... the Republic of Croatia). SEECEL is one of a kind in a relevant field and demonstrates how 8 countries have come together for the purposes of co-working developments in entrepreneurial learning. These countries are as follows (in alphabetical order): Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia 'Kosovo*' Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic) Montenegro Serbia Turkey. SEECEL’s activities centre on a number of common areas identified through the 2008 assessment of each countries performance on the human capital areas of the European Charter for Small Enterprise. Four pillars will be addressed: Development of the entrepreneurship key competence (ISCED 2 level); Promotion of entrepreneurship ...
This report is the final product of the two-year-long RRPP regional research project Brain Circulation and the Role of Diasporas in the Balkans – Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. The research was jointly conducted by the Faculty of Business and Economics in South East European University as a coordinating host institution, and as regional partners the Faculty of economics in University of Tirana, and Riinvest Institute in Prishtina. Summary of Results / Study Preface The high ...
The report covers the period from 18 February to 10 April 2013, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013
What has been the impact of the projects and partnerships developed with partners from SEE within the Youth in Action programme? This study looks at the impact on people, organisations, local communities, youth work and policy development.
http://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-2769/YiA%20impact%20in%20SEE%20summary%20reportFINAL.pdf
... The Eurydice Network provides information on and analyses of European education systems and policies. As from 2013 it consists of 40 national units based in all 36 countries participating in the EU's Lifelong Learning programme (EU Member States, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). It is co-ordinated and managed by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency in Brussels, which drafts its studies and provides a range of online resources. View the latest Eurydice reports by type (Eurypedia,Thematic Reports, Facts and Figures, Key Data ...
... priority for the high level group on modernisation of higher education, which was launched by Commissioner Vassiliou in November 2011. Eurydice The Eurydice network consists of 40 national units based in 36 countries (EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey). Eurydice is co-ordinated by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. For more information The full report is available in English on the Eurydice website European Commission: Education and training Androulla Vassiliou's website Follow Androulla Vassiliou on Twitter @VassiliouEU Contacts : Dennis ...
Recommendation for a COUNCIL DECISION authorising the opening of negotiations on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo*.
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2013/ks_recommendation_2013_en.pdf
This is the joint report (Spring 2013) to the EU Parliament and the Council - on Serbia's progress in achieving the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria and notably the key priority of taking steps towards a visible and sustainable improvement of relations with Kosovo.
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2013/sr_spring_report_2013_en.pdf
... of top-notch experts in the smart specialisation concepts as well as practitioners experienced in the implementation of the research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation in practice. More than 45 participants from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, FYR of Macedonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain and Ukraine have contributed to the workshop. The focus of the first day lied on the theoretical concepts underlying the definition of the smart specialisation strategies while during the second day; participants got a chance to apply theoretical concepts in the practical group work session in the ...
... auth.gr, patias@uowm.gr Balkan countries do not have a coherent and continuous approach towards the challenge of implementing integrated Earth Observation (EO) applications in environmental monitoring and management. It should be mentioned that the Balkan countries, except Greece, are not ESA members. Besides, Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria, FYROM, Montenegro and Bosnia Herzegovina are also not members of the GEO. The defect in the implementation of EO applications and their use in the environmental decision making are manifested through the limited synergies among national and regional institutions, ineffective technological means and discontinuous record of participation to international organizations and committees ...
... will be organised as part of the Novi Sad conference. It is here where Western Balkan journalists will share their perspectives on Europeanisation. In June 2013, each team/institution will organise local presentations of their research results. Involved Countries (4): FYR of Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia Involved Institutions: 1. Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad 2. Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo 3. Independent researchers – Macedonia (Dejan Donev, Daniela Blaževska, Jordan Dukov, Veronika Kamchevska, Naum Trajanovski, Vlatko Chalovski, 4. Independent researchers – Montenegro (Natasa Ružić, Andrijana Rabrenović, Dejan Lučić, Marija Ivanović, Ivan ...
... of Ljubljana came 44th in 2009 and Jožef Stefan ranked 75th in 2008. Next after Slovenia was Croatia with 57 projects worth €18,542,000 (Romania and Bulgaria were ahead of it with 122 and 76 projects respectively, worth €32,345,000 and €19,916,000). Serbia and Montenegro, still treated as one entity, had 36 projects worth €9,773,000 followed by Albania with three projects worth €671,000. Bosnia and Herzegovina only had two projects, worth €311,000 while Macedonia had none. Looking at the trends for 2007-2011, three groupings emerge, with Slovenia clearly standing out; middling ...
... The RRPP is aimed at fostering and promoting social science research in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Social science research aids in the understanding of the specific needs for reform and in identifying the long-term implications of potential policy choices. Researchers receive support through research grants, methodological and thematic trainings, as well as opportunities for regional and international exchange and networking. The RRPP is coordinated ...
... project for the Danube Region. Background The Strategy was launched in 2011 (IP/11/472) after a request 2 years earlier by EU governments. The 14 countries in the macro-region (8 EU members ) are: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova. The first Annual Forum of the EUSDR was held in Regensburg, Germany in November 2012 - with Chancellor Angela Merkel as keynote speaker The second Annual Forum will be held in Bucharest, Romania on 28/29 October this year. The Danube is the EU's second macro-region ...
She Figures 2012 is the fourth publication of a key set of indicators that are essential to understand the situation of women in science and research. The She Figures data collection is undertaken every three years since 2003 by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, in cooperation with the Helsinki Group and its sub-group of Statistical Correspondents. http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/she-figures-2012_en.pdf EC ...
The high propensity of students who consider emigration primarily as a temporary move for educational purposes seems to be the most striking result. It is striking because the result is so clear, and it is striking because it contrasts with the widespread view that young people from the Balkan region are mainly driven by dissatisfaction at home and lured by unrealistic expectations of a better life abroad. In stark contrast to this view, the study shows that the rationale and intentions of ...
This report provides an overview of the JRC's main achievements in the past year, highlighting the scientific and technical support to financial stability, to growth, jobs and innovation, as well as to agriculture and global food security, low carbon economy and resource efficiency. The report also addresses public health and safety and security, including nuclear safety and security. In her foreword, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, ...
... EUR 7.120.000 8 November 2012 Albania – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 12 November 2012 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 26 November 2012 Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 4.000.000 7 December 2012 Croatia – Serbia EUR 4.000.000 11 December 2012 Croatia – Montenegro EUR 2.000.000 11 December 2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro EUR 2.400.000 8 November 2012 Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 4.000.000 13 December 2012 Serbia – Montenegro EUR 2.400.000 13 December 2012 More information: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/instruments/multi-beneficiary-programme/index_en.htm Contacts : Anca Paduraru (+32 2 296 64 30) Peter Stano  ...
... The grant letter sent by the OeAD-GmbH can be used for obtaining a visa if applicable. For the application form, contact details and further information on the program please take a look at the section "Important Documents & Links" below. Target countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia Target groups: Higher Education Institutions, Individuals Duration: until further notice Partners: University of Graz Österreichische Austauschdienst Gesellschaft - OeAD-GmbH Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research Important Documents & Links Questions and Answers Statement of Advisor Application form Source: WUS The main purpose of the ...
... the EU’s regional leadership and relationship with each country. The program will also examine the common post-war mediation and reconciliation process of the previous decade in the Balkan region. A select number of scholarship will be awarded to participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. To apply for a scholarship, submit CV (in Europass format) and letter of motivation to the apply link mentioned below ...