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The report is the second of a series realised within the SeeNet Programme by a research network coordinated by CeSPI (Italy) and composed of seven research organisations from South East Europe, including InTER who does the research on decentralisation and governance in Vojvodina. More about the SeeNet Programme is available at the website: www.see-net.org. This report is focussed on decentralisation. This issue is particularly relevant in Western Balkan countries, not only for the ...

... 2010 European Commission's Progress Reports and Opinions for candidate and potential candidate countries for EU accession. The Commission prepared Progress Reports for the candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland and Turkey as well as for the potential candidate countries Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and for Kosovo (1). Following the two countries application and the Council's request, it also prepared two opinions on Albania and Montenegro. The European Commission adopted the Progress Reports and two Opinions on 9 November 2010. The purpose of this Occasional Paper is to facilitate the work of those scholars, researchers and analysts ...

This document has been produced within the framework of the European Union's Tempus programme, which is funded by the EuropeAid Development and Co-operation Directorate-General and the Directorate-General for Enlargement. It has been prepared by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) on the basis of contributions from the Tempus Offices and the authorities concerned. The attached descriptions of higher education systems in the Tempus Partner Countries provide a ...

This new Guide provides potential recipients of EU funding for research and innovation with the practical information they need to access this funding. It also provides decision-makers with a full picture of all the funding opportunities available until 2013. The complexity of the present landscape has led the authors to propose to bring together the full range of research and innovation financing instruments within a common strategic framework under the future multi-annual financial framework. ...

In the frame of WP2, T2.4 background reports have been prepared on the national research systems in the field of social sciences and humanities, on social innovation and on priorities of SSH research. The reports have been prepared by national experts / expert teams and edited at ZSI in order to be available at the conference "Challenge Social Innovation" in Vienna. WBC-INCO.NET (2011): National Background Reports on Social Sciences and Humanities.

... eu. You can register on the webpage or send the registration form to: petra.gamberger@sloveniacontrol.si. Date: 30 September 2011 TransNEW Consortium and Slovenia Control Ltd. as a host is organising the Transport Research Opportunities Workshop for West Balkan Countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Kosovo), which will take place on September 30, 2011 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Due date for registration is September 20, 2011 ...

"Die inzwischen vierte Schwerpunktausgabe des ITB infoservice erscheint im Kontext der am 24. Juni 2011 unter ungarischer Ratspräsidentschaft vom Rat der Europäischen Union verabschiedeten Donauraum-Makrostrategie und fokussiert auf Forschung und Innovation als Bausteine der Integration im Donau-raum. Die 2009 initiierte und nach der Ostseestrategie nunmehr zweite in Umsetzung gebrachte EU-Makrostrategie bietet für die kommenden Jahre eine Handlungs-grundlage für die weitere Integration ...

Every 6 months, high level political dialogue meetings are organised linking the EU Member States, Associated Countries and the Western Balkan countries. The meetings are co-chaired by the European Commission, the EU Council presidency country (currently Poland) and a country from the region (for the upcoming meeting: Bosnia and Herzegovina). The meeting tookplace on December 1, 2011 in Sarajevo and brought together RTDI stakeholders from all over Europe ...

... entitled to a reduced fee of €150 (instead of the full fee of €300). On the registration forms of the training workshop and/or the brokerage event (once they are available) please make sure you tick the option ECITL Conference Registration – reduced fee. *Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro,The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Serbia Contacts: FP7 Training Workshop contact: Ms. Christina MIARITI (SEERC): cmiariti@seerc.org Brokerage Event contact: Ms. Kelly VAVASI (GSRT): kvavasi@gsrt.gr, Evi Afentaki (GSRT): pafe@gsrt.gr WBC-INCO-NET is organising a Training ...

The Innovation Infrastructure reports are mapping national innovation systems and relevant stakeholders in the Western Balkan Countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia) The main objective of these reports is to add to common understanding of the national innovation systems in the region and to map the innovation infrastructure and stakeholders. Thus, the reports aim to facilitate the identification of potential partner organisations for STI co-operations from ...

... follows Indicative IPA financial allocations for the period 2011-2013 Planned allocation in millions of euros (figures are in current prices) Croatia 430.00 Iceland 28.00 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 304.76 Turkey 2586.90 Albania 257.73 Bosnia and Herzegovina 314.22 Montenegro 91.28 Serbia 587.00 Kosovo 203.61 Multi-beneficiary programme 520.97 Cross-Border Cooperation 214.28 TOTAL 2011-2013 5538.75 Background Since 2007, candidate countries and potential candidates have received focused EU funding and support through a single channel – the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, or IPA. The total pre-accession funding for the period 2007-2013 is ...

