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... of conference topics and further information concerning the call for papers. The Faculty of Economics and Administration of “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Durrës, Albania, is organising the 3rd International Scientific Conference on “Economic Policy and EU Integration” to be held on April 8 to 9, 2011 at the Faculty of Economics and Administration in Durrës, Albania ...

The website of the EU delegation to Albania contains news, information on projects and funding opportunities, a press corner and other useful sources of information. http://ec.europa.eu/delegations/albania/index_en.htm

Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: “Knowledge ...

Participants and Lecturers The main target group of participants are junior faculty, young political and NGO activists. There will be up to 30 participants altogether. Fifteen participants are to be selected from Serbia and an equal number will come from elsewhere in the region of South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hellenic Republic, (F.Y.R.) Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia). Participants should have at the very least a BA degree, and preferably an MA degree in the social sciences or humanities. All other nationals are welcome to apply but the organisers can contribute only partially ...

The main aim of the Quick Guide -a shorter version of the Handbook on EU Funds 2007-2013 - is to respond to the huge demand for practical and comprehensive information in an easily accessible format on all the new Community priorities, programmes and other funding opportunities available since January 1, 2007. The Quick Guide provides information regarding the different types of funding possibilities, starting with the Community programmes, followed by regional and agricultural support, ...

The third FP7 Monitoring Report covers the implementation of the Framework Programme in the years 2007-2009. It is based on the FP7 monitoring system, which was designed as an internal management tool using a core set of performance indicators. In section 1 this document provides a detailed factual analysis of the main elements of the overall implementation of FP7. Section 2 takes a closer look at some of the elements of the Framework Programme which deserve a special focus. Section 3 presents ...

Ms. Tania Friederichs analysed the statistical data on WBC participation and presented an overview of the ratio of submitted and approved projects in the fields of cooperation and capacities, as well as the funding for individual WBC. As for the individual countries, the following conclusions were drawn: Albania had a high number of submissions in certain areas (while completely eschewing others), however the approval ratio was rather low. Bosnia and Herzegovina also had a very high application rate in certain areas, but the success rate for capacities and cooperation was overall approximately 12%. Croatia had a very high ...

This catalogue contains an overview on all projects funded under FP7 COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) from 2007 to 2010. European Commission/DG Research: COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) Catalogue of FP7 projects 2007 - 2010, 2010. DG Research http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/fp7_catalogue.pdf#view=fit&pagemode=none

... two regional innovation systems in a given technology field.) Maximum portion of Austrian aid flowing abroad: Generally 20–40%, depending on the number of partners and partner countries involved (in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe); not less than 15%; and not more than 50%. Partner countries for consortium partners: Albania Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Georgia Kazakhstan Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) FYR of Macedonia Moldavia Montenegro Romania Russia Serbia Turkey Ukraine Source and further information: http://www.ffg.at/content.php?cid=984, as accessed on July 6, 2010. COIN – Cooperation & Innovation – is ...

The present document is the result of a process that started in spring 2009 and aims at providing a new impetus to the RCC’s work in the coming three-year period by making use of its potential and focusing on the lines described above. This process involved an intense dialogue both within the RCC and between it and donor community. The document consists of a general part, ("Strategy"), and the "Work Programme 2011-2013". The Strategy defines the permanent ...

... The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is an organisation shared by the 43 (incl. Croatia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro and Albania) countries of the Union for the Mediterranean, to bring people together to improve mutual respect between cultures, and to support civil society working for a common future of the Region. Since its launch in 2005, the Foundation has developed a region-wide Network of over 3000 civil society organisations. The ...

... positions of every member state. Croatia expected to conclude negotiations soon Accession negotiations with Croatia are entering their final stage, and the country is expected to conclude its EU accession negotiations during the Belgian EU Presidency. Belgium is also expected to make progress on visa liberalisation with Bosnia and Albania. Sources: Balkaninsight, Euractiv, eutrio.be, as accessed on June 29, 2010. As Belgium is preparing to take over the EU presidency on July 1, the Belgian government reassures the Western Balkans states that the doors of European Union are open for every country in the ...

The "Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe" deals with the RCC's activities in 2009-2010 (publication date: May 2010). It reports about general trends in regional cooperation in South East Europe, developments in priority areas of regional cooperation in South East Europe within the RCC framework (such as Economic and Social Development, Infrastructure and Energy etc) and outlines 'the way ahead'. ...

