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... participating in the consortium: Among these are S&T ministries, agencies and analytical partners. Coordinator: Centre for Social Innovation ZSI – Austria Partners from the WBC: Ministry of Education and Science MOES – Albania Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy METE – Albania Trenkwalder CIVET2000 CIVET – Albania Ministry of Civil Affairs MCA – Bosnia and Herzegovina Foundation for Higher Education World University Service Bosnia and Herzegovina SUS BiH – Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Science, Education and Sports MZOS – Croatia Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar – Croatia Ministry of Education and Science MON -MK – FYRo Macedonia Ministry of Economy MOE -MK – FYRo Macedonia Ministry of Education and Science MPIN – Montenegro Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises DDSME − Montenegro ...

... a Call for applications for a Training seminar on "Foresight and Research Priorities Setting in South Eastern Europe with Special Consideration of Climate Change". The target group for the training seminar & conference participation grants are people interested in launching, carrying out or using Foresight activities in SEE countries (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia (including Kosovo), FYR of Macedonia). The seminar/workshop will last from Thursday March 6 9.00 AM till Friday, March 7, 12 AM. Depending on interest, the session on day 2 (i.e. the morning of Friday 7th of March) will be devoted to brainstorming on possibilities for ...

... x76;a@cei-es.orgWebsite: http://www.ceinet.org Source: CEI, ASOs Among other roles the Central European Initiative (CEI) can be considered a donor organisation which provides co-financing to various projects proposed by its 18 Member States (Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine ...

Aim of this measure is to support the further development and differentiation of the national S&T system and S&T policy in the WBC by benefiting from the German experiences and knowledge. Science administrators from the respective ministries of Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia participated in the management training in Bonn, Germany. The participants of the management training: had been introduced into the national S&T system and S&T policy of the Federal Republic of Germany including relevant aspects of European and international cooperation ...

The coordination of SME policies at state level with the other entities (Republic of Srpska, Brcko District and Federation of BiH) is one of the responsibilities of MoFTER. The Department for entrepreneurship of the MoFTER is in charge of: • Development of pre-drafts, drafts and law proposals other regulations and general acts; • Implementation of applicable regulations; • Development of expert analysis; • Information and proposal for the establishment of development policies in the areas of ...

... Presidency welcomes the European Commission’s intention to initiate dialogue in due time on visa liberalisation with each of the five countries with a view to establishing a road map on the conditions to be met. Source: SETimes, seeurope.net An agreement relieving visa restrictions for citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia travelling to the EU enters into force on January 1, 2008 ...

... the potential of these programmes and to deliver real results to the EU citizens living in border regions." The Transnational Programmes recently adopted includes: The "South-East European Space" programme involves eight Member States (Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia) and eight non-Member States (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine). The "Mediterranean" programme involves Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and the United Kingdom (Gibraltar) with the participation of Croatia and Montenegro. and furthermore: The "Central European Space" programme ...

... REC is legally based on a charter signed by the governments of 29 countries and the European Commission, and on an international agreement with the government of Hungary. The REC has its head office in Szentendre, Hungary, and country offices and field offices in 17 beneficiary countries, which are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey.Recent donors are the European Commission and the governments of Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan ...

This study aims to identify and analyze existing research, technological development and innovation (RTDI) cooperation needs in the South East Europe region, focusing in particular on possible innovation support infrastructures and services in the Western Balkan Countries (WBC), their absorption capacity for RTD and innovation, as well as transnational cooperation and regional cooperation opportunities for innovation. Particular emphasis is put on the extent of involvement of SMEs and their ...

The article provides a general introductory overview of the (spatial) mobility of highly skilled/qualified persons and discusses the different terms of the mobility of the Highly Skilled, especially those of scientists. It outlines theoretical and empirical aspects of these movements and delineates the drain of European talent to the U.S., especially the outflow of scientists and researchers who contribute considerably to the U.S. innovation system. Further, it takes a closer look at outward ...

... the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). (Information provided by Dina Masnik, NCP in BiH) Article published in see-science.eu eJournal fall/winter 2007. Janez Potočnik, the European Commissioner for Science and Research, visited Sarajevo on October 4-5, 2007. During his visit he met representatives of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss the country’s European perspective as well as cooperation between it and the European Union in the field of science and research ...

ASO Call to Tackle Environmental Issues in WBC The thematic focus of the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Offices (ASOs) for activities concerning South East Europe and the call for proposals 2007/2008 is “South Eastern Europe’s Scientific Response to: Biodiversity protection, climate change and energy scarcity”.The main goal of this call is to promote networking and the exchange of scientific research results and knowledge, comparative studies, and know-how exchange on European standards ...

