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... the Republic of Croatia). SEECEL is one of a kind in a relevant field and demonstrates how 8 countries have come together for the purposes of co-working developments in entrepreneurial learning. These countries are as follows (in alphabetical order): Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia 'Kosovo*' Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic) Montenegro Serbia Turkey. SEECEL’s activities centre on a number of common areas identified through the 2008 assessment of each countries performance on the human capital areas of the European Charter for Small Enterprise. Four pillars will be addressed: Development of the entrepreneurship key competence (ISCED 2 level); Promotion of entrepreneurship ...

This report is the final product of the two-year-long RRPP regional research project Brain Circulation and the Role of Diasporas in the Balkans – Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. The research was jointly conducted by the Faculty of Business and Economics in South East European University as a coordinating host institution, and as regional partners the Faculty of economics in University of Tirana, and Riinvest Institute in Prishtina. Summary of Results / Study Preface The high ...

The report covers the period from 18 February to 10 April 2013, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013

What has been the impact of the projects and partnerships developed with partners from SEE within the Youth in Action programme? This study looks at the impact on people, organisations, local communities, youth work and policy development. http://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-2769/YiA%20impact%20in%20SEE%20summary%20reportFINAL.pdf

... The Eurydice Network provides information on and analyses of European education systems and policies. As from 2013 it consists of 40 national units based in all 36 countries participating in the EU's Lifelong Learning programme (EU Member States, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). It is co-ordinated and managed by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency in Brussels, which drafts its studies and provides a range of online resources. View the latest Eurydice reports by type (Eurypedia,Thematic Reports, Facts and Figures, Key Data ...

... priority for the high level group on modernisation of higher education, which was launched by Commissioner Vassiliou in November 2011. Eurydice The Eurydice network consists of 40 national units based in 36 countries (EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey). Eurydice is co-ordinated by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. For more information The full report is available in English on the Eurydice website European Commission: Education and training Androulla Vassiliou's website Follow Androulla Vassiliou on Twitter @VassiliouEU Contacts : Dennis ...

Recommendation for a COUNCIL DECISION authorising the opening of negotiations on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo*. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2013/ks_recommendation_2013_en.pdf

This is the joint report (Spring 2013) to the EU Parliament and the Council - on Serbia's progress in achieving the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria and notably the key priority of taking steps towards a visible and sustainable improvement of relations with Kosovo. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2013/sr_spring_report_2013_en.pdf

... of top-notch experts in the smart specialisation concepts as well as practitioners experienced in the implementation of the research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation in practice. More than 45 participants from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, FYR of Macedonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain and Ukraine have contributed to the workshop. The focus of the first day lied on the theoretical concepts underlying the definition of the smart specialisation strategies while during the second day; participants got a chance to apply theoretical concepts in the practical group work session in the ...

... auth.gr, patias@uowm.gr Balkan countries do not have a coherent and continuous approach towards the challenge of implementing integrated Earth Observation (EO) applications in environmental monitoring and management. It should be mentioned that the Balkan countries, except Greece, are not ESA members. Besides, Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria, FYROM, Montenegro and Bosnia Herzegovina are also not members of the GEO. The defect in the implementation of EO applications and their use in the environmental decision making are manifested through the limited synergies among national and regional institutions, ineffective technological means and discontinuous record of participation to international organizations and committees ...

... will be organised as part of the Novi Sad conference. It is here where Western Balkan journalists will share their perspectives on Europeanisation.  In June 2013, each team/institution will organise local presentations of their research results. Involved Countries (4): FYR of Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia Involved Institutions: 1. Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad 2. Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Sarajevo 3. Independent researchers – Macedonia (Dejan Donev, Daniela Blaževska, Jordan Dukov, Veronika Kamchevska, Naum Trajanovski, Vlatko Chalovski, 4. Independent researchers – Montenegro (Natasa Ružić, Andrijana Rabrenović, Dejan Lučić, Marija Ivanović, Ivan ...

... of Ljubljana came 44th in 2009 and Jožef Stefan ranked 75th in 2008. Next after Slovenia was Croatia with 57 projects worth €18,542,000 (Romania and Bulgaria were ahead of it with 122 and 76 projects respectively, worth €32,345,000 and €19,916,000). Serbia and Montenegro, still treated as one entity, had 36 projects worth €9,773,000 followed by Albania with three projects worth €671,000. Bosnia and Herzegovina only had two projects, worth €311,000 while Macedonia had none. Looking at the trends for 2007-2011, three groupings emerge, with Slovenia clearly standing out; middling ...

