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... EBRD Press release Original article found at http://www.ebrd.com/pages/news/press/2012/121116a.shtml The resolution stressed that the decision is without prejudice to the positions of the EBRD’s individual members on the status of Kosovo. Following the approval of the resolution, Kosovo will become the 66th member of the Bank, if on or before 17 December 2012 it completes internal procedures precedent to membership, as set out in the resolution, including acceptance in accordance with its law of the Agreement Establishing the Bank and paying for its shares. Once Kosovo has become ...

Risk analysis is the starting point for all Frontex activities, from joint operations through training to research studies. In order to identify short- medium- and long-term trends, a wealth of data needs to be gathered and analysed. For this, Frontex monitors the global security environment, especially those political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors which could affect border security. The agency collates data from Member States, EU bodies as well as from ...

Contact: Nevila Xhindi , PhD Jean Monnet Chair – European University of Tirana (UET) Deputy Rector for Partnership, Research and Business Development - UET Director , UET Centre for Development and Research Email: nevila.xhindi@uet.edu.al " I am proud and honored to be the first professor to hold the title Jean Monnet Chair in Albania and thus promote teaching and research in EU and regional development. This is particularly relevant given the aspiration of Albania to join the European Union ...

... they will not get the participants Certificate. Source: email by Sokol Domniku The Third Regional Conference with International Participation, with a theme "Effects of global risk in transition countries": How the best practices can help transition countries to face the effects of the global risk? will be held in Peja, Kosovo* on May, 30th 2013. The conference is organized by Public University "Haxhi Zeka" (Kosovo*) in Cooperation with State University of Zenica (Bosnia & Herzegovina), European University of Tirana (Albania) & European University College Dukagjini (Kosovo*). Language: English Cost fee: 50€ (per participant) Submission Authors are invited to submit ...

These reports have been 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 December 6, 2012. On this page you can find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. The previous reports can be accessed at http://wbc-inco.net/object/document/10054, ...

... Contact: Prof. Gazmend QORRAJ, Jean Monnet Chair University of Prishtina, Faculty of Economics Str. Agim Ramadani, Pa Nr, 10000, Kosovo Office Nr.94 Tel: +377 44 640 161 email: gazmendqorraj@yahoo.com "I’m proud to hold a Jean Monnet Chair the architect of the European Union and I’m happy to promote his vision for the European Integration. At the same time I’m privileged to be the first ...

This Deliverable follows-up on Deliverables D2.10 and D2.12 (including update) reporting on the thematic priorities defined in the first and second phases of the identification and consultation process from 2008 – 2011 (ICT, AgroFood, Health, Transport, Environment, Transport II and Social Sciences and Humanities). It gives the regional research priorities in the field of Energy for the Western Balkan countries. Thus, D2.43 provides the results of the consultation process in the field of ...

The topics presented in the report are important because many of the drivers of and the challenges to the recovery of industrial demand and employment are to be found outside Europe. The new industrial markets outside the EU are key to European competitiveness, particularly in the context of the recovery. More importantly, however, they are crucial for European industrial competitiveness in the long term. This is because the emerging industrialised economies are increasingly competing with ...

... Moldova and Ukraine in partnership with local universities, with the aim of increasing awareness of the importance of institutional autonomy for the modernisation of universities’ management structures. The second project, entitled ‘Empowering Universities to fulfil their responsibility for Quality Assurance’ (EUREQUA), will support universities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo* in improving their internal quality assurance (QA) processes and in linking them into a comprehensive, all-encompassing system that leads to the enhancement of quality and the creation of a quality culture. The project will focus on extensive capacity building for universities in quality assurance, through training, mentoring and study visits ...

Key findings: Morocco improved its business regulation the most compared to other global economies, climbing 21 places to 94, by simplifying the construction permitting process, easing the administrative burden of tax compliance, and providing greater protections to minority shareholders. Since 2005, Morocco has implemented 15 business regulatory reforms. Besides Morocco, 11 other economies are recognized as having the most improved ease of doing business across several areas of regulation as ...

