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... twice a year in an electronic form: http://newbalkanpolitics.org.mk/ (ISSN 1409-9454). Editor in Chief: prof. Mirjana Maleska Doctoral School of Political Science Ss.Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje The academic journal New Balkan Politics (NBP) seeks to publish original, research oriented works, with comparative relevance to FYR of Macedonia and the Balkans, as well as papers in the general field of politics and ethnicity ...

... hr/programme-application-form.php?progType=course&progId=785. Participants that will be covering their own travel and accommodation costs will be informed on the acceptance. Scholarships: Several scholarships covering travel costs and accommodation costs are available for participants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Kyrgyzstan, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Republic of Georgia, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. Participants that will be granted the scholarship need to fulfill following requirements: they need to be PhD students or young faculty members under the age of 40 who are studying or working in fields of humanities and social sciences originating from ...

... nbsp;historical legacies, dating frombefore and afterthe formally communist period, but certainly strongly conditioned by it. It may be worthwhile to compare the situations reported in these countries, with those found across the countries of the fragmented region now known as the Western Balkans—Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,FYR of Macedonia, and Montenegro, as well as Serbia. Albania is a special case, not having been part of the Yugoslav state and having suffered under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha from 1945 to 1985—a regime that may justifiably be termed lunatic. All these countries are struggling still to ...

Who may apply: • CSOs registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro or Serbia. Priority will be given to those organisations which have not been recipients of EU funding acting as lead organisations; • Individual researchers, citizens of these 6 countries, under 35 years old (including M.A. students in the last year of their studies). The deadline for sending the project ...

... open access to publications the default setting for Horizon 2020, the next EU research and innovation funding programme." Background The study was undertaken by Science-Metrix, a research evaluation consultancy. The study included the 28 EU Member States, as well as Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Iceland, Norway, Turkey, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Israel, Brazil, Canada, Japan and United States of America. Two other reports by the same group were also released today, examining open access policies and the issue of open access to data. Concerning open access policies, the report found that the majority of 48 major science funders considered both key ...

... and researchers with applied interests in sustainable energy governance issues, preferably but not exclusively in UNESCO designated sites, from following countries in South East Europe and Caucasus: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, UNMIK/Kosovo*. Requirements The following candidates are eligible to apply: Current postgraduate students (master’s and PhD candidates) in natural and human sciences on sustainable energy governance related topics; Postdoctoral researchers in natural and human sciences on sustainable energy governance related topics. Graduated energy related professionals working in the ...

This is a new version (update July 2013) of the guide for applying for and submitting project proposals under the WBIF. Beneficiaries of the WBIF projects are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia, Western Balkans. http://www.wbif.eu/uploads/lib_document/attachment/290/WBIF_Guidelines_2nd_edition_July_2013.pdf WBIF

... the project,” – stated Ake Sahlin, TACSO Project Director, SIPU International. Due to Croatia’s EU accession, it will no longer be one of the project’s beneficiary countries. Instead, Iceland will be the eighth country in TACSO 2 joining Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. The EU has granted 10,59 million Euros to TACSO 2 recognising the significance of civil society’s role in furthering the democratic processes in the region. For more information, please visit www.tacso.org or contact Ms. Sanela Tunović, TACSO PR and Communication ...

... dr Željko Kaluđerović, dr Zdravko Grebo from University of Sarajevo, dr Žarko Puhovski from University of Zagreb, dr Nikola Knežević from the Centre for the Study of Religion, Politics and Society, Srđan Sremac, PhD candidate at VU University Amsterdam and dr Dejan Donev from Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje, Macedonia. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Eric Gordy UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies University College London. Dr. David Tombs Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Participation and Registration Please send the abstract not longer than 250 words via email tozurnal@ff.uns.ac ...

... MA and PhD graduates who graduated with a PhD, LLM or MA degree in the social sciences and humanities from high-quality universities in the OECD countries in the past three years. Applicants must be residents of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan or Ukraine ...

