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You can find enclosed the analysis of the 2005 Questionnaire on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises in Kosovo Progress Report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises in Kosovo 2005, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_kosovo.pdf> Department of Private Sector Development Policy, Pristina http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_kosovo.pdf>

Most of the transition economies have suffered from rising poverty rates amongtheir populations. The experience of the Republic of Macedonia has been no different.Over the past few years, the country was faced with and is still fighting increased povertyand all its negative social and political ramifications. In response, the government hasmade a full commitment to prepare a complete “Poverty Reduction Strategy” with welldefinedpolicies and programs over the next 12 months. This interim paper ...

... of the Western-Balkan Countries - Enlargement as seen from outside the EU 1:30 p.m. Section II (Popper Room): Impacts of Potential Enlargements 4:00 p.m. Section III (Popper Room)Enlargement and New Member States - The New Perspectives February 23 9:30 Section IV (Popper Room): The Future of Kosovo To download the full program please go to:http://web.ceu.hu/cens/assets/files/conference/Western_Balkans_program Participants: Haris Abaspahic (ACIPS Center for Policy Research, Bosnia Herzegovina)Péter Balazs (CEU)Ana-Maria Boromiska (Institute for International Relations, Croatia )Slobodan Chashule (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Macedonia)András Deak (Hungarian Institute of ...

8. The overall objective of the Tempus IV will be to contribute to an area of cooperation in the field of higher education involving the European Union and partner countries in the surrounding area. In particular, Tempus promotes the voluntary convergence with EU developments in higher education deriving from the Lisbon Strategy to create more jobs and growth, and the Bologna Process to establish a European Area of Higher Education. Tempus IV invites the submission of cooperative projects under ...

... the BCC 2008 International Case Study Competition, where students present themselves to potential employers and representatives of international companies get the chance to recruit future staff from the region. Further information:http://www.bcchallenge.org WUS Austria invites exceptional students from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia, who study law, economics, political sciences, international relations, information technologies or related disciplines to take part in the Balkan Case Challenge 2008 ...

"The Western Balkans states, all along the long road towards EU membership, have great expectations from the Slovene presidency – they expect integration of the Western Balkans to climb at the top of the EU agenda. Are those expectations realistic and substantiated?" ..... more An important message is made explicit in this 1-page newsletter published in January 2008: Western Balkans states can do more than to rely on the Slovenians as promoters of their countries’ interests: A more clear and ...

... 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 Ministry of Science and Technological Development MSTD – Serbia Mihajlo Pupin Institute MPI – Serbia Kosova Education Center KEC – Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) Partners from the EU and Associated Countries: Federal Ministry of Science and Research BMWF – Austria Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG – Austria Joint Research Centre JRC-IPTS – Belgium Slovenian Business and Research Association SBRA – Belgium Turkish Research & Business Organisations Public & Private Partnership TuR&Bo-PPP – Belgium Ministry ...

The Kosova Education Center (KEC) is the most prominent education NGO in UNMIK/Kosovo, established in 2000 by the Soros Foundation. KEC focuses on teacher training, education research and consultancy in education. It operates a number of teacher training programs, developed to contribute to current reforms in the educational system. So far, these programs have reached more than 14,000 practicing teachers in UNMIK ...

... 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 joint SEE regional activities ...

Slovenia faces a major opportunity in the chance to direct the EU's attention to issues that are of particular interest to the holder of the presidency. Ljubljana has already said it wants the EU to focus on the Western Balkans, and in particular Kosovo/UNMIK , during the next six months (in contrast to Portugal's focus on Africa). Slovenia will make every effort to advance the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans, in line with the Salzburg and Thessaloniki Agendas, which outline a number of concrete measures. This will also be the ...

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 ...

... 2008” will be held in Bled, March 6-8, 2008. Invitations have been sent also for the related press conference on December 5, 2007 in Ljubljana, Slovenia: /link/2570.html Call for Proposals for the Stimulation of Research Cooperation between Austria, Kosovo/UNMIK and South East Europe Within the framework of the “Multidimensional Project for Implementation of an Institutionalised Partnership between Austria and Kosovo in the Field of Higher Education, Research and Innovation” (see also /news/1050.html), the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Offices in Ljubljana and Sofia have launched a ...