... The RRPP is aimed at fostering and promoting social science research in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Social science research aids in the understanding of the specific needs for reform and in identifying the long-term implications of potential policy choices. Researchers receive support through research grants, methodological and thematic trainings, as well as opportunities for regional and international exchange and networking. The RRPP is coordinated ...

... project for the Danube Region. Background The Strategy was launched in 2011 (IP/11/472) after a request 2 years earlier by EU governments. The 14 countries in the macro-region (8 EU members ) are: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova. The first Annual Forum of the EUSDR was held in Regensburg, Germany in November 2012 - with Chancellor Angela Merkel as keynote speaker The second Annual Forum will be held in Bucharest, Romania on 28/29 October this year. The Danube is the EU's second macro-region ...

She Figures 2012 is the fourth publication of a key set of indicators that are essential to understand the situation of women in science and research. The She Figures data collection is undertaken every three years since 2003 by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, in cooperation with the Helsinki Group and its sub-group of Statistical Correspondents. http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/she-figures-2012_en.pdf EC ...

The high propensity of students who consider emigration primarily as a temporary move for educational purposes seems to be the most striking result. It is striking because the result is so clear, and it is striking because it contrasts with the widespread view that young people from the Balkan region are mainly driven by dissatisfaction at home and lured by unrealistic expectations of a better life abroad. In stark contrast to this view, the study shows that the rationale and intentions of ...

This report provides an overview of the JRC's main achievements in the past year, highlighting the scientific and technical support to financial stability, to growth, jobs and innovation, as well as to agriculture and global food security, low carbon economy and resource efficiency. The report also addresses public health and safety and security, including nuclear safety and security. In her foreword, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, ...

... EUR 7.120.000 8 November 2012 Albania – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 12 November 2012 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 26 November 2012 Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 4.000.000 7 December 2012 Croatia – Serbia EUR 4.000.000 11 December 2012 Croatia – Montenegro EUR 2.000.000 11 December 2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro EUR 2.400.000 8 November 2012 Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 4.000.000 13 December 2012 Serbia – Montenegro EUR 2.400.000 13 December 2012 More information: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/instruments/multi-beneficiary-programme/index_en.htm Contacts : Anca Paduraru (+32 2 296 64 30) Peter Stano ...

... The grant letter sent by the OeAD-GmbH can be used for obtaining a visa if applicable. For the application form, contact details and further information on the program please take a look at the section "Important Documents & Links" below. Target countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia Target groups: Higher Education Institutions, Individuals Duration: until further notice Partners: University of Graz Österreichische Austauschdienst Gesellschaft - OeAD-GmbH Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research Important Documents & Links Questions and Answers Statement of Advisor Application form Source: WUS The main purpose of the ...

... the EU’s regional leadership and relationship with each country. The program will also examine the common post-war mediation and reconciliation process of the previous decade in the Balkan region. A select number of scholarship will be awarded to participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. To apply for a scholarship, submit CV (in Europass format) and letter of motivation to the apply link mentioned below ...

... The report covers the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey, and focuses on national policies and mechanisms for cooperation between the two sectors. TACSO’s initial intention was to prepare a report as a background material for its regional conference on cooperation between CSOs and public institutions, “Keeping up the Momentum: Improving Civil Society Cooperation with Public ...

This final Monitoring Report assesses the progress made by Croatia in its preparations for accession in the period between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013. This assessment is based on information gathered and analysed by the Commission, including input provided by Croatia, peer assessment missions as well as information shared by the Member States, international and civil society organisations, in their regular contacts with the Commission. The assessment is also based on the ...

This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 24 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom and Norway)1 according to Common Specifications developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to ensure, to the extent possible, comparability. National Contributions were largely ...

... selfgovernments with the purpose of promoting and strengthening citizens´ participation in the decision making process. It is for this reason that it has organised a regional conference on “Cooperation between Local Self-Governments and Civil Society Organisations in the Western Balkans and Turkey” held in February 2011, at Becici in Montenegro. The purpose of this Regional Conference was to provide forum to share topic related knowledge, information and experience among stakeholders from IPA countries. The conference was organised in three plenary sessions, followed by group work which covered three thematic areas: • mapping of institutional mechanisms on cooperation between CSOs and ...

