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... research results into commercial products, processes and services. To guarantee full coverage and involvement of the innovation policy stakeholders in the region, the WBC-INCO.NET consortium is complemented with three new ministerial partners for the ENHANCED phase of the project: the Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Montenegro, the Ministry of Economy of the FYR of Macedonia and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy of Albania. Furthermore, a WBC Innovation Group of Experts was created, covering high-level experts from the region and beyond in order to provide input to and spread the results of the project. Several ...

... Therefore, it is no surprise that 170 works were registered to be presented at the Conference, i.e. 108 works from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from the FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two each from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. More than 260 involved knowledgeable participants, exciting papers and discussions are excellent fundaments ensuring the achievement of the main conference objective: the improvement of the sector’s performance. Please find below the news from Bosnia and Herzegovina as presented in ...

... regarding cooperation in science, research, technology and innovation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports are provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries in preparation of the Platform meeting taking place in Becici/Montenegro on Nov. 11, 2010. Please visit this page again if you are searching for a particular country report which is not available yet because further reports are being uploaded continuously ...

... in establishment and running spin-off companies consultancy in intellectual property legislative (including licensing, patenting, etc.) possibly formation of small incubator for start-up companies with innovative ideas Contact E-mail: rdcentar@ac.me Phone: +382 20 414 248 Fax: +382 20 414 230 Address: Rektorat UCG, Cetinjski put 2, Podgorica 20000, Montenegro Contact Persons: Vladimir Jaćimović, Manager Phone: +382 20 414 247 E-mail: vladimir_jacimovic@hotmail.com Tatjana Knezevic Phone: +382 20 414 248 E-mail: tatjanak@ac.me Source: Mira Vukcevic, Vice-rector of the University of Montenegro www.rd.ac.me ...

... The meeting was held at the Hotel The Queen of Montenegro in Becici (Budva) on November 11, 2010. Short inputs on "what has been done since the last meeting" based on the "template periodic WBC progress report" have been prepared. The 9th Meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan countries was held in Becici, Montenegro on November ...

The current synopsis gives a brief information on the projects selected so far within the Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (2007-2013) - Theme 8 “Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities” after a rigorous peer-review process in 2007, 2008 and 2009. It should be completed along the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme until the end of 2013. If you wish to obtain the last up-dated information about European Union research on ...

... since October 2005) and Iceland (since July 2010). The Commission recommended in 2009 to open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia but Council has not yet taken a decision on this recommendation. 3 countries have applied for EU membership: Montenegro (in December 2008), Albania (in April 2009) and Serbia (in December 2009). The Commission Opinions on Montenegro and Albania will be part of the 2010 enlargement package. Regarding Serbia, Council has asked on 25 October the Commission to prepare its Opinion. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) are ...

... autumn 2010 on integration of “Innovation” in the SEE-EU S&T policy dialogue, Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries etc.). Who can apply Higher education experts, from both governmental and academic levels, from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia. Language: English Organisational and contact details: Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office (ASO) Ljubljana will cover the registration fee, travel expenses (limited travel grant by economic class public transport up to 450 € per person) and local accommodation for the 10 selected participants. We kindly ask you to fill ...

... from 2014," said CoR president Mercedes Bresso. She added that "the debate on the political priorities of the macroregional strategy needs to keep pace with the regions' local projects. I therefore invite the foreign affairs ministers of the eight partner States of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, currently chaired by Montenegro, to hold their 2011 annual summit in Brussels, at the CoR building". Senator Alfredo Mantica, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the Italian Government, welcomed the CoR's pledge, pointing out that "The Adriatic-Ionian macroregion is a project contributing to European integration and South East European development. All the European ...

... Next to the Ministry of Economy, the main institution for the realisation of the policy and for providing support for SMEs in Montenegro is the Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (DDSME) which was established in 2000 and officially started its operation in February 2001. Its area of activity is twofold: On one hand, it provides support for SMEs at the executive level through the realisation of activities and projects in ...

... fellowship programs: The Returning Scholars Fellowship Program (RSFP) offers financial, institutional and professional development support for talented scholars who, after studying abroad, seek university positions and academic careers in their home countries. The program operates in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. The International Scholars Fellowship Program (ISFP) invites highly qualified scholars in the social sciences and humanities from around the world to teach and/or consult at selected university departments in the region. Candidates must be well-established or senior scholars and hold an internationally recognized PhD ...

