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... fastest growing in Europe according to the IMF and the local financial sector has been gaining strength and has brought more certainty and stability for economic transactions. An on-going privatization process presents opportunities in strategic sectors, mining, power generation, oil and gas, telecommunications, finance and banking." and for FYR of Macedonia: The 2nd Macedonia Business & Investment Summit will take place in Skopje at the Alexandar Palace on October 24-25, 2007. "Macedonia is rapidly advancing on the path of political and economic reforms towards strengthening the open market company. The top priorities of the Government are: economic growth and development, active participation in regional and ...

... Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to regulate the country’s participation. Once this MoU has been signed by both parties and has entered into force (this requires parliamentary ratification in certain countries), the country may participate in activities of the programme. The current planning is for Croatia and FYR of Macedonia to join this autumn and possibly the other Western Balkan countries (except UNMIK/Kosovo) to join in 2008. Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway are already associated countries for the CIP. The process was formalised in June 2007. Other possibilities available for working for the CIP It is possible for organisations providing ...

... and global developments. It also organizes summer universities, courses, seminars and conferences. Currently, it provides for consultant services to the Macedonian Government for support of the process of EU integration of the country.Aims The EURO-BALKAN Institute aims to: - To contribute to sustainable development and EU integration of Republic of Macedonia - To advocate the democratic and contemporary public policy reforms in Republic of Macedonia - To transfer the good European and transatlantic practices - To initiate open debates and support effective dialogues - To foster the economic free market reforms in Republic of Macedonia - To advocate regional integration and emanation of an authentic European identity, culture and civic society on the Balkans"Source: Self-entry in July 2007 ...

... The European Commission has finalised its plans for assistance to the candidate and potential candidate countries for 2007-2009. It adopted on June 20 the strategy for Croatia under its Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, after earlier adopting similar strategies for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo. The overall indicative amount for the period for all these countries totals 3.96 billion. Financial assistance to those countries aims to help them enhance political and economic reform and development, on their path towards EU membership. Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ...

... with Afghanistan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kenya and Ukraine.Priorities are: Developing democratic institutions and market environmentRepairs and development of local (including social) infrastructure Landscaping, Environment conservation, Agriculture, Food safety and Use of mineral resources Deadline for the call for this group of countries is August 8, 2007. Albania and FYR of Macedonia are rated as "B" priority together with Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Mozambique, Sudan, Tadjikistan or Uzbekistan. The same priorities apply as for "A" priority countries. Developing democratic institutions and market environmentRepairs and development of local (including social) infrastructure Landscaping, Environment conservation, Agriculture, Food safety and Use of mineral resources Deadline for ...

... full member Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik Affiliate member Josip Juraj Strossmayer University Individual full member University of Rijeka (Sveuciliste u Rijeci) Individual full member University of Split Individual full member University of Zadar (UNIZD) (Sveuciliste u Zadru) Individual full member University of Zagreb Individual full member The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: South East European University Individual Associate Members Ss.Kiril and Metodij University Individual Associate Member State University of Tetova Individual Associate Members University St Kliment Ohridski Bitola Individual full member Kosovo/UNMIK: University of Prishtina Individual full member University of Mitrovica Individual full member Montenegro: University of Montenegro (Montenegro) Individual ...

... institutions are involved as partners. Serbia was also the most active country submitting proposals as coordinators (36 proposals), so their success rate was 5.143 : 1! Croatian research groups submitted 5 proposals out of which one is retained for funding (5 : 1 success rate).And researchers from the FYR of Macedonia have submitted 4 proposals as coordinators which results in a 4 : 1 success rate. Compliments to the associated countries of the region! (The most successful proposers in this call were - a little surprise to us - Irish coordinators: they submitted 2 proposals with both being retained for funding. Whereas e.g ...

... Production and Management of Biological Resources from Land, Forest and Aquatic EnvironmentsInformation and Communication Technologies; sub area: ApplicationsResearchEnvironment; sub area: Environmental Technologies This call is funded by national contributions from the 14 participating countries: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. 321 eligible project proposals involving 1,437 research teams were submitted by the deadline for the call on March 31, 2007, including 739 teams from the Western Balkan countries. This clearly shows the need but also the potential for more scientific cooperation with the Western ...

... special guests – the science ministers of three western Balkan countries. They were here to sign an agreement associating them with the Seventh Research Framework Programme. A representative of Turkey, which had signed such an agreement the week before, was also present. From now on Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia and Turkey will have the same rights and obligations as the European Member States in terms of access to research projects and grants. However, it is not only benefits they are gaining. The agreement binds them to drawing up comprehensive national research policies that would among other things ...

