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Futures of science for policy in Europe - Scenarios and policy implications
This policy brief explores important trends for the future of science for policy in Europe and the challenges and opportunities that they present for the development of science for policy ecosystems in...
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Strategic Foresight - Recommendations for the future of R&I in the Western Balkans
Prevailing challenges in the Western Balkans show that the orthodox approaches of the past to preparing for the future have not always produced the desired results. Translating ambitious political agendas...
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Montenegro Innovation Programme 2023-2027
Innovation Programme for the period 2023-2027, adopted by the Government of Montenegro on 6 July 2023. The Programme is available in local language below as attachment.
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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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The Future of Research and Education in a Globalized World: a View for and from the Danube Region
DRC Strategic Foresight The Danube Rectors' Conference (DRC) is a network of almost 70 universities in the Danube Region. By establishing and facilitating bilateral and multilateral contacts between...
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Western Balkans: Economic indicators and trade with EU
This infographic showcases major economic indicators for the six Western Balkan (WB) countries that are at various stages on the path towards the EU. All six exhibit a relatively consistent rise in GDP...
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Mutual Learning Exercise on Foresight - Reports
The purpose of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) is to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learnt in the practice of R&I foresight across EU and Associated Countries...
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The Western Balkans Startup Ecosystem Report: Assessment and Development Roadmap
The Western Balkans Startup Ecosystems offers hidden potential that is still to be discovered. Already today the Western Balkans economies have thriving ITC industries which fuel economic growth and...
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Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility in the Western Balkans
Greenhouse gas emissions in the region are largely coming from energy and transport sectors, encompassing two thirds of overall share. Transport sector represented 16 per cent share of these ...
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WBAA report on the first four years
A report on the “history” of WBAA and its objective, structure and activities since 2018 was published. This report shows how WBAA contributes to the regional exchange of EU alumni, the promotion of mobility...
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Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
During the Western Balkans Sofia Summit, held on 10 November 2020, region reached important milestone by endorsing the Leaders’ Declaration on the Green Agenda that aligns with EU Green Deal. Declaration...
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Declaration on Energy Security and Green Transition in the Western Balkans
At the Berlin Summit, Western Balkan leaders adopted the Declaration on Energy Security and Green Transition, underlining their commitment to the European Green Deal and enhanced regional cooperation ...
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Conclusions: High-Level Civil Society Conference on Youth Policy in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference brought together EESC members, civil society representatives from the countries of the Western Balkans, as well as Czech officials and members of...
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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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Youth Guarantee in Western Balkans
This leaflet aims at explaining the Youth Guarantee in EU and provides recommendations for its introduction and enhancement in the Western Balkans
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Regional Research Paper: Youth Policies in the Western Balkans and the EU
Several key European and regional initiatives have been launched during the last years, especially for the WB6 region, in order to bring it closer to the EU, but also to strengthen the cooperation among...
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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 SDGs Framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In September 2015 Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with 192 United Nations Member States, committed to implement Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030), which consists of 17 Sustainable...
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This study provides an overview of impact investment and skills creation in innovation, covering the main features of impact investment, the historical development of the phenomenon, and how it ...
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Status of Environment and Climate in the Western Balkans
Accurate and complete environmental information is at the basis of sustainable development. This report summarises for the first time the status of air, climate, water and soil in the Western Balkans...
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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...
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Smart specialisation implementation framework for the EU enlargement and neighbourhood region
As economies in the European Union Enlargement and Neighbourhood Region are gathering pace in developing their respective Smart Specialisation Strategies, their focus is moving from the design...
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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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This open access book brings together national experts from across the Dinaric region to rigorously review IEA’s TIMSS 2019 grade four data to develop a multidimensional and culturally sensitive perspective...
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With the COVID-19 crisis, the world is experiencing unprecedented disruption to daily lives and to the social, economic, and governance systems that support them. The Western Balkans are no exception. ...
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The Future of Lignite in the Western Balkans
Scenarios for a 2040 Lignite Exit
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[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&...
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Strategic Foresight in the Western Balkans: Recovery on the Horizon
The report outlines three scenarios on the possible futures of Research and Innovation (R&I) policies in the Western Balkans in 2035.
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2020 Strategic Foresight Report: Charting the course towards a more resilient Europe
President von der Leyen’s political guidelines set a strategic long-term direction to achieve the transition towards a green, digital and fair Europe. They lay out a path for Europe to become the first...
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This study looks at the supply chains of the nine technologies below used in the three strategic sectors renewable energy, e-mobility, defence and aerospace. It also attempts to provide a first answer...
