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A European Commission funded report examining the potential sources of and obstacles to competitiveness in the West Balkan Countries has become available on line. "A Recommendation for a Regional Investment Strategy”, published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), notes that to compete effectively, the Western Balkans need to leverage both short-term cost advantages and the region's proximity to EU markets, and to invest continuously in value-added ...

The Basileus project, which is coordinated by the University of Gent in Belgium, provides funding for academic mobility from the Western Balkans to the EU and vice-versa. Students and staff members of all partnership universities (eight EU universities and twelve universities in the Western Balkans region), as well as students from educational institutions in the Western Balkan countries not included in the Basileus partnership, can apply for scholarships. A number of application cycles has ...

... Rights Center at the University in Sarajevo and the Foundation Open Society Institute in Macedonia. Source: RRPP website The Regional Research Promotion Programme (RRPP) in the Western Balkans focuses on Social Sciences and has a perspective of 10 years. In the end it will cover six countries in the region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo/UNMIK, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. It is run by the University of Fribourg upon mandate of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The implementation of the Programme started in summer 2008 with a number of nucleus partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia ...

... of Member-state building as envisaged by the International Commission on the Balkans, in particular by building constituencies in the societies of Southeast Europe which are offered an opportunity to experience and learn about Europe. The Fund is both grant-making and operational. Through its activities, it supports individuals and projects from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia (incl. Kosovo). The European Fund for the Balkans operates regionally from a secretariat based in Belgrade. For further information: Any enquiry about its programmes and call of proposals may be directed to Hedwig Morvai-Horvath, Executive Director, or to info@balkanfund ...

Version 1.13 of Mr. Myer W. Morron’s FP7 Book, which follows on from the highly acclaimed FP5 and FP6 versions has been published by EFPConsulting Ltd. It replaces drafts that were previously released. The downloadable book continues to be free as it was in the previous framework programs. The book is constantly updated and registered users are notified of important changes and updates by Email. The book is over 200 pages long and covers subjects such ...

... added that dialogue on visa liberalisation for the Western Balkan countries is progressing, and will reach a crucial state during the first half of 2009. Much remains to be done on such key issues as the fight against corruption or the reform of public administration and judiciary, said the Commissioner. Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina face the challenge of implementing their Stabilisation and Association Agreements, including the trade-related provisions. But in the light of events in the Caucasus, "cementing democracy and the rule of law in the Western Balkans and Turkey and encouraging their progress towards the EU is ...

... important regional center of development. The premier positively assessed the efforts Vlora University staff has made to set the best and most modern standards that can make it compare to the American and European universities. The premier considered doubling of the number of students within 3 years a great achievement: Albania used to have 14 students per 1000 inhabitants, but today it has 30 students per 1000 inhabitants. Investments in the universities have also doubled, said the premier. And he mentioned new buildings, more university teachers and better qualified ones. This current year the number of students is expected to be ...

EU support for RTDI is provided mainly through the Seventh Research Framework Programme, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the Structural Funds. When operating individually, these three funding sources already act as effective tools in support of RTDI. However, their value can be further enhanced by combining them. How can this be done? The answer to this question is provided by the "Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and ...

Presentation by Teki Biçoku and Salvatore Bushati, given at the International Conference on Science and Education Policies held in Chisinau, Moldova, 18- 21 September 2008. Teki Biçoku/Salvatore Bushati: Contribution of Academy of Science of Albania on Strengthening Research in Higher Education. Academy of Science of Moldova http://www.asm.md/administrator/fisiere/science/Presentations/II.03.Bicoku_Moldova_18-21September_%2708.pdf

... Michael SCHLICHT, Head of Division Cooperation with Russia & CIS, Federal Ministry for Education and Research, Germany - “A 10-year U.S.-Russian Collaboration in Research and Higher Education” by Dr. Marjorie SENECHAL, U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Board Member - “Contribution of Academy of Sciences of Albania on Strengthening Research in Higher Education” by Prof. Teki BICOKU, President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania - “Education through Research: Educational-Scientific Cluster of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova: UnivER SCIENCE” by Acad. Gheorghe DUCA, President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova - “Science for ...

Report on the Activities of the Regional Cooperation Secretariat by the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, submitted to the Regional Cooperation Council Board in line with article 10 of the Statute of the Regional Cooperation Council This report covers the period between 20 May 2008 and 1 October 2008. Having achieved full operational capacity and having recruited majority of staff, in the period following the meeting of the RCC Board held on 20 May 2008 in Pomorie, the RCC ...

The following calls will be open in 2009: Researchers' Night (NIGHT) Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND) International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) Reintegration Grants (RG) Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development (IEF) International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development (IOF) International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) For further information, please consult ...