... ease of doing business rankings are based on 10 indicators and cover 185 economies. Macedonia ranks 23 out of 185 countries listed in the report for the ease of doing business, followed by Montenegro in 51st place, Croatia in 84th place, Albania in 85th place, Serbia in 86th place and Kosovo* in 98th place. Bosnia and Herzegovina is in 126th place ...

This report holds new information to inspire policy makers and researchers. One finding is that Poland improved the most in the Doing Business measures in 2011/12, while Singapore maintains its top spot in the overall ranking. Another finding is that European economies in fiscal distress are making efforts to improve the business climate, and this is beginning to be reflected in the indicators tracked by Doing Business, with Greece being among the 10 economies that improved the most in the ...

“The objective of the roundtable is to identify and agree upon a set of priority reforms, which will accompany the implementation of WB EDIF, supported by its technical assistance component” stated the representatives of the OECD Investment Compact for Southeast Europe,” OECD is assisting the WB EDIF project partners in identifying these reforms prior to the project launch foreseen for December 2012”. “The discussion raised important issues related to providing funding and high value added ...

... entity, and its members retained their independence and legal entity rights. The Network is open for new members which contribute to the development of entrepreneurship in Serbia. RASME coordinates the Republic Network consisting of 14 regional agencies and centres for SME development, which cover 85% of the Republic of Serbia (Kosovo and Metohija excluded), i.e. the territory of the City of Belgrade and 19 counties with 130 municipalities in total. Ten regional agencies and centres were established in the period December 2001 - December 2002, supported by the donors: EAR (Kragujevac, Niš, Kruševac, Zaječar, Zrenjanin, Užice and Belgrade), GTZ (Novi Sad ...

... level of harmonisation, comparable to the EU Member States, has been achieved by Iceland and Croatia. Source: Europe´s Information Society Thematic Portal This study covers market developments in the electronic communications and information society sectors in the nine enlargement countries of the EU: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Iceland, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYROM, Serbia and Turkey. It furthermore assesses the progress of each country in adopting the EU regulatory framework and aligning national ICT/information society policies with the goals and priorities of the DAE ...

... offer technical assistance (sometimes with small grants). The total funding available through regional facilities is 592.85 M€, 98% of which is loan funding (including associated technical assistance and grants). Most funds cover the entire region but do not necessarily operate in every country. While improving, to date Albania and Kosovo* have not been well served by funds. In terms of country specific funds, a total of 14 have been identified. As well as funds provided by the EC and the main IFIs, loans and technical assistance funds provided by one Contracting Party – Croatia – and bilateral donors, such as the governments ...

... nbsp; for applications will be organized in the Faculty of Philosophy of University of Pristina on 18 October 2012 starting at 14:00 pm in room nr. 101. Kushtrim Bajrami Project Coordinator Kosova Education Center (KEC) Third Millennium School Compound Isa Kastrati st. nn 10000 Prishtina/Pristina Kosovo Tel. +381-38-244 257/ext. 102. E-mail: kbajrami@kec-ks.org http://www.kec-ks.org Source: KEC Enhancing Social Scientific Research in Kosovo* and its integration into European Research Area (ESSIe) is a European Union funded project managed by European Union Office in Kosovo* and implemented by Kosova Education Center (KEC) in ...

... contribution to the Innovation Union have been set as a medium-term goal for Kosovo*. Kosovo* has participated in the Seventh EU research and technology framework (FP7, 2007-2013) as a project partner. Overall, in the areas of education, training, research and innovation, the policy and legal frameworks are in place, as are the relevant institutions. To meet its obligations under an SAA, Kosovo* needs to strengthen ...

More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Some progress has been made regarding research and innovation policy. Serbia has taken actions to stimulate innovation and strengthen its research infrastructures. However, public investment in research remains at 0.5% of GDP, below the national target, and the number of researchers has not increased. Regarding framework programmes, Serbia’s participation in the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) ...

