In this training workshops are promoted two different aspects: first, policy makers are trained in the use of statistical indicators for policy-making while the second part is oriented toward the applications and production of indicators geared towards statisticians.

The target for the learning group are national statistical offices dealing with Science and Technology statistics in Western Balkan Countries (WBC), and the representatives of the relevant ministries, responsible for S&T policy.

This workshop is also meant to facilitate networking among statisticians. Idea was to be attended by approximately one policy maker one statistician from each respective science ministry and two statisticians from the relevant statistical office of each WBC. In addition, experts from EUROSTAT, UNESCO and OECD as well as from WBC-INCO.NET partners JRC, UNU-MERIT, ZSI, GSRT and MES-CRA are invited to attend the workshop.

Objective of the ERA indicators training workshop is:

1) to make all participants familiar with ERA indicators.

Specific objectives on ERA indicators training workshop are:

1) to train policy makers on how to apply and produce of ERA indicators,

2) to train statisticians on how to apply and produce of ERA indicators.

Please find below the attached presentations.