Following the first conference of the LSEE Research Network, a workshop was organized in Belgrade in May 2012. The workshop was entitled ' Skills and the Labour Market in the Western Balkans' and was organized in collaboration with FREN (Foundation for the Advancement of Economics) at the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade, Seria. The workshop aimed to gather the latest research on imbalances between labour demand and supply in the Western Balkans region with special analysis ...

The last academic year has been another busy and productive year for LSEE. LSEE Visiting Speakers Programme covered a range of topical presentations on Southeast Europe, while it hosted a number of policy debates with key politicians and policy-makers from the region. At the same time, LSEE continued its engagement with research and policy in the region, building on institutional collaboration with the Regional Cooperation Council ...

The document summarises the outcomes of Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) projects funded under FP6 and FP7, where these have a potential impact on policymaking at local, regional, national and European level. The publication contains short policy papers summarising the findings of EU-funded SSH research projects that address key challenges regarding the social, economic, political and cultural make-up of Europe. The subject areas covered include: major trends in society and ...

... limited to 40, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis also taking into account a balanced representation of the countries in the region. A high number of municipal representatives and building professionals are expected to attend this unique event from countries in the region, such as Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Bulgaria. Please find more details below: Agenda Invitation Source: http://aidaproject.eu/news.php The Ministry of Economic Development of Kosovo* will host a regional workshop on energy efficient and green public buildings, at his premises on 19th September 2013 ...

The TACSO project has implemented a number of activities since 2009, which can be grouped around the project’s four main components: 1. Project and CSO visibility; 2. Support services to CSOs: research, help desk and guidance; 3. Development of CSO’s capacities; and 4. Improvement of the cooperation of CSOs with the government and other stakeholders. The purpose of this report is to capture and reflect on what has been achieved within the project’s set objectives, in regards to the ...

Co-published by Cornell University, INSEAS, and the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Global Innovation Index is a key indicator of regional strengths, capabilities and results in innovation. The broad range of criteria used for the classification make its originality, with the support brought to innovation by public institutions, the human capital, R&D infrastructure, market and business sophistication as well as actual innovations themselves all being accounted for. The index ...

... from foreign students to study at a German University) Length of up to 36 months Further Information here International Scholarship Programme For further practical qualifications and experience after graduation For university graduates from Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Research internships at institutes, private firms, government departments or ministries, non-governmental organisations etc. No support for doctoral candidates Length of 6 – 12 months Further information here http://www.dbu.de/1246.html

... German and international university institutions. Institutions that host international scholarship recipients include universities, companies from the environmental management, engineering and consulting sectors as well as ministries and other associations. Current internship offers can be found here. Young environmental scientists with Master Degree from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo* can apply for getting additional professional qualifications through a research fellowship in Germany for up to 12 months ...

NBP seeks to publish original, research oriented works, relevant to the field of study. The political crises in Macedonia, jeopardizing the democratic procedures, unsolved issues with the neighboring countries, postponed negotiations with the EU and NATO, interethnic politics and its implication on the security and the stability of the country are the challenging themes for the new issue. Any other paper with comparative relevance to FYR of Macedonia and ...

... Jelic, PH.D., Podgorica, University of Montenegro, Member of the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convection for Protection of National Minorities by the Council of Europe. “European legal and institutional framework of minority rights protection” 2. Prof. Jovan Ananiev Ph.D., Skopje, FYR of Macedonia, Dean of the Faculty of Law in Stip, Member of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance by the Council of Europe “Challenges in human and minority rights protection in multicultural societies” 3. Prof. Rubin Zemon Ph.D., Skopje, FYR of Macedonia, expert of Council ...