... Conference (PCST 2012); to promote the networking of science communicators within South-East Europe (SEE) and share best practices; and to improve the quality of communication in science and technology in the SEE region as an overall objective of the initiative. Eligible countries Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Kosovo/UN Resolution 1244, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey. Application Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and a motivation letter related to the quality of science communication in the South-East European Region, (in PDF format) to the UNESCO Venice Office (attention ...

... July 2011 00:00 The European Commission is organising a multi-country seminar on eHealth open to participants from all Enlargement and Neighbouring countries. This "by invitation only" seminar will gather 42 representatives of the following 22 countries (Enlargement countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/1999), Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey; Neighbouring countries - South: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia; Neighbouring countries - East: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine ...

... Reports/Subnational-Reports/South-East-Europe Doing Business in South East Europe 2011—the second subnational report in the series following Doing Business in South East Europe 2008—compares the ease of doing business, both within a single economy and across the region, among 22 cities from: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia. The report focuses on national and local regulations that affect 4 stages in the life of a small to medium-size domestic firm: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registering property and enforcing contracts. World Bank http://www.doingbusiness.org/Reports/Subnational-Reports/South-East-Europe

... the region, it is easiest to start a business in Skopje (FYR Macedonia), deal with construction permits in Niksic (Montenegro), transfer a property title in Balti and Chisinau (Moldova), and resolve a commercial dispute through the courts in Zrenjanin (Serbia). It is most difficult to start a business in Pristina (Kosovo), register property in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and enforce a contract in Prizren (Kosovo). Dealing with construction permits is most burdensome in Belgrade (Serbia), while in Tirana (Albania) no permit has been issued since 2009. The wide variation in business regulation across the region points to ample room for improvement ...

The Commission is proposing to increase the amounts provided for research and innovation, education and SME development. The proposal foresees to allocate €80 billion for the 2014-2020 period to the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation ("Horizon 2020"), to be complemented by support for research and innovation in the Structural Funds. In the communication it is further stated that "the Commission's ambition for the next EU budget is to spend ...

... 3 September 2011 This multidisciplinary programme is addressed to young professionals and university master/PhD candidates students, possibly two, (women are encouraged to apply), from the following countries in South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as well as UNMIK/Kosovo. No fees will be required by selected participants. The organizer will cover local transportation, full board accommodation costs. Official language of the school is English. Deadline for application is July 15, 2011 ...

... has proposed Kosovo's participation in the EU programmes. But now Kosovo needs to take action: we are concerned about the long term sustainability of the budget and the predictability of economic policy. The failure to respect the IMF Stand-By Agreement is damaging. Compliance with the Staff Monitored Programme would give Kosovo a new chance to regain its credibility. We hope that Kosovo will take this opportunity to improve economic governance. To date, the Assembly has adopted only two laws of the legislative programme. The Government and the Assembly need to work together more effectively to enact reforms. Reforms are also lagging behind concerning public procurement, and to lesser extent state aids and ...

A comparative analysis of the innovation systems of WBC based on the national contributions presented at the First Innovation Dialog Forum (IDF) in Bečići, Montenegro (November, 8-9, 2010) and selected literature. A contribution to the task 8.1- Comparative analysis of the innovation capacity in the WBC with particular focus on joint cooperation needs.

After the reform of the scientific system of higher education and research and according to the new Law, the Academy of Sciences is considered as the elite scientific institution in Albania. ASA is responsible for strengthening and empowering the capacities and plays an important role on scientific community, policy makers, civil society and business. The document below (Interview with Prof. Dr.Salvatore BUSHATI, General Scientific Secretary of Academy of Sciences of Albania ...

... collaborate with. The 2030 timeframe has been set since an innovation-driven society takes time to flourish and ideas may require a long term incubation period. Please have in mind that this survey is aimed at respondents from WBC (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and Kosovo/UN Res. 1244.) only. Thank you ...

... Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Agrarian Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Literature and Communication Sciences. The minimum qualification required for participating is a bachelor degree. Scholarships and Fees Scholarships: only participants which are representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and NGOs and with citizenships from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo Turkey, are eligible for scholarships that cover both the course fees and the board and lodging (in double or triple rooms). The candidates with citizenships from above-mentioned countries which are also currently representatives of CSOs will be automatically considered for scholarships. The scholarship covers accommodation expenses (board and lodging) in ...

Please find attached presentations held at SP meeting in Ohrid and conclusions developed. The Steering Platform meeting took place in Ohrid, FYR of Macedonia on May 26, 2011. Ohrid

... above all, assess the quality and originality of the work. 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, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine. Proof of date of birth and citizenship must be provided upon application; authors shall also include a brief CV. In the case of coauthored work, each of the coauthors has to fulfill all the criteria. Previous winners of ...

