All documents related to Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport

• 2023 Enlargement Package: Key findings of the 2023 Report on Montenegro

  In the autumn of each year, the European Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans and Türkiye...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Common Regional Market (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Digital (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Education (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Environment (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Youth, Culture and Sports (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda - Research and Innovation (September 2023)

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is a long-term strategy from the EU and the Western Balkans (WB) for cooperation with the region. It will contribute...

• Global Innovation Index 2023

  The Global Innovation Index 2023 captures the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies and tracks the most recent global innovation trends.

• [Presentation PA Conf. Sept. 2023] The Western Balkans Agenda and how it works towards Alignment of the Thematic Priorities

  Keynote Talk from Bernhard Fabianek, Senior Expert for Horizon Europe Association, DG RTD, European Commission in the first Plenary Session of POLICY ANSWERS conference on "Policy Dialogue on Aligning...

• CEI Plan of Action 2021-2023

  Elaborated by the CEI-Executive Secretariat, in cooperation with the CEI Member States*, the CEI Plan of Action 2021-2023 is conceived as a flexible and dynamic tool for manifold cooperation in the framework...

• Brochure of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

  EACEA's brochure has been updated, containing everything you need to know about the European Education and Culture Executive Agency at a glance.

• [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 ...

• [Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] Western Balkans Agenda Update

  Bernhard Fabianek, Policy Officer at the DG for Research and Innovation of the European Commission presented the Western Balkan Agenda Update. The presentation was made in the frame ...

• [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...

• Tirana Declaration of the EU-WB Summit

  The leaders of the European Union (EU) and its Member States, in consultation with Western Balkans leaders, and in the presence of regional and international stakeholders, held on December 6, 2022 the...

• EUROPEAN INNOVATION SCOREBOARD 2022 : Main Report

  What is the EIS The European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours. It helps countries...

• 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.

• Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth & Sport

  The European Union developed with the Western Balkans a forward-looking Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. The Agenda outlines a comprehensive, long-term strategy for...

• 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...

• [WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] Launch of the WB Agenda

  On 6 October, at the EU-Western Balkans Brdo Summit, leaders of the European Union and its Member States, together with Western Balkans leaders launched the ‘Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, ...

• [Focus Article] - Strategic Foresight in the Western Balkans: Recovery on the Horizon

  The Commission has published the study “Strategic Foresight in the Western Balkans: Recovery on the Horizon.” The study outlines three scenarios on the possible futures of Research and Innovation (R&...

• Erasmus+ 2021-2027 (Factsheet)

  Enriching lives, opening minds through the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport Erasmus+ mobility has positive effects on educational, social, personal and professional development...

• Factsheet: Are you a Horizon Europe applicant who needs some guidance? Horizon Europe's national contact points can help you

  Tthis EC publication focuses on the Horizon Europe National Contact Points (NCPs), which are an EU support structure that provide guidance, practical information and assistance on all aspects of participation...

• Factsheet - Western Balkans and Horizon Europe

  EC publication focusing on Horizon Europe calls and opportunities for the Western Balkans for cooperation with partners in the EU and beyond. Find the flyer here for download

• Factsheet: Horizon Europe calling SMEs!

  EC Publication focusing on the SMEs based in the Western Balkans, which are now eligible for EU funding under Horizon Europe, the EU's new research and innovation programme (2021-2027). With a €95.5 billion...

• Horizon Europe : apply for your funding now!

  EC Publication on Horizon Europe, the EU’s new 7-year framework programme (2021-2027) for research and innovation, represents the most ambitious research and innovation programme ever. Download it ...

• WB Agenda: Summary Information and Forthcoming Actions

  The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport outlines a comprehensive, long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkans.  

• 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.

• Factsheet on a Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth & Sport

  The European Union developed with the Western Balkans a forward-looking Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. The Agenda outlines a comprehensive, long-term strategy for...

• Celebrating past achievements of EU R&I funding for the Western Balkans (Testimonials video)

  EU funding has successfully promoted Research and Innovation in the entire Western Balkans region. It fostered excellence and science as well as valuable synergies with EU Member States. At the start ...

• UNESCO Science Report: Southeast Europe (Chapter 10)

  For countries in Southeast Europe (chapter 10), integrating the European Union (EU) remains an overarching policy goal. There are some positive signs: the region has surpassed its target for the number...

• Wiiw Policy Briefs and Reports: Value Chain Integration of the Western Balkan Countries and Policy Options for the Post-COVID-19 Period

  In this policy brief, we study the development of trade integration, specifically the participation in global value chains, of the Western Balkan countries.

• Education in the Western Balkans

  The Western Balkans region has clear aspirations to improve its economic competitiveness and integrate further into Europe

• [WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting 2020

  The Western Balkan Six pledged to increase their support for research, innovation, education, training and culture at the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training...

• [Focus Article] - Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport

  Building on the Joint Declaration “A Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport” this document presents the specific objectives, priorities and a tentative roadmap...

• Mapping of Gender-Related Policies, Programmes and Mechanisms on Gender Disparity in STEM in Western Balkans

  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...

• COST participation levels from WB researchers in the period 2014 - 2019

  The Western Balkans are all part of the COST community. This short presentation  provides figures and trends related to the number of individual researchers active in the COST initiatives.  ...

• [Focus Article]: Interview with Ms Signe Ratso, Deputy Director-General: Open Innovation & Chief Negotiator for HE Association DG Research and Innovation, European Commission

  The Western Balkans Agenda is expected to set out a new narrative for the region and to provide a forward-looking vision for all citizens, particularly for the youth. Can you tell us more about this? ...

• [WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport

  The European Union has recently announced the preparation of a comprehensive, long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkan region entitled "Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research...

• 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.

• An Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans

  COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

• Factsheet on Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans

  The Economic and Investment Plan identifies 10 investment flagships and aims to spur the long-term recovery, accelerate a green and digital transition, and foster regional cooperation and convergence ...

• 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...

• 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...