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The draft of the Reserach Program for the years 2010-2015 has been approved by the Research Council of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/1999) in its meeting held on February 11, 2010 and put it in public discussion. "The National Research Programme of the Republic of Kosovo (DRAFT)", Prishtina, January 2010. Research Council of Kosovo

... for Audiovisual Preservation in Europe (TAPE). Target groups for the cooperation are academies of sciences, universities, (digital) libraries and archives and qualified researchers. Typical users coming abroad to Phonogrammarchive are MA and PhD students and researchers from different disciplines using equipment for their field research; trainees from countries like Romania, Albania, Philippines and China. Phonogrammarchive have already experience in cooperation with Western Balkan countries. Till today they cooperated with Albania, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/199) and the FYR of Macedonia. The most significant cooperation among these was cooperation with Albania where digitisation of the Audio Archive of the Institute ...

... to transition themes, and they should address and deal with specific issues at stake. The Regional Research Promotion Programme (RRPP) Western Balkans launched in 2007 and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims at establishing and strengthening research capacities in the area of social sciences in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia. For this purpose funding is provided for research projects conducted by researchers from the region. WBC Participation Among the WBC countries, only researchers from Serbia are eligible to apply for this call. Name of the programme and of the thematic/horizontal area: Social ...

University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences Bulevard Zogu I, Tirana, Albania http://www.fshn.edu.al/ Mr Ilirjan Malollari +355 682066409 ilir.malo@excite.com http://www.fshn.edu.al/ Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Tirana has been active in the field of environmental sciences, or, more precisely, in the areas of control of environmental pollution and chemical ...

Agricultural University of Tirana Universiteti Bujqesor i Tiranes, Koder-Kamez, Tirana, Albania http://www.ubt.edu.al/ Ms Bizena Bijo +355-47200353 bizenabijo@yahoo.it http://www.ubt.edu.al/ Agricultural University of Tirana has been carrying out activities in the field of agricultural and food research for more than 55 years. It is a governmental, non-profit research institution, supported mostly by public ...

... from USA, China, India, Germany, Brasil, Iran etc. The Centre sponsors a number of initiatives, including an Associates Programme, to provide research and training opportunities in physical sciences. Researchers from WBC are also active participants in these initiatives. In 2007 there were visits of researchers from the following WBC countries: Albania (5), Croatia (39), FYR Macedonia (4), Montenegro (1), Serbia (19). ICTP is targeting also new groups of researchers in particular partners that can develop local research infrastructures and that can support regional research and education activities. ICTP is planning to create similar regional centres in Western Balkan countries. They also ...

Country Focus New Member States NMS (Bulgaria and Romania); FP7 Associated Countries FP7 AC (Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland); EU Candidate Countries CC (Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Turkey); Potential Candidate Countries PCC (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia) as well as the European Neighbourhood Policy Partner Countries ENPPC on an ad hoc basis. The JRC Enlargement and Integration Action is promoting training, mobility and joint projects addressing specific needs of these countries and regions and includes temporary postings to JRC Institutes. Focus is on ...

Papers shoud analyse the conditions under which the Adriatic/Danube/Black Sea region can develop an even more integrated and competitive economy, whilst the crisis unfolds and policy measures are taken. Two large areas are of particular interest: (1) reaching a better understanding of the past to ensure a more solid growth and stability for the future and (2) identifying the institutional structure that is better suited to support the revitalisation of the region over the crisis (for old ...

The Programme for the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union gives an overview on the focusses and planned activities of the Spanish EU presidency (January 1 to June 30, 2010). It also tackles issues concerning the Western Balkan Countries, e.g. stating that "the Spanish Presidency will firmly support the continuity of the EU enlargement process, according to the renewed consensus defined by the European Council in December 2006. Croatia’s accession ...

... be considered as well". Furthermore, the Spanish presidency plans to "continue working for the stabilisation and consolidation of the EU perspective on the Western Balkans, using all the instruments available to that end, particularly, the Stabilisation and Association Process. Within this framework, the continued process of integration of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina will be supported. On occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Zagreb Summit, a ministerial meeting will be proposed to analyse the progress made in the Stabilisation and Association Process and to forward the European region perspective." The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the ...

