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European University Association launches new projects to support universities in EU neighbouring countries
News
13. Nov. 2012
... Moldova and Ukraine in partnership with local universities, with the aim of increasing awareness of the importance of institutional autonomy for the modernisation of universities’ management structures. The second project, entitled ‘Empowering Universities to fulfil their responsibility for Quality Assurance’ (EUREQUA), will support universities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo* in improving their internal quality assurance (QA) processes and in linking them into a comprehensive, all-encompassing system that leads to the enhancement of quality and the creation of a quality culture. The project will focus on extensive capacity building for universities in quality assurance, through training, mentoring and study visits ...
Key findings: Morocco improved its business regulation the most compared to other global economies, climbing 21 places to 94, by simplifying the construction permitting process, easing the administrative burden of tax compliance, and providing greater protections to minority shareholders. Since 2005, Morocco has implemented 15 business regulatory reforms. Besides Morocco, 11 other economies are recognized as having the most improved ease of doing business across several areas of regulation as ...
... ease of doing business rankings are based on 10 indicators and cover 185 economies. Macedonia ranks 23 out of 185 countries listed in the report for the ease of doing business, followed by Montenegro in 51st place, Croatia in 84th place, Albania in 85th place, Serbia in 86th place and Kosovo* in 98th place. Bosnia and Herzegovina is in 126th place ...
This report holds new information to inspire policy makers and researchers. One finding is that Poland improved the most in the Doing Business measures in 2011/12, while Singapore maintains its top spot in the overall ranking. Another finding is that European economies in fiscal distress are making efforts to improve the business climate, and this is beginning to be reflected in the indicators tracked by Doing Business, with Greece being among the 10 economies that improved the most in the ...
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[Event Review] Policy Discussion in Preparation for the Launching of the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility - WB EDIF. Belgrade, Serbia
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25. Oct. 2012
“The objective of the roundtable is to identify and agree upon a set of priority reforms, which will accompany the implementation of WB EDIF, supported by its technical assistance component” stated the representatives of the OECD Investment Compact for Southeast Europe,” OECD is assisting the WB EDIF project partners in identifying these reforms prior to the project launch foreseen for December 2012”. “The discussion raised important issues related to providing funding and high value added ...
... entity, and its members retained their independence and legal entity rights. The Network is open for new members which contribute to the development of entrepreneurship in Serbia. RASME coordinates the Republic Network consisting of 14 regional agencies and centres for SME development, which cover 85% of the Republic of Serbia (Kosovo and Metohija excluded), i.e. the territory of the City of Belgrade and 19 counties with 130 municipalities in total. Ten regional agencies and centres were established in the period December 2001 - December 2002, supported by the donors: EAR (Kragujevac, Niš, Kruševac, Zaječar, Zrenjanin, Užice and Belgrade), GTZ (Novi Sad ...
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2012 Report on e-communications and information society in Enlargement countries
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23. Oct. 2012
... level of harmonisation, comparable to the EU Member States, has been achieved by Iceland and Croatia. Source: Europe´s Information Society Thematic Portal This study covers market developments in the electronic communications and information society sectors in the nine enlargement countries of the EU: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYROM, Serbia and Turkey. It furthermore assesses the progress of each country in adopting the EU regulatory framework and aligning national ICT/information society policies with the goals and priorities of the DAE ...
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Review of Financial Support Facilities Available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Western Balkans
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19. Oct. 2012
... offer technical assistance (sometimes with small grants). The total funding available through regional facilities is 592.85 M€, 98% of which is loan funding (including associated technical assistance and grants). Most funds cover the entire region but do not necessarily operate in every country. While improving, to date Albania and Kosovo* have not been well served by funds. In terms of country specific funds, a total of 14 have been identified. As well as funds provided by the EC and the main IFIs, loans and technical assistance funds provided by one Contracting Party – Croatia – and bilateral donors, such as the governments ...
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Call for applications - Research Training Programme for Kosovan Researchers in International Social Scientific Research Qualifications
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16. Oct. 2012
... nbsp; for applications will be organized in the Faculty of Philosophy of University of Pristina on 18 October 2012 starting at 14:00 pm in room nr. 101. Kushtrim Bajrami Project Coordinator Kosova Education Center (KEC) Third Millennium School Compound Isa Kastrati st. nn 10000 Prishtina/Pristina Kosovo Tel. +381-38-244 257/ext. 102. E-mail: kbajrami@kec-ks.org http://www.kec-ks.org Source: KEC Enhancing Social Scientific Research in Kosovo* and its integration into European Research Area (ESSIe) is a European Union funded project managed by European Union Office in Kosovo* and implemented by Kosova Education Center (KEC) in ...