... employed in Serbia have higher qualifications than men, yet they still earn less, according to new research conducted by a team of two think-tanks: The Belgrade-based Foundation for the Advancement of Economics (FREN) and the Skoplje-based University American College Skopje (UACS). Women in Serbia (as well as in Macedonia and Montenegro) face great barriers at the point of entry into the labour market, thus they must be more qualified than men on average to be allowed initial access to employment. In other words, while both lowly skilled and highly skilled men work, a disproportionate number of highly skilled women work since ...

... spiteri@gov.mt The local organizer is: Alan Keckes, NCP Energy - Alan.Keckes@mobilnost.hr The event is organised by the Connecting Energy NCPs Plus A Pro-Active Network of National Contact Points project (C-Energy+) and is open to New NCPs & Researchers especially from the Balkan Region: Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey ...

... implementation of policies promoting foreign and domestic investments in South East Europe. The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) officially took over the responsibility over SEEIC activities in November 2011. Currently Co-Chaired by Bosnia and Herzegovina and the RCC Secretariat, the SEEIC comprises Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. The development of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 regional growth strategy and its ...

Highlights Today, the South as a whole produces about half of world economic output, up from about a third in 1990. Latin America, in contrast to overall global trends, has seen income inequality fall since 2000. There is a clear positive correlation between past public investment in social and physical infrastructure and progress on the Human Development Index. Developing countries trade more among themselves than with the North, and this trend can go much further. The 2013 Human Development ...

The research was conducted by: Media Plan Institute in Cooperation, Sarajevo Novi Sad School of Journalism, Novi Sad School of Journalism and PR, Skopje Ms. Nataša Ružić, Podgorica Research shows amongst other results that the situation in the four countries analyzed differs significantly in how legislative standards are put into practice, how media raises public awareness of minorities, how structural approaches are applied to integrate minorities’ voices into public/media discourse, and how ...

... programmes should be practical and include concrete measures for delivery of policies on the ground. In practical terms, this process will constitute a sort of 'Europe 2020 light' work cycle with individual countries for the years to come. It will be rolled out gradually, starting in 2013 with Turkey and Montenegro, to be followed by Serbia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – depending of course also on the interest of the countries. On the basis of first experience gained in the coming months, the Commission will see how the process could be extended to potential candidate countries. In our 2012 ...

... that certificates will be provided only to the participants that were present in 100% of the training sessions and the exercises. The training will gather participants from The Ukraine, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary and will be carried out by experienced RTDI evaluation trainers from six countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia). It will introduce the participants to the theory and practice of the research and science-related evaluation of organisations, policies, programmes and institutions ...

... Applications are due May 1, 2013. All applicants will be notified of their status by June 1, 2013. Eligibility: All applicants must be: Permanent resident in any of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan; A regular member of ASEEES at time of application (affiliate, joint, and student members are not eligible to apply); Presenting a paper on a regular panel (chairs, discussants, and roundtable participants are not eligible to apply); For more information ...

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The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the countries of South Eastern Europe, namely Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter ‘Macedonia’), Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia with focus on the analysis of the national A/D switchover strategies. Such analysis is essential for further development of digitalization in the region. http://www.see-digi.tv

The report contains several proposals and recommendations for the media digitalization strategy of the SEE area and provides a methodology for transition to the digital system in the different countries. The methodology takes into account the complex correlation between technical, regulatory and socio-economic elements in the broadcasting sector and the different stages of the migration process of each individual country. Furthermore, the report provides implementation strategies and the ...

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the national A/D switchover strategies of those countries that are involved in the SEE Digi.TV project (dark blue countries on the below map), namely: Austria, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia. http://www.see-digi.tv/

ERA fabric map (see attachements) gives a snapshot of the ERA today. It looks at the division of responsibilities between EU and Member States, and at institutions and bodies involved in the European research system. Starting from the six ERA dimensions described in the ERA Green Paper, the report then looks where we are today, and which direction the future is taking, given the policy context of Europe 2020. Involvement of stakeholders in further building the ERA is looked at by ...

The report, which was presented by the Secretary General of the RCC to the board of the RCC, covers the period from 8 October 2012 to 15 February 2013, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.

... of qualitative case studies and ethnographic research; the logic of "coding" and categorising recurrent in textual analysis (for example media content analysis); and finally the hermeneutic logic of identifying "constructions of meaning", typical of discourse-analytical and narrative approaches. In total, 17 researchers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia, Albania and Montenegro have participated in this training, out of which 43% were female and 53% were PhD candidates or PhD holders. Participants used this training as an opportunity for networking and exchanging of ideas and experiences. Source: RRPP The colloquium, which was held from February 15-16, 2013 in Sarajevo, was organised by ...