"This year’s Global Competitiveness Report is published against the backdrop of the deepest global economic slowdown in generations.What began as a financial crisis in a handful of industrialized economies continues to spill over into the real economy, engendering massive contractions in consumer demand, rising unemployment, and mounting protectionist pressures worldwide. (..) In a difficult global economic environment, it is more important than ever for countries to put into place ...

... of 9.000 US$ for 3 months and refers to the specialisation field of High Energy Physics. In order to submit an eligible application, candidates should be/have: - under 28 years old; - studying as Master, PhD candidates in the aforementioned discipline; - excellent spoken / written English; - citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. After the evaluation of the selected candidates’ performance during the initial 3-months research activity, CERN envisages to offer the opportunity of an extension of up to 3 months of the UNESCO fellowship. Candidates should submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, a ...

... nbsp;Ljubljana. For more information see: www.aso.zsi.at/ausschreibung/3401.html In cooperation with ZSI in Vienna, the Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office Ljubljana is announcing a call for proposals for projects in research cooperation and networking between institutions in Austria, Slovenia and the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/1999, Montenegro, Serbia). The call is open until February 23, 2010 (date of postmark ...

This is the Final Report of the Summit Economic Forum (SEF) 2009 which took place in Bucharest on November 12, 2009 under the leading theme "The Way Ahead: Towards a Better Future." It was coorganised by the Secretariat for CEI Projects (CEI-PS) and by the Romanian Ministry of Economy and Ministry of SMEs, Trade and Business Environment. The Italian Institute for Foreign Trade (ICE) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) also collaborated in the organisation ...

... East Europe is co-organised by three University of London institutions: Centre for the Study of the Balkans|, Goldsmiths College Centre for South East European Studies|, SSEES, UCL LSEE - Research on South East Europe|, European Institute, LSE We welcome contributions from research students focusing on the countries of the former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, Romania and Turkey and working in the following disciplines: Anthropology and Sociology Economics and Political Economy Politics and International Relations Modern and Contemporary History (including Economic History) Law Social Policy Cultural Studies Further information on the Symposium, the Call for Papers and the application process is ...

... for tax filing and company registration Getting more out of the single market Taxation and financial matters Strengthening the technological capacity of small enterprises Successful e-business models and top class business support Developing stronger, more effective representation of small enterprises Launched in Brussels on 17 June 2009, this report covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99. Availablity The report consists of six parts which are available online at http://www.oecd.org/document/49/0,3343,en_2649_40340912_43220337_1_1_1_1,00.html. To order your personal hard copy, please contact ...

... strengthen its action to support the public social infrastructure in the region”. The WBIF consists of a joint grant facility and a joint lending facility to finance priority projects in the Western Balkans. The joint grant facility will contribute to financing the preparation and implementation of priority projects in Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia. Good preparation and a strong implementation framework are essential for projects to receive loan financing and to successfully contribute to economic growth in the Western Balkans in the context of the accession process. The European ...

... in Switzerland. Since then, the firm has developed into one of the leading full service professional firms in the country. Ark IT operates in Albanian market and in the Swiss market.ARK IT provides information management and information technology consulting, solutions and products to its customers. The ARK IT in Albania works closely with governmental institutions as well as with the private sector, with multinational and national businesses.The main business partner of ARK IT in Albania is Deloitte & Touche.As system integrator type Oracle Partner, Ark IT provides network services, consulting, custom and specific application programs integrated with Oracle products ...

This CEI Plan of Action (PoA) covers a three-year period (2010 to 2012). Since it was adopted for the first time in 1998, the CEI Plan of Action has guided the thinking and the course of the organization over the past years, as crucial initiatives, activities and projects evolved. It was felt essential to integrate the evolving process within the larger process of development. Therefore, since its inception, the CEI PoA has incorporated priorities from a development perspective, taking into ...