Significant progress has been made on regional cooperation with the countries of South East Europe assuming responsibility for the Regional Cooperation Council, a regionally owned cooperation framework building on the achievements of the Stability Pact for South East Europe. Five priority areas for cooperation have been defined for the RCC encompassing economic and social development, infrastructure, justice and home affairs, security cooperation and building human capital with parliamentary ...

Deliverable D2.9 (final version), prepared by Nikos Sidiropoulos (GSRT) in 2008, the 2010-Update of D2.9 (final version), prepared by Kelly Vavasi (GSRT) in 2009/2010, and the 2014-Update of D2.9 (final version), prepared by Michalis Kotsias (GSRT) in 2013/2014. For the report D2.9, two CSAs (Coordination and Support Actions), named SCORE and BAFN (identified under T1.4 in Work Package 1), which were running under FP6 and which have already performed S&T priority setting exercises, ...

This Annual Report covers developments and activities during 2007. The report is accompanied by a Commission Staff Working Document, which provides more detailed reporting and statistics. The main chapters are on the activities and results achieved in 2007 and on developments in research and technological development (RTD) activities in the Member States of the European Union. The report brings intresting observations on trends in public and private research investment.In 2006, as in 2005, EU27 ...

This document brings the programme of the French, Czech and Swedish presidiencies of the Council of Europe. The programme focuses on development of the EU, integrated Energy and Climate Policy, Growth and Jobs, General economic Issues/Policy Coordination, Competitvness Internal Market, Research Knowledge and Innovation, Employment and Social Policy, Gender Equality and Non - discrimination, Health and consumers, Culture, Audiovisual and Multilingalism, Sustainable Development, ...

... that a selection of papers, suitably revised, will be published in an edited book offered to a major European publishing house, such as Amsterdam University Press. Nalu Binaisa DPhil Research Student IMISCOE C8 Research Officer inb20@sussex.ac.uk +44 (0)1273 877683 The Conference "Migration and Development in Albania and the Western Balkans: Remittances, Return and Diaspora"will take place in Durrës, Albania, on 26-27 September 2008 ...

EIF (European Investment Fund) is the main manager of the financial instruments covered by CIP. The instruments designed to provide access to finance to SMEs through the EIF (www.eif.org) are: · the High Growth Innovative Scheme, providing risk capital for innovative SMEs in their early stages and in their expansion phase; · the SME Guarantee Facility, providing loan guarantees with the intention to encourage banks to make more debt finance available to SMEs · the Seed ...

The second version published in August 2008, brings some changes regarding the version published on 28 November 2007. The modifications are as follows: 2009 Budget: ♦The figures of the 2009 budget related to calls published in 2008 (Initial Training Network and Co-funding) have been introduced. Specific actions not implemented through calls for proposals: ♦Introduction of new awareness and visibility raising activity linked to the re-branding into "EURAXESS –Researchers ...

... of the contract Personal costs and time sheets; Financial planning, Bookkeeping, cost recording; accounting records Financial reporting Financial certificates Audit d. Other issues The following dates are confirmed by our local partners Serbia: September 22, 2008 Montenegro: September 26, 2008 BiH: October 27, 2008 Albania: October 28, 2008 Croatia: October 30, 2008 If you wish to receive further information, please contact Ms. Lora Pavlova (http://www.wbc-inco.net/users/206.html) The WBC-INCO.NET project will carry out training workshops in all Western Balkan countries in the months of September and October ...

European Commission published Work Programme "People" 2009 on 22 August 2008. The WP is to be read in association with the Framework Programme and People Specific Programme decisions, and with the relevant Guides for Applicants. The most current Guides and other documents are available on CORDIS under www.cordis.europa.eu/fp7/PEOPLE. The People Specific Programme of the 7th Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) acknowledges that one of the main competitive edges in science and technology ...

This is the 2008 Work Programme implementing the 'People' Specific Programme of the 7th Framework Programme (2007 to 2013). It translates in specific actions the objectives and priorities in the Specific Programme, the associated funding, and the timetable for implementation for the year 2008. To support the further development and consolidation of the European Research Area, the People Specific Programme's overall strategic objective is to make Europe more attractive for the best researchers. ...

... Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation and ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/ecoinnovation/eligibility_en.htm The 2008 Eco-innovation Call was open to all legal persons that are based in the 27 EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Israel, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, or Montenegro. Proposers from Turkey and Albania can also participate in the Call for Proposals 2008. However, in case of a positive selection, the signature of the contract will be conditional on the entering into force of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which needs to take place the latest by the 16 June 2009. The ...

The Commission launched the 'Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation' to help all stakeholders to find their way into the different existing EU funding. Central to the realisation of the goals of the Lisbon Agenda is the need to promote the knowledge economy, in particular through research, technological development and innovation (RTDI). EU support for RTDI is provided mainly through the 7th Research Framework Programme, the Competitiveness and Innovation ...

