reliable ENERGY” will be held on 18–20 May 2016, in the city of Budva, at the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. REMOO provides regional and international platform for discussion, acquirenment of new professional contacts and business opportunities in energy sector. Abstract Submission: The authors are obliged to submit Abstract only in English and free of typing errors. The MS Word file must not exceed 1 page (A4 format), including figures, tables ...

... Exhibition Programme; - Unique Networking & Discussions; - Invited Prominent Keynote Speakers; - Oral Presentations of Contributed Works; - Get Together of International Architects and Researches; - Full Day Exhibition of Contributed Works; - Exclusive Come Together Pool Party; Venue: The location of the S.ARCH-2015 conference is Splendid Conference & SPA Resort 5* in Budva / Montenegro, which is considered a favorite travel destination for guests all around the world. Opened in 2006, in a short time hotel Splendid has created the name as the hotel for the most demanding travelers. The coastal area around Budva, called the Budvanska rivijera, is the centre of Montenegro's tourism, and ...

The web-site offers the online Catalogue of the research and innovation potential of the University of Montenegro which besides the list of the research entities, also provides a review of researchers, equipment, projects, as well as services for business partners (developed technologies and prototypes, patents, licenses, training, specific expertise, etc.). Printed version of the Catalog of research and innovation potential of theUniversity of Montenegro in PDF format ...

The report was presented in Brussels by the Chair of the Group, Louise O. Fresco, President of the Executive Board of Wageningen University and Research Centres, accompanied by the Group's Rapporteur, André Martinuzzi, Head of the Institute for Managing Sustainability, Vienna University of Economics and Business. Welcoming the report, Commissioner Moedas said: "Rigorous evaluation is essential in assessing how European investment in research and innovation is contributing to economic growth and ...

... TRAINEE PROGRAM & INTERNSHIP Graduates or students in economics or law at accredited universities in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” as well as students from the University of Graz who come from one of these countries will be given the opportunity to complete a trainee program or an internship program at the Steiermärkische Sparkasse Bank or in another Styrian business. Selected courses ...

... 49 217 695; Fax: + 387 49 217 695 erasmus.mladi.ba@gmail.com; http://www.pronibrcko.ba Slavka Bulić-Zovko Kosovo * LIGO LEX LEGIS Zahir pajaziti Blv., 4-I, N˙ 21, 1000 Prishtina Tel.: +377 442 11677 ligo_lex_legis@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/pages/LIGO-LEX-LEGIS/618061801648461?ref=hl Dukagjin Leka Montenegro Association for Democratic Prosperity - Zid Gojka Radonjica 32; 81000 Podgorica Tel: +382 20 207 130; fax: +382 20 207 131 exchange@zid.org.me Mirela Kalamperović Serbia Foundation Tempus as National Agency for Erasmus+ Programme in Serbia** Foundation Tempus - Youth Unit Terazije 36, Belgrade Telephone/fax: +381 ...

... Tempus Partner Country: Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina NEO Bosnia-Herzegovina Overview of the higher education system in Bosnia-Herzegovina (pdf) Agency for Development of higher education and Quality Assurance Tempus Partner Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina Kosovo* NEO Kosovo Overview of the higher education system in Kosovo (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Kosovo Montenegro NEO Montenegro Overview of the higher education system in Montenegro (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Montenegro Serbia NEO Serbia Overview of the higher education system in Serbia Tempus Partner Country: Serbia Study in Serbia Source: http://www.cimo.fi/programmes/contactseminar_westernbalkans2015 Erasmus+ has introduced new funding opportunities for the higher education cooperation with the Western Balkans partner countries Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and ...

... Scholars will be expected to give a brief presentation on their career to date and future plans (5 min PowerPoint presentation) during the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE). Eligibility for application is open to candidates from Europe (as defined by the ESE Byelaws) including the ESE Affiliated Society members (including Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia) and countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea ...