The Committee is a strategic policy advisory body whose main mission is to provide timely strategic input to the Council of the EU, the Commission and the Member States on any research and innovation issue relevant to the development of the ERA. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FyR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia participate in the Committee as observers. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/era/erac?lang=en

... of the international dimension of ERA by the sharing of information and consultation between the partners with a view to identifying common priorities which could lead to coordinated or joint initiatives, and coordinating activities and positions vis-à-vis third countries and within international fora. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovna, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia act as observers. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/era/sfic?lang=en

... Foundations is the author of the Policy Brief on the EU Enlargement process towards the Western Balkans, which was made in cooperation with the host Institution – The Netherlands Institute for International Relations “Clingendael”. The Brief analyses the accession process of three Western Balkans countries, namely Croatia, Montenegro and FYR of Macedonia and offers recommendations for the European Commission leading towards a credible accession process as part of the solution to some of the challenges that Europe is facing today. He argues that the processes of enlargement and deeper European integration are not mutually exclusive and that the limitations of the EU ...

The Brief analyses the accession process of three Western Balkans countries, namely Croatia, Montenegro and FYR of Macedonia and offers recommendations for the European Commission leading towards a credible accession process as part of the solution to some of the challenges that Europe is facing today. He argues that the processes of enlargement and deeper European integration are not mutually exclusive and that the limitations of the EU ...

... guidelines on the homepage, http://js.ugd.edu.mk/index.php/BSSR/index Language: Authors should send their papers in English language only. __________________________ The Balkan Social Science Review (BSSR) is established on behalf of the Faculty of Law in the University “Goce Delcev” in Stip, FY Republic of Macedonia. It is designed to encourage interest in all matters relating to law, political sciences, sociology and economy sean in the context of the Balkan, with an emphasis on matters of theory and on broad issues arising from the relationship of wider social science disciplines encuraging interdisciplinary aproach in areas of ...

... journal for academics with an interest in the Balkans seen through the lenght of diferent social science disciplines. The first volume is accessible here __________________________ The Balkan Social Science Review (BSSR) is established on behalf of the Faculty of Law in the University “Goce Delcev” in Stip, FY Republic of Macedonia. It is designed to encourage interest in all matters relating to law, political sciences, sociology and economy sean in the context of the Balkan, with an emphasis on matters of theory and on broad issues arising from the relationship of wider social science disciplines encuraging interdisciplinary aproach in areas of ...

... future leaders, Promote peace and stability throughout scientific cooperation in the country and abroad, Initiate democratic dialog and liberal discussions, Support civil society development in Serbia. The Club Alpbach Belgrade announces an open call for 25 candidates from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Kosovo* and Serbia ...

This new publication by the LSEE is edited by Will Bartlett and Milica Uvalić. The impact of the Eurozone crisis on the peripheral countries of the EU has been well documented, with much commentary and debate about the social and economic impact on EU member States such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. However, the serious social consequences of the economic crisis on the countries of South East Europe have been far less in the spotlight of public awareness. This book presents a ...

... WeBSEFF II is supported by €11.5 million in grant funds provided by the European Union for technical cooperation programmes and investment incentives for borrowers, who will benefit from consultation and advice such as free energy audits. The programme covers the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Eligible borrowers include private sector companies, energy service companies (ESCOs), municipalities and public building owners. WeBSEFF II builds on the success of the fully committed Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility I (WeBSEFF I), launched in April 2009. A first loan under the framework is being ...

... The conference presented results from analyses performed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, revealing similar media coverage patterns of EU related topics. The majority of reports present high-level state political activities, whereas the everyday stories of normal citizens are neglected. The EU is also represented, though primarily through politicians. Finally, commentary by NGOs, experts and other stakeholders are almost absent ...

The book presents the main findings of a study of current trends and issues in higher education which was conducted in seventeen higher education institutions from eight countries of the Western Balkans. The study was included in a broader research project entitled Differentiation, equity, productivity: The social and economic consequences of expanded and differentiated higher education systems – internationalisation aspects" (DEP) supported by a grant from the Slovenian Research Agency ...