In the same call, some topics address all International Cooperation Partner Countries (of the WBC Croatia, Serbia and FYR of Macedonia are already Associated Countries, the others are currently still ICPC; but note: all WBC are eligible to participate in the programme): HEALTH-2007-2.3.2-13: Coordination of European research activities with global initiatives, including Public-Private Partnerships, Coordination or Support action - Targeted Country/Region: ICPCHEALTH-2007-2.3.2-14: Next generation of researchers for ...

... force on June 13, but it is applied as from January 1, 2007. (Information provided by European Commission, DG Research) Article published in eJournal summer 2007. Original article published on the website June 14, 2007. Croatia and Turkey had already participated as associated countries in FP6; for Serbia and FYR Macedonia this is the first time to participate in the programme in this way. Link for further information (EC Press Release): http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/816&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=de Three Western Balkans countries and Turkey join FP7 ...

The results of the survey show that European productivity and R&D expenditures lagged in comparison with the major competitors (USA, Japan, China). Such performances are partly due to structural problems, e.g. differences in the industrial structure, characterised by a narrow high-tech sector, which is one the cause of the low private contribution to R&D spending in Europe. In terms of scientific excellence, though the EU is still the largest producer of scientific output, it lags behind the ...

... at/erawestbalkan/. Participation is free of charge! Date: June 20, 2007 Location: House of Research, FFG Vienna, Sensengasse 1, 1090 Vienna Language: English Contact: Mag. Victoria SolitanderInternational CooperationFFG/EIPTel: +43-5775 4606 The ERA WESTBALKAN+ initiative is supporting the Western Balkan Countries (WBC), i.e. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia in participating in the 7th EU Framework Programme (FP7). The FP7 Health partnering event between Austria and the Western Balkan, taking place on June 20, 2007 in Vienna, encourages researchers from Austria to find suitable research partners from the Western Balkan during the second open call in ...

... dochttp://international.uni-graz.at Contact:Mag. Dietlinde Kastelliz, M.A. at the Office of International Relations of the University of Graz In cooperation with the University of Graz, the Province of Styria offers a new grant for outstanding students from South-Eastern European countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova) starting in the winter semester 2007/08. Deadline for applications: June 8, 2007 ...

This paper deals with the practice of regognition of diploma and degrees in FYR of Macedonia. It gives a review of the national legislation relevant to recognition of diplomas and study programs. Then it presents bilateral and regional recognition agreements. Criteria and procedures for the recognition of the diplomas and certificates acquired abroad are presented as well. Last but not the least an overview of institutional ...

This is a report on Bologna Process in FYR of Macedonia made in the form of an interview. It deals with all the main issues regarding Bologna Process. First the description of the important developments relating to the Bologna Process, including legislative reforms, since the meeting in Bergen is given. Then the measures in place to ensure the co-operation of business ...

The Task Force of South East Europe Programme 2007-2013 developed a draft operational programme for transnational cooperation in line with Art. 6 of the ERDF Regulation. According to the SEA directive (2001/42/EC) a Strategic Environmental Assessment has been performed. In the light of the Community Strategic Guidelines (Lisbon/Gothenburg) the overall strategic goal of the programme is to develop transnational partnerships on matters of strategic importance to improve the territorial, economic ...

This is a report on Bologna Process in BIH made in the form of an interview. It deals with all the main issues regarding Bologna Process. First the description of the important developments relating to the Bologna Process, including legislative reforms, since Bergen is given. Then the measures in place to ensure the co-operation of business and social partners within the Bologna Process are presented. Then the report presents the stage of implementation of the main principles and later ...

This report provides a comprehensive view of the state of European Higher Education - as seen by higher education institutions themselves. More than 900 European higher education institutions contributed to this report, either by responding to a wide-ranging questionnaire, or by hosting visits of research teams, or through providing input in other meetings. EUA is deeply grateful to everyone in the higher education community who has contributed to this common endeavour. The report shows the ...

The Transnational Cooperation Programme South East Europe is part of the new Objective 3 European Territorial Cooperation for the programming period 2007-2013. General aim of transnational cooperation is to foster a balancned territorial development and territorial integration within the cooperation area. The Programme is not only the part of EU-Cohesion Policy affecting the Member States but also a component in the framework of Pre-Accession Assistance and the European Neighbourhood Policy ...

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