Eligibility for application is open to candidates from Europe (as defined by the ESE Byelaws) including the ESE Affiliated Society members (including Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia) and countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

... organizations can play in regularly monitoring the policies and performance of government institutions The webinar will be held on November 18th and 19th at 11:00 AM in two separate one-hour sessions. Representatives of civil society and civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo*, Serbia and Montenegro are invited to participate. For registration, please click here. *A webinar is a seminar that is transmitted over the Internet using video conferencing software. Download: Call for Participants Source: PASOS The Center for Research and Policy Making is pleased to invite you to a webinar* on the topic of ...

Selected programmes attached below are related to: Technology Transfer capacity building in the Western Balkans Western Balkans Youth Window under Erasmus+ Statistics Improving economic governance and competitiveness Regional School of public administration Further programme documents are available at the DG NEAR website: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/instruments/multi-beneficiary-programme/index_en.htm Background A) Horizontal support Technical assistance, information and ...

Key messages For two decades now, the UNESCO Science Report series has been mapping science, technology and innovation (STI) around the world on a regular basis. Since STI do not evolve in a vacuum, this latest edition summarizes the evolution since 2010 against the backdrop of socio-economic, geopolitical and environmental trends that have helped to shape contemporary STI policy and governance. Key messages are: Today, there are fewer grounds than in the past to deplore a simple „North-South“ ...

WESTERN BALKAN YOUTH WINDOW The WBYW offers opportunities to finance projects within the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme involving organisations and participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. These projects are funded within the Programme's Key Action 2, in particular under the Capacity-building in the field of youth. All basic information about Capacity-building in the field of youth can be found on the relevant web page of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency ...

... amp; Development (EBRD), the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO), the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and several institutional and individual private investors. At second closing it is expected that additional investors will enter the fund, alongside investing entities from Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo[2], Montenegro and Serbia (and other private investors). The Enterprise Innovation Fund (ENIF) forms one pillar of the umbrella structure - the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF) which provides a range of complementary financial instruments and support services to SMEs in the Western Balkans Details of how to apply ...

... will be to overcome a linear understanding of the innovation process which has resulted in a highly fragmented innovation system; this fragmentation is the biggest obstacle to networking the R&D sector with the rest of the economy and society at large. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia and Montenegro are all faced with structural adjustments and political and economic challenges which tend to have relegated the reform of their respective innovation systems to a lower priority. All are suffering from sluggish economic growth, the ageing of researchers, severe brain drain, a lack of private sector R&D and ...

... property rights protection for companies operating in non-EU countries. COSME is the EU programme aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs running from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of €2.3bn. Serbia is the sixth country outside the EU to join and contribute to the programme, after Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Turkey and Albania. Participation in the programme complements Serbia's implementation of the European Small Business Act. Contact GROW-A4@ec.europa.eu Source: EC Growth On November 5, 2015, Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, and Lopandić ...

... relevant stakeholders. However, based on the first H2020 Statistics, successful participation is very low. Montenegro should assess its current H2020 performance; increase and focus efforts on areas of strategic interest to the country; and stimulate further participation of SMEs in these actions. Participation in EUREKA is also limited. In May, Montenegro became a full member of COST. Montenegro signed the new 2014-2020 Framework Programme for Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in October. Montenegro cooperates at regional level as co-signatory of the Regional Strategy on Research for Innovation, with the Central European Initiative, and UNESCO. In December, parliament adopted amendments to the law on scientific research activities ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Serbia addresses the following: Serbia is at good level of preparation in science and research. Some progress was made in improving the framework for science, research and innovation. In the coming year, Serbia should in particular: → take actions to modernise organisation of research and innovation in line with the European Research Area and Innovation Union; → stimulate cooperation between industry and academia and ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Bosnia and Herzegovina addresses the following: Preparations on education and research and innovation policy are at an early stage. There was no progress in these sectors but Bosnia and Herzegovina actively participated in different cultural programmes as well as research networks and activities. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → step up coordination and harmonisation of the legal framework on ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Albania addresses the following: Preparations are at an early stage in the area of science and research. There was no progress in the past year. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → build capacity and increase investment in research to ensure integration into the European Research Area and contribute to the Innovation Union; → increase efforts for successful participation in the research and ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Kosovo* addresses the following: Preparations in education and research are at an early stage. There has been no progress in this area over the last year. The quality of education needs to be considerably improved. In the coming year, Kosovo should in particular: → improve quality of education at all levels and improve access to quality education for marginalised groups, especially children with disabilities, Roma, Ashkali and ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for fyr of Macedonia addresses the following: There is a good level of preparation in the area of science and research. Good progress was made with respect to actions on innovation, and with initial and active participation in the EU Research and Innovation Programme "Horizon 2020". In the coming year, the country should focus on: → actions to strengthen the research capacity in line with the European Research Area; → ...