This document describes the rules of and criteria for funding by the CEI Funding of Cooperation Activities. Central European Initiative: CEI Funding of Cooperation Activities Rules for Allocation of Resources, 2009. CEI

The following projects have been selected for funding (please click on the country's name for details): Among others, the following projects are with participation of... Albania: Status, ecology and land tenure system of the critically endangered Balkan lynx Lynx lynx martinoi in Macedonia and Albania Strengthening research capacity and knowledge transfer in Integrated Pest Management at different institutional levels to improve sustainable agriculture in Albania Markets for executives and nonexecutives in Western and Eastern Europe Bosnia-Herzegovina ...

... Contact: aso-ljubljana@zsi.at Source: ASO Ljubljana. The Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office Ljubljana, in cooperation with the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) is announcing a call for proposals for projects in research cooperation and networking between institutions in Austria, Slovenia and the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/1999, Montenegro, Serbia ...

... project comprised the implementation of EU-Western Balkan Chamber partnerships; a survey on Foreign Direct Investment; and participation in EUROCHAMBRES' Academies. The closing event im Brussels was inaugurated by Pierre Mirel, Director at the European Commission-DG Enlargement, and included contributions from the Ambassadors to the EU of the six beneficiary countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia). EU and the WBC: Intensified Cooperation Needed The results of the EUROCHAMBRES survey on obstacles to investing in the Western Balkans were also presented at the meeting. One of it's main fidings is that while the ...

... establishing stronger platform among national systems. Out of invited 14 experts from 7 beneficiary states, 9 experts attended the workshop, 1 from Croatia, 2 from Bosnia and Herzegovina (one from Republika Srpska and one from Federation of BIH), 2 from Serbia, 1 from Kosovo, 1 from Macedonia and 2 from Albania, however 12 of the invited experts were involved in writing the country reports. Out of 9 workshop experts, 5 are coming from universities, 2 from ministries of sciences and 2 from research institutes. As revealed by the reports and reinforced in the discussion, there are still serious problems of interactivity ...

The Handbook “How to turn your ideas into European projects” is a guide on the 7th EU Framework Programme for Research and Development (FP7). It was prepared in the frame of the EU-Balkan FABNET project, a Specific Support Action financed under the 6th Framework Programme (FP6) which was funded by the EC under FP6 (contract No. 043119) and coordinated by ETAT S.A. The general objective of this handbook is to help the participation of researchers from Western Balkans Countries in ...

Priručnik “Kako pretvoriti svoje ideje u eurospke projekte” je vodič kroz Sedmi okvirni program Europske unije za istraživanje i razvoj (FP7). Priručnik je izrañen u sklopu EU BALKAN FABNET projekta, specifičnog projekta za potporu (Specific Support Action) kojeg financira Šesti okvirni program EU (FP6). The general objective of this handbook is to help the participation of researchers from Western Balkans Countries in agri-food research projects under the FP7. Written for agri-food ...

Priručnik: “Kako da pretvorite svoje ideje u evropske istraživačke projekte?” je vodič za Sedmi okvirni program EU za istraživanje i razvoj, a pripremljen je u okviru FABNET projekta - specifične aktivnosti podrškve - koji je finansiran iz Šestog okvirnog programa (FP6). The general objective of this handbook is to help the participation of researchers from Western Balkans Countries in agri-food research projects under the FP7. Written for agri-food researchers, this guide provides ...

Priručnik “Kako da pretvorite svoje ideje u evropski projekat” predstavlja vodič za 7. okvirni program EU za istraživanje i razvoj (FP7). Pripremljen je u sklopu projekta EU-Balkan FABNET, gdje je konkretna aktivnost podrške finansirana na osnovu 6. Okvirnog programa (FP6). The general objective of this handbook is to help the participation of researchers from Western Balkans Countries in agri-food research projects under the FP7. Written for agri-food researchers, this guide ...

This report aims to offer a contribution to the support of coherent approach to offer scientific community important information on the possibilities to establish links with current EU and WBC research infrastructures and also to inform important national and EC policy makers on the important barriers and needs that still needs to be tackled in relation to the development of future Pan-European Research Infrastructures. Based on an online questionnaire which was the basis for the assessment ...

