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In a nutshell, the conclusions from the workshop are as follows: Knowledge transfer is an emerging issue in Western Balkan countries. Of the countries involved in this workshop, Serbia stands out as most developed in terms of research, KT and KT policies. In all Western Balkan countries, KT policies need to be assessed against a particular background as they are young democracies which are still developing their institutions and which have a relatively low priority for research, innovation and ...
The IFC/PEP Southeast Europe is part of IFC (International Finance Corporation), World Bank Group. The programme operates in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and was formally launched in July 2005. It has been established for an initial period of five years. The Private Enterprise Partnership for Southeast Europe (PEP-SE) is catalysing private sector development from a platform of four operational programmes: · ...
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2012 Report on e-communications and information society in Enlargement countries
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23. Oct. 2012
... countries, so that the highest level of harmonisation, comparable to the EU Member States, has been achieved by Iceland and Croatia. Source: Europe´s Information Society Thematic Portal This study covers market developments in the electronic communications and information society sectors in the nine enlargement countries of the EU: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYROM, Serbia and Turkey. It furthermore assesses the progress of each country in adopting the EU regulatory framework and aligning national ICT/information society policies with the goals and priorities of the DAE ...
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Review of Financial Support Facilities Available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Western Balkans
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19. Oct. 2012
... countries under which EE is one of a large number of activities for which loans can be made. However, in this report the focus is on funds and facilities that have EE as their primary activity. The only guarantee funds identified in the region are provided by USAID/SIDA in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Source: Energy Community The overall objective of this report is to provide information and analyses on the various financial support mechanisms funded by the European Commission (EC), International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and bilateral donors, to promote energy efficiency in the Western Balkans ...
... The Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) was formally established as a political initiative at a conference held in Ancona, Italy in May 2000. Seven countries cooperate within the framework of AII: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Slovenia and Serbia. The aim of AII is to link the coastal countries of the two seas with the purpose of cooperating in the development and safety of the whole area. The issue of environmental protection which is central for the socio-economic development in the subregion ...
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[Event Review] International conference: Fostering Entrepreneurial Learning at Tertiary Level: University–Industry Interaction, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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18. Oct. 2012
... opt in to adapting their education and learning systems to cope with growing competitive pressures" - these were the main conclusions from two day discussions at the International conference Fostering Entrepreneurial Learning at Tertiary Level: University–Industry Interaction, which was held on October 11-12, 2012 in Banja Luka, Republika of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina ...
Main results showed that Knowledge transfer is an emerging issue in Western Balkan countries. Of the countries involved in this workshop, Serbia stands out as most developed in terms of research, KT and KT policies. In all Western Balkan countries, KT policies need to be assessed against a particular background as they are young democracies which are still developing their institutions and which have a relatively low priority for research, innovation and KT. Source: KTS The Knowledge Transfer ...
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[Event Review] First international conference on „European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and Synergies with the European Research Area (ERA) Focusing on Mobility“, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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15. Oct. 2012
... and Networking (Haris Muhić, SUSBIH). Within the conference, FP7 project WBC-INCO.NET has been presented, in which SUSB&H is a partner together with Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Source: email by Ognjen Huskić (SUS BiH) The Federal Ministry of Education and Science hosted the first international conference on „European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and Synergies with the European Research Area (ERA) Focusing on Mobility“ which was held in Sarajevo on 12 and 13 September 2012. The conference has ...
... Due to the lack of harmonised legislation, different practices continue to be used throughout the country for recognition of diplomas and qualifications in higher education. The process of accreditation of higher education institutions has begun. There was no progress on statistical reporting in education. Despite its previous expression of interest, Bosnia and Herzegovina decided not to participate in the Lifelong learning programme. There was some progress in the area of culture. An action plan to implement Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cultural policy strategy for 2011-2014 was adopted and endorsed by Entity and Cantonal ministries. The ‘Methodology for statistical monitoring of indicators in the ...
More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research In the area of research and innovation policy, Croatia is sufficiently prepared. It has continued to participate successfully in the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) and has taken several measures to reform the national research landscape with a view to further integration into the European Research Area. Measures have been taken also to stimulate innovation and to contribute to the ...
More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Some progress has been made regarding research and innovation policy. Serbia has taken actions to stimulate innovation and strengthen its research infrastructures. However, public investment in research remains at 0.5% of GDP, below the national target, and the number of researchers has not increased. Regarding framework programmes, Serbia’s participation in the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) ...
