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BackAll documents related to Regional and Macro-Regional Strategies for and with the Western Balkans
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Transition pathway for tourism
On 10 March 2020, the Commission adopted a new industrial strategy. The aim was to help EU industry lead the green and digital transformations and to boost the EU's global competitiveness and open strategic...
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Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2023 (including Serbian regions)
This 11th edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard (RIS) offers a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of 239 regions in 22 EU Member States, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland...
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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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Environmental issues in the Western Balkans are at the centre of civic mobilisation against the negative effects of various types of pollution. In addition, during the post-socialist period, a dependent...
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Sarajevo Declaration of the EUSAIR conference in May 2023
The Sarajevo Declaration was adopted on 24 May 2023 by Representatives of the Governments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia and...
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[Policy Brief] Bringing sustainability to the Western Balkan region
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a new ambitious benchmark that the United Nations has adopted to scientifically assess the advancement made by single countries in sustainable growth. The ...
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Abstract This Policy Brief claims that the socio-economic policy of the European Union (EU) towards the Western Balkans is not sustainable. Labour migration from the region to the EU-27 represents ...
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This Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF), adopted by the BiH Council of Ministers at its 22nd Session on 16 December 2020 and reconfirmed by the BiH Presidency at its 114th Extraordinary...
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Leaflet about POLICY ANSWERS project
POLICY ANSWERS is funded by Horizon Europe to support a be!er integration of the Western Balkans and the bi-regional dialogue on science, innovation, education and culture.
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Identification of promising areas is among the main goals of economic and innovation policy development and a focal point of the Smart Specialisation approach. The economies of the Western Balkan region...
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How do the characteristics of the labour markets and education systems affect migration flows, and vice versa? This study focuses on the impact of migration on the skills pool and utilisation in the Western...
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Brdo Declaration, 6 October 2021
The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, on 6 October 2021. EU leaders agreed on the Brdo declaration, with which the Western Balkans partners have aligned themselves.
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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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THE BALKANS: OLD, NEW INSTABILITIES: A European Region Looking for its Place in the World
1. After the Nineties: A Never-Ending Political Transition 2. Europe and the Balkans: The Need for Mutual Integration 3. Making Inroads: Competing Powers in the Balkans Dimitar Bechev 4. EU, ...
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STOA Online Workshop: Exploring synergies between Horizon Europe and regional policy
The European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and Horizon Europe, when operating individually, provide significant support for research, development, and innovation.
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Programme of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region
Slovenia assumes thePresidencyof the EU Strategy for the Adriatic andIonian Region (EUSAIR) from 1 June 2020 – 31 May 2021.It puts green connectivityat the forefront by introducing it to all the relevant...
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Women’s Economic Empowerment: Areas for joint actions in the Western Balkans
RCC, as an inclusive regional body in South East Europe and UNDP, as one of the leading development entities within the United Nations, propose this document to bring about women’s economic empowerment...
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Roadmap of a Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
The European Union has recently presented a comprehensive, long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkan region entitled "Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture...
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2020 Communication on EU enlargement policy
The Commission adopted its Communication on EU enlargement policy and the 2020 Enlargement Package: The annual reports, assessing the implementation of fundamental reforms in the Western Balkans and Turkey...
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Video Statements by WB Ministers during the R&I Days
Western Balkans' Ministers in charge for Science and Research addressed Commissioner Mariya Gabriel and fellow Western Balkan Ministers and stakeholders during the Towards an Innovation Agenda for the...
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The WBC-RTI Roadshow - meet us at ESOF 2020 (flyer and video)
Two virtual sessions are being organised by the International Service Facility on behalf of the EC DG R&I at ESOF 2020, to inform and promote the strong potential of the Western Balkans' R&I capacities...
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Status of air pollutants and greenhouse gases in the Western Balkans
The adoption, implementation and enforcement of Chapter 27 of the EU acquis on Environment is an obligation for accessing countries. Reducing the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) ...
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The European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable.
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New WBIF Publication: Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has released the fourth edition of the publication “Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans”. Prepared with the support of the Energy Community...
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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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Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans – is there a civil society pillar?
A new policy paper “Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans – is there a civil society pillar?” written by Jelica Minić, Zoran Nechev and Ivan Nikolovski has been released by the SEE Think Net. ...
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EU Connectivity Agenda for the Western Balkans
The European Union has long been strongly engaged in the Western Balkans. Since the Thessaloniki Summit in 2003, it has supported the future of the region as an integral part of the EU. In 2014, on the...
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Factsheet: EU-Western Balkans - Boosting Digital Connectivity
This factsheet includes a timeline of digital connectivity in the Western Balkans, information on the Connectivity Agenda, digital projects in the 2018 Connectivity Package, digital transition in the ...
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Factsheet: EU-Western Balkans - Boosting Connectivity
This factsheet includes information on the Connectivity Agenda, expected results of 2019 projects, as well as on using EU grants through the Western Balkans Investment Framework to boost investments 2015...