... 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 Macedonia (FYROM), Kosovo/UNMIK, Montenegro, and SerbiaCountries of Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East covered by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI): Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel (new), Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestine Authority, the Russian Federation, Syria, Tunisia, and Ukraine Countries from the Central Asian Region ...

... document explaining its policy on EU enlargement on November 6, 2007. The document also includes 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 on the monitoring and assessment of achievements of each of the candidate and potential candidates by the Commission services over the last year were published. The so-called “enlargement package” also contains proposals to the Council for revised European ...

... 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 ...

... mission of the OSCE/ODIHR. He welcomed the broad consensus on the process of accession to the European Union which exists among all the main political actors by declaring that the Commission will continue to be fully engaged in supporting country’s efforts to fulfill the necessary EU criteria. Kosovo: Elections took place on the 17 November 2007 and have been hailed by the EU for the way they have been conducted. The EU called for a new government to be formed rapidly, while expressing regret Serbians had boycotted the vote. Serbia: The EU and Serbia initialed on 7 November ...

The present report was developed by the SCORE project team and provides a brief overview of the ICT research environment in SERBIA. 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): ICT Environment in Serbia. SCORE ...

... Based on the Umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNMIK – The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo on behalf and for the benefit of The Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria and the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, this multidimensional project features the main elements for the implementation ...

Why Invest in Science in South Eastern Europe?Science Policy Series. 5th volume. Proceedings of the International Conference and High Level Round Table 28-29 Sept. 2006, Ljubljana, Slovenia Cover-med2.gif This volume is an outcome of the international Conference and High Level Round Table ‘Why Invest in Science in South Eastern Europe?’, held on 28 and 29 September 2006 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The conference was organized by the UNESCO Office in Venice, the Slovenian Ministry of Higher ...

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 ...

... been trained to disseminate experiences widely and continuously in the universities. The links between private and public universities have been enhanced, and networking within the Bologna community has been reinforced. Continuity is assured through the establishment of a committee to monitor implementation of the new legislation. Impact of Tempus in Kosovo The principles of the Bologna declaration were generally adopted in 2001/2002 and many university departments have reorganised the structure of their study programmes. Tempus is giving important contributions to the Bologna process in Kosovo, curricula are being updated, new teaching methods are being introduced and capacity in the targeted ...

... European perspective is concrete and tangible. The Commission expects substantial progress in the accession negotiations with Croatia in the course of the year ahead, provided that the country maintains the necessary reform momentum and meets the conditions. Clarity needs to be reached as rapidly as possible on the status of Kosovo. There is a need for a sustainable solution that will ensure a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo and contribute to regional stability. Better governance in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro, state building with local ownership in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia's European course are the major challenges ...

... 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 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Romania and UNMIK/Kosovo. In addition senior officials of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, UNDP and the EC as well as the Secretary General of the Regional Co-operation Council (RCC), the future successor organisation to the Stability Pact are also participating. In their individual presentations, Ministers from all the Parties highlighted the ...

... 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 ...

... and Networking between institutions in Austria, Kosovo and South Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia) 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". Deadline is January 31, 2008 ...

... objectives and envisaged activities in the call text. Eligible participants are universities, non-university research institutions and tertiary education organisations. The consortium composition must include one partner from Austria, one partner either from Slovenia or Bulgaria and at least one partner from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia (including Kosovo) and Montenegro. Download of the "Submission Form" and the "Call Text" from http://www.aso.zsi.at/en/all/ausschreibung/2495.html and below. Contacts: in Austria:Johanna ScheckZentrum für Soziale Innovation/Centre for Social InnovationLinke Wienzeile 246A-1150 WienTel. +43 1 49 50 442-76 aso@zs ...

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

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia an Herzegovina and the other SEECP participating States, as well as UNMIK on behalf of Kosovo signed in Plovdiv the agreement, establishing the Secretariat of the Regional Co-operation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo. The Host Country agreement (HCA) will provide a sound basis for the RCC Secretariat, allowing it to formally start its work as planned by the end of February 2008. The HCA provides the RCC ...