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More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Little progress can be reported on research and innovation policy. The preparations of the national programme for scientific and research activities for 2012-2016 and the strategy on innovation have advanced, but remain to be adopted. The 2012 programmes for scientific research activities, technological development and technical culture were adopted. The budget for these programmes has, however, ...

In more details, the Analytical Report states: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research Good progress has been made in the area of research and innovation policy. The budget for funding research projects at national level has been increased and several measures have been taken to strengthen research and innovation capacity. Preparations in this area are on track. Some progress has been made with regard to research cooperation under the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7). Montenegro ...

4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research There has been limited progress in research and innovation policy. The Agency for Research, Technology and Innovation (ARTI) has strengthened its administrative capacity and continued its efforts to promote cooperation on research and innovation under the Seventh EU Framework Programme through its website and awareness-raising activities. No progress was made towards integration into the European Research Area and contribution to the Innovation Union was ...

More details are provided in the analytical report: 4.25. Chapter 25: Science and research In the area of research and innovation policy, Croatia is sufficiently prepared. It has continued to participate successfully in the Seventh EU Research Framework Programme (FP7) and has taken several measures to reform the national research landscape with a view to further integration into the European Research Area. Measures have been taken also to stimulate innovation and to contribute to the ...

... progress can be reported in the area of science and research. Preparations for the national programme for science, research and development activities for 2012-2016 and for the strategy on innovation have advanced, but the documents remain to be adopted. Participation in FP7 continued to be good. The Analytical Report on Kosovo* states that in the areas of education, training, research and innovation, the policy and legal frameworks are in place, as are the relevant institutions. In Montenegro good progress has been made in the area of science and research. Further efforts are necessary to strengthen research and innovation capacity at national ...

... Tirana, Albania- joint-coordinator - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, FYR of Macedonia - State University of Tetova, FYR of Macedonia - University of Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Belgrade, Serbia - University of Montenegro, Montenegro - University of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina - University of Novi Sad, Serbia - University of Prishtina, Kosovo* - University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Associate partners: - University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Centre for Information and Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, Bosnia and Herzegovina - IECOB – Europe and the Balkans International Network, Italy - Ministry of Education and Sport, Albania - Ministry of Education, Montenegro - Ministry of Education, Science ...

... Sapienza, Italy Western Balkan partner institutions: University of Novi Sad - joint coordinating institution, Serbia University of Belgrade, Serbia University of Kragujevac, Serbia University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, (FYRO) Macedonia South East European University Tetovo, (FYRO) Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje, (FYRO) Macedonia University of Montenegro, Montenegro University of Prishtina, Kosovo* University of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina University of Tirana, Albania Associates: Fan S. Noli University Korce, Albania King Baudouin Foundation, Belgium Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania Roma Virtual Network, Israel SPARK, The Netherlands University in Mitrovica, Kosovo* University of Niš, Serbia University of Skhodra, Albania More information on the latest project ...

SIGMA Paper No. 48 examines the performance of Western Balkan countries in professionalising their civil service. It assesses the degree to which these countries' civil service systems 'fit' the European principles of administration and it identifies the main drivers of professionalisation. The Paper shows a mixed picture of achievements and persisting weaknesses, and identifies low levels of reform sustainability. Jan-Hinrik Meyer-Sahling

... education student and staff exchanges and visits between European universities and universities from other countries. Source: EC - Education and Training - TEMPUS Six projects will be implemented in Kosovo* as part of the EU Programme for Higher Education - Tempus IV. It facilitates exchange between universities across Europe and provides means for Kosovo* higher education institutions to build relationships and partnerships with other European institutions. Kosovo* education institutions, public and private have become very successful at accessing the Tempus funds. The programme aims to assist in modernisation and development of new programmes, curricula and management. More photos from the launch can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclo-kosovo/sets/72157630951271138/ Source: http://eeas.europa ...

