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... restriction, but a networking approach and added value for solving society driven, current or upcoming problems in Kosovo, which had to be shown. In total, 39 eligible projects with partners from Austria, the ASO-countries Bulgaria and Slovenia, as well as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia have been evaluated during the last weeks from local, regional and thematic experts. On March 17, 2008, the evaluation meetings took place in Vienna: Ten selected projects within the Kosovo-Call and nine projects within the Environment-Call were recommended for funding by the evaluators. During the next four ...

The conference will bring together key decision makers in national science and education policies from thirty Central and Eastern European countries: Presidents of the Academies of Sciences, Ministers of Science and Education, and representatives of international funding agencies and professional organisations. The event will provide an opportunity for top policy makers to develop and enhance collaborations with their counterparts from across the region. The Science and Education Policies ...

Cordis Wire reports about the conclusion of the project on agri-food research in the Western Balkan Countries. The deliverables of the project consist of four BAFN Final reports: 4 National Mapping Reports (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM and Serbia),one Consolidated Mapping Report, one Synthesis report, and one Position Paper. These report form part of the "BALKAN AGRO FOOD NETWORK" (BAFN),a project which has been awarded financial support by the European Commission under the ...

A final book publication by the Information Office of the Steering Platform on Research (see-science.eu) summarised several reports produced during the last 2 years. Country reports were developed to describe the S&T systems of the Western Balkan countries. The full publication also includes a thematic report on S&T in Kosovo/UNMIK. Dall, Elke (ed.): Science and Technology in the Western Balkans. Wien. 2008. see-science.eu

This is the article on Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net). It discusses the possibilities of affordable access to e-resources to the countries in its network through cooperation with local libraries. Currently eIFL.net includes library consortia in 50 countries in Central, Eastern and South-east Europe, former Soviet Union, Africa, the Middle-East and South-east Asia. The goal of the eIFL.net member library consortia is to offer to many as possible developing and transition ...

The ERA Green Paper consultation generated a substantial response from those with a stake in European research, including individuals, universities, research performing and funding organisations, public authorities at national, regional and European level, NGOs, industries and businesses, associations representing commercial and non-commercial interests, chambers of commerce, European technology platforms and others, such as tradeunions. This report synthesises the response to the consultation ...

The NoEs were mostly concluded with organisations from Croatia (9) and also in most other project types Croatia was more successful than the other WBCs. Serbia and Montenegro (counted as state-union for the full duration of FP6 statistics) have contracted 50 SSAs (compared to 44 of Croatia and 167 for all WBC). CA SSA STREP IP NoE Albania 4 24 7 1 1 BiH 8 25 13 4 0 Croatia 21 44 37 13 9 FYR of ...

The 'cg.yu’ top-level domain name – composed from the abbreviated names of Montenegro (Cerna Gora) and Yugoslavia, was used as country code domain for the union of Serbia and Montenegro, which existed between 2003 and 2006. After the two split, Serbia transferred to the '.rs' top-level domain, and Montenegro to '.me'. Montenegro began the change from the '.cg.yu' internet domain to the '.me' domain on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. The switch to the new domain will be free for all users. The old domain will be active until April 21, 2008. In the case of Serbia, the Serbian National Register of ...

... progress in a number of key reform areas and meets the benchmarks set. Likewise, steps towards opening of accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are possible this year by implementing without delay the priorities identified within the Accession Partnership in February 2008. The progress made recently by Montenegro and Albania should also be recognised and could serve as an inspiration for other countries of the region. In order to reach the next stage in their relation with the EU, both countries need to accelerate the implementation of the Interim Agreement and to make further efforts in building institutional ...

... WBCs. Croatia, which is by far the country with most links (2359 counted), co-operates intensely with Germany, UK and Italy. The FYR of Macedonia again is strongly entangled with Greek and Serbian/Montenegrin partners, but also with Germans. Also the Netherlands are strong co-operation partners for researchers from Serbia and Montenegro, which was registred as one country in the EC database for the whole period of FP6. Obviously some countries submit far less proposals than others (e.g. Austria compared to the UK), but this data was not available and therefore not taken into account in this evaluation. Thus, the assessment ...