... is nationally and regionally recognized as very important forum. 170 papers are registered to be presented at the Conference, respectively: 108 papers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. In order to support and enhance regional cooperation, a round table under the title "Regional Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects" will be organised as a part of the conference. The possibilities to establish, enhance and finance regional cooperation will be ...

... chance to handle sophisticated research equipment, meet researchers and enjoy fascinating demonstrations that bring the world of science to life. More than 600 museums, university campuses and laboratories will open their doors to the public. Events in the WBC In the WBC, events will take place in Serbia (Novi Sad), Montenegro (various venues) and the FYR of Macedonia (Skopje and Bitola). For further information, please go to the event website and click on the relevant country. Background The first European Researchers' Night was organised in 2005. Since then, the number of countries taking part in the initiative has doubled ...

The Global Competitiveness Report’s competitiveness ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), developed for the World Economic Forum by Sala-i-Martin and introduced in 2004. The GCI is based on 12 pillars of competitiveness, providing a comprehensive picture of the competitiveness landscape in countries around the world at all stages of development. The pillars are: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education ...

Internationalisation is vital for SMEs to prosper in an increasingly competitive world and could contribute to sustaining employment, according to a recent study. The survey maps the level of internationalisation of European SMEs, identifies the main barriers and advantages of internationalisation and proposes policy recommendations. The European Commission-funded study, ‘Internationalisation of European SMEs’, was carried out in 2009 and analyses all modes of internationalisation, ...

... the region’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration”, said RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic, while taking part in the event. The Montenegrin SEECP priorities focus on regional economic recovery and development efforts. The participants particularly highlighted the importance of a stronger cooperation in building regional energy and transport infrastructure. Montenegro took over the rotating Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process at the SEECP Summit in Istanbul in June 2010. Source and further information: RCC. The first meeting of political directors of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) under the Montenegrin Chairmanship-in-Office, held in Podgorica on September 10 ...

... Europe and the rest of the world. NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding opportunities ...

NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding opportunities ...

... encourage Structural Measures and multi-country projects. Lastly, the selection committee had to ensure a geographic balance across the Tempus Partner Countries. Projects submitted by the following WBC universities were selected for funding: University of Kragujevac (2x) University of Belgrade (3 x) University of Novi Sad (3 x) University of Montenegro (2 x) University of Mitrovica (1 x) In addition, several WBC institutions are involved in projects submitted by other institutions: Albania (11 projects), Bosnia and Hervegovina (8 projects), FYR of Macedonia (22 projects), Montenegro (13 projects), Serbia (99 projects) and Kosovo/under UNSCR 1244 (11 ...

The purpose of the Guide to Financial Issues relating to FP7 Indirect Actions - version 30/06/2010 - is to help participants to understand and interpret the financial provisions of the Model Grant Agreement (ECGA) that they are signing. To this end, the enclosed text tries to avoid (to the best possible extent) the use of legal references, technical vocabulary and legal jargon, and seeks to provide the reader with practical advice. The structure of this guide mirrors the financial provisions of ...

The website of the Delegation of the European Union to Montenegro contains information on the EU in Montenegro, EU assistance to Montenegro, tenders, vacancies and links, etc. http://www.delmne.ec.europa.eu/code/navigate.php?Id=1

... SMEs through the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 (CIP).CIP funds are used to guarantee loans to SMEs provided by a range of financial institutions involved in SME lending. Information on this website is provided for all EU Member States, EEA Member States, Accession Countries, Serbia and Montenegro. http://www.access2finance.eu ...

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 ...

... 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 to their transportation costs. The course lecturers (resource persons) are professors and ...

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 ...

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, ...

Undergratuate as well as postgraduate students from the following Western Balkan countries may apply to study in academic and technological institutions in Greece: Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Scholarships are granted for the duration of studies (number of academic years) provided for in the syllabus of the University, with possibilities of a one-year extension. Scholars are entitled to 1. A 600-euros monthly scholarship allowance 2. A 1.000-euros relocation fee, on condition that the scholars were ...

