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According to the Commissioner, the Western Balkans are making progress in innovation and technological development. They have reported increased funding, but they need to be even more active in the future...
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The seventh meeting of the SEEIIST Intergovernmental Steering Committee was held on 24 January 2020 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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[Call Announcement] IAEA Call for Expression of Interest for Fellowships for SEEIIST
Capacity building for the regional project of the South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies (SEEIIST) is one of the key elements for its successful implementation.
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The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation...
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[Event Announcement] - Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting (Sofia, 18-19 March 2020)
The next Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting will take place in Sofia on March 18-19, 2020 and will be hosted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria. This event includes the ...
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Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, opened the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training in Belgrade, Serbia. ...
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Berlin Process: What’s next for Western Balkans?
The Berlin Process is now in its second four-year term. Undoubtedly relevant and proving its utility, it continues to be the driver for change in the Balkans and to be catalyst for greater cooperation...
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‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation The Ministers of...
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[Event Review] Western Balkans Summit in Poznań
Western Balkans Summit 2019: Heads of Government, Foreign Ministeres, Ministers of Economy and Interior from the Western Balkans, together with their counterparts from several EU Member States and high...
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Montenegro’s Science Minister Sanja Damjanovic addressed the European Research and Innovation Days in Brussels on September 25.
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Elettra Syncrotrone Trieste announced the launch of two pilot actions for Western Balkans: the PhD fellowship opportunities as well as the postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in synchrotron radiation...
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The JRC Conference on "Unveiling Serbia's Smart Specialisation Strategy and exploring the role of incubators, accelerators and S&T Parks in delivering sector specific support in the Western Balkans...
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On 10 September 2019, President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. Von der Leyen confirmed the European...
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[Event Review] - Start of the SEEIIST Design Phase
Organised on September 18th, this event aimed at informing the public about the advancements of the SEEIIST project at a decisive moment when it passes from the phase of conception to the phase ...
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The Western Balkans (WBs) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation R&I and Ministerial meetings were organised in Brussels on 23rd and 24th September 2019. The event was co-chaired by the European...
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[Document Announcement] New Infographic - The Western Balkans in Horizon 2020
This infographic was recently released to inform on developments related to the funding of Western Balkan research projects within Horizon 2020.
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The 21th Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will take place in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The Steering Platform will be co-chaired by the Finnish...
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The next Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will take place in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The Steering Platform will be co-chaired by the Finnish...
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The 4th Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Vienna on July 9-10, 2019 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research ...
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[Event Review] 4th Research and Innovation Meeting, Vienna 9-10 June 2019
The fourth Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting took place in Vienna on June 9-10, 2019 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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The third Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Sarajevo on March 26-27, 2019 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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[Event Review] 3rd Research and Innovation Meeting, Sarajevo 26-27 March 2019
The third Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting took place in Saraejvo on March 26-27, 2019 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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How to apply for IPARD funding for your farm, food processing or rural business development
To get funding under IPARD, an application needs to be sent to the national IPARD agency.
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[Event Announcement] Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting in Sarajevo
Next technical R&I meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 26-27 March 2019.
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[Document Announcement] Roadmap for EU – Enlargement Countries S&T cooperation (Update October 2018)
The updated versions of the multi-annual roadmaps for cooperation in research and innovation with key partner countries and regions are now published.
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Save the date: WB R&I Meeting in Sarajevo
Upcoming technical R&I meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation
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Third Western Balkan Research and Innovation meeting will be held in Spring 2019 in Sarajevo
As reported in the Conclusions of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting that was organised in June in Brussels, the next WB Research and Innovation meeting will...
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The Western Balkans (WBs) Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation was organised in Brussels in the morning of June 25th, 2018. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research...
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Third Austrian Council Presidency - RTI priorities
Starting on 1 July 2018, Austria is holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for the next six months.
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Western Balkans Summit in London – building stronger links within the region and with the EU
At the London Summit on the Western Balkans, the EU continued to strengthen cooperation with the region, with a clear commitment and concrete measures, focussing on the three key areas of cooperation: ...
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[Event Review]: 7th Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training
The seventh meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training included the Ministers of Science and education as well as key representatives from all WB6 governments. The event was...
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[Document Announcement] Harnessing the potential: Research Capacity in the Western Balkans
A new study was made available. It concerns the research capacity of higher education institutions in the Western Balkans .
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European Commission launches Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans
At the Digital Assembly in Sofia - Bulgaria (25th June 2018), the European Commission has launched the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans.
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[Event Review] Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, 25 June 2018, Brussels
On 25 June 2018, this year's Steering Platform on Research and Innovation and Ministerial Meeting was held back-to-back with the Steering Platform on Education and Training. Ministers from Western...
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On Monday, 25 June, and Tuesday, 26 June, Education and Research Ministers from the Western Balkans will be in Brussels for the annual ministerial meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education...
