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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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Women Entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans - economy factsheets
Gender statistics play an important role for evidence-based policy making in support of women entrepreneurship. Hence, a thorough review of gender statistics in the Western Balkans, with a specific focus...
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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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Digital Education Action Plan – Action 13 - Women’s participation in STEM
Women’s participation in STEM studies and careers Fewer women are interested in participating in the digital sector, be it in the field of higher education, jobs or entrepreneurship. The Commission...
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The effects of AI on the working lives of women
The development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand opportunities for the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including gender equality...
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The main aim of this chapter is to analyse the economic inclusion of women entrepreneurs through government support schemes in the time of COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans. The chapter discusses...
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Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). It is examining aspirations and...
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Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). It is examining aspirations and...
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The project WBC-RRI.NET already entailed a series of mapping exercises and co-creation procedures at regional level, taken place during the first half of the project. The participatory and systematic ...
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he 2022 Gender Report presents fresh insights on progress towards gender parity in education with respect to access, attainment and learning. It showcases the results of a new model that provide coherent...
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Gender Equality in Academia and Research - GEAR tool
The Gender Equality in Academia and Research (GEAR) tool, developed by EIGE, the European Institute for Gender Equality, provides universities and research organisations with practical advice and tools...
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Gender & Creativity: Progress on the Precipice
In anticipation of the third edition of Re|Shaping Cultural Policies, this special edition of the Global Report series that monitors the implementation of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion...
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GENDER ANALYSIS 2020 EC COUNTRY REPORTS FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS
This is the third Kvinna till Kvinna Gender Analysis of EC Country Reports for the Western Balkans. The aim is to show progress year on year in the gender-mainstreaming of the Country Reports and attempt...
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[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] -Women in Science | Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU. The European Commission is committed to promoting gender equality in research and innovation. It is part of the European Commission ...
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[Focus Article] - Overview of the gender dimension in the Western Balkans
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to sustainable development. Gender equality underpins the prosperity and well-being of economies and societies. Half of the world’s available human...
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Infographic: closing gender gaps in research and innovation
Useful graphical representation of the gender dimension within H2020. Find the document here
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The impact of sex and gender in the COVID-19 pandemic
This case study, developed by the European Commission’s H2020 Expert Group to update and expand "Gendered Innovations/ Innovation through Gender", examines the impact of sex and gender in the current ...
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Coronavirus pandemic: Impact on gender equality (Factsheet)
This factsheet concerns the study " The sex and gender impact of the COVID-19 pandemic” which helps better understand disease-specific mechanisms, thus benefitting all citizens. Find the factsheet ...
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GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
The present Briefing Paper by GENDERACTION highlights key gender issues for international STI cooperation and presents a set of recommendations for better promotion of gender equality in policy design...
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The Gender Equality Index is an important policy-making tool to measure the progress of gender equality in the EU over time. Each year, it gives the EU and the Member States a score from 1 to 100. A score...
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She Figures 2018 - Regularly published data on women in European R&I
The She Figures 2018 publication is a testimony to the progress achieved over the past years through a wide range of actions and policies. The publication provides a range of indicators on gender equality...
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EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025
A Union of Equality is one of the major priorities of President Ursula von der Leyen's Commission, based on the principle of equality for all and equality in all of its senses. Gender equality is a founding...
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Position paper on the future gender equality priority in the European Research Area 2020-2030
Gender equality in research and innovation (R&I) is a powerful lever with which to truly ‘mobilise knowledge for a better and more sustainable future’ and to increase the effectiveness of research...
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The objective of this study is to identify policies related to gender disparity in STEM at the level of each Western Balkan economy and provide a regional overview of existing mechanisms and initiatives...
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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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GENDERED INNOVATIONS 2: How Inclusive Analysis Contributes to Research and Innovation
The policy report produced by the EU funded H2020 expert group on ‘Gendered Innovations’ provides researchers and innovators with methodological tools for sex, gender and intersectional analysis.
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POLICY BRIEF: How well has the EU implemented the Gender Action Plan II in WB Programming?
Amid preparations for the new EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III, the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) III, and the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), this brief...
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Gender-based discrimination and labour in Western Balkans
Some key findings of the report presented at the launch-event include: Gender-based discrimination is widespread, particularly regarding hiring, promotion, maternity leave and sexual harassment.&...
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Women in the Western Balkans: Gender equality in the EU accession process
Equality between women and men, or gender equality, is a fundamental right and a common value, recognised by the EU. It has been a component of the European integration project from its outset.Enshrined...
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Equity in school education in EuropeStructures, policies and student performance
This report provides an overview of education structures and policies that influence equity in school education.