In June 2003 the EU-Western Balkans summit resulted in the Thessaloniki Declaration, affirming unequivocally that ‘the future of the Balkans is within the European Union’. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the declaration, and on the eve of Croatia’s accession to the EU, this publication assesses the progress that the countries of the Western Balkans have made on the path to European integration in the past decade. It notes the positive momentum generated by the Thessaloniki Agenda ...

... Platform Member countries in Montenegro took the opportunity to join the Platform members during the dinner and exchange some thoughts on RTDI issues and regional cooperation: e.g. Mr. Mehmet Niyazi Tanilir (Ambassador of Turkey); Mr. Izmir Talic (Ambassador of Bosnia and Hercegovina); Mr. Aleksandar Vasilevski (Ambassador of FYR of Macedonia, Mr. Gerald Hauser (Consul of Austrian Embassy in Montenegro), Mr. Romain Boitard (EU Delegation to Montenegro). The Steering Platform members also welcomed the discussions with representatives from RTDI sector in Montenegro: Mr. Predrag Miranović (Rector of University of Montenegro); Mr. Andjelko Lojpur (Vice rector of the University of ...

... Review Meeting in April 2013 in Skopje is envisaged. The following innovation schemes/Task Force meetings shall be organised: Voucher scheme (interest expressed by Croatia, Kosovo*) Innovation officer (interest expressed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia) Strategic Innovation (interest expressed by Montenegro) Soft Landing Platforms (interest expressed by Albania, FYR of Macedonia). Fostering WBC Regional Innovation using the Smart Specialisation concept: Only EU member states and their regions are obliged to present an S3 strategy in order to be able to access structural funds of the next programming period and WBCs do not have such an official obligation at the moment ...

... and private sector investors to help improve transport networks, thereby facilitating greater cross-border trade and investment. Developing further links with the regional energy market is also a priority. The Western Balkans Investment Framework will provide the ideal policy dialogue platform for regional integration. The EBRD has been operating in FYR Macedonia since 1993 and to date has signed 80 projects with a net cumulative business volume of €1.1 billion. Nearly 36 per cent of cumulative commitments are in the infrastructure sector, 28 per cent in the financial sector, 20 per cent in the energy sector and 16 per cent in ...

The report provides an overview of the current status of climate change initiatives and methods of tracking financing aimed at climate change issues in the Western Balkans. It aims to facilitate discussions on the scope and content of such initiatives and to contribute to better planning of assistance. The intended audience includes officials from beneficiary countries, the EC, IFIs and bilateral donors involved in programming climate change assistance and climate change policies. IFI ...

This brief report provides WBIF stakeholders with an update of the macro-economic data originally presented in the “Food for Thought” paper prepared for the WBIF Steering Committee in June 2012 and the subsequent first Data Update prepared for the WBIF Steering Committee in December 2012. See www.wbif.eu/Macroeconomic Issues. It is intended to contribute the on-going discussions under the WBIF regarding how best to address the dynamic and challenging environment for investment in the region, ...

... Below you will find all presentations held. Please note also the links below which will lead you to further information regarding the SP meeting in Budva - such as Conclusions of the 14th SP. Please note that for project policy reasons all appellations in the presentation "What has been done" Macedonia and Kosovo were replaced by FYR of Macedonia and Kosovo* (This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence). 14th Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries was held in Budva, Montenegro on June 5/6 2013 ...

This guide has been conceived as a methodological guidance for policy-makers and implementing bodies on how to prepare for and how to design, draft and implement a national/regional research and innovation strategy for smart specialisation (RIS3). Rather than an all-encompassing, prescriptive document, the guide is to be understood as a general orientation document which will evolve as the concept develops. Indeed, the document will be improved and updated on a regular basis. Most ...

... who have some general insight and interest in South-Eastern Europe. Tuition fees are waived for Austrian/EU students. Tuition costs approx. €745 per semester for citizens of other states but can usually be fully refunded upon successful completion of each semester for citizens of Albania, Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For enquiries about the admission procedure, tuition fees and refund process at the University of Graz please contact Alexandra Fauland alexandra.fauland@uni-graz.at at the Office for International Relations. Please note that the University of Graz does not provide financial ...