The novelties are as follows: The dates of next "Initial Training Networks" and "Co-funding calls will be known only after the publishment of Work Programme 2010. The calls "European Reintegration Grants" and "International Reintegration Grants" will be integrated into one call. The "International Outgoing Fellowships' and 'International Incoming Fellowships" are summarised into one topic "World Fellowships". The ...

... 3.700 time series which are regularly updated. All time series start in 1990 (when data is available) and have the following indicators: FDI total, by form, by country and by activities. Data stems from the host countries national Banks or from the central bureaus of statistics. Countries covered are: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR of Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Hungary and Belarus. The wiiw Database on FDI in Central, East and South East Europe is now also available via the FIW Database Retrieval Tool. Source: WIIW ...

... Western Balkan Countries: Partners for Investment Promotion. This 18 months programme co- financed by the European Union aims at helping business communities in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia develop a favourable environment for attracting foreign investments. From the Western Balkan region Albania (Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania) , Bosnia and Herzegovina (The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina), Croatia (Croatian Chamber of Economy), FRY of Macedonia (Economic Chamber (the Former Yugoslav Republic of) Macedonia), Montenegro (Chamber of Economy of Montenegro) and Serbia (Serbian Chamber of Commerce) are represented in EUROCHAMBERS. Therefore, EUROCHAMBERS successfully launched in 2004 ...

... The scheme now covers 27 countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. The latest phase of the programme, Tempus IV, started in 2008 with a call for proposals lasting from January to April. The results of this call show that Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244, Montenegro, Serbia partcipat ed in the call with some success. Albania has 64 institutions involved, by two projects Albanian institutions are coordinators, by 27 proposals Albania collaborates either as project partner or project coordinator. 100 institutions ...

The working paper, published in June 2008, examines the challenges that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia face in order to have a labour force with a significant pool of people with tertiary education qualification. These people will be needed to meet increasing demand for highly-skilled labour to support economic growth ...

The objective of this paper is to analyze the situation in Balkan countries, outline the directions for policy reform in tertiary education and research and development, and identify options for World Bank support to these countries, both through national projects and different types of regional collaboration. Tertiary education and research and development contribute to economic growth and competitiveness by providing highly skilled graduates prepared to take up their role in an open economy ...

The Meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries was held in Ljubljana/Slovenia on June 13, 2008. It was organised under the auspices of the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. The presentations held at the meeting as well as the WBC country reports can be downloaded at http://www.wbc-inco.net/object/document/5930.html The minutes had been approved by the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries at its ...

... working paper is available on: http://www.wbc-inco.net/object/document/14206.html The full working paper is available in English, Serbo-Croatian, Albanian and Macedonian. Authors: Toby Linden and Nina Arnhold with Kirill Vasiliev The World Bank’s working paper, published in June 2008, examines the challenges that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia face in order to have a labour force with a significant pool of people with tertiary education qualification. These people, however, will be needed to meet increasing demand for highly-skilled labour and support economic ...

... have the opportunity to visit three cities within three months. Three people should be selected in the initial phase and if possible the placements could begin already in October. A grant of 1000 Euro/month will be available, additionally travel costs will be covered. Eligible Countries/Institutions: Albania: Ministry of Education and Science Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ministry of Civil Affairs Moldova: Ministry of Education and Youth Montenegro: Ministry of Education and Science Serbia: Ministry of Education; Ministry of Science and Technological Development UNMIK ...

... of third parties or in-service teacher training. Second, student fees, which currently cover about 22% of the full cost, will gradually increase (25-30%). The documents are available on: www.wbc-inco.net/object/document/14060.html The International Monetary Fund has published a Poverty Reduction Stategy Paper on Albania (PRSP). Poverty Reduction Stategy Papers are published every three years, monitoring macroeconomic outlook and progress in policies regarding growth and poverty reduction. This PRSPs also focuses on the Higher Education and Research sector and proposes some modification in order to increase the quality of the Higher Education ...

... report accompanied by consultation Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Review Under Extended Arrangement, Financing Assurances Review, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Staff Report; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania is available in attachment. International Monetary Fund (2008): Albania: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-National Strategy for Development and Integration. Available on:http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=22232.0 International Monetary Fund (2008): Albania: Staff Report for the 2008 Article IV Consultation, Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Review ...

... territorial development and territorial integration within the co-operation area. The SEE Programme is one of the two spaces defined in the current CADSES (Central, Adriatic, Danubian and South-Eastern European Space) transnational cooperation area. The second defined space is the Central Europe Programme (CENTRAL). The proposed eligible area for SEE comprises: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, fYR Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, parts of Italy, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Moldova and parts of Ukraine. The new Programmes have a focus on the Lisbon and Gothenburg objectives and the urban dimension. The SEE Programme is directed toward the development of adequate ...

