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Find enclosed the Minutes of the Meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan Countries which took place on 29 October, 2007 in Thessaloniki Greece. Conference organiser were the General Secretariat for Research and Technology and the Greek Ministry of Development. Minutes of the Steering Plattform Meeting on Research for the Westn Balkan Countries in Thessaloniki, 2008 ZSI

Following the launch of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries on June 26, 2006 in Vienna, jointly by the Austrian Council Presidency and the European Commission, the German Council Presidency and the European Commission jointly held the first regular meeting of the Steering Platform on March 29, 2007 in Berlin/Germany.The meeting was held back to back with the meeting of the Steering Board of the SEE-ERA.Net. Here you find the FINAL minutes of the meeting adopted at ...

The participants noted that the Stability Pact through its activities since 1999 had significantly contributed to the stabilisation of South Eastern Europe. The overall socio-economic situation as well as security in the region has improved and the Euro-Atlantic integration of South Eastern European countries is well on track. From March on, the Regional Co-operation Council will play a key role in consolidating achievements of the Stability Pact to date and in making further progress in the ...

The regional approach is based on integrated policy from a regional perspective, aimed at promoting peace, stability and sustainable development in the Western Balkans. It encompasses Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and Kosovo. In the Balkans, political, military, development cooperation and economic instruments are used in an integrated manner. Strategy for the Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in South East Europe, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/regional_approach_for_the_western_balkans.pdf (27.02.2008) Royal Netherlands Embassy, Belgrade http ...

The main motivation for regional cooperation in the Western Balkans is providedby the EU, formulating it as conditional for the countries’ EU accession aspirations.Economically, this claim includes the establishment of regional free trade agreements (RTAs)whose direct economic effects are twofold and limited: Whereas inflows of FDI are likely toincrease due to a bigger market, an increase of interregional trade will be moderate and mighteven stall microeconomic restructuring. To gain ...

As a response, this publication aims to address some common misunderstandings aboutuniversity–enterprise cooperation, to offer an understanding of its concepts, and to offeradvice on how best to apply these.It tries to explain how university-enterprise cooperation has evolved in the EU – not on apolitical whim, but as a creative response from the world of learning to its changing roleand environment. It explains the principles of university-enterprise cooperation and offerspractical examples, ...

This report provides macroeconomic indicators and performance tables on GDP growth, inflation, account balances, FDI, etc. of Central eastern Europe and the Baltic states, South-Eastern Europe and Commonwealth and of Indipendent States and Mongolia. EBRD Transition Report 2007, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/ebrd_transition_report_2007_2.pdf (27.02.2008) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ...

Doing Business 2007: How to Reform is the fourth in a seriesof annual reports investigating the regulations that enhancebusiness activity and those that constrain it. Doing Businesspresents quantitative indicators on business regulations and theprotection of property rights that can be compared across 175economiesfrom Afghanistan to Zimbabweand over time. Doing Business 2007 Overview, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/doing_business_2007_overview.pdf ...

This is the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness with the participation of a broad selection of countries worldwide. Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/paris_declaration.pdf (27.02.2008) Paris http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/paris_declaration.pdf

... ensure the implementation and promotion of the CEEPUS II programme and for the approval of evaluation reports and the restructuring of the programme. It meets at least once a year.Currently CEEPUS has 14 member countries Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Slovak Republicand Slovenia. Discussion about the inclusion of UNMIK/Kosovo is currently ongoing. Further information:http://ceepus.scholarships.at The 14th Meeting of the Joint Committee of Ministers will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 29, 2008 ...

This is the National Report for Montenegro of the European Charter for Small Enterprises. European Charter for Small Enterprises. National Report for Montenegro, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_montenegro.pdf (26.02.2008) Montenegro http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_montenegro.pdf

... system in Montenegro, to provide an overview of urgent needs to keep the system functioning over the next 12-18 months, and to point to key issues of long term reform and development of the sector. It was prepared by OSI1 in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) Montenegro. It also incorporates input from several donors active in Montenegro, with significant contributions from WUS Austria and UNICEF. The purpose of the Needs Assessment is to provide an objective view of the education needs in Montenegro to inform the donor community in its consideration of aid to the sector. Education in Montenegro: needs assessment, available from: http://sensi.biz/images ...

This is a report about the Economic Reform and Development Agenda of Montenegro in the period of 2007-2011. Economic Reform and Development Agenda Montenegro 2007-2011, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/ebrd_-_draft_strategy_for_mne.pdf (26.02.2008) Vukotic, V. Podgorica, document of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/ebrd_-_draft_strategy_for_mne.pdf

... March 2002, the Commission has reported regularly to the Council and the Parliamenton progress made by the countries of the Western Balkans region.This is the first progress report for Montenegro since its independence following a referendumwhich was held on 21 May 2006. 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, in line with a Stabilisation and Association ...