In more details, the Analytical Report states: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Good progress has been made in the area of research and innovation policy. The budget for funding research projects at national level has been increased and several measures have been taken to strengthen research and innovation capacity. Preparations in this area are on track. Some progress has been made with regard to research cooperation under the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7). Montenegro ...
In more details, the Analytical report shows: 3.7.5.2. Education, training, research and innovation Kosovo* has a comprehensive medium-term education strategy, encompassing all education sub-sectors. The legislation on higher education is in place and requires higher education institutions (and programmes) to undergo external evaluation by the Kosovo* Accreditation Agency (KAA). A number of programmes do not meet KAA quality standards. On the basis of the law on pre-university education the ...
More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Little progress can be reported on research and innovation policy. The preparations of the national programme for scientific and research activities for 2012-2016 and the strategy on innovation have advanced, but remain to be adopted. The 2012 programmes for scientific research activities, technological development and technical culture were adopted. The budget for these programmes has, however, ...
4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research There has been limited progress in research and innovation policy. The Agency for Research, Technology and Innovation (ARTI) has strengthened its administrative capacity and continued its efforts to promote cooperation on research and innovation under the Seventh EU Framework Programme through its website and awareness-raising activities. No progress was made towards integration into the European Research Area and contribution to the Innovation Union was ...
... are required at national level to strengthen the research and innovation capacity and increase the country’s competitiveness. The level of investment in research remains very low and the human capitalbuilding requires strengthening. Overall, preparations are not very advanced. Little progress can be reported in the field of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some progress was made on research and innovation policy. The country actively promoted cooperation on research and innovation with the EU, resulting in a slight increase in the number of submissions under the Seventh EU research Framework Programme (FP7). The overall success rate is nevertheless low. Further steps were taken ...
... Tilburg University, The Netherlands - University of Antwerp, Belgium - University of Bologna, Italy - University of Granada, Spain - University of Maribor, Slovenia Western Balkan Universities: - University of Tirana, Albania- joint-coordinator - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, FYR of Macedonia - State University of Tetova, FYR of Macedonia - University of Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Belgrade, Serbia - University of Montenegro, Montenegro - University of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Novi Sad, Serbia - University of Prishtina, Kosovo* - University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Associate partners: - University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Centre for Information and Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, Bosnia and Herzegovina - IECOB – Europe and the Balkans International Network, Italy - Ministry of Education and Sport, Albania - Ministry of Education, Montenegro - Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Kosovo* - Open Society Foundation for Albania - Provincial Secretariat for Science and Technological Development, Vojvodina, Serbia - University of Zadar, Croatia Source: JoinEU-SEE JoinEUsee > PENTA JoinEUsee > ...
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10. The project of the month January 2013: Erasmus Mundus - Basileus IV (Balkans Academic Scheme for the Internationalisation of Learning in cooperation with EU universities)
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9. Oct. 2012
Basileus IV - Balkans Academic Scheme for the Internationalisation of Learning in cooperation with EU universities is an Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project and is funded by the European Commission. The project consortium consists of 9 EU universities and 10 universities in the Western Balkans. Basileus IV provides funding for academic mobility from: any Western Balkan institution to one of the EU partner universities one of the EU partner universities to one of the ...
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08. The project of the month November 2012: Support for Establishment of National/Regional Social Sciences Data Archives (SERSCIDA)
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3. Oct. 2012
... ensure regular updates on progress within the project and its transparent implementation. The ultimate milestone of WP1 is successful realization of the project and its activities recognized by the positive final review by the EC. Read also about the success story "Winning FP7 project: Mission possible! Successful project application from Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a fairy tale" at success story "Winning FP7 project: Mission possible! Successful project application from Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a fairy tale" at http://wbc-inco.net/object/news/11040 SERSCIDA is designed as a strategic project for supporting the cooperation and exchange of knowledge between the EU ...
... are created among people and the towns are more important than the economic benefits. Source: BalkanInsight More than 700 EU backed cross-regional projects aimed at helping reconciliation and improving the economy have been conducted in Serbia and neighbouring countries. Serbia is currently cooperating with seven neighbouring countries – Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Croatia- on various issues including ecology, education and agriculture ...