The report deals with the legal surrounding conditions for doing business in SEE. It covers the 22 cities in seven economies in South East Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). It benchmarks the following four elements of regulation: starting a business, obtaining licenses, registerin property and enforcing contracts. The report covers capitals as well as other cities and allows comparisons both within a county and across the region. The ...

This document contains 111 frequently asked question regarding economic development in Montenegro. The document was compiled by Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency, among the answers general presentation of Montenegro and Montenegrin Investment Promotion agency can be found as well as the description of advantages Montenegro offers to the foreign investors. Montenegrin Investment Promotion Agency (2007). 111 Frequent Questions. Podgorica: Montenegrin investment promotion ...

In a speech provided by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Montenegro, the Commissioner Janez POTOČNIK talks about the opportunities that the European Research Area offers to Montenegro. He argues that research cooperation has an important part to play in preparing the ground for accession to the EU and raises the question what changes the association status actually brings to Montenegro. Furthermore he refers to the importance of the 7th Framework Programme for Research, the Pre-Accession ...

The launch of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (2007-2013) places a renewed emphasis on international cooperation in Science and Technology. Within the Capacity Programme one main activity of International Cooperation is the bi-regional coordination of S&T cooperation, including priority setting and the support of the S&T policy dialogue, the so-called INCO-NET projects. This booklet presents the activities of the first six INCO-NET projects which have been selected ...

... a number in the region. Bitola (FYR Macedonia) came out on top as the easiest city to do business. Business start-up in Bitola is both fast and cheap. Starting a business requires only 8 procedures and 10 days at a cost of 3.9 percent of income per capita. Shkodra (Albania) is another good example with six procedures, seven days, and a cost of 25.7 percent of income per capita to start a business. Doing Business in South East Europe 2008 covers 22 cities in seven economies: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. ...

The publication presents and analysis the context of research policy related possibilities of intervention in the area of international cooperation with third countries (part 1), the available instruments of implementation at EU-level (part 2) as well as recommendations for the future (part3). Withal the experts draw the conclusion that the international research cooperation with third countries should be strategically an integral part of the european research area and not a seperat policy ...

... of Albania, signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalising the Republic’s entry to the EIP, the entrepreneurship and innovation pillar of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen, responsible for enterprise and industry policy said: “We are creating a win-win situation for Albania and for the EU. The decision of Albania to join the CIP confirms the European aspirations of Albania and the progress already achieved. We also share the understanding that the challenges of today's global world are best faced by integration and ever closer co-operation.” Albania will be able to take part in the framework of the European Charter for Small Enterprises by making direct ties with EU ...

... and approach of a cluster-based approach to approximately 20 industry representatives. Recognizing that the industry faces many barriers to its development, attendees responded with considerable interest to the idea of working together in a collaborative manner. A tri-lingual (Albanian, Italian and English) brochure was published highlighting the competitive advantages of Albania in this sector. Its purpose is to encourage foreign investment in the industry. The brochure illustrated success stories of profitable jointventures currently operating in Albania and contained a complete directory of Albanian leather goods/footwear companies. The brochure was disseminated to interested stakeholders such as: Italian companies, footwear associations in ...

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The Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) was the first non-profit organisation to emerge in Albania after the political changes in 1991. ACER has undertaken research, policy analysis, and advocacy in support of the small and medium enterprises, non-governmental and private sector development during the democratic transition. http://www.balkannetwork.org/Albania1.htm

The European Research Council (ERC) published a "guide for grant holders", which shall serve the ERC funded scientists and guest institutions as a practical assistance for the administration of the ERC fundings.The manual contains two documents:The first document describes diferences and synergies between the specific ERC financial agreements and the normal FP7 financial support agreement. The second document is a legally not binding handbook of references for the financial management of the ...

... FR Yugoslavia (that was divided later on in Serbia and Montenegro, when Montenegro declared independence in 2006 - then one evaluator from Montenegro and one from Serbia was reported additionally). As expected the biggest two states from the region had the most evaluators for FP6. Furthermore, evaluation per country shows that Albania had in 4 years only 5 evaluators, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3, FYR of Macedonia had alltogether 2 evaluators. In the given years, the region represented less than 0.5% of the evaluators for FP6 projects. In 2003 the list indicates 5451 evaluators for FP6, and 21 from the WB countries ...

The following attachments include Constituent document of the Task Force Fostering and Building Human Capital of the Regional Cooperation Council Overview on the membership structure Overview on the stakeholders of regional cooperation Task Force TFBFHC

Please find here the presentations held hat the Steering Platform meeting in Ljubljana on June 13, 2008. - MHEST (organiser) and the individual presenters

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