... including the staffs of the World Bank and the IMF. Updated everythree years with annual progress reports, they describe the country’s macroeconomic, structural, and socialpolicies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associated external financing needs andmajor sources of financing. This country document for Serbia and Montenegro prepared in 2005, is beingmade available on the IMF Website by agreement with the member country as a service to users of the IMFwebsite. Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Serbia and Montenegro, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/prsp_report_serbia_and_montenegro.pdf (26.02.2008) The Government of Serbia in ...

This document will present the sequence of what has been done so far inthe area of the reform of the education system in Montenegro. After the strategicdocument – “The Book of Changes”, which includes the proposals for a new,reformed education system, the Ministry of Education and Science made legalbase for the accomplishment of proposed solutions by shaping of a set of laws oneducation. The Strategic Plan of Education Reform 2003-2004, available from: http://sensi ...

This document provides the policy strategy for support to the development of small and medium sized enterprises in Montenegro. Strategy of Development of Small and Medium Enterprises 2007-2010, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/policy_strategy_for_support_to_the_development_of_smes_in_mne_2002-2006.pdf (26.02.2008) Directorate for the development of small and medium sized enterprises, Podgorica http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/policy_strategy_for_support_to_the_development_of_smes_in_mne_2002-2006.pdf

This document has both the status and significance of strategic state document. It defines the long-term government policy in relation to the European Union. The general aim of such policy and ultimate goal of strategy in cooperation with the European Union is the accession of Serbia/Serbia-Montenegro to the European Union. National Strategy of Serbia for the Serbia and MNE accession to the EU, available from: , (26.02.2006) Government of the Republic of Serbia ...

Small and medium-sized enterprises are the key to sustainable growth. The policy of the Government of Serbia in the area of SMEE development has as its objective the creation of healthy small and medium-sized enterprises and businesses The Plan of the Government of Serbia for stimulating SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development 2005-2007, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_and_enterpreneurship_plan_serbia_2007.pdf (26.02.2008) Ministry of Economy of the ...

Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are prepared by member countries in broad consultationwith stakeholders and development partners, including the staffs of the World Bank and the IMF.Updated every three years with annual progress reports, they describe the country's macroeconomic,structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associatedexternal financing needs and major sources of financing. This country document for Bosnia andHerzegovina, dated ...

Here you can find the European Charter for small entreprises, according to European Commission Questionnaire for 2005. European Charter for Small Enterprises, Report on Small Enterprises in the Republic of Serbia, available from: Serbiahttp://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_serbia.pdf (26.02.2008) The Government of Serbia in cooperation with the IMF http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_serbia.pdf

This report provided by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of BiH deliveres background information on the higher education system of Bosnia and Herzegovina. BiH- National Report on Higher Education: 2005-2007, available from: http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/hogeronderwijs/bologna/links/National-reports-2007/National_Report_BiH.pdf Ministry of Civil Affairs of BiH http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/hogeronderwijs/bologna/links/National-reports-2007/National_Report_BiH.pdf

From the very start of its mandate, as one of the priorities in work and creation of an economic environment,the Government has set creating new jobs. It was not easy to adjust the recovery processes to the Serbian economywithout anguish, nor to make programmes and plans in order to create jobs with a full meaning of working andto absorb workers from the process of privatisation and transition. One such programme with a clear definitionof the employment development strategy is the Programme for ...

Small and medium enterprises may have considerable influence on the development of BiH. With aright development policy, legal framework and coordinated institutional support on all levels, SMEsmight win a greater share of the domestic market and, gradually, of foreign markets, be a qualitypartner to larger domestic and foreign companies, they could initiate sound development project andconsequently create more jobs. This means that SMEs might actively participate in the povertyreduction process ...

You can find enclosed the analysis of the 2005 Questionnaire on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises in Kosovo Progress Report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises in Kosovo 2005, available from: http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_kosovo.pdf> Department of Private Sector Development Policy, Pristina http://sensi.biz/images/stories/sensi_literature_list/sme_charter_report_2005_kosovo.pdf>

... initiatives by establishing a Grid infrastructure that will expand and support the European Research Area in the region. The initiative is coordinated by the Greek Research & Technology Network and the project consortium consists of representatives from National Grid Initiatives of Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Hungary, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova, Croatia, as well as CERN in an advisory role. The project has established National Grid Initiatives in all countries in the region, developed the regional Grid infrastructure, and is currently supporting more than 20 end-user applications from more than 10 different scientific fields. The Greek Research and Technology Network ...

8. The overall objective of the Tempus IV will be to contribute to an area of cooperation in the field of higher education involving the European Union and partner countries in the surrounding area. In particular, Tempus promotes the voluntary convergence with EU developments in higher education deriving from the Lisbon Strategy to create more jobs and growth, and the Bologna Process to establish a European Area of Higher Education. Tempus IV invites the submission of cooperative projects under ...