... its constitution in order to increase the independence and accountability of the judiciary in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. In parallel, Montenegro will need to finalise credible Action Plans, which are a condition for opening the rule-of-law chapters 23 and 24. Third, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has also moved forward on European Union related reforms. It is important now that the political agreement of March 2013 between the country's political forces is implemented without delay. Fourth, thanks to the positive momentum in the accession negotiations with Turkey, there is a chance for the opening of at ...

... and connect interested scientists willing to cooperate with each other. Target countries for the conference are the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99), Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine and Austria. The first conference day addresses the political and strategic dimension of Higher Education cooperation, thus including past evolvement as well as future aspects for sustainable partnership within this region and with Austria. The second day intends to present ...

The strategy was adopted by the RCC Board on 25 April 2013 in Sarajevo and endorsed by the participants of the RCC Annual Meeting, on 30 May 2013 in Ohrid. RCC RCC

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... al Tel: +355 42 232 086 +355 42 222 077/ 1190 +355 42 222 077/ 1314 Fax: +355 42 222 117 Epoka University in Tirana, Albania in cooperation with other universities from Albania, UK, Turkey, USA, Italy, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Azerbaijan, organizes the 4th International Conference on European Studies (ICES'13) on “Social, Economic and Political Transition of Balkans”, which will take place on 8th and 9th of November in Tirana, Albania. A Call for Papers was issued ...

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are considered as the most significant processes for economic growth, productivity and employment. While knowledge becomes an increasingly important part of innovation, the accumulation of knowledge through learning t constitutes a driving force in the development and growth (Penrose, 1959; Spender and Grant, 1996). In this view regions and countries function as collectors and repositories of knowledge and ideas and provide an underlying ...

... the supportive stance you have taken towards the country's efforts in the accession process. I also share your concerns about the risks of prolonging the status quo. For the purpose of today's debate, let me recall the main conclusions of the Commission's Spring Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: first, implementation of reforms is on-going. At the latest meeting of the High Level Accession Dialogue, held in Skopje on 9 April, we noted that action had been taken in relation to almost all of the High Level Accession Dialogue targets; second, steps have also been taken on good neighbourly ...

... BSSR is a semi-annual, peer-reviewed, journal for academics with an interest in the Balkans seen through the lenght of diferent social science disciplines The Balkan Social Science Review (BSSR) is established on behalf of the Faculty of Law in the University “Goce Delcev” in Stip, Republic of Macedonia. It is designed to encourage interest in all matters relating to law, political sciences, sociology and economy sean in the context of the Balkan, with an emphasis on matters of theory and on broad issues arising from the relationship of wider social science disciplines encuraging interdisciplinary aproach in areas of ...

... how to apply for funding will take place on 27 May in the Charlemagne Building, in Brussels, Belgium. Links: CIP eco-innovation initiative: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/ Eco-innovation Call for Proposals 2013: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/apply-funds/call-proposal/index_en.htm (Albania, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey are eligible) Follow us on Twitter: @EU_ecoinno Project examples cited in the press release: Optimising technology to re-use old bricks: REBRICK –http://www.gamlemursten.dk/uk Producing leather shoes that are free from harmful chemicals: TiLeather project -http://www.tileather.eu/default.aspx Using CO2 ...

... May 2013. Attendance at the conference is free of charge; travel and accommodation expenses for paper presenter The project follows on from the “Textbook and Curriculum Development in South Eastern Europe” project and its sub-project around the Albanian-speaking areas of the region. The geographical area it covers encompasses Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and southern Serbia. The project will involve organising conferences on the content of textbooks and on public discourse around ethnic, national, state and regional approaches to history in the context of school and running seminars on textbook design. Stipends for textbook authors and academics working in this field will ...

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