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POLICY ANSWERS Gender Mainstreaming & Inclusiveness Guidelines
Presentations of the Peer-learning Webinar organised by POLICY ANSWERS partners MIR and FBLU in November 2023.
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Riinvest Institute presents its latest Policy Brief on Carbon Tax and Decarbonisation
Riinvest Institute has published its latest Policy Brief on "Carbon tax and decarbonisation in the context of the green transition in Kosovo". This overview sheds light on the importance of carbon ...
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"Western Balkans: unleashing the potential of innovative start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Western Balkans: investment readiness program 2.0" is a project aimed to increase investment...
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Status Report of the Local Government in Albania for 2022
Institute for Albanian Municipalities published the status report of the local government in Albania for year 2022. This report is an evaluation document which aims to: • evaluate...
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Handbook for STEM educators (Bosnian)
University of Banja Luka within the project “Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems (WBC-RRI.NET)” Horizon 2020 published the Handbook for STEM educators...
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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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Laura Lecci, Chief Executive Officer of European Business and Innovation Centre Network introduced innovation cooperation opportunities provided by EBN. The presentation was made in the frame ...
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Fabio Mazzolini, International Relations Officer of Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste introduced the research centre and investigations carried out in the facilities, furthermore introduced scholarship...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] POLICY ANSWERS’ updates and capacity building activities
Elke Dall, Project Coordinator of the POLICY ANSWERS project on behalf of the Centre for Social Innovation introduced the project and the Western Balkans Info Hub, moreover provided an update on ...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda: Education, Training, Youth – ETF Update
Ulrike Damyanovic, Regional Contact Point for South Eastern Europe and Turkey of the European Training Foundation shared some highlights about the implementation of the Western Balkans Agenda...
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[Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Supporting conference interpreter training in the Western Balkans
Manuela Brovarone, Deputy Head of Unit ‘Talent Development (SCIC)’ of the European Commission, DG Interpretation talked about the need for professional interpreters within the Western Balkans area to ...
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Nikola Kunte, Acting Head of Unit ‘Professional and organisational development' of the European Commission, DG Translation presented European Master’s in Translation, the training of professional...
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Filip Van Depoele, Head of the International Unit of the European Commission, DG Education, Culture, Youth and Sport presented the progress towards the targets in school education and digital education...
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Regional Approach for Improving Digital Skills in WB6 Economies
The report provides an analysis of digital skills in the six Western Balkan economies Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and addresses the findings...
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PDIA in the Balkans: The Western Balkans Alumni Association (WBAA) as Positive Deviance
This chapter aims to portray why and how WBAA, as an organism, organization, entity, agent, actor, network, … produces emergent effects as a regional entity is a Positive Deviance, as recognized in theory...
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Bridging the gender gap in STEM
Strengthening opportunities for women in research and innovation Strengthening women’s participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields is not only a matter of equal ...
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Working group on schools (2021-25) “pathways to school success” Blended learning - as defined in 2021 Council Recommendation on this subject - is a mix of various learning environments and (non-)digital...
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The survey addresses students and graduates who have spent parts of their studies in a country of the Western Balkans and outside of the six Western Balkan (WB) countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
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The guidelines provide hands-on guidance for teachers and educators, including practical tips and activity plans. They are designed for primary and secondary teachers with or without specialist knowledge...
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Advancing the entrepreneurial university: Lessons learned from 13 HEInnovate country reviews
Higher education institutions (HEIs) are more critical than ever to help societies respond to the complex challenges of our times. Recognising that these challenges require HEIs to adopt holistic innovations...
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10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy
The JRC unit for Evidence-Informed Policy Making published its top tips for researchers and research organisations aiming to achieve policy impact, based on the JRC's practice at the science-policy interface...
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UNESCO has launched a Global Toolkit for Judicial Actors on International Legal Standards on Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Safety of Journalists. The Toolkit serves as an essential ...
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Elections in digital times: a guide for electoral practitioners
UNESCO released its new handbook Elections in Digital Times: A Guide for Electoral Practitioners. The handbook offers a comprehensive overview of international and regional standards regarding the rights...
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Reporting on migrants and refugees: handbook for journalism educators
This unique publication by UNESCO facilitates a more comprehensive coverage of migrant and refugee matters. Unprecedented numbers of people are on the move in these modern times. Reporting on Migrants...
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Media and information literate citizens: think critically, click wisely!
Second edition of the UNESCO Curriculum on Media and Information Literacy for Educators and Learners “Media and Information Literate Citizens: Think Critically, Click Wisely!” was translated into...
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The future of work in the Western Balkans: New forms of employment and platform work Driven by social, economic and technological changes, labour markets are becoming more flexible in...
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[FOCUS ARTICLE] Youth strategies, policies and initiatives – the EYY 2022 and the Western Balkans
The Situation of Youth in the Western Balkans The field of youth in the Western Balkans has found itself in a dynamic progress since the beginning of the last century. Today, the status of young people...
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STUDY ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
Young people in six Western Balkan economies (WB6) have an unfavourable position on the region’s labour markets. In 2020, the youth employment rate for the 15-24 age group was below 27% in all WB economies...
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Building capacities and paving the way for EU integration
Building capacities and paving the way for EU integration: The role of SALTO South East Europe Resource Centre in increasing the quality of youth work in the Western Balkans
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Guidance Paper for Youth Participation
The Guidance Paper for Youth Participation aims at contributing to involve young people and youth organisations in the EU Danube Strategy. Thereby, the paper addresses two purposes: (1) Providing guidance...
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Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement Region 2021-2027
Some 200 representatives from civil society organisations, the European Commission, EU Delegations, Western Balkan authorities and international organisations attended the Civil Society Forum in ...