... services with clear economic utility.The funding includes labour costs and costs for consultancy services in the area of R&D. A special financial bonus is available for projects with female leadership. Target countries for this call are all Western Balkan countries (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) but also Bulgaria and Romania as well as the Central European countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Slowenia), Malta, Cyprus, Turkey and Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Moldavia, Ukraine, Belorussia and finally Russia.Project coordinators have to be located in Vienna, Austria. Funding is provided by the City of Vienna ...

... International Case Study Competition, where students present themselves to potential employers and representatives of international companies get the chance to recruit future staff from the region. Further information:http://www.bcchallenge.org WUS Austria invites exceptional students from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia, who study law, economics, political sciences, international relations, information technologies or related disciplines to take part in the Balkan Case Challenge 2008 ...

... will allow Montenegrin scientists, universities and companies to create links with their counterparts across Europe and build up their scientific expertise, including in scientific fields crucial to implementing the body of EU legislation. "Today's decision is a very positive and important one, not only for the scientific future of Montenegro, but also for its political future. Full participation in the research framework programme brings Montenegro into the European Research Area and I believe this is important in helping Montenegro prepare itself for membership of the EU," said Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potočnik. "In addition to forging links ...

... World University Service Bosnia and Herzegovina SUS BiH – Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Science, Education and Sports MZOS – Croatia Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar – Croatia Ministry of Education and Science MON -MK – FYRo Macedonia Ministry of Economy MOE -MK – FYRo Macedonia Ministry of Education and Science MPIN – Montenegro Directorate for Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises DDSME − Montenegro Ministry of Science and Technological Development MSTD – Serbia Mihajlo Pupin Institute MPI – Serbia Kosova Education Center KEC – Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) Partners from the EU and Associated Countries: Federal Ministry of Science and Research BMWF – Austria Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG – Austria Joint Research Centre JRC-IPTS – Belgium Slovenian Business and ...

... applications for a Training seminar on "Foresight and Research Priorities Setting in South Eastern Europe with Special Consideration of Climate Change". The target group for the training seminar & conference participation grants are people interested in launching, carrying out or using Foresight activities in SEE countries (Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia (including Kosovo), FYR of Macedonia). The seminar/workshop will last from Thursday March 6 9.00 AM till Friday, March 7, 12 AM. Depending on interest, the session on day 2 (i.e. the morning of Friday 7th of March) will be devoted to brainstorming on possibilities for joint ...

... x67;Website: http://www.ceinet.org Source: CEI, ASOs Among other roles the Central European Initiative (CEI) can be considered a donor organisation which provides co-financing to various projects proposed by its 18 Member States (Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine ...

Aim of this measure is to support the further development and differentiation of the national S&T system and S&T policy in the WBC by benefiting from the German experiences and knowledge. Science administrators from the respective ministries of Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia participated in the management training in Bonn, Germany. The participants of the management training: had been introduced into the national S&T system and S&T policy of the Federal Republic of Germany including relevant aspects of European and international cooperation;got an overview on the responsibilities of ...

... s intention to initiate dialogue in due time on visa liberalisation with each of the five countries with a view to establishing a road map on the conditions to be met. Source: SETimes, seeurope.net An agreement relieving visa restrictions for citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia travelling to the EU enters into force on January 1, 2008 ...

... living in border regions." The Transnational Programmes recently adopted includes: The "South-East European Space" programme involves eight Member States (Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia) and eight non-Member States (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine). The "Mediterranean" programme involves Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and the United Kingdom (Gibraltar) with the participation of Croatia and Montenegro. and furthermore: The "Central European Space" programme concerns Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, the Slovak Republic ...

... and on an international agreement with the government of Hungary. The REC has its head office in Szentendre, Hungary, and country offices and field offices in 17 beneficiary countries, which are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey.Recent donors are the European Commission and the governments of Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the ...

This study aims to identify and analyze existing research, technological development and innovation (RTDI) cooperation needs in the South East Europe region, focusing in particular on possible innovation support infrastructures and services in the Western Balkan Countries (WBC), their absorption capacity for RTD and innovation, as well as transnational cooperation and regional cooperation opportunities for innovation. Particular emphasis is put on the extent of involvement of SMEs and their ...

The article provides a general introductory overview of the (spatial) mobility of highly skilled/qualified persons and discusses the different terms of the mobility of the Highly Skilled, especially those of scientists. It outlines theoretical and empirical aspects of these movements and delineates the drain of European talent to the U.S., especially the outflow of scientists and researchers who contribute considerably to the U.S. innovation system. Further, it takes a closer look at outward ...

