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

... recommendation. 3 countries have applied for EU membership: Montenegro (in December 2008), Albania (in April 2009) and Serbia (in December 2009). The Commission Opinions on Montenegro and Albania will be part of the 2010 enlargement package. Regarding Serbia, Council has asked on 25 October the Commission to prepare its Opinion. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) are the 2 remaining potential candidates. Sources: European Union RAPID Press Release of October 25 and October 27, 2010. "I welcome today's decision of the Council to refer to the Commission Serbia's application for EU membership. This opens an important ...

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

... States and regions have a political responsibility – or rather opportunity – to work together to bring this project to fruition". On this point, Mr Mantica recalled the commitments made last May, with the adoption of the Ancona Charter, by the eight partner States of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia). The Region of Puglia's president Nichi Vendola (IT/PES), co-organiser of the conference, welcomed the representatives of nine regions to Bari (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria) and hoped that all the Italian regions would share ...

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

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

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

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

International Burch University (IBU) was established in 2008 in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the goal of presenting a unique opportunity to rethink the very idea of a modern university and formulate a blueprint for the future. Upon the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Education decision, teaching process was started according to Bologna System of Education (3+2+3) entirely in English language within ...

The aim of this report is to monitor the participation of SMEs in the Cooperation Programme within the Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7). The report also covers the SME participation in the Capacities and People programmes of FP7. The Commission is required to pay special attention to the funding for SMEs under the Cooperation Programme, following the target in the Decision establishing FP7. The aim is to enable at least 15% of the funding of the programme to go to SMEs. This Fifth SME ...

... on a draft report covering the progress made by the two countries in the process. Sources: www.setimes.com, as acxessed on September 9, 2010. The European Parliament's (EP) foreign affairs committee adopted a draft report Monday (September 6th) that recommends lifting the EU visa regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The European Parliament rapporteur on visa liberalisation for the WBC, Tanja Fajon, said that EU visa requirements forthe two countries, whch have met the technical requirements, could be scrapped by the end of the year. ...

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

... Source: http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/newsbriefs/setimes/newsbriefs/2010/07/27/nb-01, as accessed on July 28, 2010 As Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar announced on Monday (July 26), after a meeting of EU counterparts in Brussels, the EU has agreed to scrap visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) citizens by the end of the year 2010 ...

Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: “Knowledge ...

Participants and Lecturers The main target group of participants are junior faculty, young political and NGO activists. There will be up to 30 participants altogether. Fifteen participants are to be selected from Serbia and an equal number will come from elsewhere in the region of South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hellenic Republic, (F.Y.R.) Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia). Participants should have at the very least a BA degree, and preferably an MA degree in the social sciences or humanities. All other nationals are welcome to apply but the organisers can contribute only partially to their transportation ...

The main aim of the Quick Guide -a shorter version of the Handbook on EU Funds 2007-2013 - is to respond to the huge demand for practical and comprehensive information in an easily accessible format on all the new Community priorities, programmes and other funding opportunities available since January 1, 2007. The Quick Guide provides information regarding the different types of funding possibilities, starting with the Community programmes, followed by regional and agricultural support, ...

The third FP7 Monitoring Report covers the implementation of the Framework Programme in the years 2007-2009. It is based on the FP7 monitoring system, which was designed as an internal management tool using a core set of performance indicators. In section 1 this document provides a detailed factual analysis of the main elements of the overall implementation of FP7. Section 2 takes a closer look at some of the elements of the Framework Programme which deserve a special focus. Section 3 presents ...

... submitted and approved projects in the fields of cooperation and capacities, as well as the funding for individual WBC. As for the individual countries, the following conclusions were drawn: Albania had a high number of submissions in certain areas (while completely eschewing others), however the approval ratio was rather low. Bosnia and Herzegovina also had a very high application rate in certain areas, but the success rate for capacities and cooperation was overall approximately 12%. Croatia had a very high number of submissions and in proportion a much higher percentage of projects retained for funding. However, Croatia had experience through the FP6 as ...

