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This is a strategy conducted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. First implementation of the past strategy is presented. Then the strategy deals with topics like political developments, regional integration, integrity issues, social conditions, labour issues, legal reform, environmental issues etc. Strategy also states Bank strategic priorities. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2004): Strategy for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Available from: ...

This is an EC 2005 Progress Report on Albania. The report describes the relations between Albania and the Union; analyses the political situation in Albania in terms of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and the protection of minorities; assesses the economic situation in Albania in terms of economic developments and progress towards economic stability and competitiveness; reviews Albania’s capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually make legislation in key ...

This is a report made by State Statistical Office of Albania. It includes several statistical data on demographie, employment, education, health, justice, macroeconomic indicators, financial statistics, prices, transport, communications, industry, retail etc. Instituti i Statistikes (2005): Albania in figure. Instituti i Statistikes

This is a report prepared by Vladimir Gligorov and Hermine Vidovic from the The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies. First it describes Croatian macroeconomic development (growth, labour force, credits, foreign trade etc). It also deals with the fiscal sector and foreign debt. Last but not the least it focuses on policy challenges and policy alternatives. Gligorov, Vladimir, Vidovic, Hermine (2005): Croatia: Growth Slowdown and Policy Alternatives. Available from: ...

This is a paper written by dr. Slavica Singer and Boris Lauc. It states that in the last 15 years, the SME sector in Croatia has played an increasingly important role in generating new businesses and employment. The major characteristics of the SME sector in Croatia are low entrepreneurial activity , low share of growth-oriented businesses, huge administrative barriers, undeveloped financial market, lack of education focused on developing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Recommendations to ...

... time in view, so future enlargements will goat the pace dictated by each country’ s performance in meeting the rigorous standards, toensure the smooth absorption of new members. It then describes the progress made by Turkey, Croatia and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and Kosovo. It ends with some conclusions and recommendations for each country. EC (2005): European Commission - 2005 enlargement strategy paper. Available from: http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search=%222005%20enlargement%20paper%22, accessed 6.9.2006. EC http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search=%222005%20enlargement%20paper ...

This is a paper prepared 2001 by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Serbia. It is about the reform of higher education in Serbia and Montenegro and contribution of the EC Tempus Programme. It states that Tempus projects are used as a financial support and an ideal framework for reviving cooperation between European Union Member States and partner counties universities. They provide a possibility for the exchange of experiences in restructuring study programmes, purchase of the ...

This is a yearly review of Patent Cooperation Treaty conducted by World Intellectual Property Organization. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system offers inventors and industry a simplified and cost-effective route for obtaining patent protection internationally. This report presents the results ofoperations under the PCT in 2004, the year in which the PCT celebrated the receipt of its one millionth application. In the beginning all contract states are named. Then it presents statistics on ...

This is a paper conducted by FIPA (Foreign Investments Promotion Agency). It tries to promote investment in BIH by presenting opportunities and foundations for ICT investments. Among others, macroeconomics foundations for ICT investments are presented, some statistics and the comparison to other Balkan countries are given. It also presents privatisation opportunities in BIH, especially in the telecommunication sector. Foreign Investments Promotion Agency (2005): Bosnia and Herzegovina: ICT ...

This is a paper presented by the Government of the Republic of Serbia. In the beginning it explains the reasons why a national strategy for information society is needed. Then it sets the objectives, goals and targets. It also presents institutional and legislative framework for information society development. Information infrastructure, e-government, e-education, e-health, e-business and e-banking are further topics covered by the report. In the end, it also presents the development of ICT ...

This is a power point presentation prepared by OECD. It is described as a regional reality check on progress in policy reforms and implementation in South East Europe. First, macroeconomic environment in SEE is presented. It is stated that the GDP growth in 2005 has been strong across the SEE region and is expected to remain strong in 2006, in spite of rising energy costs. Then infrastructure in SEE is described. Among others it is stated that energy and water infrastructure in SEE is still in ...

The document deals with "EU – Balkan Countries Cooperation in Science and Technology". It states that the five states of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and F.Y.R. of Macedonia are in the process of coming out of the political and ecomomic instability experienced because of previous crisis situations. It promotes cooperation based on on mutualunderstanding and in the perspective of full participation of the Balkan region in the European Research Area (ERA) and ...

This is an action plan prepared by the Greek Research and Innovation Information Centre. The Action plan specifies the objectives and thematic priorities for the main goals set in the ‘Shared vision’ document, identifies the potential instruments for the implementation of the policy and provides for the preparation of annual workprogrammes of the actions to be undertaken. Greek Research and Innovation Information Centre (2003): "EU-Balkan countries Cooperation in Science and Technology" ACTION ...

This is an article in the form of an interview with prof. dr. Sreten Skuletic. It is written in Serbian language. Skuletic talks about involvment of national research institutes and universities in Montenegro in research and development activities. He also stresses the problem of brain drain. Then he talks about the cooperation of Montenegro University with other universities and how the results of reseach and development help the national economic development of Montenegro. Skuletic, Sreten (2006): Less Money, Less Science (interview). Available from ...

... Net project, to bring other countries, like Albania, Bulgaria etc, that are not yet member states to participate in it, etc). It also tries to explain the long-time benefits of this project. Furthermore, it presents the results of the phase 1 in different countries and regions: Slovenia, BIH, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Croatia, Albania, Bulgaria. COBISS (2006): Project COBISS.Net - Phase II, Supporting Knowledge and Intercultural Dialogue. Available from: http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf, accessed 17.10.2006. COBISS http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Montenegro by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Montenegro and the Union; analyses the political situation in Montenegro in terms of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities, and regional issues; analyses the economic situation in Montenegro; reviews Montenegro's capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, in line with a Stabilisation and Association ...

This is a report about supply of services in monitoring of South East Europe - telecommunications madey by EC. At first it presents a summary of status and recent developments (mobile networks, broadband access, market access etc). Then it gives a general overview of the national regulatory authority and different regulations (of market access, competitive safeguards, universal service, internet and broadband etc). European Commission (2006): Country Comparative Report: Supply of services in ...

... Serbia and Montenegro, where a number of political uncertainties, including the status of Kosovo and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, could impact country needs as well as USG objectives. This Strategy addresses this challenging development context and derives from an overall vision of a democratic, prosperous Serbia (and Montenegro), moving toward Euro-Atlantic integration. USAID Serbia and Montenegro, (2005): FY2006 Strategy Statement Serbia. Available from: http://www.usaid.org.yu/upload/documents/Budget/USAID_Strategy_for_Serbia_,Public_English.pdf, accessed 1.12.2006. USAID http://www.usaid.org.yu/upload/documents/Budget/USAID_Strategy_for_Serbia_Public_English.pdf

This report represents an exceptional effort in supporting the coordinated development of the Information Society in South-Eastern Europe. It provides a common knowledge base in area of ICT for development. The report shows the current status and highlights best practices from the SEE ICT sector and evaluates the position of each individual country, in comparison with the other countries of the region. It can furthermore be used to coordinate the international assistance and support the ...

... legislation and policies with those of the "acquis", in line with a Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the European Partnership priorities. The period covered by this report is 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006. This Report only covers Serbia. Issues related to the former State Union of Serbia and Montenegro are mentioned, where relevant. European Commissioni (2006): Serbia 2006 Progress Report. Available from: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2006/Nov/sr_sec_1389_en.pdf, accessed 11.12.2006. EC http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2006/Nov/sr_sec_1389_en.pdf

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