This booklet includes information about Western Balkans - Coordination and support actions: - SEE-ERA.NET PLUS - Further integrating key research institutions from south-east Europe into the European research area - WBC-INCO.NET - Coordination of research policies with the western Balkan countries. Both projects are coordinated by ZSI (Zentrum für Soziale Innovation, Austria). Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/iscp/index.cfm?pg=allpublications Publication Projects in ...

... Hanna Scheck Linke Wienzeile 246 A-1150 Vienna e-mail: scheck@zsi.at Tel: +43 1 495 04 42 76 Call for proposals for projects in Research Cooperation and Networking between Austria, Kosovo and the Western Balkan Region (In the framework of the project "Higher KOS – Promoting Institutional Development in Higher Education and Research in Kosovo”) The Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) in Vienna launches a call for scientific networking and project cooperation between research institutions in Austria, in Kosovo and the Western ...

... above all, assess the quality and originality of the work. 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, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, the Slovakia, Slovenia or Ukraine. Proof of date of birth and citizenship must be provided upon application; authors shall also include a brief CV. In the case of coauthored work, each of the coauthors has to fulfill all the criteria. Previous winners of ...

The report focuses on three types of scholarly sources: (a) more general studies on European integration and Europeanization of public policy, predominantly belonging to comparative politics, policy analysis and international relations, (b) studies on European integration and Europeanization in higher education and (c) studies mapping higher education policy developments since the end of 90s and early 2010s until present day in the countries under study. The report, among other things, ...

Published by DG CONNECT (Communications Networks, Content and Technology), the new name for the former DG INFSO, the report presents a comprehensive view of the DG´s monitoring activities, reviewing not only the FP7 ICT theme, but also the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme´s ICT Policy Support Programme. For the FP7 ICT portfolio the report draws comparison with FP6 or with data under StReAM 2010 when relevant. The findings are wide-ranging and show that under FP7 ICT projects and ...

... College of International Mangement “GLOBUS” from Prishtina, Kosovo and Albanian Center for Risk, from Tirana, Albania with the following partners: Globus Institute of Economic Research, Kosovo Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, Prishtinë, Kosovo Business Support Centre Kosovo, Prishtinë, Kosovo Poitiers University, Poitiers, France Agriculture University of Tirana, Albania University of Tirana, Tiranë, Albania The Insititute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business in Kosovo, Prishtinë, Kosovo organize the Fifth International Conference with the theme: “Globalization, Development, Public Policy & Management: An Business Development Perspective” on 29th of September 2012 in Prishtina ...

... logistic supply-chains at local, regional and pan-European levels will be further elaborated into a set of implementation plans. These plans should present notably the infrastructures needed, transport modes and flows of feedstock. The South East European and East Neighbourhood countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Moldova and Ukraine) shall be considered as part of this Pan-European approach. Appropriate links will be made with relevant programmes and actions, notably in the context of the EU Agricultural, Environmental, Regional, Enlargement and Neighbourhood policies. Once validated, most, if not all, SRT material shall be made ...

... programmes or apply for a position in the public administration. Read more on the website of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Serbia. Source: EUA In the context of the EU-facilitated Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, EUA last year agreed to assist in the process of certifying diplomas issued by universities in Kosovo or in Serbia as a means of facilitating mobility in the region for the purposes of further education and/or public employment. On 26 June, an EUA-established Academic Committee certified the first 73 diplomas from Kosovo having verified that these diplomas were correctly issued by authorised institutions and were in ...

... stakeholders (MEST, universities) will be further developed in order to be more efficient, transparent, effective and customer-oriented. The three thematic areas are divided into ten components, thus allowing tailor-made measures for each of the expected results, specifically targeted at the direct beneficiaries. Direct target institutions are: the public universities of Kosovo: University of Prishtina, University of Prizren, University of Mitrovica; the MEST, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, the Kosovo NARIC Office, and the National Research Council (approx. 2.000 staff members in total). Indirect beneficiaries are the student populations of the three public universities (ca. 55.000) as well as the students of private universities and graduates with foreign degrees returning to Kosovo (approx. another 10.000). Through enhanced ...