... 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 Cooperative Initiative - SECI The Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) was established ...

... 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 Dobruna - IPAK - Investment Promotion Agency Kosovowww.invest-ks.orgFYR Macedonia: “Republic of Macedonia: Automotive component industry in the Technological Industrial Development Zone”, Mr. Viktor Mizo - MacInvest - Agency for Foreign Investments of the Republic of Macedoniawww.investinmacedonia.comMontenegro: “Tourism and Marina Development in Montenegro ...

This is a paper prepared by SEETO (South-East Europe Transport Observatory). Its overall objective is to bring benefits to transport users within and beyond the SEE Region of improved efficiency, lower costs and better quality of services. The specific objectives of the MAP can be stated as a) providing focus for regional cooperation essential for European integration, b) a base of information on the performance of the Core Network, c) a programme of soft measures to improve the management of ...

This paper has been prepared at the request of UNESCO (Venice and Moscow Offices) and the International Council for Science (ICSU) to provide input for discussions at the Conference of the Academies of Sciences of Eastern and South Eastern Europe on the theme “Global Science and National Policies: the Role of Academies”, that took place in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, on 4 and 5 May 2007, by the Moldovan Academy of Sciences. The paper focuses on the role of Academies of Sciences, both in ...

The list projects selected by the European Commission in 2006 was published in July 2007. Projects are involving 1244-Kosovo/UNMIKBosnia-HerzegovinaCroatiaMontenegroFYR of MacedoniaSerbia or more than one partner country European Commission (2007): List of Tempus CARDS Joint European Projects selected by the European Commission in 2006. Available from: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/doc/jep_cards_2006.pdf, accessed August 29, 2007. EC, Tempus ...

This UN publication leads us through the journey of innovation by analysing the challenges and opportunities that governments in this region have faced to improve their public administration systems. All the innovations highlighted in this publication are significant – whether the innovation is large or small, in one government institution or across the board, a successful transformation or merely a small, first step on the way to reform - they indicate each country’s willingness to change, to ...

... as the Baltic States). How can this be addressed by the international community? Can certain parts of the acquis communautaire be made to do 'double duty?' For example, can the chapters on education be geared toward promoting ethnic integration in Bosnia? Can European Regional policy offer solutions for Serbs in Kosovo? The accession process to the Western Balkans would seem to require an additional layer of adequate policy tools to address the specific problems in the region. What types of tools could be used? How would they be employed and by whom? What special role can be played by neighbouring states ...

... x69;litypact.org On July 26, 2007, the newly enlarged and amended Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA 2006) came into force for five parties in South Eastern Europe: Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro and UNMIK/Kosovo ...

This is a power point presentation held at the European Economic Forum in Nova Gorica on May 30, 2007. It focuses on research at EU level, presents Commission Strategy and the Framework Programme, budget for FP7 and FP participants. Last but not the least it states reasons why is it important to participate FP7. EC (2007): The Seventh Framework Programme for candidate and potential candidate countries. EC

... for RTD). Croatia has expressed and formed an interest in joining, and discussions have been initiated in view of formalising an agreement in 2007. Update from EC Officials: "In fact the current planning is for Croatia and Macedonia to join this autumn and possibly all the others (with exception of Kosovo/UNMIK) to join in 2008 ...

... In parallel to the United Nations Security Council discussion of a proposal for the final status of Kosovo, the University of Prishtina took the opportunity to organise its own debate on the future of Kosovo which was broadcast live on television. The panel for this discussion comprised the President of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu, the Head of the UN in Kosovo, Joachim Ruecker, and the Rector of the University of Prishtina, Enver Hasani. Thanks to the Summer University, Kosovo citizens were able to witness an extraordinary example of democratic debate where students from Serbia were able to discuss with the President of Kosovo matters such as how refugees from minority communities ...

... has been signed by both parties and has entered into force (this requires parliamentary ratification in certain countries), the country may participate in activities of the programme. The current planning is for Croatia and FYR of Macedonia to join this autumn and possibly the other Western Balkan countries (except UNMIK/Kosovo) to join in 2008. Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway are already associated countries for the CIP. The process was formalised in June 2007. Other possibilities available for working for the CIP It is possible for organisations providing business and innovation support services in third countries to co-operate with the network of ...

