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This is a report conducted by the European University Association (EUA). The written report, which concludes the process, offers an elaborated version of the team’s findings and recommendations publicly made to the University in October 2203, with a structure as follows:the context of change and the external constraints shaping the framework in which the UKIM operates, the internal strengths and weaknesses of the institution in respect to its internal quality and strategic management, the ...

This is a report written by Pavel Zgaga from CEPS - Centre for Educational Policy Studies, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The author gives first an overview on the historical background and presents the main findings of the study - participation of the SEE countries in education and enrolment patterns and number of institutions. The report also deals with cost and financing issues. In the end some recommendations are presented. Zgaga, Pavel: The Situation of Education in the SEE region - ...

This is a Strategy Paper presented to the Conference "Southeast Europe on the Way into the European Union" held by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. First strategic dimensions of Southeastern enlargement are presented. The authors write about Europe’s responsibility for the Balkans and European states’ common substantive interests. Then the paper deals with the conditions for accession. It states that Balkan countries should settle their statehood conflicts and establish stable democracies under the ...

... countries and global world. SEE ECN recognized the importance of the Bologna Process from the beginning and this issue has been always high on its agenda. The participants of the meeting welcome four new countries from the region applied for “Bologna” membership (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia, Albania). South-East European Educational Cooperation Network (2003): The European Higher Education Area and South East Europe - Statement from teh Meeting of South-East European Educational Cooperation Network. Available from:http://www.bologna-berlin2003.de/pdf/SEE_ECN.pdf, accessed 25.5.2007. South-East European Educational Cooperation Network http://www.bologna-berlin2003.de/pdf/SEE_ECN ...

This is an article written by Radovan Vukadinovic. The author describes the situation in Croatia and states that after Slovenia, Croatia is at this moment the most stable country in the region. Then he deals with different issues like: - the political situation in Croatia, - constitutional reforms, - legislative reforms, - minority rights in Croatia, - human rights protection, - foreign and security policy. Last but not the least he stresses European orientation of Croatia. Vukadinovic, Radovan ...

The present document gathers the conclusions/reports and the recommendations of the Bologna seminars held so far in 2003. The seminar focused on three main issues and the challenges they pose for the construction of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). These three issues are: the social dimension of the EHEA, higher education as a public good and higher education in the GATS negotiations. Each of these tree issues were dealt with in the answers to the questionnaire that was sent out by ...

This is a study published by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH. First it presents the origin and characteristics of Albania’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Then it presents poverty monitoring in Albania and monitoring poverty reduction policies. It also describes the role of donors in supporting monitoring. Last but not the least it gives evaluation of the monitoring system in Albania. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH (2004): National ...

This paper deals with research and development in the FYR of Macedonia. It presents the main stakeholders involved in R&D policy and the country's legal framework of the R&D sector. Last but not the least, research cooperation of FYR of Macedonia with the European Union is described. Barbutov, Z. (2005): Research and Development in the Republic of Macedonia. Available from ...

This is a proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorties and conditions contained in the European Partnership with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia presented by the European Commission. In the Annex principles and priorities for FYRoM are presented - short term and medium term. EC (2004): Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorties and conditions contained in the European Partnership with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Available from: http://europa.eu ...

... First implementation of the past strategy is presented. Then the strategy deals with topics like political developments, regional integration, integrity issues, social conditions, labour issues, legal reform, environmental issues etc. Strategy also states Bank strategic priorities. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2004): Strategy for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Available from: http://www.ebrd.com/about/strategy/country/mace/strategy.pdf, accessed 19.8.2005. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development http://www.ebrd.com/about/strategy/country/mace/strategy.pdf

The 2004-2005 Annual National Program of the FYR of Macedonia has been prepared on the basis of the NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP). The Program defines the plans for forthcoming activities in implementing the necessary reforms in the FYR of Macedonia for the period 2004-2005. It reflects the continuous achievements of the country in pursuing its strategic priorities, as well ...

This aper was presented at a conference on “Countries in Transition: Experiences and Challenges of European Union Membership,” in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 18–19, 2005 organized by LAREfi Universite Montesquieu Bordeaux and Sofia University.The paper reviews key macroeconomic challenges with EU accession in Southeastern Europe (SEE). Most of the countries in the region are years away from EU accession and need substantial progress to meet the key macroeconomic criteria - the establishment of a ...

