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The web-site offers the online Catalogue of the research and innovation potential of the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, which besides the list of the research entities, also provides a review of researchers, equipment, projects, as well as services for business partners (developed technologies and prototypes, patents, licenses, training, specific expertise, etc.). Printed version of the Catalog of research and innovation potential of the University of Novi Sad in ...

... Bosnia-Herzegovina (pdf) Agency for Development of higher education and Quality Assurance Tempus Partner Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina Kosovo* NEO Kosovo Overview of the higher education system in Kosovo (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Kosovo Montenegro NEO Montenegro Overview of the higher education system in Montenegro (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Montenegro Serbia NEO Serbia Overview of the higher education system in Serbia Tempus Partner Country: Serbia Study in Serbia Source: http://www.cimo.fi/programmes/contactseminar_westernbalkans2015 Erasmus+ has introduced new funding opportunities for the higher education cooperation with the Western Balkans partner countries Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia. Funding is available especially for student and staff mobility (International Credit Mobility) and higher education cooperation in capacity ...

... Khalili Ph.D. (MIRAS Social Organization in Support of Studying of Cultural Heritage) Baku, Azerbaijan Evgeny Kozhokin, (Moscow Institute of International Relations), Moscow, Russia Marcel Courtiade Ph.D. (INALCO- Paris), Paris, France Margarita Karamihova Ph.D. (University Ss. Cyril and Methodius), Veliko Trnovo, Bulgaria Jasminka Simic Ph.D. (Radio-Television of Serbia), Belgrade, Serbia Armanda Kodra Hysa Ph.D. (Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Art’s Studies) Tirana, Albania Velika Stojkova Serafimovska Ph.D., Institute for Folklore "Marko Cepenkov", Skopje, Macedonia Nadzyea Cherepan Ph.D. candidate(European Humanities University), Vilnius, Lithuania Meli Shopi Ph.D. (University of Elbasan), Elbasan, Albania Misho Netkovski Ph.D ...

... Sciences, gave the opening speech. He stressed the importance of discussions on young researchers, their current position and support they receive and particularly the issue of future employment possibilities of doctoral students once they graduate. Mr Mihajlo Djukic, RRPP coordinator, discussed the RRPP activities within the National Policy Dialogue in Serbia. Then, the results of research on institutional support and education for young researchers in humanities and social sciences were presented. The research was performed by the Working Group on Young Researchers. The Working group carried out a survey within 356 doctoral students. The survey results indicate that material conditions are ...

... to give a brief presentation on their career to date and future plans (5 min PowerPoint presentation) during the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE). Eligibility for application is open to candidates from Europe (as defined by the ESE Byelaws) including the ESE Affiliated Society members (including Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia) and countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea ...

Eligibility for application is open to candidates from Europe (as defined by the ESE Byelaws) including the ESE Affiliated Society members (including Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia) and countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

... civil society organizations can play in regularly monitoring the policies and performance of government institutions The webinar will be held on November 18th and 19th at 11:00 AM in two separate one-hour sessions. Representatives of civil society and civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo*, Serbia and Montenegro are invited to participate. For registration, please click here. *A webinar is a seminar that is transmitted over the Internet using video conferencing software. Download: Call for Participants Source: PASOS The Center for Research and Policy Making is pleased to invite you to a webinar* on the ...

... Today Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, and Lopandić Duško, Ambassador of Serbia to the European Union, have signed an agreement formalising the entry of Serbia to the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Programme (COSME). Serbia's decision to join COSME was welcomed and the opportunity was taken to highlight another tool of the programme - the Enterprise Europe Network, which helps SMEs to develop and facilitate their internationalisation, and access innovative technology. COSME will ...

Selected programmes attached below are related to: Technology Transfer capacity building in the Western Balkans Western Balkans Youth Window under Erasmus+ Statistics Improving economic governance and competitiveness Regional School of public administration Further programme documents are available at the DG NEAR website: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/instruments/multi-beneficiary-programme/index_en.htm Background A) Horizontal support Technical assistance, information and ...