The Kosovo Public Policy Center is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank and research center based in Prishtina, Kosovo. The mission of the Center is to serve the best interest of the general public, academia, private and public sectors, as well as its clients and partners by providing policy alternatives and recommendations based on ...

Focus of the presentation: Macroeconomic perspective induces innovation performance in the region; Critical infrastructure for knowledge development;SME development in the financial crisis; Perspective of the regional cooperation. Zoran Aralica;The Institute of Economics, Zagreb

South-East European Congress & Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy South-East European Conference & Exhibition “SAVE the Planet” Waste Management & Recycling, Environment At the exhibition 327 direct participants and represented companies from 32 countries showed their latest products and technologies in the sectors renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management and recycling. Many of the foreign exhibitors were new ...

... standards, necessary improvements to compete with imported products and a marketing program to persuade Kosovars to buy domestic products. Business clusters in Kosovo (under UNSCR1244) are of recent origin. They began to operate a few years ago, mainly driven by the support of international donors such as USAID (“Kosovo Cluster Business Support Project”), TAM and “Horticultural Promotion, Kosovo”. These international development donor institutions have cooperated very effectively working in similar areas. These interventions supported the increase of competitiveness of targeted clusters by promoting private sector driven market initiatives, enhancing the institutional capacity for competitiveness, structuring a results-oriented, sustainable public-private competitiveness dialogue and supporting the development of ...

Within the project "R&D Capacities" an Assessment Report was published depicting the situation regarding R&D at the universities participating in the project. "The present report is the output of the initial analytical work in the project ‘R&D Capacities’ carried out in 2009. On the one hand it reflects the situation at Western Balkan universities in the year 2009, on the other hand provides essential inputs for consecutive steps within the project: it ...

New publication issued by WUS Austria Sarajevo Office within the framework of the Conference “Austrian Support to Higher Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. "The Austrian Development Cooperation and WUS Austria proudly look back at seventeen years of successful cooperation focused on support to Higher Education (HE) in BiH. The joint efforts encompassed a variety of different projects which all had one thing in common: the belief that sustainable prosperity needs the ...

... and civil society development in the Western Balkans. The University of Fribourg, upon mandate of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), manages the Regional Research Promotion Programme in the Western Balkans (RRPP). It was established with the objective to advance Social Science research in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. This partnership programme was created following a wide consultation process involving well-respected researchers and research institutions in the region, Switzerland and other European countries. The RRPP operates through three inter-related pillars: 1. The allocation of research grants for projects that deal with issues related to transformation ...

... Although the government is obviously striving to make some progress in terms of gaining visa liberalization, the EU does not seem to be impressed. Not addressing the Kosovo status issue, the EU has recently accepted the role of mediator in a newly launched technical dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo (UN Res 1244). Unlike its Balkan neighbors, it remains the only country that has not yet specified where exactly it stands on the path towards EU integration. There is ...

... policy framework for innovation. In Montenegro, the OECD is engaged in the design of a voucher scheme to support SME innovation. In Serbia, the OECD is working with government to develop a competence technology centre which would facilitate greater collaboration between industry and the public research community. Albania, Croatia and Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99 will have an opportunity to work with the OECD in 2012. The RCI will also establish working groups on innovation and human capital development. The first meeting of the RCI Working Group on Human Capital and Innovation will take place in Split, Croatia on June 8 ...

This document provides an overview of the ongoing research cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans. It also explains why the EU countries engage in research with this region and how they do it. The real impetus for engaging in research cooperation with the Western Balkan countries came from the European Council meeting in Thessaloniki in June 2003. There, heads of state and government reiterated that the future of the Balkans lies within the EU. Ministers of science also endorsed a ...

On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports have been provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries in preparation of the Platform Meeting taking place in Ohrid on May, 26 2011.

The two year ICT-WEB-PROMS project aimed at increasing capacity of stakeholders in the Western Balkan countries (WBC) to fully participate in European ICT research and in the European Research Area by creating and supporting strategic partnership between stakeholders in the EU and the WBC while providing access to relevant knowledge. The four key objectives were networking of WB and EU countries in the area of ICT, increasing the capacity of organizations from WBC to create ICT technology and ...

The Final Report of the project aims to provide a roadmap for subsequent researchers in the Western Balkan region. The nine page document outlines the results achieved by the ICT-WEB-PROMS project, the problems encountered and the needs identified in the WBC. The report furthermore issues recommendations for the European Commission, national governments and stakeholders and outlines the lessons learnt for future activities in the region. Further project documents and deliverables can be ...