This paper uses the findings of the Bertelsmann Transformation Index, a global ranking of democracy, market economy and political management, to discuss different hypotheses. The performance profiles for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro are compared, analyzing the trajectories of these countries over time and in comparison with other Southeast European, East Central European and Latin American democracies. The paper shows that there is an evident public disappointment with the performance of democratic institutions, coupled with weak intermediary organizations and ...

This is an article written by dr. Milica Uvalic. The author states that the economies of South Eastern Europe (SEE) - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Romania - today face a number of problems which are different from other transition economies, both in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). She presents the indigenous weaknesses of SEE economies. She also writes about preparing SEE for EU Membership and gives some ...

The present report by prof. Uvalic gives a general assessment of the situation in 2005 regarding Research and Development (R&D) in the five Western Balkan (WB) countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, and Serbia and Montenegro. The report was produced in the framework of the project see-era.net and draws primarily on information collected by the Slovenian Ministry for Higher Education, Science and Technology through questionnaires and interviews with government representatives and researchers of the respective WB countries in early 2005. The ...

... Europe. The following survey identifies ways of matching support to existing needs by giving a fuller picture of what is available at present in terms of funding opportunities. The current survey deals with the following countries, which it describes as South East European (SEE): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo). The survey explores the public and private funding available at national and supranational level for the development and carrying out of cooperation projects within/with SEE in the cultural field (including the performing arts, music, visual arts, books, cultural heritage, and arts-related media ...

This is an EC paper that describes a progress in stabilisation and reconciliation, internal reform and regional cooperation that Western Balkans made over three years after Thessaloniki. As a result, they have moved closer to the EU. A significant progress was recorded in regional cooperation. Financial assistance of EU to Western Balkans is also described (Phare, ISPA and SAPARD programmes, CARDS programme etc). EC (2006): Communication from the Commission - The Western Balkans on the road to ...

This is a paper written by the European Stability Initiative in 2005. It states that the European Commission has produced a draft regulation for an Instrument of Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) which sets down the EU’s present assumptions and planning for the Western Balkans. It assumes that Serbia-Montenegro and Kosovo, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina will achieve candidate status around 2010, and membership around 2020 – far behind the expectations of the region. It proposes that the potential ...

This is a discussion paper written by Claudia Grupe and Sinisa Kusić from the Centre for the Study of Global Governance London School of Economics and Political Science. The paper analyses the role of regional integration and the by this means facilitated cooperation in the Western Balkans and its effects on economic performance and interactions with the medium- to long-term perspective of an EU-accession. It tries to assess whether regional integration can foster economic growth of the ...

This is a report prepared by Vladimir Gligorov and Hermine Vidovic from the The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies. First it describes Croatian macroeconomic development (growth, labour force, credits, foreign trade etc). It also deals with the fiscal sector and foreign debt. Last but not the least it focuses on policy challenges and policy alternatives. Gligorov, Vladimir, Vidovic, Hermine (2005): Croatia: Growth Slowdown and Policy Alternatives. Available from: ...

This is an EC 2005 Progress Report on Albania. The report describes the relations between Albania and the Union; analyses the political situation in Albania in terms of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and the protection of minorities; assesses the economic situation in Albania in terms of economic developments and progress towards economic stability and competitiveness; reviews Albania’s capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually make legislation in key ...

This is a report made by State Statistical Office of Albania. It includes several statistical data on demographie, employment, education, health, justice, macroeconomic indicators, financial statistics, prices, transport, communications, industry, retail etc. Instituti i Statistikes (2005): Albania in figure. Instituti i Statistikes

This is a cross cutting summary report on seven universities in BIH conducted by the European University Association (EUA). First the whole procedure of evaluation is described (self-evaluation process, EUA visits etc). It is stated that higher education in BiH is highly constrained by the legal situation, which does not provide a suitable framework for addressing current or future challenges facing the universities. EUA also evauates university missions, visions and profiles; teaching and ...

This is a EC 2005 Progress Report for Croatia. The report describes the relations between Croatia and the Union; analyses the situation in respect of the political criteria for membership; assesses Croatia’s situation and prospects in respect of the economic criteria for membership; reviews Croatia’s capacity to assume the obligations of membership, that is, the acquisas expressed in the Treaties, the secondary legislation, and the policies of the Union; briefly examines the extent to which ...

This is a paper written by dr. Slavica Singer and Boris Lauc. It states that in the last 15 years, the SME sector in Croatia has played an increasingly important role in generating new businesses and employment. The major characteristics of the SME sector in Croatia are low entrepreneurial activity , low share of growth-oriented businesses, huge administrative barriers, undeveloped financial market, lack of education focused on developing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. Recommendations to ...