Key messages For two decades now, the UNESCO Science Report series has been mapping science, technology and innovation (STI) around the world on a regular basis. Since STI do not evolve in a vacuum, this latest edition summarizes the evolution since 2010 against the backdrop of socio-economic, geopolitical and environmental trends that have helped to shape contemporary STI policy and governance. Key messages are: Today, there are fewer grounds than in the past to deplore a simple „North-South“ ...

... an EU member since 2013, Croatia is still searching for the most effective configuration for its own innovation system; it is currently striving to follow the best practices of the EU and incorporate its body of law and institutional and empirical legacy into the national innovation system. Like Croatia, Serbia is what the EU calls a moderate innovator. These two countries are poles apart, however, when it comes to the weight of business R&D funding; this accounts for 43% of GERD in Croatia but only 8% in Serbia (in 2013). The Serbian government’s biggest challenge will be ...

The European Investment Fund (EIF) has selected South Central Ventures (SCV) to manage ENIF via offices in Belgrade (Serbia), Zagreb (Croatia), and Skopje (former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). Investments will be made in SMEs ranging from seed to early growth stage, in innovative sectors which show a high potential for growth, with a particular focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The fund contains a dedicated 'seed pocket ...

WESTERN BALKAN YOUTH WINDOW The WBYW offers opportunities to finance projects within the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme involving organisations and participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. These projects are funded within the Programme's Key Action 2, in particular under the Capacity-building in the field of youth. All basic information about Capacity-building in the field of youth can be found on the relevant web page of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. WHICH ACTIVITIES ...

... Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Serbia addresses the following: Serbia is at good level of preparation in science and research. Some progress was made in improving the framework for science, research and innovation. In the coming year, Serbia should in particular: → take actions to modernise organisation of research and innovation in line with the European Research Area and Innovation Union ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Kosovo* addresses the following: Preparations in education and research are at an early stage. There has been no progress in this area over the last year. The quality of education needs to be considerably improved. In the coming year, Kosovo should in particular: → improve quality of education at all levels and improve access to quality education for marginalised groups, especially children with disabilities, Roma, Ashkali and ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for fyr of Macedonia addresses the following: There is a good level of preparation in the area of science and research. Good progress was made with respect to actions on innovation, and with initial and active participation in the EU Research and Innovation Programme "Horizon 2020". In the coming year, the country should focus on: → actions to strengthen the research capacity in line with the European Research Area; → ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Bosnia and Herzegovina addresses the following: Preparations on education and research and innovation policy are at an early stage. There was no progress in these sectors but Bosnia and Herzegovina actively participated in different cultural programmes as well as research networks and activities. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → step up coordination and harmonisation of the legal framework on ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Montenegro addresses the following: There is a good level of preparation in this chapter and some progress was made in the past year. In the coming year, Montenegro should in particular: → enhance efforts to increase investment in research, in particular through stimulating investment by the private sector; → increase and focus efforts on participation in the EU Programme 'Horizon 2020'. Montenegro participates in the ...

Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Albania addresses the following: Preparations are at an early stage in the area of science and research. There was no progress in the past year. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → build capacity and increase investment in research to ensure integration into the European Research Area and contribute to the Innovation Union; → increase efforts for successful participation in the research and ...

... UNESCO. In December, parliament adopted amendments to the law on scientific research activities. Regarding integration into the European Research Area (ERA), Montenegro nominated an observer delegate and regularly attends meetings with the European Research and Innovation Committee; but participation in other related ERA advisory bodies should also be considered. Serbia Serbia is at good level of preparation in science and research. Some progress was made in improving the framework for science, research and innovation. In the coming year, Serbia should in particular: → take actions to modernise organisation of research and innovation in line with the European Research Area and Innovation Union ...