... contribution to the Innovation Union have been set as a medium-term goal for Kosovo*. Kosovo* has participated in the Seventh EU research and technology framework (FP7, 2007-2013) as a project partner. Overall, in the areas of education, training, research and innovation, the policy and legal frameworks are in place, as are the relevant institutions. To meet its obligations under an SAA, Kosovo* needs to strengthen ...
More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Some progress has been made regarding research and innovation policy. Serbia has taken actions to stimulate innovation and strengthen its research infrastructures. However, public investment in research remains at 0.5% of GDP, below the national target, and the number of researchers has not increased. Regarding framework programmes, Serbia’s participation in the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) ...
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More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Little progress can be reported on research and innovation policy. The preparations of the national programme for scientific and research activities for 2012-2016 and the strategy on innovation have advanced, but remain to be adopted. The 2012 programmes for scientific research activities, technological development and technical culture were adopted. The budget for these programmes has, however, ...
In more details, the Analytical Report states: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Good progress has been made in the area of research and innovation policy. The budget for funding research projects at national level has been increased and several measures have been taken to strengthen research and innovation capacity. Preparations in this area are on track. Some progress has been made with regard to research cooperation under the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7). Montenegro ...
4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research There has been limited progress in research and innovation policy. The Agency for Research, Technology and Innovation (ARTI) has strengthened its administrative capacity and continued its efforts to promote cooperation on research and innovation under the Seventh EU Framework Programme through its website and awareness-raising activities. No progress was made towards integration into the European Research Area and contribution to the Innovation Union was ...
More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research In the area of research and innovation policy, Croatia is sufficiently prepared. It has continued to participate successfully in the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) and has taken several measures to reform the national research landscape with a view to further integration into the European Research Area. Measures have been taken also to stimulate innovation and to contribute to the ...
... progress can be reported in the area of science and research. Preparations for the national programme for science, research and development activities for 2012-2016 and for the strategy on innovation have advanced, but the documents remain to be adopted. Participation in FP7 continued to be good. The Analytical Report on Kosovo* states that in the areas of education, training, research and innovation, the policy and legal frameworks are in place, as are the relevant institutions. In Montenegro good progress has been made in the area of science and research. Further efforts are necessary to strengthen research and innovation capacity at national ...
... Tirana, Albania- joint-coordinator - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, FYR of Macedonia - State University of Tetova, FYR of Macedonia - University of Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Belgrade, Serbia - University of Montenegro, Montenegro - University of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Novi Sad, Serbia - University of Prishtina, Kosovo* - University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Associate partners: - University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Centre for Information and Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, Bosnia and Herzegovina - IECOB – Europe and the Balkans International Network, Italy - Ministry of Education and Sport, Albania - Ministry of Education, Montenegro - Ministry of Education, Science ...
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10. The project of the month January 2013: Erasmus Mundus - Basileus IV (Balkans Academic Scheme for the Internationalisation of Learning in cooperation with EU universities)
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9. Oct. 2012
... Sapienza, Italy Western Balkan partner institutions: University of Novi Sad - joint coordinating institution, Serbia University of Belgrade, Serbia University of Kragujevac, Serbia University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, (FYRO) Macedonia South East European University Tetovo, (FYRO) Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje, (FYRO) Macedonia University of Montenegro, Montenegro University of Prishtina, Kosovo* University of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina University of Tirana, Albania Associates: Fan S. Noli University Korce, Albania King Baudouin Foundation, Belgium Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania Roma Virtual Network, Israel SPARK, The Netherlands University in Mitrovica, Kosovo* University of Niš, Serbia University of Skhodra, Albania More information on the latest project ...
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Civil service professionalisation in the Western Balkan, SIGMA Paper No. 48
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27. Sep. 2012
SIGMA Paper No. 48 examines the performance of Western Balkan countries in professionalising their civil service. It assesses the degree to which these countries' civil service systems 'fit' the European principles of administration and it identifies the main drivers of professionalisation. The Paper shows a mixed picture of achievements and persisting weaknesses, and identifies low levels of reform sustainability.
Jan-Hinrik Meyer-Sahling