This is a strategy paper conducted by the International Monetary Fund in 2004. It describes the country's macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associated external financing needs and major sources of financing. It is stated that a successful implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy will mean a reduction of poverty in the Union of Serbia and Montenegro to around 7 percent by 2010 with an average annual growth of around ...

This document is the first annual report on the implementation of the PovertyReduction Strategy paper for Serbia (PRSp), one of the two main pillars in theRepublic’s medium-term development framework, submitted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia to the citizens of Serbia and its international development partners, covering the period 2004 until the middle of 2005. The PRS is a multi-sector strategy that serves as a basis for developing and integrating new and existing programmatic ...

This is a report made by dr. Dijana Plaseska from the Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts. First some general data on Macedonia are presented. Then the main institutions responsible for the science and technology are named. Problems in R&D in Macedonia are presented as well. Then Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is described - its equippment, activities, its participation in research etc. In the end Institute of Earthquake Engineering and ...

The “National Development Strategy for SMEs” was elaborated and approved in the summer of 2002, and was adopted for a 10 year period, through to the year 2012. First, it presents the strategy revision process and then key current characteristic of the SME sector in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (the size of the sector: output, numbers of enterprises and employment; industrial sectors and SMEs etc). It also focuses on the legal and regulatory framework, taxation and financial conditions and general support to entrepreneurs. Throughout the text many problems in the SME sector are pointed out. Small and Medium Size ...

... at the same time in view, so future enlargements will goat the pace dictated by each country’ s performance in meeting the rigorous standards, toensure the smooth absorption of new members. It then describes the progress made by Turkey, Croatia and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and Kosovo. It ends with some conclusions and recommendations for each country. EC (2005): European Commission - 2005 enlargement strategy paper. Available from: http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search=%222005%20enlargement%20paper%22, accessed 6.9.2006. EC http://www.abhaber.com/belgeler/Stratejibelgesi.pdf#search ...

This is a yearly review of Patent Cooperation Treaty conducted by World Intellectual Property Organization. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system offers inventors and industry a simplified and cost-effective route for obtaining patent protection internationally. This report presents the results ofoperations under the PCT in 2004, the year in which the PCT celebrated the receipt of its one millionth application. In the beginning all contract states are named. Then it presents statistics on ...

This is a paper conducted by FIPA (Foreign Investments Promotion Agency). It tries to promote investment in BIH by presenting opportunities and foundations for ICT investments. Among others, macroeconomics foundations for ICT investments are presented, some statistics and the comparison to other Balkan countries are given. It also presents privatisation opportunities in BIH, especially in the telecommunication sector. Foreign Investments Promotion Agency (2005): Bosnia and Herzegovina: ICT ...

The document deals with "EU – Balkan Countries Cooperation in Science and Technology". It states that the five states of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro and F.Y.R. of Macedonia are in the process of coming out of the political and ecomomic instability experienced because of previous crisis situations. It promotes cooperation based on on mutualunderstanding and in the perspective of full participation of the Balkan region in the European Research Area (ERA) and therefore the European RTD activities and ...

This is a report of a UNESO-ROSTE EXPERT MISSION. In this Report, after a brief introduction describing the present situation of the country ten years after the signature of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the conclusions concerning the present situation of the scientific potential of the country and the role of the various institutions, as well as propose objectives and guidelines for a future national science and technology policy are presented. Document strongly recommends that the drafting of ...

This is a paper presented by the Government of the Republic of Serbia. In the beginning it explains the reasons why a national strategy for information society is needed. Then it sets the objectives, goals and targets. It also presents institutional and legislative framework for information society development. Information infrastructure, e-government, e-education, e-health, e-business and e-banking are further topics covered by the report. In the end, it also presents the development of ICT ...

... in COBISS.Net project, to bring other countries, like Albania, Bulgaria etc, that are not yet member states to participate in it, etc). It also tries to explain the long-time benefits of this project. Furthermore, it presents the results of the phase 1 in different countries and regions: Slovenia, BIH, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Croatia, Albania, Bulgaria. COBISS (2006): Project COBISS.Net - Phase II, Supporting Knowledge and Intercultural Dialogue. Available from: http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf, accessed 17.10.2006. COBISS http://www.cobiss.net/Projekt_COBISS-Net_2006_II_faza_scr.pdf

... supported by all political entities by a consensus, in order to provide for the implementation of all designed programmes, projects and initiatives to move towards the Information Society. At the same time, this document contributes towards linking the activities in the area of the information and communication technologies (ICT) in Macedonia with the programmes, projects and the structural funds of the EU. This document provides for efficient implementation and usage of the ICT in all entities in the Republic of Macedonia, which will provide an incentive for the competitiveness of the Macedonian economy, transparency and efficiency in the operation of the ...