... Europe?’, held on September 28-29, 2006 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The conference was organised by the UNESCO Office in Venice, the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and the Austrian Science and Research Office in Ljubljana. It gathered together ministers and representatives responsible for science and finance from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, as well as a number of international experts and representatives from international organisations active in South Eastern Europe. Both events acted as an excellent platform where it was possible to evaluate current and potential initiatives in the SEE ...

The objective of TEMPUS IV is to establish an area of cooperation and modernisation in higher education between the European Union and partner countries in the surrounding area, including Central Asia. The programme focuses on international cooperation and not on mobility. The geographical coverage of the so-called partner countries is: Western Balkans countries covered by the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA): Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of ...

... 2008 calls for proposals for the theme “Environment (including Climate Change)”, which opened on November 30, 2007 with a deadline on February 25, 2008, show no specific focus on the region of the Western Balkans (e.g. SICAs), but associated countries (from January 1, 2008 all WBC but Bosnia and Herzegovina will be associated) participate on the same grounds as EU Member States. In sub-activity 6.1.1. “Pressures on environment and climate”, EUR 42 million are available for large scale, as well as small and medium scale research projects, including coordination and support actions. In addition, other sub-activities ...

... that one of the key elements of the Slovenian EUREKA Chairmanship programme - the widening of EUREKA’s frontiers into the Balkans - is happening so early in our term.” EUREKA Chair has established initial contacts with Montenegro and Albania received EUREKA NIP status in 1993. Some research organisations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, involved in EUREKA project activities together with neighbouring companies from the Western Balkans, should also be on track. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research organisations from both Croatia and Serbia have already participated in 15 EUREKA finished projects with a total budget of 6.9 million euro. At present ...

The consortium consisted of seven partners from six different countries (Greece, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania and Croatia), geographically covering the whole region. During the lifetime of the WEB-MOB project, the partners have identified existing obstacles to incoming mobility in every country, and which in many cases had not been identified by administrations in charge of research. More specifically, mobility ...

... University of Fribourg has been entrusted with its implementation. Nicolas Hayoz /users/2504.html and Jasmina Opardija /users/2505.html, University of Fribourg (CH) Article published in see-science.eu eJournal fall/winter 2007. The Regional Research Promotion Programme in the Western Balkans (RRPP) aims at strengthening research capacities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo/UNMIK, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia ...

... Innovations, development and upgrading of technology; • Informing about the economic and technological development; • Concession and procurement of the material rights and technologies; • Planning; • Development of programs and agreements on the scientific-technological cooperation in accordance with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina; • Monitoring of the named sectors; • Provision of information via media about Ministry’s activities; • Other duties in accordance with the law and other by-laws of the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Contact related to SEE RRI Tools Hub: Sinisa ...

... preparation for the labour market; preparation for life as active citizens in a democratic society; personal development; and the development and maintenance of a broad, advanced knowledge base.” This is hard to argue with. It seems to me to be a good template to apply to higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a good standard by which to judge it. The recently enacted Framework Law on Higher Education mandates the creation of the bodies necessary for Bosnia and Herzegovina to enter fully into the Bologna Process, which is a means by which Europe intends to realize its common Higher Education Area ...

... Union, in 2007-2009 The European Commission has finalised its planning for the financial assistance the candidate and potential candidate countries will receive in 2007-2009 under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). An overall indicative amount of 3.96 billion will help Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo (under UN Security Council Resolution 1244) enhance political and economic reform and development, on their path towards EU membership. Read more http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/index_en.htm FP7 Cooperation programme: FP7-KBBE-2007-2B The third FP7 KBBE call has been published on 30 November 2007 with a ...

The present report was developed by the SCORE project team and provides a brief overview of the ICT research environment in BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. The document was firstly developed in March 2007 in the context of the SCORE Consultation Document that served for consulting expert ICT stakeholders about the relevant ICT research priorities in each WB country for the period 2007 – 2013. The document was finally updated and optimised in September 2007. SCORE (2007 ...

This is the workprogramme 2008 published for the thematic field of 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' in the Cooperations Programme. European Commission C(2007)5765 of 29 November 2007: WORK PROGRAMME 2008, COOPERATION, THEME 2, FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY EC, cordis

... on 28 and 29 September 2006 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The conference was organized by the UNESCO Office in Venice, the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and the Austrian Science and Research Office in Ljubljana. It gathered together ministers and representatives responsible for science and finance from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, as well as a number of international experts and representatives from international organizations active in South Eastern Europe (SEE). Both events acted as an excellent platform, on the basis of which it was possible to evaluate ...

The SEE-ERA.NET White Paper in a nutshell The WHITE PAPER offers strategic recommendations and implementation scenarios for connecting the research systems of Southeast Europe to the European Research AreaThe WHITE PAPER identifies opportunities for developing S&T policy strategies, fostering of institutional reforms, institution building and infrastructure development in the Western Balkan countriesThe WHITE PAPER presents scenarios for improving human capacity building and international ...