... please check also the information in the grants database www.grants.at. Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD-GmbH) Ebendorferstraße 7 | 1010 Wien | T +43 1 53408-405 Silvia Riegler (silvia.riegler@oead.at) Lydia Skarits (lydia.skarits@oead.at) Students, professionals and post-doc researchers from Kosovo who are staff members of Kosovan public universities are invited to apply for a PhD/Post-doc fellowship for (Austrian) universities with compliance to the strategy document “Higher KOS– Promoting Institutional Development in Higher Education and Research in Kosovo”. A total number of 15 PhD or post-doc scholarships will be granted ...

... the EU within FP7 and beyond. Key Objective 2: Aligning the national strategies and policies of Kosovo* in the area of ICT research and information society with the regional (WB) and EU ones. Key Objective 3: Strengthening of cooperative research links between European organisations, WBC organisations and relevant organisations in Kosovo*, with the aim of establishing strategic partnerships that would facilitate Kosovo* researchers. The project ICT-KOSEU aims at supporting Kosovo* to obtain financing for research and development projects in the area of ICT and to increase its capacity to participate in FP7 ICT research and to collaborate with researchers in the European Union. For more detail, go to Project. This web site is addressed at anyone interested in new ICT ...

... This Austrian programme offers professors and assistants of public universities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and FYR of Macedonia the possibility to spend one month at an Austrian university for a research visit provided an Austrian university institution is ready to ensure the supervision. Important Documents & Links see http://www.wus-austria.org/project/0/33.html Questions and Answers Statement of Advisor Application form ...

... Source and further information: http://www.ictkoseu.eu/?p=2178 The travel grant is open to all researchers from academia, private companies and public organisations of Kosovo who are interested in participating in the FP7 ICT Calls and in presenting their expertise and project ideas to a wide audience of potential partners. Interested researchers have to complete the EoI Travel Grant_ICT_Proposers_12-1 and to commit to providing any costs additional to the amount of €800 through own ...

... was granted candidate status this March. We have launched High Level Accession Dialogues with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and High Level Dialogue on Accession with Bosnia and Herzegovina. We agreed on a list of deliverables on the key priorities with Albania. We also launched a Feasibility Study with Kosovo this spring. This progress and continuing interest of the countries in our immediate neighbourhood - and beyond - to join the EU, is the most significant vote of confidence in the European project. Opening negotiations with Montenegro is also a vote of confidence and it should be understood as an incentive for ...

... The establishment of a Kosovo Interdisciplinary Knowledge Triangle Centre is the objective of a TEMPUS-project implemented 2010-2013 by several partners (University of Prishtina; WUS Austria; Medical University of Vienna; Austin, Pock +Partners (AT); Edinburgh Napier University; Ghent University; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244); Kosovo Centre for International Higher Education, Research and Technology Cooperation) and individual experts (Emir Haxhija, Peter Perkonigg & Karl Heinz Slabschi). KIKT focuses, on one had, on the link between higher education and economy and, on the other hand, aims to support capacity building in research and innovation, as well as ...

... The Kosovo Association of Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) will play a central role in stimulating dynamic growth of the ICT sector across Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) by opening up new opportunities and increasing the overall competitiveness of the sector. STIKK will help create a better ICT business environment by improving standards ...

Founded in 2007, the Kosovo Centre for International Higher Education, Research and Technology Cooperation serves the objective of encouraging Kosovar participation of research and industry in European RTD initiatives and programmes, especially in the 7th Framework Programme for Research through training, informing and connecting. http://www.aei-austriakosovo. com/?Activities_October_2007:Kosovo_Centre_for_International_Higher_Ed ucation_and_Technology_Co-operation_%96_K-CIRT

... The Prishtina REA was established under the initiative of the European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) in 2001 as part of the European Union Integrated SME Development Program for Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). Prishtina REA has been established to provide in a professional and cost effective manner business advisory and business training services to SME's and entrepreneurs, local and central level government institutions in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and as promoter of local economic development. Prishtina REA understands itself as ...

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