... other businesses, universities and research centres. Branch Offices in the WBC To make use of the services offered by the Enterprise Europe Network, please contact a branch office in your vicinity: Bosnia and Hercegovina (Banja Luka, Mostar, Sarajevo, Zenica) Croatia (Osijek, Rijeka, Split, Varazdin, Zagreb) FYR of Macedonia (Skopje) Montenegro (Bar, Podgorica) Serbia (Belgrade, Nis, Novi Sad) Source: http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/about/about http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/about/about

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

... 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 a joint initiative launched by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) and the Austrian Federal Ministry ...

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 ...

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'. ...

... resulted in 14 projects approved for financing in 2010 and 2011. The call for proposals for bilateral cooperation with Croatia was announced in May, while the call for Austria is expected to be announced in autumn 2010. See also: http://www.mpin.gov.me/ministarstvo/konkursi Author: Branka Zizic. Montenegro Joins EURAXESS In January 2010, Montenegro has joined the Euraxess scheme with the project “Euraxess Montenegro – Montenegrin Researchers Mobility Network”. The University of Montenegro (UoM) was appointed as the bridgehead organisation and the central service centre for incoming researchers ...

The document “Montenegro in the XXI century” aims to suggest the main directions of development of Montenegro by recognizing new knowledge as the key factor for innovation and therefore, for the competitiveness of Montenegro within the region and in Europe. In that scope, different subjects have been examined, such as education, functioning ...

... country for the two latest GITR editions (2008 – 9 and 2009 –10). As can be inferred, the eight EU member countries occupy the best eight positions (Austria and Germany being the clear leaders), with the exception of Romania and Slovakia, which are surpassed by non-EU Danube Region countries Montenegro and Croatia. A divide between the regions of North West and South East Europe is clearly evident, with the countries of Central Europe (with the exception of Slovakia) performing better in comparison with the Danube Region periphery (with the exception of Montenegro). A colour index which graphically represents each country ...

... for Reconstruction and Development. Lisbon Review 2010: Croatia Outperforms Lowest-Ranked EU Members The final assessment of the progress made in reaching the Lisbon goals shows that Croatia has outranked four EU Member States, namely Bulgaria, Italy, Poland and Romania. With a score of 4.18, it is only second to Montenegro (score: 4.19) among the eleven candidate and neighbourhood countries assessed. Among this group, Croatia holds rank one in the fields of information society, sustainable development and network industries as well as the second place in the field of innovation and R&D. ERAWATCH Country Report 2009 The ERAWATCH ...

... 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 special attention to the inclusion of female researchers. The programme covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), the ...

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 to fostering regional and international cooperation to enhance the competitivenes of SEE countries in the ...

... 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 was received from the Russian Federation (28 percent), followed by the Ukraine (25 percent) and Serbia on the third rank (11 percent). The FYR ...

... 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 Balkan countries in research programmes in the European Union. So-called regional ...

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 ...

... not be considered. The BTF will provide equal opportunity in employment without regard to sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sex orientation. The appointment will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Source: Ministry of Education and Science, Montenegro. The Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Montenegro is seeking an expert in the field of food safety and quality control to participate in the FP7-REGPOT project AgriSciMont. The EU Funding scheme - Coordination and support action encourages experts who left their countries of origin to return back, thus candidates of Montenegrin origin working abroad are encouraged to apply ...

... 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 for accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia would be prepared as soon as the Council mandates to do so. "Time to act on these issues has ...

... 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 shall be sent by e-mail or in hard copy to Ms Eva Gehringer-Wasserbauer, Oesterreichische ...

... 25K Intel + Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge at the University of California, Berkeley. Participants will receive coaching from local and US mentors, access to webinars and feedback on their idea from experts. The following countries are eligible: Bosnia-Hercegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic France Germany Greece Hungary Israel FYR of Macedonia Montenegro Poland Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Turkey United Kingdom Further information is available on http://www.intelchallenge.eu/. Source: Information provided by organisers. The Intel Challenge business plan competition is open to students and young researchers in the fileds of development of technologies that may include, but are not limited ...

... 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 – Europe, Open Society Foundation, Scholarship Programs, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London W6 0LE, United Kingdom ...

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 ...

... patenting per capita internationally. Sources: World Economic Forum website, as accessed on May 20, 2010. The most recent assessment of the progress made by EU Members in reaching the goals of the Lisbon Strategy shows that, as expected, the key objectives were not met so far. However, Croatia and Montenegro have achieved better results than the lowest-ranked Member States. Moreover, the FYR of Macedonia and Turkey have outranked Bulgaria, the EU state with the lowest rank ...

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 ...

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