... relevant stakeholders. However, based on the first H2020 Statistics, successful participation is very low. Montenegro should assess its current H2020 performance; increase and focus efforts on areas of strategic interest to the country; and stimulate further participation of SMEs in these actions. Participation in EUREKA is also limited. In May, Montenegro became a full member of COST. Montenegro signed the new 2014-2020 Framework Programme for Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in October. Montenegro cooperates at regional level as co-signatory of the Regional Strategy on Research for Innovation, with the Central European Initiative, and UNESCO. In December, parliament adopted amendments to the law on scientific research activities ...

... stakeholders. More on the new approach: What's new in the 2015 enlargement package? Enlargement process The current enlargement agenda covers the countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey. Accession negotiations have been open with Turkey since 2005 but are moving forward only slowly. Accession negotiations have been underway with Montenegro since 2012 and with Serbia since 2014. The EU accession process with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – a candidate country since 2005 – remains at an impasse. Albania was granted candidate status in 2014 and is addressing a number of key priorities before the Commission can recommend the opening of ...

... assistance, to secure the EU's external borders and to dismantle criminal networks engaged in people smuggling. The Commission is providing significant support to this end Honourable Members, Let me highlight some of the key points in the 2015 Enlargement Package for each of the countries, starting with the Western Balkans: Montenegro has made progress in its accession negotiations, including the opening of eight negotiating chapters. This was made possible thanks to progress on the rule of law and strengthening of the legal and institutional framework. However the track record on corruption and organised crime remains limited. With key laws and structures ...

The conference program will consist of invited and contributed research demonstrating the state of the art in the theory and application of theinnovation, knowledge management and R&D issues in in the business settings, especially related to Information and Communication Technologies. The conference schedule will provide time for the relaxed social and professional interaction. The ENTRENOVA Proceedings will be available to all registered participants. Special issues of the Business ...

... Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro 2014-2020 (26.10.2015) Financial Officer of the Joint Technical Secretariat for the IPA Cross-Border Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro 2014-2020 (26.10.2015) Source: EU delegation to BiH Directorate for European Integration of BiH (DEI), together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, as Operating Structures for implementation of IPA II Cross-border cooperation programme Bosnia and Herzegovina- Monte negro 2014-2020, is establishing Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) located in Sarajevo and its Antenna in Nikšić. The role of the JTS and Antenna is to provide support to the Operating Structures of participating countries, the ...

10 key facts A total of 36 732 eligible proposals were submitted under Horizon 2020’s first 100 calls (FP7: 135 514), breaking down as follows: 29 794 full proposals in single-stage calls 5 617 outline proposals in the first stage of the two-stage calls 1 321 full proposals in the second stage of the two-stage calls In total, 31 115 full proposals were submitted. The total number of eligible applications in full proposals was 123 334 (FP7: 598 080). These eligible proposals requested a total EU ...