... the opening of the first negotiation chapters. I am very confident this can be done at an Inter-Governmental Conference still this year. Serbia finalised rule of law action plans, reached key agreements with Kosovo, and has been vey constructive in developing regional co-operation with its neighbours. At the same time, Serbia embarked on an ambitious economic reform agenda. Serbia is also affected by the refugee crisis but handled the unprecedented influx of refugees relatively well. Serbia should now build on this progress. We expect a renewed commitment to move decisively forward with the reforms, in particular in the area of judiciary, fight against corruption and organised crime, freedom ...

... is therefore a long-term investment in Europe's own security and prosperity". Common challenges The region has been seriously affected by the refugee crisis. Turkey is providing substantial support to more than 2 million Syrian refugees on its territory. The Western Balkans, in particular the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia, have managed a substantial amount of third country nationals transiting their countries since the beginning of the year.The migration challenge makes more than ever a case for increased cooperation with enlargement countries, and the EU is providing substantial support to this end. Fundamentals key to stability In its enlargement ...

The eligible cross-border co-operation area is determined in accordance with the IPA II rules set out in Regulation 231/2014 where only NUTS III regions (or respective equivalents) are eligible for cross-border co-operation programmes. In Bulgaria the corresponding NUTS III administrative-territorial units are the districts established by the Law on the Administrative Territorial System in Republic of Bulgaria.

10 key facts A total of 36 732 eligible proposals were submitted under Horizon 2020’s first 100 calls (FP7: 135 514), breaking down as follows: 29 794 full proposals in single-stage calls 5 617 outline proposals in the first stage of the two-stage calls 1 321 full proposals in the second stage of the two-stage calls In total, 31 115 full proposals were submitted. The total number of eligible applications in full proposals was 123 334 (FP7: 598 080). These eligible proposals requested a total EU ...

... at strengthening the regional research, innovation and technology systems by providing support, advice, information and recommendations to the states, public and private institutions, non-governmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders. However, social and political problems are still more pressing in WBC than the low level of R&D investment (Serbia and Montenegro spend on around 1% of GDP on R&D, while other countries in the region spend up to 0,3% of GDP) or support for technology transfer activities. Improving the perspective of young generations is of "paramount importance in ensuring stability, sustainable development and progress ...

... for boosting the local economic development. In Western Balkan countries, there are a number of BI that are active and successful in providing the support to young innovative companies and a number of STPs in the establishing phase. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 15 business incubators, 23 in Serbia and two in Montenegro. Some of them are only partially functional, others are registered but not working and several are in preparation phase. Table below gives an overview of performance of incubators in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia since their establishment. Data was collected within WBCInno project in 2014 ...

Presentation of the national poll key findings: Albanian Serbian relations in the eyes of the Albanian public 2015. 27 October 2015, 11.00 am, Europa Conference Hall, Tirana Times Book House, as a a joint initiative with the Forum for International Relations of the European Movement Serbia. Speakers: Jelica Minic, Head of the Forum for International Relations of the European Movement Serbia Albert Rakipi, Executive Director of the Albanian Institute for International Studies H.E. Mr. Miroljub ZARIĆ, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Albania H.E. Helmut Hoffmann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany ...

... EU_Regional / @CorinaCretuEU #CohesionPolicy #interreg https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion With this new programme EU invests nearly €100 million to boost transnational cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The programme's geographical area include four EU countries (Greece, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia), with the participation of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia ...

Epoka University, in Tirana, in partnership with other universities from Albania, UK, USA, Turkey, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Azerbaijan, organizes the 5th International Conference on European Studies (ICES'15). The conference titled the “Perspectives of Integration in the European Union: The Balkans’”, will be held on 6th and 7th of November in Tirana, Albania. Academics, scholars, professionals and students are invited to ...

