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The 2nd JSC-WBP focused on improving science, research and higher education systems in the Western Balkans (WB) in the light of integration into the European Union (EU), emphasising three areas of discussion: institutional and systemic change, quality assurance in different areas, and concrete ideas for implementing positive change. Key Recommendations Build a social and political culture appreciating the relevance of science for open society and economic development. Involve scientists in ...

Participants took note of the Conclusions of the General Affairs Council on 15 December 2015 in which the Council took note of the Commission's communication on the EU enlargement strategy and the reports, which have a strengthened focus on economic governance. The dialogue on economic governance with the Western Balkans and Turkey is meant to prepare them for their future participation in the EU economic policy coordination. The dialogue reflects to some extent the European Semester process at ...

Research findings of the latest round of the wiiw-GDN project on development in the Balkans are surveyed. Historical and structural deficiencies of development in the Balkan countries are discussed in detail with emphasis of the role of investment, integration, and structural and policy deficiencies. These structural features have led to policy challenges in particular after the crisis of 2008-2009. Which are: investment- and export-led growth, which implies slower growth of consumption than ...

... on the Western Balkans in 2017. Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development Building on the previous Berlin (28 August 2014) and Vienna (27 August 2015) Summits, France welcomed in Paris on 4th July 2016 the Heads of government, Foreign ministers and the ministers of economy of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Italy and representatives of the European Union and the International Financial Institutions ...

... dedicated to the youth. Finally, a meeting between civil society organizations was also held in Paris on 4 July in the morning. Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs On 4 July, France hosted the third summit on the Western Balkans. Eleven countries were invited: the six Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kosovo*, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) and the five EU countries (Austria, Croatia, Germany, Italy and Slovenia ...

If you are interested in promoting the impact of transnational volunteering, discussing challenges and benefits of transnational volunteering and developing perspectives for the future on the background of the current socio-political and economic climate in Europe, celebrating 20 years of the European Voluntary Service programme, networking with participants coming from different organisations involved in transnational volunteering, doing all of this with participants coming from all over ...

... The awards will be given during the Gala Dinner, to be held at the International Maritime Museum (foyer) on 12 September 2016, starting at 19h. Eligibility criteria: 1. The applicant (as individual or as a company) must be established in an EU Member State or in an Associated Country (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, FYR Macedonia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey). 2. The submission consists of a complete application written in English 3. The applicant (individual or representative of the company) can be selected as winner of the "Woman of the Year in the Blue Economy" award ...

... still facing this region can best be resolved through a shared regional framework. FES' commitment to advancing its core interests in democratic consolidation, social and economic justice and peace through regional cooperation, has since 2015 been strengthened by establishing an infrastructure to coordinate the FES' regional work out of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: the Regional Dialogue Southeast Europe (Dialogue SOE). To that end, Dialogue SOE provides analysis of shared challenges in the region and develops suitable regional programs and activities in cooperation with the respective FES offices. All of its work is conducted in close cooperation with colleagues and partners across the region ...

... of a Regional Bioinformation Network. Selected papers of the talks will be published in three international journals. Other contributions will be distributed in a Book of Proceedings. The conference was co-financed by the CEI Cooperation Fund. Source: CEI Over 120 persons from 25 countries, including 8 CEI Member States, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine, attended the "First International Conference BelBI 2016" in Belgrade on 20-24 June ...

This regional conference of education ministers is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) and Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR). Launched in 2012, the EU’s initiative for cooperation in education with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia has encouraged regional cooperation and communication, exchange of good practices in the region and the EU and pooling of resources. It also provides a follow-up in terms of joint projects, studies and events. This year it will focus on ...

... which correspond to chapters 30 and 31. The Council has put a particular emphasis on the constant and constructive commitment of Montenegro in regional cooperation and stability, welcoming several initiatives that the Country has launched in the area and the signature of bilateral agreements (i.e. the border agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina). On media freedom, the Council has encouraged Montenegro to pursue its efforts, stressing in particular on the resolution of old cases about violence and intimidations to journalists. In relation to that, they also welcomed the implementation of the constitutional amendments linked to the judicial reforms. The same applies to the ...

Programme title IPA II Multi-country Action Programme for Connectivity for 2015-2016 Financing 22.020401 Multi-country programmes, regional integration and territorial cooperation Contracting Authority European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia CONTRACT SPECIFICATION Number and titles of lots One lot only Maximum budget EUR 9 354 000 Scope for additional services The Contracting Authority may, at its own discretion, extend the project in duration and/or scope subject to the availability of ...

In addition to the prize, the three best research papers will be published, on the CBIB+ Phase II project expenses, in a scientific journal in the contestant’s country of establishment and the authors of the papers will be invited to participate in a CBC Regional Consultative Forum, where they will present their research findings. The rules of contest, application form and all the information regarding this competition will be published on 22 July 2016 on the following website: ...

... 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 by Mama Cash Foundation. The purpose of the Study is to examine the needs and possibilities for establishing the Women’s Fund in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The original idea behind this Study was to examine possibilities for establishing local Fund that would support the development of women’s rights organisation, with equally important goal of securing support to some of the most underprivileged groups of women in Bosnia today, including Roma women, women with disabilities ...

This project will help strengthening regional cooperation in the field of Employment and Social affairs. The objective is to improve the employment/labour market and social reforms in the Western Balkans through different types of activities: experience exchange of the ESRP, capacity building, regional meetings and exchange of good practices. It will be important to identify future needs for the support and to ensure the sustainability of the reforms. Potential problems could occur in the frame ...

... main challenge and important opportunity for the future”, and “Better labour market governance - a shared responsibility”. The “Employment and Social Affairs Platform” (ESAP), is a regional project financed by the European Commission to the tune of 3 million Euro and will be jointly implemented by RCC and ILO in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The project aims to strengthen regional cooperation and institutional capacities of national administrations, employers’ and workers’ organisations, enabling them to develop and effectively implement labour market and social policy reforms in their EU enlargement process. Source: RCC The Regional Cooperation ...

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. Nine policy areas of key importance to gender equality are covered: national development indicators, demographics, legal frameworks and institutional mechanisms, health, education, work, entrepreneurship and property rights, social policies and social services, political representation and ...

... play in your country? Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić: My opinion is that education, research and innovation are of great relevance for every country, since it is proven that investment in these particular pillars at the national level are having high returns in terms of growth and development. I would also say that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a special case, since the complex organization of the country and unclear role and place of these specific pillars are not allowing for education, research and innovation to reach its full potential. Namely, higher education (and education in general) is fragmented and in one entity it is regulated at ...

The School of Economics and Business in Sarajevo (SEBS) was established in 1952 as the Faculty of Economics. Its first class consisted of 105 full-time and 129 part-time students. SEBS has the longest tradition and is the largest educational institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a leading institution in the BH higher education system in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of economics and business administration. Of particular significance is the continuity of School operations throughout the past 58 years. Even amid the heaviest shelling and warfare during the aggression ...

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