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Please find attached progress reports prepared by WBC and other countries and stakeholder on recent developments regarding RTI cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan countries. Steering Platform on Research for WBC

... the Region; Relations between Balkan Countries and EU; Role of History in the Balkan Region; Conflict Resolution; Cooperation and Peace building; Neighborhood Relations and Politics; Refugees; Visa Liberation – Schengen ; Globalization and EU integration; Cultural, Political, Religious, Ethnic, Transnational Networks; Migration and Integration Policy, Challenges and Management. Conflicts and Crises: Kosovo conflict, Macedonian conflict, Bosnian Conflict and EU integration; Community Building and Civil Society; Nation building and Democracy. Economics: Transition to capitalism; Economics development and Investments; Trade and Finance; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Business Administration and Management; Foreign Investments; International Trade; International Political Economy; Employment; Economics Crisis and Recovery; Tourism and ...

The final agenda is available below for download as well as the progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries.These reports are to be presented by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries during the meeting. The event is organised back-to-back with an event of the Danube-INCO.NET project. For all further information see www.danube-inco.net For questions, please contact Ms. Ildikó ...

BACKGROUND: Kosovo is small developing country in Western Balkans seeking its route towards sustainable development and catching up with other European countries. Currently, Kosovo reaches only about 50% of average GDP per capita of its neighbors and less than 10% of the average European GDP per capita. Through its difficult past it ...

... goals of the twinning were to cover specific needs of WBC-NCPs and to deepen relationships between EU and WBC NCPs. Twinning was offered in a competitive way – the NCPs were invited to write the proposal based on their personal needs. The response to this activity was however surprisingly low – only Kosovo* expressed concrete interest for twinning with Austria. During the consultations later on with e.g. Ministries in charge of Science from the region it became obvious that one of the reasons might be the timing of this activity – new contact persons for the Horizon 2020 were not yet appointed to ...

The Regional Energy Research Priorities identified during the consultation session in the field of Energy are (no preference is given by the order): Integral management of river basins Bio gas production from waste Second generation bio-fuels Small hydro–grid connection, system integration, operation and control Geothermal heat-pumps in energy efficient buildings Zero energy buildings Cross-Cutting Priorities identified are: Coordination of national R&D projects – regional Research ...

... nbsp; in WBC – WBC-INCO.NET’s Findings” includes several reports compiled by the project WBC-INCO.NET on the situation of Science and Research in the Western Balkans and the coordination of relevant policies and initiatives in: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo*. The third part “WBC Innovation Systems in Focus” at hand puts the focus on Innovation and discusses a broad range of topics – from innovation infrastructures, needs and capacities to smart specialisation, innovation and brain drain and RTDI evaluation. This third part includes also some of the WBC-INCO.NET’s findings ...

... will influence a large number of topics, enhance actual innovation outcomes, and assist in overcoming the time bottleneck of SMEs. Their roles are highly diverse, but often emphasise the importance of external contacts for innovation. Part III focuses on the pilot project for the innovation voucher scheme for Croatia and Kosovo[1]*. The pilot-project Innovation Voucher Scheme has the objective to introduce a system that would allow large numbers of SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) to utilise external sources of expertise. Because SMEs generally lack the necessary manpower and resources, they run into seriously delays when it comes to developing ...

Proposals are invited from economists and other social scientists. Projects with a significant commercial aspect or those that seek the funding of the dissemination of previous results (such as book preparation) rather than original research are explicitly excluded. Proposals must be postmarked by 31 May 2014. For further information and details please see the attachment. Questions and inquiries may be addressed to: research.competition@wiiw.ac.at The Vienna Institute for International Economic ...

... nbsp; in WBC – WBC-INCO.NET’s Findings” includes several reports compiled by the project WBC-INCO.NET on the situation of Science and Research in the Western Balkans and the coordination of relevant policies and initiatives in: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo*. The third part “WBC Innovation Systems in Focus” puts the focus on Innovation and discusses a broad range of topics – from innovation infrastruc- tures, needs and capacities to smart specialisation, innovation and brain drain and RTDI evaluation. This third part includes also some of the WBC-INCO.NET’s findings which ...