Cooperation among WBC and with EU MS * Albania Albania negotiated bilateral protocols with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Slovenia in 2006, complementing the already established bilateral collaboration with Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Poland and Romania. Bosnia and Herzegovina Bilateral cooperation with Slovenia and Montenegro was launched in 2009. Bosnia and Herzegovina also negotiated protocols with Germany ...

This ten-pages compendium of fact-sheets gives an overview on the current ERA-NET (PLUS) projects. European Commission, ERA-NET Factsheets, 2009. EC - DG Research.

... said the Vice President of the European Commission, Jacques Barrot. " Today's decision reflects the clear European perspective of the Western Balkan countries and is the result of the hard work of the countries concerned to meet the requirements for visa liberalisation," said Olli Rehn, the Commissioner for Enlargement. Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are also covered by the visa dialogue, are not included in today's decision, as the latest assessment of the Commission showed that they did not yet meet all the requirements. A new evaluation will be made during the period of December 2009 to February 2010 ...

There are no restrictions in scientific fields or the age of the researchers. The programme is funded by the Austrian Ministry of Science and Research. Target countries in the Western Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Montenegro and the FYR of Macedonia. Application deadlines: 16.1. - 3.4. - 12.6. - 4.9. - 30.10. Source and further information: ÖFG website (in German only). The Austrian Research Community (ÖFG) provides scholarships for research or teaching stays of Austrian researchers ...

... Y&lang=en Within WP 2 of the wbc.inco.net project a consultation sessions on the several field of sciences and research were organised. At these occasions, regional research priorities of common interest were agreed upon among the participants. The meetings were attended by national expert delegations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia, as well as representatives of the European Commission and the WBC-INCO.NET project ...

The Second FP7 Monitoring Report covers the Framework Programme implementation in the years 2007 and 2008. It allows for the first time for some comparative analysis over time, in order to identify trends and developments in the two first years of FP7 implementation. The report consists of four sections: 1) Factual analysis of the main elements of the overall implementation of FP7. 2) New elements and specific fields of the FP. 3) Simplification process, results of a survey on ...

The meeting has been held back to back with - Executive Steering Board meeting of WBC-INCO.NET and - Executive Steering Board meeting of SEE-ERA.NET PLUS (funding decisions to be taken) The 8th Steering Platform meeting, which has been co-chaired by EC, Spain (EU presidency) and Serbia (for WBC) was held in Belgrade, Serbia on June 24, 2010. Belgrade

The following data was presented on October 29, 2009. It provides a good indication even if it is maybe not perfectly accurate and subject to change with every day (just use your opportunity now and register via CORDIS). Registered Selected Albania 24 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina 32 1 Croatia 262 22 FYR of Macedonia 55 2 Montenegro 14 1 Serbia 161 18 TOTAL 548 44 For comparision a few CEE countries were discussed, which have still - as data reveals - a better chance of being selected (e.g. from 227 registered ...

The national background reports provide an interesting overview on the field of transport research in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). The partners of WBC-INCO.NET and relevant experts compiled reports on the research system in the field of environmentfor each Western Balkan country. The reports have been discussed in a workshop for priority setting and ...

This Annual Report from the Commission gives an overview of developments and activities in the year 2008. It is accompanied by a Commission Staff Working Document which provides more detailed reporting and statistics. The main chapters deal with the activities and results achieved in 2008 and with trends in research and technological development activities in the European Union Member States. European Commission (Ed) Annual Report on research and technological ...

The Gallup Balkan Monitor’s Focus on Migration report brings first-hand data to this ongoing debate, as it summarises the experiences and opinions of Balkan people on all aspects of migration. This data was collected in two waves of the Balkan Monitor survey – in 2006 and 2008. The findings show that while relatively high percentages of Western Balkan residents have considered leaving their home countries, these numbers have tended to decrease in recent years. Relatively few people ...