This catalogue contains an overview on all projects funded under FP7 COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) from 2007 to 2010. European Commission/DG Research: COOPERATION Theme 6 – Environment (Including Climate Change) Catalogue of FP7 projects 2007 - 2010, 2010. DG Research http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/pdf/fp7_catalogue.pdf#view=fit&pagemode=none

... impact. After assessment, approximately 80 of these preliminary proposals are selected for the second phase. Successful applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal. Eligibility: Only the institutions of the 36 COST countries can propose an action. The following WBC are cost member countries at the moment: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Further detail: Click here to proceed directly to the online application page. The FAQ section also answers Open Call specific questions. Please click here to see the COST guidelines. In case of any other questions, please contact opencall@cost.eu. COST invites ...

... in a given technology field.) Maximum portion of Austrian aid flowing abroad: Generally 20–40%, depending on the number of partners and partner countries involved (in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe); not less than 15%; and not more than 50%. Partner countries for consortium partners: Albania Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Georgia Kazakhstan Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) FYR of Macedonia Moldavia Montenegro Romania Russia Serbia Turkey Ukraine Source and further information: http://www.ffg.at/content.php?cid=984, as accessed on July 6, 2010. COIN – Cooperation & Innovation – is a joint initiative launched by the ...

The present document is the result of a process that started in spring 2009 and aims at providing a new impetus to the RCC’s work in the coming three-year period by making use of its potential and focusing on the lines described above. This process involved an intense dialogue both within the RCC and between it and donor community. The document consists of a general part, ("Strategy"), and the "Work Programme 2011-2013". The Strategy defines the permanent ...

This report contains a statistical analysis of data on Grant Agreements in FP7 signed before April 1, 2010. European Commission/DG Research: Fifth Progress Report on SMEs participation in the 7th R&D Framework Programme, June 2010. EC. http://ec.europa.eu/research/sme-techweb/pdf/smes-in-fp7-spring-2010_full-rep_en.pdf

The "Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe" deals with the RCC's activities in 2009-2010 (publication date: May 2010). It reports about general trends in regional cooperation in South East Europe, developments in priority areas of regional cooperation in South East Europe within the RCC framework (such as Economic and Social Development, Infrastructure and Energy etc) and outlines 'the way ahead'. ...

... study visit gave the representatives a chance to learn more about current RTDI issues under preparation by the Commission. It was also an opportunity to inform the Commission on recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to discuss the cooperation. Capacity building and institutional strengthening of science and research in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the first project under the EU assistance programme to Bosnia and Herzegovina that is aimed at the overall improvement of the Bosnian RTDI system. Bosnia and Herzegovina Sets Up Council on Science On April 22, 2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina set up a Council on Science of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This Council is the first state-level advisory body that is responsible for making recommendations to the government (in particular to the Ministry of Civil Affairs) concerning all issues related to research, technology and innovation policy. The Council will draw up guidelines for RTD strategy and monitoring its implementation. It is ...

... the opportunities for young promising researchers in the field of social sciences to further develop and advance in their careers in their home countries are scarce. An additional problem is restricted mobility. Even today, visa restrictions create a barrier for international networking, especially for researchers and scientists coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), differentiating them also from their colleagues from the FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and thus, marginalizing them even more. The RRPP has been supporting the new generation of social scientists and researchers in the WBCs for almost two years now, paying special attention to ...

The event gathered ministries and high-level representatives responsible for science and higher education from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the FYR of Macedonia, Greece, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey as well as representatives from other European countries and European and international organisations (such as the EU, RCC, ESF and COST). The event’s main goal was to contribute to fostering regional ...

... by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research (bmwf) within the framework of its South East European Science Cooperation Initiative The deadline of the call was February 23, 2010. The ASO received a total of 28 project proposals; the six best rated proposals including research institutions from Austria, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Serbia will be funded. The total funding available for this call for proposals is € 120,000. More information on the funded projects will be available soon on the ASO website. Author: Andrea Mayr. The Austrian Science and Research ...