... that achieve the objectives of the programme and are based on the cooperation of one or more institutions or groups of experts. 2. Bilateral and Multilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Programme Scientific and technological bilateral cooperation agreements with other countries are an expression of shared common interests in specific areas. Albania has signed bilateral agreements with Italy, Greece, the FYR of Macedonia and Slovenia. As of January 1, 2008 Albania holds the status of an Associated Country in FP7. ARTI will act as a national coordinating structure for the EU Framework Programme. 3. Research Infrastructure Programme The Research Infrastructure Programme aims ...

... years, the opportunities for young promising researchers in the field of social sciences to further develop and advance in their careers in their home countries are scarce. An additional problem is restricted mobility. Even today, visa restrictions create a barrier for international networking, especially for researchers and scientists coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), differentiating them also from their colleagues from the FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and thus, marginalizing them even more. The RRPP has been supporting the new generation of social scientists and researchers in the WBCs for almost two years now, paying ...

The event gathered ministries and high-level representatives responsible for science and higher education from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the FYR of Macedonia, Greece, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey as well as representatives from other European countries and European and international organisations (such as the EU, RCC, ESF and COST). The event’s main goal was to contribute ...

... countries from the same region), 81 applications (or 18 percent) were from the WBC. Compared to the statistics od the 2nd call in 2009, a slight decline of WBC involvement can be observed. The numbers of submissions per country (as a coordinator/as a partner) are the following: Albania: 2 / 23 (5 %) Bosnia and Hercegovina: 5 / 33 (7 %) Croatia: not eligible in the 2010 call FYR of Macedonia: 6 / 41 (9 %) Montenegro: 2 / 17 (4 %) Serbia: 18 / 49 (11 %) Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244): 3 / 20 (4 %) Out of all 27 countries involved, the largest percentage of applications ...

... and the second part was dealing with comments on the set of priorities selected by Western Balkan countries’ science & research communities. The questionnaire included personal opinions and all stakeholders: Education and Research, Business and Social communities; and it was disseminated through respondent’s base of all Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244, Montenegro, and Serbia). Survey respondents from Western Balkan countries chose as national priorities the same fields of science (research themes) as in WP2 of the WBC.INCO.NET project – Priorities setting in order to structure participation of researchers from Western ...

In his article “The Western Balkans in 2010: One step forward, two steps back?”, Hannes Swoboda, Member of the European Parliament, member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the EP, the Vice-President of the S&D Group and as well as the rapporteur of the European Parliament for Croatia, presents an overview of the current situation in the Western Balkans in 2010 as well as in the region concerned, with an emphasis on the role of Croatia. Hannes Swoboda, “The Western Balkans in 2010: One ...

... from this region. But unless it is matched by practical and pragmatic cooperation among all regional actors, these messages will have only limited impact." He announced that the Commission had put forward a legislative proposal to the Council and European Parliament on visa liberalisation for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania the week before and that he considered the launch ofa dialogue with Prishtina aiming at eventual visa liberalisation of outmost importance. Opinions on the EU membership applications from Montenegro and Albania were also worked on intensely. An opinion on Serbia's membership application would be prepared soon, and the groundwork ...

... a scientific article or be the result of a master’s or doctoral thesis. The submitted work shall deal with the topic of European economic integration. Authors shall be under 35 years of age at the date of submission. Authors shall be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Hungary, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) , Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine. The Oesterreichische Nationalbank shall receive the work submitted for this award, by October 4, 2010, and the work ...

... to help cover costs in only one of the following three categories: tuition and university fees; living expenses (such as medical insurance, books, or other academic material); or transportation costs (travel to/from university, conferences, etc.) Eligibility: The Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) is available to citizens of the following: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Only students who have been accepted into a full-time doctoral (Ph.D.) program at an accredited university are eligible to apply. Contact: Global Supplementary Grant Program &ndash ...

The publication Science and Education Policies in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries /(Chisinau; 2008 Science Policy Series n°7) provides insights on subjects related to the linkages between higher education and research and their importance for the development of a knowledge based society in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries. Experiences from other regions are also included. The following topics are addressed ...

... Director of the UNESCO Venice Office, and Academician Gheorghe Duca, President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, on the occasion of the South Eastern European Ministerial Round Table on “Strengthening Scientific Research and Higher Education. From Bilateral to pan-European Cooperation”, organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Albania and UNESCO on 21-22 May 2010, in Tirana, Albania. This 161-page publication provides insights on subjects related to the linkages between higher education and research and their importance for the development of a knowledge based society in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries. Experiences from other regions are also includes. The following topics are ...

... technology for sustainable development of the country, in line with national priorities, development of scientific and technological policies and management of Research and Development (R&D) institutes. The Agency operates as a coordinating structure for programs and projects based on national and international bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Albania and other countries. Contact persons: Dhimitraq Mosko E-mail: dhmosko@yahoo.com Further contact details are provided below. http://akti.gov.al ...