Preparation of this programme was completed in April 2010 and final approval is expected to take place by the end of 2010. Preparation of the CBC programme Kosovo – Montenegro is expected to start in the second half of 2010 and completed in 2011. Source: website of the CBC Kosovo as accessed in May, 2011 http://www.cbckosovo.eu/

Preparation of this programme was completed in April 2010 and final approval is expected to take place by the end of 2010. Preparation of the CBC programme Kosovo – Montenegro is expected to start in the second half of 2010 and completed in 2011. Source: website of the CBC as accessed in May, 2011 http://www.cbckosovo.eu/

... policy and entrepreneurship, and the development of human capital. Source: e-mail from OECD A press release of the OECD Investment Compact for South East Europe (an OECD initiative covering 10 economies: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Kosovo - UN Res. 1244) informs about the begin of a development towards a "2020 Vision" for the region ...

... September 21, 2011). The object of these workshops will be the creation of a database of prospective project partners which will hopefully continue to grow after the end of the TransNEW project. The following countries are covered by the project under the title "Western Balkans": Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo (under UNCSR 1244), FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Albania is covered by the "Southern Balkans and Mediterranean area". Further information is available in the attached files. The TransNEW Project is part of the Coordination and Support Actions for the EU Framework 7 Programme, aimed at ...

The present manual deals with the need for a stronger connection between universities and industry in SEE, but also shows that many different types of cooperation between these stakeholders already exist. Eight country reports of national experts about different aspects of the current higher education sector as well as of the university-enterprise collaboration in each respective country were compiled. Each single report offers recommendations on how to improve the future cooperation in this ...

... political dialogue in order to settle the long-standing political stalemate. When it comes to Bosnia and Herzegovina, we expect a speedy formation of a new government, whose program and actions should focus on the issues of European integration. We will also work for keeping up the European perspective for Kosovo. The Pristina-Belgrade dialogue is important for the stability of the whole region and should be launched as soon as possible. How could the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency be translated into development opportunities for the region? Building and connecting transport and energy infrastructures are crucial requirements to address the ...

... not be imposed at the beginning of the talks. The Hungarian Presidency urges the start of negotiations as early as possible with Albania, Mr Orbán said, adding that the postponement of negotiations will only further decrease the chances of establishing internal political stability in that state. In the case of Kosovo, the maintenance of the European perspective is reality, Mr Orbán said. The head of government underlined: no contractual relationship may be established between Kosovo and the EU, because not every Member State has acknowledged that state. Mr Orbán believes the biggest challenge was the “seriously troubled”, Bosnia-Herzegovina; and ...

... countries in the framework of networks consisting of at least three higher education institutions from at least two different contractual countries. At present the following countries take part: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, FYR of Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Slovenia. Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) with the University of Prishtina is also eligible for participation. Moldova will join the CEEPUS network as of 2011/2012. Conditions for application for students Students must have studied at least two semesters of the field of study for which they want to apply ...

Events will be taking place all over Europe. In the WBC, events are planned in Croatia (14 events) Bosnia and Hercegovina (1 event) Serbia (15 events) Montenegro (2 events) Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244: 1 event) FYR of Macedonia (3 events). For further information on these events, please go to the EUSEW website and click on the respective country. Soource: EUSEW website. Between April 11 and 15, 2011 hundreds of events organised in all parts of ...

... transition and pool around regional recovery and development projects. This is why the call for our countries to join efforts in Europe 2020 implementation comes at the right time.” Eduard Kukan, Member of EP and Chairman of the Delegation for Relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo, underlined that Europe 2020 strategy should give impetus to Western Balkan countries as future EU members to push forward for reforms in the region. Key Role Assigned to RCC The RCC Secretariat present preliminary findings of its survey of regional initiatives and task forces operating within, and directed towards, the ...

Survey of Regional Initiatives and Task Forces in South East Europe – Summary Findings! During the first quarter of 2011, Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat (RCC or Secretariat) conducted a survey of regional initiatives (RIs) operating within, and directed towards, the countries of South East Europe. The survey was carried out in cooperation with the Chairmanship-in-Office of the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP), the SEECP Troika and the European Union in order to provide ...

... aim to strengthen the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and to develop sustainable partnerships and networks between on the one hand CSOs (such as business associations, trade unions, other social partners and professional organisations) in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99) and Turkey, and on the other hand their counterparts in the EU. The purpose is to promote a transfer of knowledge and experience and to strengthen civil society within a participative democracy and to stimulate a civil society-friendly 'environment' and culture, being the main objective of ...

... s perspective, authorship, the peer-review process, impact factors, etc. The summer school seminars will be taught by experienced scientists from both German and South-east European universities. All costs will be covered for the participants. Application details: PhD or master students from Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, the FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and the Republic of Moldova are invited to apply. Do apply, if you: • Are a master or PhD student in public health or a public health related discipline (medicine, social sciences); • You have conducted a personal study or have been ...

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