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JRC Cybersecurity, our digital anchor
The Report ‘Cybersecurity – Our Digital Anchor’ brings together research from different disciplinary fields of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission's science and knowledge service.
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The entrepreneurial employee in public and private sector – What, Why, How
Entrepreneurial employees that drive innovation and change have become a sheer necessity for many established organisations in public and private sector. This report gives a science-based overview of ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic hit the six Western Balkans1(WB6) amidst a reacceleration of economic activity and promising economic outlook for 2020 (EC, 2020). With the rapid spreading of the coronavirus in ...
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Quartely Review of academic literature on research and innovation
This is a Quartely Review of academic literature on research and innovation for the first quarter of 2020. The current issue provides several insights on sustainability. We had a particular ...
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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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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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Western Balkan Labor Market Trends 2018 - report with WB country flyers
The report and the flyers present a short description of recent trends and feature key labor market indicators based on the harmonized data prepared in the context of the SEE Jobs Gateway.
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What kinds of frameworks are in place to promote equality in the various EU member states? What indicators can be used to assess the effect of equality measures? The EU Project EFFORTI publishes reports...
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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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[Theme in Focus] Women in Science | Gender Equality, WBC-RTI.info Newsletter May/June 2016
Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU. The Commission's “Strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019” is a reference framework for increased efforts at all levels, be they European...
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National Report and the Status of Women and Gender Equality in Albania
The National Report on the Status of Women and Gender Equality (NRSWGE) in Albania is the first national report serves as the substantive basis to analyse the overall situation of women and men in Albania...
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Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Women’s Fund in BiH
This report, written by Natalija Bratuljević and Katarina Živanović, is the final result of the Feasibility Study commissioned by Sarajevo Open Centre and Foundation CURE with the financial support provided...
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What are the main obstacles and challenges for R&I sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina? Is gender equality among those challenges? WBC-RTI.info asked young women scientists / project manager in Sarajevo...
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Commission's Strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019
INTRODUCTION Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU: equality between women and men is a fundamental EU value, an EU objective and a driver for economic growth. The Union shall aim to...
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Gender segregation in the labour market and education in Croatia
The mutual learning seminar, held in Copenhagen on the 29th and 30th September 2015, focused on the issue of gender segregation in the labour market and education with particular focus on attracting more...
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The Role of Gender-based Innovations for the UN SDG
This report represents the joint effort of 27 international experts from various fields of science, technology, gender and development. It cites substantial research evidence, with 170 examples, to show...
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A new framework for the EU's activities on gender equality and women's empowerment in the EU's external relations for the 2016-2020 period was adopted in September 2015 by the European Commission and ...
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Report - Gender Equality Index for Serbia
The Republic of Serbia is the first country outside the European Union which has introduced the EU Index of Gender Equality. Here is the First Report on the Index of Gender Equality in the Republic of...
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The State of the Union 2016: Women in Europe and in the World
The speech was delivered by Professor Ruth Rubio Marín, Professor of Constitutional and Public Comparative Law at the EUI, on 6 May 2016 at Palazzo Vecchio, in Florence, during the sixth edition of The...
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The Council adopted on 1st December 2015 the "Conclusions on advancing Gender Equality in the European Research Area". It calls for cultural and institutional changes to address gender imbalances in research...
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Gendered Research and Innovation: Integrating Sex and Gender Analysis into the Research Process
This report outlines research areas with a clear need for Gendered Research and Innovation (GRI) and explains the role of Social Sciences and Humanities research in GRI. It gives concrete examples of ...
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Advancing Postdoc Women Guidebook
“Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has been working with institutions to foster the advancement of postdoc women in academic careers through the NPA ADVANCE project funded by the...
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Vademecum on Gender Equality in Horizon 2020
The Vademecum on Gender Equality in Horizon 2020 provides the Helsinki Group, Commission/Agency staff, potential applicants, NCPs, expert evaluators, and others involved in implementing Horizon 2020 with...
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A comparative analysis of gender equality law in Europe 2015
A comparative analysis of the implementation of EU gender equality law in the EU Member States, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia and Turkey...
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Stocktaking 10 years of "women in science" policy by the European Commission 1999-2009
In 1999 the European Commission started its activities on "women in science". This Report records the ten-year history from 1999-2009, analyses the activities undertaken, provides an assessment of their...
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The She Figures Handbook provides methodological guidance on the calculation of indicators included in the She Figures 2015 publication. Organised by data source, information provided on each indicator...
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The She Figures 2015 is the 'go-to' document for anyone interested in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of gender equality in research and innovation in the European Union...