The World Economic Forum’s study is the fifth and final review in a biennial series that assesses the progress made by EU Member countries in the far-reaching goals of the EU’s Lisbon Strategy of economic and structural reforms. In addition to assessing the performance of 27 existing EU Members, it also measures the competitive performance of EU candidates and potential candidate countries. WEF: The Lisbon Review 2010, May 2010. WEF ...

... among countries and local authorities from Italy and SEE for an effective local development of involved territories and for long-term partnerships at regional level and with the Italian system of decentralized cooperation. The call is open to public and private research organisations ("host institutions") legally established in Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia with demonstrated capabilities in conducting policy-oriented research on democratic governance and local development in SEE, on decentralised and international cooperation as well as on European enlargement issues. Each researcher will deal with one territory, to be indicated ...

... the petition on www.trust-researchers.eu and to encourage their colleagues to do so as well. A list of signatories from all countries is available at http://www.trust-researchers.eu/index.php?file=cities.php. The following number of researchers from the Western Balkans have already signed the petition: Albania - 6 Bosnia and Hercegovina - 9 Croatia - 9 FYR of Macedonia - 10 Montenegro - 4 Serbia - 39 Source and further information: http://www.trust-researchers.eu So far, more than 12,500 researchers have signed the 'Trust Researchers' petition, asking for a simplification of FP rules. The signatures will be handed ...

The WBC Regional model of university-enterprise cooperation“ covers the following issues: EU legislation, stimulation and achievements in University - enterprise cooperation, State of the art in the WBC, available resources, needs and obstacles Examples of good practice through case studies of 15 EU Universtities Propsed model, i.e. recommendations for modernisation of the Universities in the region and their approach towards the needs of the society and economy, establishment of ...

... in the field of S&T cooperation with the region (like e.g. The Western Balkan Countries INCO-NET www.wbc-inco.net, Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries etc.). Who can apply Research Managers and Research Administrators, from both governmental and academic levels, from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia. Applications for participation of female research managers are highly encouraged. Early stage career researchers who have not yet administered research projects but intend to do so as part of their career development plan can also apply. Language: English Organisational and ...

... of the policies and decision making process related to research work, of the institutions conducting and supporting research in social sciences and it gives an overview of the status of the research at the national level. Gender Alliance for Development Centre: The Assessment of Research Capacities in Social Sciences in Albania, March 2010. RRPP

This report has been organized by the Human Rights Center of the University of Sarajevo for the University of Freiburg (UF) as a part of the Regional Research Promotion Program in the Western Balkans (RRPP), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The Report provides a survey into the current state of research capacities and research funding opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It reviews research capacities of selected state and private higher education ...

The report provides an analysis of the current situation and policies regarding research in social sciences in Kosovo, public institutions involved in research and that support research activities, main research institutes that conduct research and key financial sources that finance research activities in Kosovo. The scientific and research activity in Kosovo is mainly organized within public and private institutions (universities, independent research institutes, think-tanks, NGO’s, and ...

Pursuant to the Law No. 2004/42 on Scientific Research Activity, the Research Programme should aim - among other things - to work upon identified research priorities, to establish provisions for infrastructural investments, to enhance participation in international scientific research projects and to elaborate a systematic education programme for researchers. The Research Programme should be approved for a period of five years by the Kosovo Assembly which also has to provide the funds for the ...

At the moment, the following bilateral cooperation agreements are in force between public universities in Austria and WBC universities (44 in total): Austria - Albania (4 agreements): University of Klagenfurt (1 agreement) Karl-Franzens University Graz (3) Austria - Bosnia-Hercegovina (6 agreements): Medical University Vienna (1) Vienna University of Economics and Business (2) Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck (1) Karl-Franzens University Graz (1) Technical University Graz (1) Austria - Croatia (19 agreements): Medical University Vienna (1) University of Natural Resources ...

... carried out by post (if any of the necessary documents can not be scanned, they must be sent by post or by fax), an announcement of the application by email until latest 30th of May 2010 is indispensable! See also: http://www.osteuropaforum.at/call/ For students of Universities in Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, who are presently enrolled in a Master- or PhD-Programme in the field of History, philology or political sciences. Deadline: May 30, 2010 ...

The Report provides an overview of the main institutions involved in the field of social sciences in Serbia, as well as an analysis of difficulties and challenges for scientific research. The findings show that younger researchers are especially affected by the unsatisfactory situation in this field, having few opportunities for career advancement in their home country. Furthermore, although researchers and institutions are eligible for applying for the extensive EU FP7 funds, many institutes ...