... has finalised its plans for assistance to the candidate and potential candidate countries for 2007-2009. It adopted on June 20 the strategy for Croatia under its Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, after earlier adopting similar strategies for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo. The overall indicative amount for the period for all these countries totals 3.96 billion. Financial assistance to those countries aims to help them enhance political and economic reform and development, on their path towards EU membership. Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said: "The crux of the matter in the EU's ...

Only Slovak legal entities with written declaration of interest from the partner in the target country can apply for a financial support. Serbia and Montenegro are the main target countries of Slovak ODA.The "country strategy paper" of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic explains the rationale, principles and priorities of Slovak Aid. The following thematic foci are stated: Development of civil society, social animation and regional developmentRepairs and development of local ...

... Zadar (UNIZD) (Sveuciliste u Zadru) Individual full member University of Zagreb Individual full member The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: South East European University Individual Associate Members Ss.Kiril and Metodij University Individual Associate Member State University of Tetova Individual Associate Members University St Kliment Ohridski Bitola Individual full member Kosovo/UNMIK: University of Prishtina Individual full member University of Mitrovica Individual full member Montenegro: University of Montenegro (Montenegro) Individual full member Serbia: University of Belgrade (Univerzitet u Beogradu) Individual full member University of Nis Individual full member University of Kragujevac Individual full member University of Novi Sad Individual full member ...

... as the internet database of Postgraduate Scholarships and Grant Opportunities in Social Sciences, launched by the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe. Other relevant institutions and organizations will be invited to participate in this event through the presentation of their initiatives and activities related with these topics. Students from Serbia (including Kosovo) and Bosnia, participating at the European Rails for Peace Project (The Glocal Forum and Viaggi e Liberta organization) will attend the debate. Organisers: EXITCitizens’ Pact for SEEStability Pact for South Eastern EuropeEuropean Commission, DG Research (European Researcher's Mobility Portal) Participants: Key Note Speaker: Mr. Janez Potocnik, EU Commissioner for Science ...

"RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. With projects in more than 40 countries and a staff of more than 2,600, RTI offers innovative research and technical solutions to governments and businesses worldwide in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, democratic governance, economic and social development, energy, ...

This is a report presented on the 1st IT STAR Workshop on R&D in ICT on November 11th 2006 in Bratislava. It deals with R&D investment and human resources in R&D in Serbia. It also presents an institutional capacity for S&T policy making in Serbia. Last but not the least some strategies, programmes and governance for R&D are presented. The Government of the Republic of Serbia ? (2006): COUNTRY REPORT – SERBIA. Available from: http://www.scholze-simmel.at/starbus/r_d_ws1/serbia.pdf, accessed ...

The Transnational Cooperation Programme South East Europe is part of the new Objective 3 European Territorial Cooperation for the programming period 2007-2013. General aim of transnational cooperation is to foster a balancned territorial development and territorial integration within the cooperation area. The Programme is not only the part of EU-Cohesion Policy affecting the Member States but also a component in the framework of Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood Policy ...

A significant amount of new borrowing for infrastructure investment isbeing contemplated by SEE countries, often based on bilateral and multilateral funding. This short approach paper seeks to set out the key issues that will need to be kept in mind when evaluating the proposed borrowing and investments. While the note is indicative, and needs to be supplemented by more detailed analysis by each Government, it suggests that caution needs to be exercised in any new borrowing. World Bank (2006): ...

The Macedonia Community Development Project (MCDP) has evoked considerable interest among those involved in CDD because it focuses on sustainable development in a post-conflict environment and in the context of a recent decentralization initiative. Although the MCDP had a total budget of only $8.7 million and was completed in less than three years, it embodied a number of features that led to significant results. This was largely due to an innovative design that integrated multi-sector ...

A study of foreign direct investment costs and conditions for two industrial sectors in five Western Balkan countries was conducted by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group. The Western Balkans benchmarking study assessed the investment prospects in the food and beverage processing sector for all five countries in the Western Balkan region; in the automotive components sector for all countries other than Albania; and, for Albania alone, in the leather and ...

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