... During the rest of the Mobility days, the Department for Higher Education and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science organised a FP7 – PEOPLE Info day and a Fair of students and researchers’ mobility programmes. Prepared by: Branka Zizic, FP7 NCP Coordinator, Ministry of Education and Science, Montenegro The Ministry of Education and Science of Montenegro has dedicated a week in September to a very important topic within the scope of European Research and Higher Education Areas – mobility of students and researchers. In the following article, the organisers present the results of one of the workhops as regards - the positive aspects of the present situation ...

... partner countries in the surrounding area, including Central Asia. The programme focuses on international cooperation and not on mobility. The geographical coverage of the so-called partner countries is: Western Balkans countries covered by the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA): Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Kosovo/UNMIK, Montenegro, and SerbiaCountries of Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East covered by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI): Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel (new), Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestine Authority, the Russian Federation, Syria, Tunisia, and Ukraine Countries from the Central Asian Region covered by ...

... programmes, stakeholders, scientific projects, research institutes etc.) in their chosen field in South Eastern Europe and the main corresponding initiatives at EU level.Universities, non-university research institutions and other tertiary education organisations from Austria, the ASO countries Slovenia and Bulgaria and South Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia, including Kosovo/UNMIK) are invited to submit their proposals by January 31, 2008. Partners from Austria, Bulgaria or Slovenia are eligible as contractors. Ten to twelve projects will be funded to a maximum of EUR 12.000 per project. Event Announcement The Foresight Conference “Foresight & Policy Making ...

... The conference was organised by the UNESCO Office in Venice, the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology and the Austrian Science and Research Office in Ljubljana. It gathered together ministers and representatives responsible for science and finance from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, as well as a number of international experts and representatives from international organisations active in South Eastern Europe. Both events acted as an excellent platform where it was possible to evaluate current and potential initiatives in the SEE region in the field of science, research ...

... the countries have had different experiences in this regard. The major focus for all of them was participating as associated countries in FP7 and the governments in most countries decided to use funds from IPA (or its predecessor, the CARDS programme) to pay for the “entrance fee”. Whereas Montenegro or Albania reported that it was not possible to prioritise research on the planning documents, Serbia has had good experiences with the CARDS programme and has again managed to prioritise ICT infrastructure as well as the development of local-regional business and innovation support structures, such as clusters, incubators, and business ...

... joined as a cooperating NIP country. Ales Mihelič says “We are delighted that one of the key elements of the Slovenian EUREKA Chairmanship programme - the widening of EUREKA’s frontiers into the Balkans - is happening so early in our term.” EUREKA Chair has established initial contacts with Montenegro and Albania received EUREKA NIP status in 1993. Some research organisations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, involved in EUREKA project activities together with neighbouring companies from the Western Balkans, should also be on track. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research organisations from both Croatia and Serbia have already participated in ...

... other initiatives outside FP7 such as CEEN). Therefore, three round tables will be organised. WP1 will be led by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research (BMWF), which will coordinate the activities of the four task leaders: Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI - Austria), Ministry of Education and Science of Montenegro (MPIN), Turkish Research and Business Organisations (TURBO) and the Project Management Agency at the International Bureau of the German Aerospace Center (PT-DLR). WBC-INCO.NET will be closely linked to the Steering Platform on Research for the WBC and therefore both initiatives will positively influence and complement each other. Another benefit ...

... implementation. Nicolas Hayoz /users/2504.html and Jasmina Opardija /users/2505.html, University of Fribourg (CH) Article published in see-science.eu eJournal fall/winter 2007. The Regional Research Promotion Programme in the Western Balkans (RRPP) aims at strengthening research capacities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo/UNMIK, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia ...

... obligations and the framework for the reforms Serbia needs to implement with the aim of moving closer to the EU. Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn initialed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement alongside Serbia's President Boris Tadic and its chief EU negotiator, Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic, at a ceremony in Brussels. Montenegro: A Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Montenegro was signed in October 2007. If properly implemented it will provide a framework for further economic, political and institutional development. The Commission established its Delegation in Podgorica in November 2007. A Head of Delegation is expected to be appointed shortly. Enlargement strategy and progress report: On 6 November 2007 the ...

The present report was developed by the SCORE project team and provides a brief overview of the ICT research environment in SERBIA. The document was firstly developed in March 2007 in the context of the SCORE Consultation Document that served for consulting expert ICT stakeholders about the relevant ICT research priorities in each WB country for the period 2007 – 2013. The document was finally updated and optimised in September 2007. SCORE (2007): ICT Environment in Serbia. SCORE ...

This is the workprogramme 2008 published for the thematic field of 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' in the Cooperations Programme. European Commission C(2007)5765 of 29 November 2007: WORK PROGRAMME 2008, COOPERATION, THEME 2, FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY EC, cordis

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