... of English is advantageous Contact: Application materials, as well as questions, should be directed to: Adela Halo, Albanian Institute for International Studies Tel: +355 4 2248 853, Fax: +355 4 2270 337 The European Academy is organised with the support of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Embassy of Spain in Albania. From: 10 May 2010 To: 14 May 2010 Based on the success of the first edition of European Academy in 2009, the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) is organising the second session of the European Academy 2010 to take place from May 10 to 14 2010 in Tirana, Albania ...

... colleagues from the region and beyond (especially current PhD projects and/or research results) that can be related to the topic: "Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans". • The papers to be presented can deal with the region in general or with the change-processes in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia in particular. • For more information about the RRPP current research projects, please go to the RRPP Web site. The selected candidates will be able to present and discuss their work in one of the methodological or thematic workshops ...

... out research or development in the ICT area who has forward looking research ideas. These could be researchers or developers from research institutions, NGOs, administrations or companies based in the WBC. Research ideas could eventually be turned into project proposals to be financed by FP7/ICT. Ideas are expected from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK 1244/99, Montenegro and Serbia. Awards: The six best ideas will be awarded participation to the ICT 2010 event in Brussels. In addition the winners will receive support to write a proposal or be included in a proposal to ...

EUNACAL is an independent public policy research institute dedicated to promote good governance and deliberative democracy in Albania by focusing on public policy making in three levels of governance (european, national & local - EUNACAL ). The main policy areas EUNACAL operates are: Good Governance & Anti-corruption EU enlargement Information Society Environment & Development Education, Youth and Training Employment and Social Affairs Decentralization and Regional Cooperation To better serve its mission EUNACAL carries ...

Eligibility: GSGP is available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99), Kyrgyzstan, the FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Please note that this is a supplementary program and is not intended for full funding. Applicants must be able to demonstrate ...

... of the international community to the conference has been positive. EU Enlargement Commissioner visits Balkans Štefan FÜLE , European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy is paying an official visit to the Western Balkans region this week (March 17 to 19), visiting Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Albania. Before his departure Commissioner Füle stated: ''I want to firmly anchor the Western Balkans region in the European perspective. But each country will be judged on its own merits, according to the membership criteria. I will discuss with my interlocutors in these countries which are the best ways in which ...

Trends 2010 is the latest in a report series contributing to the discussions in the Bologna Process. Trends reports are generally timed with the biannual ministerial meetings and track progress of Bologna implementation, within a two-year timescale. Trends 2010 is different. The report has been timed to coincide with the launch of the European Higher Education Area in March 2010 and has a much larger scope both in its focus and longitudinal aspect. Not only does the report examine the ...

This event will be used as an opportunity to present the main result of the LDP Kosovo Joint Activity, “How can the EU do better?” publication. This presentation is a result of three months long research and interviews conducted with experts and civil society representatives in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Kosovo. The publication is offering inputs and suggestions how can the EU do better in the Balkans. After official presentation this publication will be widely distributed among the stakeholders in the region and EU. LDP Fellows hereby invite all interested students, academics, representatives from the ...

On this page you will find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports will be provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries in preparation of the Platform Meeting taking place in Belgrade on June 24, 2010. Please visit this page again if you are searching for a particular country report which is not available yet because further reports ...

... Grants have been given for one year and are extendable to two years based on an evaluation of the first year and a list of propositions for promotion activities for the second year. The following universities are currently supported by this programme: ALBANIA: Polytechnic University of Tirana; Fan S. Noli University BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: University of Sarajevo FYR OF MACEDONIA: South East European University - Office of International Relations; University Goce Delcev Stip MONTENEGRO: University of Montenegro SERBIA: University of Belgrade; University of Novi Sad; University of Kragujevac Click here to read more about their activities ...

Logic Plus is one of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244)’s leading consultancy firms, providing advisory and training services in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Albania, the FRY of Macedonia and the region. Our successful track record includes work for a wide range of ex-Provisional Institutions of Self Government (PISG) and current Kosovo Institutions including government Ministries, all 30 (thirty) Municipalities of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), NGO’s and UN bodies. Logic Plus’s core competencies ...

Depending on the nature of their research projects, candidates can choose among the following host institutes and laboratories: International Centre for Theoretical Physics ABDUS SALAM (ICTP); International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA); Synchrotron ELETTRA; Cluster in Biomedicine (CBM); International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). Complete applications must be sent via e-mail to the following address: ceres@cei-es.org by 31 May ...

To be eligible, departments must be at universities in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/1999), Kyrgyzstan, the FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, or Ukraine. An ideal AFP partner department is part of a classical state university and is in one of the following disciplines: anthropology, area/cultural ...

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