... the regional research, innovation and technology systems by providing support, advice, information and recommendations to the states, public and private institutions, non-governmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders. However, social and political problems are still more pressing in WBC than the low level of R&D investment (Serbia and Montenegro spend on around 1% of GDP on R&D, while other countries in the region spend up to 0,3% of GDP) or support for technology transfer activities. Improving the perspective of young generations is of "paramount importance in ensuring stability, sustainable development and progress of the ...

... economic development. In Western Balkan countries, there are a number of BI that are active and successful in providing the support to young innovative companies and a number of STPs in the establishing phase. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 15 business incubators, 23 in Serbia and two in Montenegro. Some of them are only partially functional, others are registered but not working and several are in preparation phase. Table below gives an overview of performance of incubators in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia since their establishment. Data was collected within WBCInno project in 2014. Table 1: Performance ...

... countries Twitter: @EU_Regional / @CorinaCretuEU #CohesionPolicy #interreg https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion With this new programme EU invests nearly €100 million to boost transnational cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The programme's geographical area include four EU countries (Greece, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia), with the participation of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia ...

... and architects, as well to other interested parties to meet their potential future employers, co-operation and business partners. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR. During the International trade fair more than 100 projects running in the Western Balkans will be presented to exhibitors and investors, with particular focus on projects being implemented in Montenegro. VISITORS’ registration for the trade fair is free of charge but compulsory. Kindly register here. EXIBITORS' application form, terms and conditions are available here. More information for exhibitors is available here. RENEXPO® BiH presents the most important platform for gathering investors, decision makers, representatives of ministries and municipal ...

Epoka University, in Tirana, in partnership with other universities from Albania, UK, USA, Turkey, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Azerbaijan, organizes the 5th International Conference on European Studies (ICES'15). The conference titled the “Perspectives of Integration in the European Union: The Balkans’”, will be held on 6th and 7th of November in Tirana, Albania. Academics, scholars, professionals and students are invited to submit their ...

The Program in a Nutshell 1. Pioneers of the Balkans Roadshow and promotion 584 teams applied from five countries: Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro. 2. Education and preparation of the startups 300+ accepted were accepted to the program and prepared for their first pitch at semi-finals in Belgrade 3. Semifinals and Belgrade Venture Forum. During three days from 12-14th Nov in Belgrade our +300 teams are pitching behind the closed doors to compete for ...

... AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, Bulgaria INSTITUT ZA FIZIKU, Serbia NEMZETI INFORMACIOS INFRASTRUKTURA FEJLESZTESI IRODA, Hungary UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST DIN TIMISOARA, Romania UNIVERSITETI POLITEKNIK I TIRANES, Albania UNIVERZITET U BANJOJ LUCI, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ss. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY IN SKOPJE, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia JAVNA USTANOVA UNIVERZITET CRNE GORE PODGORICA, Montenegro RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING ASSOCIATION OF MOLDOVA, Moldova INSTITUTE FOR INFORMATICS AND AUTOMATION PROBLEMS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, Armenia GEORGIAN RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING ASSOCIATION, Georgia BIBLIOTHECA ALEXANDRINA*LIBRARY OFALEXANDRIA BIBALEX, Egypt MACHBA - INTERUNIVERSITY COMPUTATION CENTER, Israel SYNCHROTRON-LIGHT FOR EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS ...

... Business Support Offices of five WBC universities -brochure Kancelarija za poslovnu podrsku Univerziteta Zapadnog Balkana - brošura University of Kragujevac: www.bsokg.kg.ac.rs University of Novi Sad: www.bsons.uns.ac.rs University of Zenica: www.bsoze.unze.ba University of Banja Luka: www.bso.etfbl.net University of Montenegro: www.bsomne.ac.me Office Objectives: Provide unique access to university knowledge and resources that are offered to the business environment Develop and maintain a platform for innovation management Collect, present and promote university research and innovation resources to on-line web catalog Encourage students to creative thinking and ...

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