Summarising the recommendations of the White Paper, priority should be giving to the following activities: 1. strengthening strategic reform processes with regard to the national research and innovation systems in the Western Balkan countries and contributing to their sustainability through institution and capacity building. 2. assuring a high level of participation of the Western Balkan countries in the 7th EU Framework Programme on Research and Technological Development and Demonstration ...

Publication reference for this individual service contract (restricted, fee-based) is EuropeAid/125962/C/SER/BA. The project shall establish a functional system for dealing with science and research issues in the country and harmonised with the EU standards, and to support the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Research Area (ERA) through development and implementing an integrated research and innovation policy, through the capacity and institution building activities and developing of an S&T Strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Indicative budget for these activities is 500,000.00 EUR Intended timing of publication of ...

The main contribution of the SCORE project will be the development of ICT Strategic Research Agendas for the participating Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia) and a Policy Paper with “Recommendations for shaping EU scientific co-operation with the Western Balkan Region in the field of ICT research: 2007-2013” that will enable EU RTD policy-makers to define realistic research policies and agendas for the region. SCORE ...

In October 2007, short impact studies for Tempus in the Western Balkan countries were published by DG Education. Those can be downloaded here. They cover a brief overview on the higher education system, participation of the countries in Tempus and also a brief assessment of the impact. DG Education (2007): Tempus Impact Studies. Available from: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/news_en.html. Accessed: 14.11.2007. DG Education ...

... EU-compatible and they have noted an improvement in the quality of teaching. Student numbers and success rates are increasing and the drop out rate is decreasing in those faculties where Tempus has been operating. Brief country summaries on the impact of Tempus are now available for the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro, Serbia). The reports give a brief overview on the higher education system, participation of the countries in Tempus and also a brief assessment of the impact ...

The SCORE project is running an Open Consultation to find out what are the ICT research priorities for the period 2007 – 2013 in each of the following Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia. SCORE is an EC funded project that aims to contribute to the shaping of EU ICT research policy in the Western Balkan region, in a way that meets the interests and actual needs of regional ICT stakeholders. Its main contribution will be the development of 4 ...

The annual strategy document includes also a summary of the progress made over the last twelve months by each candidate and potential candidate: Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, as well as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo (under UN Security Council Resolution 1244). In addition, the 2007 progress reports were published, where the Commission services monitor and assess the achievements of each of the candidate and potential candidates over the last year. The so-called "enlargement package" contains also proposals to the ...

SEE-ERA.NET invites to attend the South East European Conference on Innovation, which has the objective to prepare the field for the participation of SMEs and other innovation related structures into the future planned SEE-ERA-NET innovation activities, aiming at: Raising awareness on the potential of joint innovation activitiesDefining the scope of joint innovation activities, building on common interests of the innovation stakeholders by addressing their specific needsDeveloping specific ...

The events were organised under the umbrella of the Stability Pact, with the assistance of the Ministry for Communication and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and with the close co-operation of the European Commission Delegation in Sarajevo. Participants include Ministers of Transport and Communication or of Information Society from the Parties in the Stability Pact’s electronic South East Europe (eSEE) initiative – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the ...

... please contact: office@see-science.eu or and download the document at: /doc/2331.html. The Information Office of the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries produced 6 thematic reports on innovation infrastructures in order to enhance the understanding of the national innovation systems in the target countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia (incl. Kosovo/UNMIK ...

This thematically open call wants to intensify the short-term cooperation in the scientific field with the aim to support the development of long-term scientific collaboration. Funding is provided by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research (bmwf) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) in the framework of "Multidimensional Project for the Implementation of an Institutionalised Partnership between Austria and Kosovo in the Field of Higher Education, Research and Innovation". ...

The call wants to intensify the short-term cooperation in the scientific field of "South Eastern Europe's Scientific Response to: Biodiversity protection, climate change and energy scarcity" with the aim to support the development of long-term scientific collaboration. Funding is provided by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research (bmwf) in the framework of its South Eastern European science cooperation initiative. This call is open to January 31, 2008 (date of post mark). The ...

FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency) as project partner in See Science EU produced a study about mobility issues in ERA and West Balkan. This thematic report describes the most common obstacles for researchers mobility in Europe. An overview of the most typical mobility problems in the Western Balkan countries is provided. Furthermore it summarizes the ERA mobility strategy of the European Commission and analyses the most relevant actions for its implementation on both Member State and EU ...

... He listed as the principle problems a lack of: research infrastructure, funds for investment, research personnel and strong governance of research and higher education. Most importantly, there is not yet a state-level strategy for research and development (R&D) that addresses these problems. Mr Potocnik likened the challenges faced by Bosnia and Herzegovina to those confronting the EU, although recognising their more extreme form in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He told his audience what the EU has done in order to address its own problems, and suggested that these activities could be replicated. Activities include retaining researchers with attractive careers and ensuring mobility; encouraging European networks of excellence; encouraging the pooling of resources and encouraging partnerships between scientists and ...