... INCO". The Ministry of Civil Affairs considers the establisment of the NCP network an important step in the country's further involvement in European RTD activities, to which Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully committed. Source: Ministry of Civil Affairs. As of June 3, 2010, Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially nominated its National Contact Points (NCPs) for the 7th Framework Programme. ...

... the second part was dealing with comments on the set of priorities selected by Western Balkan countries’ science & research communities. The questionnaire included personal opinions and all stakeholders: Education and Research, Business and Social communities; and it was disseminated through respondent’s base of all Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244, Montenegro, and Serbia). Survey respondents from Western Balkan countries chose as national priorities the same fields of science (research themes) as in WP2 of the WBC.INCO.NET project – Priorities setting in order to structure participation of researchers from Western Balkan countries in ...

In his article “The Western Balkans in 2010: One step forward, two steps back?”, Hannes Swoboda, Member of the European Parliament, member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the EP, the Vice-President of the S&D Group and as well as the rapporteur of the European Parliament for Croatia, presents an overview of the current situation in the Western Balkans in 2010 as well as in the region concerned, with an emphasis on the role of Croatia. Hannes Swoboda, “The Western Balkans in 2010: One ...

... level of the leaders from this region. But unless it is matched by practical and pragmatic cooperation among all regional actors, these messages will have only limited impact." He announced that the Commission had put forward a legislative proposal to the Council and European Parliament on visa liberalisation for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania the week before and that he considered the launch ofa dialogue with Prishtina aiming at eventual visa liberalisation of outmost importance. Opinions on the EU membership applications from Montenegro and Albania were also worked on intensely. An opinion on Serbia's membership application would be prepared soon, and ...

... article or be the result of a master’s or doctoral thesis. The submitted work shall deal with the topic of European economic integration. Authors shall be under 35 years of age at the date of submission. Authors shall be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Hungary, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) , Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine. The Oesterreichische Nationalbank shall receive the work submitted for this award, by October 4, 2010, and the work shall be sent by ...

The publication Science and Education Policies in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries /(Chisinau; 2008 Science Policy Series n°7) provides insights on subjects related to the linkages between higher education and research and their importance for the development of a knowledge based society in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries. Experiences from other regions are also included. The following topics are addressed ...

The World Economic Forum’s study is the fifth and final review in a biennial series that assesses the progress made by EU Member countries in the far-reaching goals of the EU’s Lisbon Strategy of economic and structural reforms. In addition to assessing the performance of 27 existing EU Members, it also measures the competitive performance of EU candidates and potential candidate countries. WEF: The Lisbon Review 2010, May 2010. WEF ...

... countries and local authorities from Italy and SEE for an effective local development of involved territories and for long-term partnerships at regional level and with the Italian system of decentralized cooperation. The call is open to public and private research organisations ("host institutions") legally established in Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Montenegro and Serbia with demonstrated capabilities in conducting policy-oriented research on democratic governance and local development in SEE, on decentralised and international cooperation as well as on European enlargement issues. Each researcher will deal with one territory, to be indicated in the ...

The WBC Regional model of university-enterprise cooperation“ covers the following issues: EU legislation, stimulation and achievements in University - enterprise cooperation, State of the art in the WBC, available resources, needs and obstacles Examples of good practice through case studies of 15 EU Universtities Propsed model, i.e. recommendations for modernisation of the Universities in the region and their approach towards the needs of the society and economy, establishment of ...

... the field of S&T cooperation with the region (like e.g. The Western Balkan Countries INCO-NET www.wbc-inco.net, Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries etc.). Who can apply Research Managers and Research Administrators, from both governmental and academic levels, from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia. Applications for participation of female research managers are highly encouraged. Early stage career researchers who have not yet administered research projects but intend to do so as part of their career development plan can also apply. Language: English Organisational and contact details: Austrian ...