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South East Europe Development Scoreboard (SEEDS) - Balkan Barometer 2019
The Regional Cooperation Council presented the 5th, 2019 edition of its public and businesses viewpoints survey – Balkan Barometer (BB) at the Annual meeting of the organisation that is taking place...
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South East Europe Development Scoreboard (SEEDS) - Balkan Barometer 2019
The Regional Cooperation Council presented the 5th, 2019 edition of its public and businesses viewpoints survey – Balkan Barometer (BB) at the Annual meeting of the organisation that is taking place...
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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)
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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. The multi-annual roadmaps implement the EU strategy...
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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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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Kosovo* (Enlargement Package)
There is some level of preparation in the area of public administration reform. Some progress has been made especially with the review of agencies and (semi)independent bodies. Kosovo* continued its efforts...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (Enlargement Package)
Bosnia and Herzegovina is at an early stage with the reform of its public administration and no progress has been achieved in the past year. A country wide public administration reform strategy is being...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Albania (Enlargement Package)
Albania has continued to participate actively in regional cooperation and maintain good neighbourly relations. Important steps have been taken to address bilateral issues with Greece. Albania has made...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Enlargement Package)
The country has finally overcome its most severe political crisis since 2001 and is moderately prepared with the reform of its public administration. Good progress has been made with the adoption of the...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Serbia (Enlargement Package)
Serbia overall remained constructively committed to bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring EU Member States and an active participant in regional cooperation.Serbia is moderately...
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Key findings of the 2018 Report on Montenegro (Enlargement Package)
In Montenegro the economy has been growing uninterruptedly since 2013 amidst low or moderate inflation. The Country made some progress and is moderately prepared in terms of capacity to cope with competitive...
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This is the third report produced by Cooperation and Development Institute in the framework of its "Berlin Process Series". Started in 2014 in Berlin, the Berlin process has provided a unique contribution...
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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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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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Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "The European...
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Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "The Stabilisation...
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Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "On 1 April 2016...
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The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2016 Report
Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "The Stabilisation...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2016 Report
Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "The EU initiated in December...
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Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. "In June 2014, the European...
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South East Europe 2020: 2016 Annual Report on Implementation
The South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) was adopted by the ministers of economy of seven South East European economies on 21 November 2013. Inspired by the EU’s 2020 Strategy it seeks to boost ...
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Advocacy Strategy for the EU Integration of the Western Balkans - Guidelines
The Western Balkan countries do not have an advocacy strategy aimed at promoting and speeding up their EU accession. Although there is growing awareness of the need for such a strategy, it has transpired...
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South East Europe 2020 – A review of progress
Almost three years after adopting the South East Europe 2020 Strategy, the region is inching towards some of its 2020 targets. While the results have been mixed, efforts vested by the governments are ...
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Strategizing on RTI in the Balkans Which strategy is being followed in research and innovation in the Western Balkan countries? Are there too many strategies and how well interconnected are they? Are...
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South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) Key Documents
The goal of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), is to improve living conditions in the region and bring competitiveness and development back in focus, ...
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EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) Key Documents
EUSAIR is based on a communication by the European Commission published in 2014, accompanied by an Action Plan. Other key documents include a summary brochure, supportive analytical documents and Q&...
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EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) Key Documents
A series of documents has been published in relation to the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. The most important is the strategy "communication" from the European Commission in 2010 which was complemented...
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South East Europe 2020 strategy (updated)
The goal of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), is to improve living conditions in the region and bring competitiveness and development back in focus, ...
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The Statement has been adopted at a meeting held on 21 November 2013 in Sarajevo, BiH.
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In 2011, the Ministers in charge of the Economy adopted the SEE 2020 Vision, laying out the region’s growth and development priorities contained in five pillars – (i) integrated, (ii) smart, (iii) sustainable...
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Background papers related to the WB regional R&D strategy for Innovation
Growth through research and innovation: the moment for action With job creation stagnant and economic growth stalled, the Western Balkans region faces an intensifying need to create knowledge-based...
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Country papers related to the Regional R&D Strategy for Innovation
This Papers were prepared under the Western Balkans Regional R&D Strategy for Innovation -- World Bank Technical Assistance Project funded by the European Commission (DG ENLARG – TF011064), as part...
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Western Balkan Regional R&D Strategy for Innovation
This document was prepared under the Western Balkans Regional R&D Strategy for Innovation World Bank Technical Assistance Project funded by the European Commission (DG ENLARG – TF011064...
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Analysis of needs for financial instruments in the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)
With the start of the implementation phase of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the question of how to finance the actions planned under the EUSDR became ever so relevant. The main...
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EU Strategy for the Danube Region: one year in action
One year after the launch of the Strategy, Commissioner Johannes Hahn has visited several countries in the region to assess progress on the ground. Launched in June 2011, the EU Strategy for the...