... Production or Eco-efficiency. A call for papers was also launched. Find more details here and at http://emfm.unze.ba/ The event is organised for the fifth time, jointly by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade (Serbia), Environmental Campus Birkenfeld, University of Applied Sciences Trier (Germany), presenting a forum for scientific research discussion and practice on the subjects of environmental and material flow management. Zenica

The Program in a Nutshell 1. Pioneers of the Balkans Roadshow and promotion 584 teams applied from five countries: Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro. 2. Education and preparation of the startups 300+ accepted were accepted to the program and prepared for their first pitch at semi-finals in Belgrade 3. Semifinals and Belgrade Venture Forum. During three days from 12-14th Nov in Belgrade our +300 teams are pitching behind the ...

... research, and bridging the development gap with the rest of Europe. The VI-SEEM consortium brings together e-Infrastructure operators and Scientific Communities in a common endeavor. Coordinator GREEK RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY NETWORK S.A. Greece Participants THE CYPRUS INSTITUTE LIMITED, Cyprus INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, Bulgaria INSTITUT ZA FIZIKU, Serbia NEMZETI INFORMACIOS INFRASTRUKTURA FEJLESZTESI IRODA, Hungary UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST DIN TIMISOARA, Romania UNIVERSITETI POLITEKNIK I TIRANES, Albania UNIVERZITET U BANJOJ LUCI, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ss. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY IN SKOPJE, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia JAVNA USTANOVA UNIVERZITET CRNE GORE PODGORICA, Montenegro RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING ASSOCIATION OF MOLDOVA ...

... of the SciFabLab at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade Jelena Jevtović, Vesna Mandić, Žarko Gavrilović - Approaches in the Development of Research-Driven Business Incubators and Science and Technology Parks in cooperation with universities Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojić - One View How to Boost Knowledge Transfer from University to Industry in Serbia Marko Vasiljević, Ivan Stojić, Andrea Katić, Aleksandar Kupusinac - Cooperation between the academic and industrial sectors in the Republic of Serbia - An analysis and proposals for improvement Angela Fajsi, Slađana Gajić, Slobodan Morača - University-industry collaboration: Improving SMEs performances through R&D collaboration Ivana Mirović, Marina Katić - Fostering Modernization and Innovation ...

... BI/STP staff and their tenants are not motivated to participate in capacity building training and to use services offered by universities. WBCInno aims at planting the seeds of change for KTT in West Balkan countries. The Project extends across five universities situated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia to achieve the following objectives: • To establish a Regional University Innovation Platform (UIP) at five WBC universities for integration and to focusing on innovation potential and for fostering technology transfer and commercialisation, • To reinforce existing and to establish new university structures and services ...

... in Belgrade. The training was focused on the detailed instructions and recommendations for preparing pitch presentations, with the aim of more successful participation of WBC students not only in Regional Competition for Best Student Ideas, but also in other similar events. On the second day of visit, the students from Serbia and Montenegro had an opportunity to participate with their Austrian colleagues in the StartUp Spritzer event, which is traditionally organized once a month. At StartUp Spritzer, young people are given an opportunity to present their business ideas to the public and investors. All six WBC teams participated in this event ...

Please find the catalogues below. The information is also available in local languages and in in online version. Please find all related information here: http://www.wbc-inno.kg.ac.rs/article/publications/ Catalogues of research and innovation potential at different universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia are prepared within WBCInno project for the following universities: • Catalogue on Research and Innovation potential of the University of Kragujevac • Catalogue of Research and Innovation potential of the University of Novi Sad • Catalogue on Research and Innovation potential of the University ...

... in the tourism sector and to the development of joint tourism strategies, as well as action plans and studies on the preservation of cultural and natural heritages. Improved competitiveness through the setup of business networks. Background: The 9 NUTS III or equivalent regions involved in the Interreg IPA CBC Croatia - Serbia programme are: Croatia: Osječko-baranjska county, Vukovarsko-srijemska county, Brodsko-posavska county and Požeško-slavonska county. Serbia: North Bačka district, West Bačka district, South Bačka district, Srem district and Mačva district. The programme is managed by the Agency for Regional Development of the Republic of Croatia – Directorate for Managing Cooperation Programmes and Regional Development. Total Budget of the cooperation programme: €40 344 930. Total EU contribution: €34 ...