... University of Sarajevo for the University of Freiburg (UF) as a part of the Regional Research Promotion Program in the Western Balkans (RRPP), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The Report provides a survey into the current state of research capacities and research funding opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It reviews research capacities of selected state and private higher education institutions; policy research organizations (PROs); and the social sciences research funding opportunities in and for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Human Rights Center of the University of Sarajevo, The Assessment of Social Research Capacities at Universities and Civil Society Organizations ...

Pursuant to the Law No. 2004/42 on Scientific Research Activity, the Research Programme should aim - among other things - to work upon identified research priorities, to establish provisions for infrastructural investments, to enhance participation in international scientific research projects and to elaborate a systematic education programme for researchers. The Research Programme should be approved for a period of five years by the Kosovo Assembly which also has to provide the funds for the ...

Short description of the National centre for development of innovation and entrepreneurship learning (NCDIEL) of the FYR of Macedonia. Prof. Radmil Polenakovic

The Report provides an overview of the main institutions involved in the field of social sciences in Serbia, as well as an analysis of difficulties and challenges for scientific research. The findings show that younger researchers are especially affected by the unsatisfactory situation in this field, having few opportunities for career advancement in their home country. Furthermore, although researchers and institutions are eligible for applying for the extensive EU FP7 funds, many institutes ...

... 2 June in the Bosnian capital. The visit took place as part of the joint European and American strategy to help bring about stability in Bosnia and the whole Balkan region. "The goal of the EU is to create a basis upon which we can operate following the elections. Bosnia and Herzegovina must prepare itself for the process of becoming a member of the EU, and I think the declaration is a good foundation from which to start", said Moratinos. Meanwhile, Moratinos said that Spain will do everything it can during its presidency of the EU to ensure the removal of ...

... from the region and beyond (especially current PhD projects and/or research results) that can be related to the topic: "Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans". • The papers to be presented can deal with the region in general or with the change-processes in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia in particular. • For more information about the RRPP current research projects, please go to the RRPP Web site. The selected candidates will be able to present and discuss their work in one of the methodological or thematic workshops, where the RRPP ...

... research or development in the ICT area who has forward looking research ideas. These could be researchers or developers from research institutions, NGOs, administrations or companies based in the WBC. Research ideas could eventually be turned into project proposals to be financed by FP7/ICT. Ideas are expected from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK 1244/99, Montenegro and Serbia. Awards: The six best ideas will be awarded participation to the ICT 2010 event in Brussels. In addition the winners will receive support to write a proposal or be included in a proposal to FP7/ICT. PLEASE ...

The Declaration of the Danube Summit on 25th February 2010 in Budapest, adopted by the representatives of the Governments of Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Declaration of the Danube Summit on 25th February 2010 in Budapest, Budapest 2010.

... implement reforms, adding that the reaction of the international community to the conference has been positive. EU Enlargement Commissioner visits Balkans Štefan FÜLE , European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy is paying an official visit to the Western Balkans region this week (March 17 to 19), visiting Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Albania. Before his departure Commissioner Füle stated: ''I want to firmly anchor the Western Balkans region in the European perspective. But each country will be judged on its own merits, according to the membership criteria. I will discuss with my interlocutors in these countries which are the ...

Trends 2010 is the latest in a report series contributing to the discussions in the Bologna Process. Trends reports are generally timed with the biannual ministerial meetings and track progress of Bologna implementation, within a two-year timescale. Trends 2010 is different. The report has been timed to coincide with the launch of the European Higher Education Area in March 2010 and has a much larger scope both in its focus and longitudinal aspect. Not only does the report examine the ...

This event will be used as an opportunity to present the main result of the LDP Kosovo Joint Activity, “How can the EU do better?” publication. This presentation is a result of three months long research and interviews conducted with experts and civil society representatives in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Kosovo. The publication is offering inputs and suggestions how can the EU do better in the Balkans. After official presentation this publication will be widely distributed among the stakeholders in the region and EU. LDP Fellows hereby invite all interested students, academics, representatives from the civil society, international ...

On this page you will find progress reports on recent developments regarding S&T cooperation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports will be 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 June 24, 2010. Please visit this page again if you are searching for a particular country report which is not available yet because further reports ...

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