Skills Development and Capacity Building
Capacity building is an enabling and empowering process; it provides researchers, scientists, R&I managers, etc. with the necessary tools and networks resulting in better chances for producing substantial and excellent research results.
To drive innovation-led economic growth it is nowadays necessary to strengthen the S&T and Innovation Ecosystem. Countries generally have to define their need for science and technology services, while enhancing the capacity of universities to train graduates in high-demand skills. Initiatives are needed to encourage collaborative innovation between and among universities and industry—in order to harness the intellectual capital of countries’ higher-education systems to sustainably and efficiently support prosperity. Capacity-building initiatives for instance could relate to improving research qualifications of faculty and staff, boosting research capacity in key disciplines, strengthening university-industry links in high-growth economic sectors, and finally bolstering the policy capacity of higher-education institutions in science, technology and innovation.
Over the past years, it has moreover become clear, especially in the Western Balkans (WBs), that there is a need for training programmes, workshops and internships as part of capacity building and professional development of staff working in the R&I management environment and support services. Only thanks to a strengthened administrative, research and innovation capacity at the level of the WB economies can guarantee themselves successful participation in the Framework Programmes (Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe) and other national, regional and EU research funding programmes. This is why RTDI capacity and potential in the WB region are again under our spotlight.
The POLICY ANSWERS project aims to select key resources and create some ourselves, curating the "Western Balkans Regional Innovation Academy". Furthermore, we launched the "Western Balkans Capacity Building Programme" with targeted activities identified for each economy.
Please find below also a selection of articles related to the topic. Besides, we kindly invite you to let us know about any further relevant calls for papers, training and internship opportunity for young researchers and any national training opportunities for administrative project staff etc.: you can contact us at any time and provide the information via info@westernbalkans-infohub.eu.
RTDI capacity in WBC as well as capacity-building opportunities had already been in the focus of a previous newsletter under WBC-RTI.info. You can find the related articles here.
News
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POLICY ANSWERS Capacity Building successfully held in Banja Luka
The University of Bajka Luka as partner of the POLICY ANSWERS project organised a two-day capacity building workshop with a focus on research management and administration. Approximately 15 participants...
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'Skills Leader' badge announced as part of the Year of Skills 2023
The European Commission is pleased to announce 2023 as the Year of Skills! 2023 will focus on lifelong learning, green and digital transitions, innovation and competitiveness...
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POLICY ANSWERS Info Session on the Western Balkans in Skopje
Info-session on the Western Balkans Agenda for innovation, research, education, culture, youth and sport with representatives of the European Commission in Skopje, part of the POLICY ANSWERS project...
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Events
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POLICY ANSWERS conference: Aligning Priorities in the Western Balkans (draft title)
POLICY ANSWERS organises the conference on aligning priorities in the fields DIGITAL, GREEN and HEALTH.
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Horizon Europe / H2020 Master of finance and EC audits (Registration fee)
Experience Europa Media's unique "learning-by-doing" approach – learn from those who are dealing every day with the same issues for which you are looking for solutions!
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Project management and Reporting in H2020 and Horizon Europe (Registration fee)
How to manage your actual cost and lump sum projects – a 2-day hands-on training course with Europa Media
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Organisations
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European Youth Foundation (of the CoE)
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is a fund established in 1972 by the Council of Europe to provide financial and educational support for European youth activities. Only youth NGOs from the 46 ...
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Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service
The CCIVS is an International Non Governmental Org. engaged in the field of International Voluntary Service, created under the aegis of UNESCO in 1948  ...
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Western Balkans Alumni Association
The Western Balkans Alumni Association (WBAA) is a regional association of alumni from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo * and Serbia, who pursued international learning...
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Calls
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The Riinvest Institute as partner of the POLICY ANSWERS project aims to develop the capacities in the economies of the Western Balkans to develop research and innovations, especially in the field of the...
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Award for sustainable development business leaders in 2023
Decarbonization, productivity and the creation of new quality jobs are the focus of the Award for business leaders of sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2023.
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For the needs of the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the EU TACSO 3 project is organising an online written consultation regarding the Civil Society Facility and Media Programme...
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Documents
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The European Year of Skills The year 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills by the European Commission to foster lifelong learning and the skills development and empowerment of people ...
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These ethical guidelines on AI and data usage in teaching and learning are designed to help educators understand the potential that the applications of AI and data usage can have in education and to raise...
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The Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education provide hands-on guidance for teachers and educators, including practical tips, activity...
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Links
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Digital Skills and Jobs Platform
The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform is addressing this problem. It helps Europeans to advance their digital skills and knowledge, further their careers and add value to their organisations. The Platform...
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Learn the Basics of 22 Languages with the Online Language Support
Community description Join in learning the basics of a new language to get you started on your journey to understanding the language and culture for travel or for work. Why not get started right now...
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Video: Western Balkans: Partnerships for skills development
A conversation about the partnerships in education in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia that could support the green and digital transition. What is happening...
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Projects
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Transnational History Education and Co-operation Laboratory – HISTOLAB
The cooperation with the EU Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), was shaped into a joint project “Transnational History Education and Cooperation Laboratory...
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Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education
The promotion of language learning plays a particularly important role in border regions, especially in professional and vocational education. The project will focus on innovative processes which facilitate...
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WISEs4Youth is an Erasmus + project which aims to create training activities for social entrepreneurial skills development targeting potential young social entrepreneurs in Western Balkans.
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