This is an reprot on science and research in the FYR Macedonia prepared by dr. Viktor Stefov, President of the Council for Science and Research; Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Macedonia for a UNESCO conference held in Ljubljana in 2006. The report states that The Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Macedonia is responsible for the science policy ...

This is a programme of the Government of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for period 2006-2013. It is written in Macedonian language. It sets the basic goals of the Macedonian Government for this period. The Government of the Republic of Macedonia, (2006): Programme for the period 2006-2013. Available from: http://www.vlada.mk/Assets/PROGRAMA%20ZA%20RABOTA%20NA%20VLADATA-MAK.pdf, accessed 23.02 ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Macedonia by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Union; analyses the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in terms of the political criteria for membership; analyses the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's capacity to assume the obligations of membership, that is, the acquis expressed in the Treaties, the secondary ...

... projects. The areas relating to Public and Private Sector Reforms are a separate part of the document, as well as the priority areas for achieving sustainability of the Strategy for Information Society Development, starting from the need of having long-term sustainability of the Information Society development in the Republic of Macedonia, where the priority areas entailing actions for achieving the objectives are defined and explained. Priority projects and defined measurable indicators are provided in the Action Plan, listed according to the same timetable of the previously stated pillars. Government of the Republic of Macedonia, Commission for Information Technology (2005): National Strategy ...

This is a report about supply of services in monitoring of South East Europe - telecommunications madey by EC. At first it presents a summary of status and recent developments (mobile networks, broadband access, market access etc). Then it gives a general overview of the national regulatory authority and different regulations (of market access, competitive safeguards, universal service, internet and broadband etc). European Commission (2006): Country Comparative Report: Supply of services in ...

This report represents an exceptional effort in supporting the coordinated development of the Information Society in South-Eastern Europe. It provides a common knowledge base in area of ICT for development. The report shows the current status and highlights best practices from the SEE ICT sector and evaluates the position of each individual country, in comparison with the other countries of the region. It can furthermore be used to coordinate the international assistance and support the ...

This is a document by FIPA, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency. At first it tries to describe why to invest in ICT in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It presents FDI opportunities and foundations for the ICT investments. This ICT Sector Profile should assist potential investors to gain a fundamental overview of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ICT-related investment environment. Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (2005): BiH ICT Sector Profile. Available from: ...

This is the Progress Report for Albania by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Albania and the Union; analyses the situation in Albania in terms of the political criteria for membership; analysis the situation in Albania on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews Albania's capacity to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, in line with the Stabilisation and Association Agreement and the European ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for BIH by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Union; analyses the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of the political criteria for membership; analyses the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of the economic criteria for membership; reviews Bosnia and Herzegovina's capacity to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the "acquis", in line with a ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Montenegro by the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Montenegro and the Union; analyses the political situation in Montenegro in terms of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities, and regional issues; analyses the economic situation in Montenegro; reviews Montenegro's capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the acquis, ...

A national ICT strategy aims to develop the information society both in stimulating competitiveness and in applying ICT for the benefit of the population. It supports more sustainable human development, which implies that ICT is used in all sectors of life: business, transport, tourism, agriculture, environment, leisure, culture, and responding to humanitarian and environmental crises. This document sets down the goals of the ICT Strategy of the Republic of Albania, and its strategic actions to ...

This is the 2006 Progress Report for Serbia of the European Commission. The report briefly describes the relations between Serbia and the Union; analyses the political situation in Serbia in terms of democracy, the rule of law, humanrights, protection of minorities, and regional issues; analyses the economic situation in Serbia; reviews Serbia's capacity to implement European standards, that is, to gradually approximate its legislation and policies with those of the "acquis", in line with a ...

This is a report from a working group appointed by the Bologna Follow-up Group to the Conference of the European Ministers responsilbe for Higher Education in Bergen 2005. This report concludes that there is good news for the countries involved in the Bologna Process: the collective and voluntary inter-governmental process is a success. Common goals are being pursued and targets are being met by the great majority of countries. There is also good news for higher education institutions, who are ...

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