Purpose The purpose of the consultancy is to assist in the implementation of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 – Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective (hereinafter: “SEE 2020” or “Strategy”), particularly in the area of Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation under the Smart Growth pillar of the Strategy. The main expected output is development of a detailed programme of actions for improving technology transfer and scientific parks in the region, including outlining elements ...

... in Serbia Attended by more than 40 interested participants, the RRPP "Info day" in Belgrade provided details on the new RRPP Call for regional research projects 2014-2016 and addressed the role and key achievements of the RRPP in the region. learn more 26.02.2014 RRPP Open Day in Kosovo The RRPP Open Day in Prishtina, Kosovo, brought together over 50 participants. The event aimed at promoting and explaining in detail the RRPP Call for Regional Research Projects 2014-2016 as well as the role, objectives and main goals of the RRPP in supporting the research community in the Western Balkans. learn more 26.02.2014 RRPP ...

... in the region; and (c) the Technical Assistance Facility to support governments of beneficiary economies in implementing policy reforms supporting the growth of SMEs. To date, three agreements for a total of €60 million have been signed under the Guarantee Facility with ProCredit Albania, Procredit Bosnia and Herzegovina and ProCredit Kosovo in support of local SMEs. Speaking at the signing ceremony in London today, EIF Regional Business Development Director, Hubert Cottogni, said: “We are delighted to sign this agreement in our own name as well as on behalf of the European Commission. Together with the recently signed agreements under the Guarantee ...

... nbsp; The R&D Strategy was adopted by the ministers of science of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo*, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia on 25 October 2013 in Zagreb, Croatia. As part of the RCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy a Regional Action Plan for implementation of Western Balkans Research and Development Strategy for Innovation was adopted on April 2, 2014. The Plan includes ...

IPA II (2014-2020) Prepared in partnership with the beneficiaries, IPA II sets a new framework for providing pre-accession assistance for the period 2014-2020. The most important novelty of IPA II is its strategic focus. Country Strategy Papers are the specific strategic planning documents made for each beneficiary for the 7-year period. These will provide for a stronger ownership by the beneficiaries through integrating their own reform and development agendas. A Multi-Country Strategy Paper ...

... years have passed since the beginning of the first World War and 10 years since the biggest round of enlargement of the European Union (EU) with the accession of 10 new countries. Today, the EU perspective is open to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. The European Commission is keen to learn more about what you think: What can today's European Union of 28 Member States learn from its past to help improve its future? What does an enlarged European Union mean to you? If you are between 15 and 25 ...

... nbsp; in WBC – WBC-INCO.NET’s Findings” includes several reports compiled by the project WBC-INCO.NET on the situation of Science and Research in the Western Balkans and the coordination of relevant policies and initiatives in: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo*. The third part “WBC Innovation Systems in Focus” puts the focus on Innovation and discusses a broad range of topics – from innovation infrastruc- tures, needs and capacities to smart specialisation, innovation and brain drain and RTDI evaluation. This third part includes also some of the WBC-INCO.NET’s findings which ...

... Projects 2014-2016 In the face of approaching deadline for the RRPP Call for Regional Research Projects 2014-2016, the presentations in local languages used during the Open Days in the region mid February 2014 are now available online. They will guide you through the application process. RRPP Call Open Day Kosovo* Open Day Serbia Open Day Macedonia* Open Day Albania http://www.rrpp-westernbalkans.net/en/News/Presentations-on-RRPP-Call-2014-2016.html

... to be associated to Horizon 2020 by the time the first grant agreements under Horizon 2020 are signed. This applies to Albania, Bosnia and Herzigovina, Faroe Islands, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey. As mentioned above, for the Western Balkans (except Kosovo*) these proceedures are well on track and shall be concluded soon, making Albania, Bosina and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia associated countries - while there are problems with some other countries which some of you might have heard of: Switzerland as well as Liechtenstein have to be considered a ...

... of Albania (H.E. Lindita Nikolla), the Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (H.E. Sredoje Novic), Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to Montenegro (H.E. Aleksandar Vasilevski), Minister of Education, Science and Technological Development (H.E. Tomislav Jovanovic) and Minister of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo* (H.E. Rame Buja). Moderated by Alan Paic from OECD's Global Relations Secretariat, the ministers welcomed the audience and of course the active participation of the region in Horizon 2020. The importance of association to the programme and - hand in hand - the implementation of the South East Europe 2020 strategy ...

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