Deliverable of see-science.eu includes country reports and recommendations. The report was updated in October 2007 and April 2008. The current version was uploaded in April 2008. Another update has been done in 2011, see link below. see-science.eu see-science.eu

Eligible to apply for a 2008 Kokkalis Fellowship are natives of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey who are applying for one of the following degree programs: Master in Public Policy (MPP); Master in Public Administration (MPA2); Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA); Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID). Candidates with ...

... in a tragic accident in 1999. From the very outset of Central and Eastern European countries’ transition from centrally planned economies to market economies, the OeNB has closely monitored, analyzed and supported this process. In this spirit, the award is intended to support young economists in the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia. The author shall provide proof that both of these conditions are fulfilled by providing copies of the respective documents along with the submitted work.Apart from the copy of the applicant’s birth or citizenship ...

Part of University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Source: Self-entry in September 2007. http://www.ffsa.unsa.ba

... work as planned by the end of February 2008. The HCA provides the RCC Secretariat with legal personality and capacity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also allows it to conclude a Headquarters Agreement with Belgium for establishing the RCC Liaison Office in Brussels. This small liaison office will assist the RCC by linking it up with the European and Euro-Atlantic institutions in Brussels. Bosnia and Herzegovina is providing the headquarters of the RCC at ...

... from the New Member States to work on the implementation of the Art. 35 and 36 of EURATOM Treaty. A workshop on "Radionuclides in the Environment and Foodstuff", organised on June 27-28 in Karlsruhe was attended by 30 participants from New Member States, Western Balkan countries (Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina) and Turkey. The results obtained from the measurements of soil sample collected during a field trial conducted in 2005 in the Slovak Republic, close to a Nuclear Power Plant that was affected by a nuclear accident were discussed. The Network discussed also the problematic of the determination of radionuclides in ...

... Support Action, financed by the European Commission under the Sixth EU Framework Programme) started its operation in January 2007, having as overall objective during the Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7) the acceleration of the opening up of the European Research Area to the Western Balkan Countries (WBCs), i.e. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The two main measures of the project are on the one hand to strengthen the position of National Contact Points (NCPs) in WBCs by deepening and enlarging their network with their counterparts in the European Union. On the other hand, the Western Balkan ...

... it will inform Commissioner Potočnik of its interest in becoming associated to FP7. As soon as their expression of interest had been formally transmitted, the Commission indicated that it will start the internal decision-making procedure. Application of association status can be considered as and from January 1, 2008. Bosnia and Herzegovina Commissioner Potocnik will visit Bosnia & Herzegovina in the beginning of October 2007. Discussions on association to FP7 are on the agenda. It is to be hoped that also BiH will also become associated to FP7 in which case the entire Western Balkan family will be associated to FP7 and this in turn gives greater opportunities not ...

... development of the core regional transport network, and is funded by technical assistance from the EU in the CARDS programme. The overall aim of SEETO is to encourage cooperation in the area of regional transport. With an office situated in Belgrade, the SEETO steering committee consists of ministries from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, UNMIK Kosovo, and representatives from the EC Directorate-General for Energy and Transport. SEETO has recently published the “South-East Europe Core Regional Transport Network Development Plan, Five Year Multi Annual Plan 2008 to 2012”. Download: /doc/2181.html Southeast European ...

... further implementation of the decision taken by the ministers concerned regarding the provision of support in the scientific and technological field to the European Community’s foreign dimension, including the Newly Independent States. It decided to extend its support substantially to researchers from institutions in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Montenegro) and Europe’s “Near Neighbours”, not already members of COST. This decision will allow COST to contribute to the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy of the European Union. In the light of this decision, COST invites institutions from the countries concerned to ...

... introductions to the services and professional advice for investors by the World Bank Group - the IIWB – Invest In The Western Balkans Program. Furthermore, country presentations are planned about the respective investment opportunities.Albania: “Albania - yours to discover“, Mrs. Edlira Lloha - AlbInvest - Albanian Agency for Business and Investmentswww.albinvest.gov.alBosnia & Herzegovina: Industrial Zones and Investment Opportunities for SME’s, Mrs. Slavica Korica - FIPA - Foreign Investment Promotion Agency ofBosnia & Herzegovinawww.fipa.gov.baCroatia: “Entrepreneurship zones in the Republic of Croatia“, Mr. Nino Prstec - APIU – Croatian Trade and Investment Promotion Agencywww.apiu.hrUNMIK – Kosovo: "Kosovo - The last great opportunity in SEE", Mr. Kujtim ...

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