The evaluation standards published by EVAL-INNO aim to contribute to the improved implementation and exploitation of Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) measures by promoting meaningful evaluation procedures to foster strategic intelligence building and evidence-based decision-making in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. They address: authorities commissioning RTDI evaluations (often ministries in charge of research, technological development ...

... Technology and Innovation in the SEE Region) will organise the first RTDI evaluation training course on 18-22 March 2013 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The training will gather participants from Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Greece and will be carried out by experienced RTDI evaluation trainers from six countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia). Deadline for applications: 20 February 2013 ...

... who have some general insight and interest in South-Eastern Europe. Tuition fees are waived for Austrian/EU students. Tuition costs approximately €745 per semester for citizens of other states but can usually be fully refunded upon successful completion of each semester for citizens of Albania, Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For enquiries about the admission procedure, tuition fees and refund process at the University of Graz please contact Alexandra Fauland alexandra.fauland@uni-graz.at at the Office for International Relations. Please note that the University of Graz does not provide financial support – no scholarships are ...

The document addresses: 1) The role of doctoral education in boosting research and innovation/technology transfer at the University of Vienna 2) The role of technology transfer system within Saarland University (correlation and cooperation) 3) The present status of the education-research-innovation activities related to knowledge transfer and academic entrepreneurship: towards a better understanding 4) Reflection from the university perspective as well as analysis of ...

The overall objective of the Project was to strengthen education-research-innovation (eri) triangle and to improve knowledge transfer from academia to industry by building structural and legislative framework and by implementation of recognised good practices. The project focused on education-research- innovation (eri) triangle. In this report the achievements of the projects are explained: such as an impressive number of case studies and good practicerecipes offering possible solutions in ...

With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty the protection of minorities became an explicit founding value of the European Union. In its external relations the EU has with the membership perspective and increased integration in the common market strong instruments at her disposal to promote and foster the protection of human and minority rights in the Western Balkan states. The question, however, arises to which extent the EU made and makes use of this leverage in its enlargement policy. ...

In 1993 the European Union took the decision to open its borders to the new democracies of Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe. Eight of them joined in 2004 and two more in 2007. However, the most ambitious European project ever has yet to be concluded. This book examines the state of play anno 2012. What have we learned from earlier accessions and how does this affect the perspectives of the remaining (potential) candidate countries? What explaines the much stricter conditionality of ...

... feasibility study by the European Commission that says a stabilisation and association agreement could be concluded with Kosovo* despite member states having different views on its status. The EP resolution also urges Kosovo* to do more to fight corruption and organised crime and to reach out to the Serbian minority. Montenegro The EU started accession talks with Montenegro 29 June 2012. The progress report adopted by the foreign affairs committee 22 January paid tribute to the solid progress made, but MEPs more must be done to protect media freedom, women's rights and gender equality, as well as to step up the fight against corruption and organised ...

After mapping the economic situation and the competitiveness of the countries in European neighbourhood, the paper proceeds to an analysis of the selected aspects of these countries’ competitiveness The economic impacts of existing agreements between EU Member States and neighbouring countries. A simulation of various scenarios covering free trade in goods between the EU and some of its neighbours is attempted. Where possible, the effects of bilateral agreements on the growth and productivity ...

... Providing think tanks from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia with training and networking opportunities, the TRAIN programme seeks to foster a fruitful policy dialogue between think tanks and political actors in the Western Balkans. During a series of seminars, participants will receive training on the conduct and efficient communication of policy research and will have the opportunity ...

... University of Rome La Sapienza (Italy) University of Zagreb (Croatia) Western Balkan partner institutions: Fan S. Noli University Korce (Albania) South East European University Tetovo (FYRO)Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje (FYRO)Macedonia University Luigj Gurakuqi of Shkodra (Albania) University of Belgrade (Serbia) University of Kragujevac (Serbia) University of Montenegro (Montenegro) University of Niš (Serbia) University of Novi Sad (Serbia) University of Prishtina (Kosovo) University of Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina) University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola (FYRO)Macedonia Associates King Baudouin Foundation Polytechnic University of Tirana SPARK University of Mitrovica Source: Basileus Basileus I started in summer 2008 and was the first large-scale mobility ...

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