This is a Report on a conference of science and technology in the Western Balkans, Brussels, January 17, 2008. At a conference in Brussels, on 17 January, the Romanian government led adiscussion among key opinion formers and stakeholders exploring how the EU’s research programmes could be applied to building up the region’s scientific and technological capabilities – and, ultimately, create a climate for faster economic growth and greater political stability. This publication includes a report ...

Synergies in funding opportunities between: 7th Framework Programme for Research, Competitiveness and Innovation Programme / Structural Funds Practical guide for EU funding opportunities for research, development and innovation, EC/DG Research, available from: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/rtdinfo/index_en.html EC, DG for Research

The meeting of Vienna Economic Forum in Montenegro will concentrate on three main topics: Investment Policy and Infrastructure ProjectsInvestment Opportunities in Montenegro Investment Experiences and Investment Needs in Montenegro As usual we organize also the Montenegro Meeting under the patronage of Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Milo DUKANOVIC, the Prime Minister of Republic of Montenegro.Various Ministers, Montenegro decision makers, as well as representatives of Austrian and Montenegro companies and companies from other countries of the Region will take part in the Forum. There is no ...

... Roper, a Member of the British House of Lords who will guide the participants through the different aspects of the Programme. The participants:Up to 30 participants will be chosen to participate in the programme. They will come from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, FYROM, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova and Turkey. In addition, a certain number of participants will be selected from broader Europe and the United States.The Programme is specifically designed for students who are currently undertaking or are about to start their postgraduate studies as well as recent graduates at the beginning of their professional ...

The Med Programme lies within the framework of the European Territorial Cooperation of the European Union.The Lisbon agenda clearly indicates that Europe should become a strongly competitive space, based on the knowledge economy. Its economic potential and attractiveness should be strengthened since European countries are insufficiently innovative to face international competition.Countries in the Mediterranean area should stand up for themselves in front of other European regions, and use the ...

Find enclosed details for the Call for Proposals 2008 for the Transnational territorial cooperation Programme MED which is an European territorial cooperation programme with a budget of 256 617 688 , co-financed by the ERDF.Application deadline: May 2, 2008. Call for Proposals 2008: Transnational territorial cooperation Programme MED, Programme Med Programme Med

... a polycentric and integrated development of the Med space The Med programme covers the following areas: The Mediterranean and coastal regions of nine EU Member States (Cyprus, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, UK, Slovenia) and two Mediterranean countries that are candidates or potential candidates to the EU: Croatia and Montenegro (based on contributions from IPA). Other countries from the Western Balkans have the possibility to join the programme later. Involvement of other WBC: According to regulations of ERDF, in the context of transnational cooperation and in duly justified cases, the ERDF may finance expenditure incurred by partners located outside the ...

Aims of the project: Motivation and reinforcement of young scientists to engage in the region Central and South East Europe;Presentation of research projects for the public;Promoting exchange of information and creation of networking;Promotion of mobility;Publication of the lectures in a well-known journal. Target group: Young scientists from/residing in Austria, Central and South East Europe dealing with South East Europe in the fields of economics, geography, history, law, political sciences ...

... join the CIP. It confirms its European aspirations. It also clearly demonstrates its understanding that the challenges of global competition and innovation can't be best faced by European countries within a framework of close co-operation. Participation in CIP, and, in particular the cooperation in the new Enterprise Europe Network, which Montenegro has already successfully entered, will help Montenegro to increase the competitiveness of its enterprises, in particular SMEs." The possibility of participating in a host of joint projects and in Enterprise Europe Network with the 27 EU Member States is a substantial advantage for Montenegro. It will allow the country to take full benefit of best practices ...

The document is accompanying the Communication from the Commission to the European and the Council. It elaborates in detail the steps taken so far and initiatives involving Western Balkans countries focusing on different fields: - moving closer towards the EU and enhancing regional cooperation - people-to-people contacts; familiarising people with the EU - civil society development and dialogue - good governance - parliamentary cooperation - trade integration - investment and economic and ...

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