... Balkans is not a homogeneous region with uniform views of Europe: the GBM produces a complex picture that shows a vast range of perceptions about the EU at a country-level and below. Opinions recorded in the survey range from outright and even growing EU euphoria (e.g. in Kosovo and Albania) to the start of a feeling of alienation (e.g. in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina). The GBM results from the FYR of Macedonia and Bosnia also reflect the often conflicting views of ethnic groups living within these countries; these situations make it difficult for both European and national ...

... Area Topics called Funding Schemes REGPOT-2010-1. Unlocking and developing the research potential of research entities in the EU´s convergence regions and outermost regions Any research topic covered by the EC FP7 CSA-SA (Support Action) WBC Participation to Research Potential Call for Convergenece and Outermost Regions All regions of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are eligible for participation. Type of activities/work: Exchange of know-how and experience Recruitment by the applicant of experienced researchers Upgrading, development or acquisition of research equipment Organisation of workshops and conferences Dissemination and promotional activities optional: Evaluation facility The ...

... Albania 4 Bosnia and Herzegovnia 6 Croatia 14 FYR of Macedonia 9 Montenegro 1 Serbia 33 Total submissions 67 The main fields that were tackled in the submissions are engineering, natural sciences and ICT, and environment, agro-food and life sciences The European Commission outlined that remote evaluation of the proposals will ...

The project aims at encouraging closer scientific and technological (S&T) cooperation between Europe and the Western Balkan countries (WBCs: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia and Serbia) in the area of surface transport. It further seeks to establish an EU-Balkan transport network of researchers, universities, industry and experts among these countries in order to improve and enlarge the research capacity of Western Balkan centres of competence in terms of ...

... in the sector are rising. The INA Academy – Hellenic Aid ‘Center for eGovernance Program @ SEE’ was launched in May 2008 to underpin this development and support WBC governments in the process of human capacity building and eGov project design. The competent ministries or authorities for ICT from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the FYR of Macedonia and Serbia participated as primary partner institutions from each country. The program was placed under the operational framework of the regional Center for eGovernance Development - CeGD. The “Center” delivered a set of executive eGov training seminars and an electronic learning ...

... teams with an EoI ranked highly will be asked to submit full project proposals. As a continuation of the successful cooperation within the SEE-ERA.NET project, a Joint Call for European Research Projects has been published on September 1, 2009 within the SEE-ERA.NET PLUS project. Eligible countries are WBCs (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia), EU MS (Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Romania and Slovenia), and Turkey as an FP7 Associated Country. Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EoI): November 3, 2009, 16:00 CET ...

The event gathered experts from ministries of science and research of the RCC members from South East Europe (SEE), including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, the FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), members of scientific institutions from the region, and representatives of relevant international organisations and stakeholders. The WBC-INCO.NET project was represented by its coordinator Elke Dall. The Regional Strategy for Research and Development for the Western ...

Conference on Albania’s STI Strategy On June 17, 2009 in Tirana, Albania, the Department of Strategy, together with the Prime Minister of Albania, organised a conference on the “Strategy of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Albania” for the years 2009 to 2015. Albania’s Vice Prime Minister, Genc Pollo, opened the conference by saying in his speech that the strategy should determine a very clear vision and important objectives ...

... human capital and balanced “brain circulation” was also emphasised. The Platform welcomed the recent work of the Task Force on Fostering and Building Human Capital under the Regional Cooperation Council and will follow up the improvement on interface between research and building human capital. The programme presented by Albania on brain gain was seen as a good practice of how to reintegrate the scientists into their countries. With respect to research infrastructure the Platform expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the conference on “Research infrastructures and the Regional dimension of ERA” (March 24-25, 2009) held in Prague ...

... Board member, and Prof. Maria Nedeva. There were 35 participants, among whom there were four staff members, 15 participants from the UoM, two from other institutions in Montenegro, two trainers from the UK, while the remaining 16 participants were from higher education and research institutions in the region (WBC - SEE): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), the FYR of Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. The workshop provided a good knowledge base about the state-of-the-art in the field of evaluation of research, measuring scientific output and impact, the present historical moment in the development of European universities and in ...

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