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The second Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Skopje on March 21-22, 2018 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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The conference invites submissions of extended abstracts and/or posters in particular by: academic researchers policy makers (including research councils and funding agencies) and representatives...
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This conference will bring the valuation (i.e. the provision of added value through SSH and arts-based research) and impact contributions of social sciences and humanities (SSH) research to transformative...
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This call comes from the largest conference in Europe dedicated to R&I policy evaluation that in 2018 is organised in Vienna on 5-6 November under the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European...
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EC adopted its annual Enlargement Package: the reports on the Western Balkans are now published
The Enlargement Package includes countries' individual reports and are aimed at assessing the implementation of the European Union's enlargement policy which is based on established criteria and fair ...
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[Event Review] 2nd Research and Innovation Meeting, Skopje 21-22 March 2018
The second Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting took place in Skopje on March 21-22, 2018 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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Main results from the European Council on 22 March 2018 - conclusions on the Western Balkans
The spring European Council focused on economic affairs, in particular on trade. Heads of state or government also looked at a number of other pressing issues, including the Salisbury attack, Turkey, ...
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Main results from the European Council on 22 March 2018 - conclusions on the Western Balkans
The spring European Council focused on economic affairs, in particular on trade. Heads of state or government also looked at a number of other pressing issues, including the Salisbury attack, Turkey, ...
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The 20th Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation will be organised in Brussels on the morning of the 25 June 2018 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for...
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[Event Announcement] Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting, Skopje
The second Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting will be organised in Skopje on March 21-22, 2018 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on ...
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This year it was decided to hold the meetings of the two Platforms together on 28-29 September 2017 in Belgrade. The Ministers met in the mornings of 28 and 29 September to celebrate the 30th anniversary...
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Conclusions published: Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, Belgrade 27-28 September 2017
The 19th Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation* took place in Belgrade on September 27, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (...
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[Event Review] The 6th meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training
The 2017 Ministerial meeting gathered over 100 participants from the Western Balkans, including the Ministers responsible for Education and Science, EU Delegations, National Erasmus+ Offices, universities...
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[Event Review] Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, Belgrade 27 September 2017
The 19th Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation was organised in Belgrade on September 27, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform...
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[Live Streaming Link] Workshop on Proof of Concept (PoC) in South Eastern Europe, 21-22.9.2017
Next 21 and 22 September the JRC is organising a workshop on Proof of Concept (PoC) in South Eastern Europe in Trieste, Italy. The workshop intends to explore best practices in the creation and management...
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Conclusions of the 1st WB Research and Innovation meeting held in Podgorica on June 12-13, 2017
The first Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Podgorica on June 12-13, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research...
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[Event Announcement] Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, Belgrade 27-28 September 2017
The next Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (19th) will take place in Belgrade on September 27-28, 2017. It is co-chaired by the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European...
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[Event review] Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting, June 2017, Podgorica
The Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was successfully held in Podgorica on June 12-13, 2017. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission and the Ministry of Science, Montenegro...
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Western Balkans Joins the European Open Science Agenda
Seven Western Balkans’ economies joined the European Union (EU) family in pursuing the EU Open Science Agenda at the Open Data and Access in Science meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council...
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[Event Review] Workshop on the European Open Science Cloud: governance and funding
A workshop on governance and funding of the EOSC took place in Brussels on 29 June.
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[Event Review] Open Science Conference
Open Science is a key priority of the Dutch Presidency and the Open Science Conference took place on 4 and 5 April 2016 in Amsterdam.
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Conclusions of the 18th Steering Platform on Research for WB published, Sarajevo 2016
The Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkans met on 7 June 2016 in Sarajevo. The meeting was co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) who hosted and supported the event and the...
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[Event Review] 5th Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education
On 27-28 June 2016, the European Commission (EC) organised a two-day meeting with the education ministers of the Western Balkans.
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Western Balkans Platform on Education held in Sarajevo: More investment in education needed
SARAJEVO – A two-day Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training started on June 27 in Sarajevo, announced the Delegation of the EU to BiH.
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The workhop, that aimed at discussing on the participation in Horizon 2020 and the preparation in view of such Programme was organised by the EC Directorate-General Research and Innovation (Unit International...
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[Event Announcement] 18th Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan countries
The next Steering Platform meeeting will be hosted and co-organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and DG Research and Innovation and will be held on 7 June 2016, at RCC premises in Sarajevo...
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[Event Review] 17th Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries
The 17th Steering Platform on Research took place on June 8-9, 2015 in Budapest. It was hosted by Hungarian Institute of Foreign Affairs and Trade and supported by RCISD (Regional Centre for Information...
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[Event Review] 16th Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries
Hosted by the Italian Presidency represented by the Italian Minister for Education, University and Research, Stefania Giannini, the Steering Platform met in Trieste (Italy) on 24th September and ...
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The Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries met in Zagreb on 11-12 December 2013. The meeting was co-chaired by the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Croatia...
