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... the reappointment process for judges and prosecutors. Please continue to deliver on what is still open: mainly rule of law, especially judiciary, the fight against corruption and organised crime, and the clarification of property rights. HR/VP Ashton already spoke about the importance of your dialogue with Pristina. - In Albania, the political situation further deteriorated after the May municipal elections. Now, it is essential to finalise the election process transparently and in full compliance with the legal framework. If it is not possible to overcome the disagreements on your own, you can always call on Venice Commission to help, this ...

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.

An article about economic situation and transition effects 20 years after starting the process of transition in FYR of Macedonia. The FYR of Macedonia was one of the poorest republics in former Yugoslavia and now is one of the poorest countries in Europe. GDP per capita in terms of the purchasing power parity is about a quarter of the European average. After an exceptionally unfavourable period in 1995-1998 and the post conflict period 2001-20041, GDP growth rate in FYR of Macedonia start ...

... 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 conducted by Albert Zholi, journalist from Albania) gives an overview on the role of the ASA on the European Integration of Albania . Email from: Prof.Dr.Salvatore BUSHATI, General Scientific Secretary of Academy of Sciences of Albania ...

... in the positive case, to delineate with whom you would like to 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 ...

... and women, with a background in Politics, Economics, 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 ...

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

... submitted work shall deal with the topic of European economic integration. The review process shall, 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 ...

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 ...

... integration of the teaching process in scientific research, Recognition of diplomas and prior qualifications, Preparing the conditions for Life Long Learning, Increasing mobility and participation of students and new academic staff and Enhancing the social dimension of higher education and the scientificresearch system. Implementation of the bologna Process in Albania Albania signed the Bologna Declaration in 2003 and started the Bologna reforms in 2004. Since then, many steps have been taken and the process is well advanced. The higher Education law of 2007 made the introduction of the three Bologna Cycles a legal obligation, together with the European Credit Transfer System ...

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 ...

... of foreign donor aid 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 ...

The Conference Language is English. Intending contributors should submit initially only abstracts. Electronicsubmission (in MS Word format) through e-mail is strongly recommended. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee before their acceptance for presentation. Abstracts should be approximately 250 words in length and should clearly quote the scientific contribution of the proposed presentation, the used methodology/approach and expected outcomes. Authors should include at the ...

... entry into force of a possible visa free regime, it is important to focus on how the visa process can be facilitated for some categories of applicants (for example, students, researchers, members of civil society organizations, etc.). The EU already has several visa facilitation agreements with countries as diverse as Albania, Ukraine or Moldova. These measures include, for instance, lower visa fees, simplified visa procedures or more scholarships and exchange programs for students and researchers. To read the full article by Maja Šoštarić at balkanalysis.com (published May 29, 2011) follow this link: http://www.balkanalysis.com/kosovo/2011/05 ...

This new initiative of the Organization is a result of a collective effort by the Secretariat and offers Member States and the public at large a comprehensive but easy-to-read account of UNESCO’s activities during the course of the past year. Source: Email from Tousnakhoff, P., UNESCO UNESCO (2011): 2010 UNESCO Annual Report http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001918/191870e.pdf

... a horizontal, whole-of-government, 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 ...

... programs, measures and activities related to SME development and the observation of financial support for SMEs from national and international sources. As of October 2010, WBC-INCO.NET entered a new, enhanced phase, putting a special emphasis on innovation-related activities. In this context, three new partners − responsible for innovation in Albania, the FYR of Macedonia and Montenegro − joined the project consortium to ensure that the responsible institutions for innovation of all WBCs are represented in the project: The Albanian Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy, the Macedonian Ministry of Economy and the Montenegrin Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-Sized ...

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 ...

The SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme provides a framework for the development and implementation of projects around the South East Europe area. By means of joint activities carried out at a transnational level between the 16 beneficiary countries, the Programme works to make the SEE region more competitive and better integrated. This brochure gives an overview on the SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme. Source: SEE Transnational Cooperation Programme. SEE (2011): "DEVELOPMENT ...

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