... the countries in the region: (please find them attached) Indicative Strategy Paper for Bosnia and Herzegovina (2014-2017) Indicative Strategy Paper for Albania (2014-2020) Indicative Strategy Paper for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (2014-2020) Indicative Strategy Paper for Kosovo (2014-2020) Indicative Strategy Paper for Montenegro (2014-2020) Indicative Strategy Paper for Serbia (2014-2020) Multi-Country Indicative Strategy Paper (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 ...

... Danube Region and Western Balkans, in order to support them in introducing and implementing EU acquis relevant to local and regional governments. The Second BACID Call for proposals has been launched and will support know-how transfer actions to the target countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo* and Moldova ...

... protection, certification, promotion, networking and internationalization. Application deadline is October 9, 2015. The Public Call and all necessary documents can be found at www.ntpark.rs The establishment of STP Belgrade is supported by the Project Science and Technology Park Belgrade - the new export instrument of Serbia, supported by the Swiss Government (Swiss Secretariat of Economic Affairs SECO). The Science Technology Park Belgrade has announced its first public call for admission of new members. The Call is intended for technology companies willing to locate their development programs in a new, modern complex on the brinks of ...

... of Science, representatives of other European countries and other distinguished guests. Source: Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) The RCC reports: Western Balkans ministers of science signed on September 18 in Split an agreement on establishment of the Western Balkans Research and Innovation Centre (WISE), gathering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo*, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ...

The International Conference is addressed to: Academics, researchers and professionals with a particular interest related to the topics from all parts of the world. Senior and junior researchers are equally welcomed, different academic backgrounds are welcomed. Post-graduate students, doctoral candidates and young researchers are welcome to submit a paper. Students of Master Program Studies. Representatives of NGOs and activists willing to present their work or projects with impact on or ...

Each year the Commission adopts its "Enlargement package" - a set of documents explaining its policy on EU enlargement and reporting on progress achieved in each country. Most importantly, this package includes the annual Enlargement Strategy Paper which sets out the way forward for the coming year and takes stock of the progress made over the last twelve months by each candidate country and potential candidate. In addition to this strategy paper, the package contains the so-called Progress ...

The development of Business Incubators (BI) and Science and Technology Parks (STP) is one of the most efficient instruments for boosting the local economic development. This topic was recognized as highly important by WBCInno partners, which was the main motive to elaborate the Strategic Development Plan for BIs/STPs in WBC region. This Strategic Plan presents the trends in the development of BIs and STPs at EU and world level as well as the current state in WBC region in this area. This gave ...

... of current RTDI evaluation. It stresses the need for similar initiatives in future. The publication is thematically divided into three parts. In the first part, the reader will be introduced to the topic with an exhaustive comparative study on the contemporary evaluation culture in Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, and Serbia. The second part of the publication presents the main achievements of the EVAL-INNO project, including: the RTDI Evaluation Standards; The EVAL-INNO Evaluation Platform; the capacity-building trainings; the benchmarking of RTDI public research organisations in six different countries of the region, and the pilot programme evaluations in Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia ...

The evaluation standards aim to contribute to the improved implementation and exploitation of Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) measures by promoting meaningful evaluation procedures to foster strategic intelligence building and evidence-based decision-making in the fi eld of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. They address: authorities commissioning RTDI evaluations (often ministries in charge ...

dding another 84 pilot schools. Only 3 % of children attend preschool education services. Education and training programmes (for both pre-university and university level education) need to improve support for applied and practical work, to complement theoretical teaching and learning practices. The government has taken actions to prevent dropping out of school, including workshops with parents, students and the community at large, but ...

... One year after the Berlin Western Balkans Summit, the heads of government, foreign ministers and economics ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Croatia, Slovenia, last year’s host Germany, future hosts France and Italy, representatives of the European Commission and the European External Action Service and International Financial Institutions met ...

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