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Handbook for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022
The Handbook for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2022 has been updated and contains up-to-date tips and tricks on how to ace your MSCA-PF proposal!
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Study on mobility flows of researchers in the context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
The study on mobility flows of researchers in the context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) was launched by the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture of the European Commission...
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The Scoping study for supporting the development of a Code of Practice for researchers on standardisation aims to identify elements of good practice for researchers dealing with standards and standardisation...
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An Assessment of University-to- Society Collaborations in Albania
The report is produced in the framework of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education Project: “University-to-Society Innomediaries in Albania: Co-Production of Knowledge and Research that...
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Implementing the CEI Mission through EU Projects
Since 2004, the participation in EU projects has proven to be an effective tool for fostering the CEI’s main mission: European integration and sustainable development in Central, Eastern and South Eastern...
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Monitoring Report: The Principles of Public Administration, North Macedonia 2019
This 2019 SIGMA Monitoring Report focuses on the areas of civil service and public procurement. Comprehensive assessment of all areas of public administration reform (PAR) in 2017 showed that North Macedonia...
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Research Data Management Guide (by Science Europe)
Research funders, research organisations, reviewers, and individual researchers all have different needs regarding research data management. Science Europe has been working towards the international alignment...
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COST relations to the Western Balkan Countries
The 6 WBC countries (Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo*, Serbia) are Full Members of COST or Near Neighbour Country (Kosovo*).
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Ministerial meeting on science & research: "Trieste Declaration on Science" adopted
‘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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Project Development Assistance - Lessons learnt from the Covenant of Mayors Community
This guidebook on Project Development Assistance published by the Covenant of Mayors focuses on the H2020 Project Development Assistance (PDA), and showcases good examples of how to trigger sustainable...
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Guidance EC Document: How to avoid errors when claiming costs in H2020 grants
The first ex-post audits in H2020 projects show that participants continue to make mistakes in their cost claims. It is in the interests of beneficiaries and the Commission that there are as few errors...
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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. Current data show that the participation of Western Balkan...
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WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletters sent in 2018
WBC-RTI.INFohas prepared several newsletter issues in 2018. Thematic articles were drafted while relevant stakeholders contacted and in some cases also interviewed.
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Strategy of Scientific Research Activity 2017 - 2021 (Montenegro)
Find the document here for download
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New WBIF Publication: A Guide to the Western Balkans Investment Framework
The Guide to the Western Balkans Investment Framework is now available online. It provides an overview of the blending facility and explains its working arrangements and the project selection and implementation...
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It provides a comprehensive overview of 2017 developments - governance and policy, landmark projects, sector and beneficiary portfolios, etc., and comes with a detailed project / grant directory...
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Regional Report on Innovation Potential and Dominant Emerging Industries (Tirana Region)
The study is prepared under the project BMP1/1.2/2370/2017 “InnoPlatform” Financed by the Transnational Cooperation Programme "Balkan- Mediterranean" 2014-2020. This report analysis the challenges...
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Harnessing the potential: Research Capacity in the Western Balkans
The present study has been conducted under the European Commission’s initiative «Support to the Higher Education Reform Experts» (SPHERE) by a small team of experts. It discusses the research capacity...
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Competitiveness in South East Europe
Future economic development and the wellbeing of citizens in South East Europe (SEE) depend more than ever on greater economic competitiveness. To underpin the drive to improve competitiveness and foster...
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The Western Balkans and Horizon 2020
A recent leaflet providing an overview of Western Balkans' performances in Horizon 2020 so far. Data provided cover MSC actions, ERC grants, projects, funding, some success stories, etc. As Accession ...
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Western Balkans employment and labour market trends and developments
The Regional Cooperation Council' s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) Project has recently presented in Brussels the employment and labour market trends and developments in the Western...
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Building capacities for advancing R&I ecosystems of the WB region Research conditions and environment...
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Building capacities for advancing R&I ecosystems of the WB region Research conditions and environment...
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IPR Helpdesk New Brochure and Thematic Special: Making the Most of Your Horizon 2020 Project
The IPR Helpdeske team has released the brochure “Making the most of your H2020 project. Boosting the impact of your project through effective communication, dissemination and exploitation”. The brochure...
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Basis Concept for SEE International Institute for Sustainable Technologies
This document was produced under the auspices of the Ministry of Science of Montenegro and provides introductory information on the project for a SEE International Institute for Sustainable Technologies...
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Impact on Building Research Excellence and Cooperation Networks in the Western Balkans
An overview of the Regional Research Promotion Programme in the Western Balkans (RRPP) 2008 – 2017
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Access4SMEs guide: to assist and support SME’s in applying for Horizon 2020 projects
This guideline, containing “Analysis report on SME success factors and best practices” and “Supporting tool to assess an SME’s pre-requisites and suitability to H2020 projects”is created in order to assist...
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BALKAN BAROMETER 2017: PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY
The 2017 edition of BALKAN BAROMETER (BB) is yet another instalment in the series of annual public opinion surveys commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council. It collects and analyses data across...
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The draft strategy on scientific and technological development for the years 2016-2020 has been published in November 2015. It also refers to the macroregional environment, Europe 2020 and other international...
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1 Introduction As we have discussed in the last WBC-RTI.info newsletter, several studies so far confirmed that all WB countries need not only to increase investment in research in...
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Please find attached the country presentations (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia) prepared by National Erasmus+ Offices from the region and held at the Networking Seminar...
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Multi-country– financial assistance under IPA II: Selected IPA 2014-2020 Action Programmes
The multi-country programme helps meet the targets identified in the Country Strategy Papers, albeit through different means. In line with the Multi-country Indicative Strategy Paper 2014-20 , the programme...
