Search
This is a full text search. If you want to search for e.g. events in a specific country please use our database search.
Example: Search past events in Albania.
Example: Search past events in Albania.
37%
Energy-Sector Progress and Setbacks for Balkan States Noted in the EC 2011-2012 Enlargement Strategy Package
News
2. Nov. 2011
... The development of an energy efficiency law has been delayed and the renewable energy feed-in tariff and other legislation pieces are not harmonized at a national level, discouraging investments in power generation from renewable energy sources. Finally, the national government administrative resources dedicated to energy issues remain insufficient and weak. Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) Kosovo is also considered by the EU enlargement strategy as a potential candidate for EU membership. However, because of the country’s difficult relationship with Serbia linked to the recognition of Kosovo as an independent country, the Kosovo 2011 Progress Report (PDF) concludes that the energy sector continues to suffer ...
... Popovici on the energy sector in the EC 2011 Western Balkans progress report; an interview with Slovakia's ambassador to FYR of Macedonia, and another with the EULEX Operations Director by Chris Deliso; Lana Pasic on one year without a government in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Anita McKinna on justice issues in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244); Maria Neag's briefing with Turkey EU minister Bagis; Greek intelligence agency acquisitions by Ioannis Michaletos, Ante Raic on the idea of an ex-Yu football league, and Italy's Balkan investments by Matteo Albertini. For further information please contact: contact@balkanalysis.com Source: Chris Deliso, Director www.balkanalysis.com has ...
38%
Information on the current issue of “S+F. Sicherheit und Frieden. Security and Peace”, 3-2011 + call for papers for next issues
News
24. Oct. 2011
... uniformly recognize Kosovo’s independence, which led to an uneven visa liberalization policy towards the region. The second author who addresses the problematic Kosovo issue is Valeska Esch. In her article she raises the question if the EU is losing its influence in Kosovo. She demonstrates the difficulties caused by the different ...
The European Commission Liaison Office to Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) is seeking project proposals to support research activity as well as build the capacity of Universities and research institutes in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) in priority research sectors and, thereby, to strengthen research and innovation to the benefit of economic and social development in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244). This grant ...
Eligible Countries of Research: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship gives scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain ...
The Conclusive Summary report summarises the seven reports on mapping of the innovation infrastructures that have been prepared in summer 2011 covering several important aspects of the National Innovation Systems (NIS) and presenting the status quo of innovation institutions and programmes in the Western Balkan Countries (WBC). This report provides a brief overview on the status quo of the innovation infrastructure landscape in the WBC countries as well as highlights the most noteworthy ...
... Programme (FP7) has slightly increased in terms of submissions, but was very limited in successful and funded projects. There has been no progress with respect to investment in research. Substantial efforts are thus necessary to contribute to the objectives and targets of the European Research Area and Innovation Union. Overall, Kosovo is gradually progressing towards its priorities on education and research. The implementation of the legislative framework needs to be enhanced through improved coordination between central and local levels and by allocating more resources. Achieving progress in research requires additional and sustained efforts. Human and physical capital ... Kosovo still lacks ...
... Programme (FP7) has slightly increased in terms of submissions, but was very limited in successful and funded projects. There has been no progress with respect to investment in research. Substantial efforts are thus necessary to contribute to the objectives and targets of the European Research Area and Innovation Union. Overall, Kosovo is gradually progressing towards its priorities on education and research. The implementation of the legislative framework needs to be enhanced through improved coordination between central and local levels and by allocating more resources. Achieving progress in research requires additional and sustained efforts. Human and physical capital ... Kosovo still lacks ...
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL This communication assesses the current state of the European Union's enlargement agenda, comprising the Western Balkans, Turkey, and Iceland. Based on the accompanying in-depth country analyses3, it takes stock of what these countries have achieved preparing for membership, where they stand today, assesses their prospects for the coming years and in this regard makes a number of recommendations. As in previous years, ...
38%
Serbia: 2011 EC's opinion on application for membership of the EU, conclusions and progress report
Document
12. Oct. 2011
... industrial policy provided it continues its efforts. Conclusions and Recommendations Among other conclusions The Commission therefore recommends that negotiations for accession to the European Union should be opened with Serbia as soon as it achieves further significant progress in meeting the following key priority: - Further steps to normalise relations with Kosovo in line with the conditions of the Stabilisation and Association Process by: fully respecting the principles of inclusive regional cooperation; fully respecting the provisions of the Energy Community Treaty; finding solutions for telecommunications and mutual acceptance of diplomas; by continuing to implement in good faith all agreements reached; and by ...
...
The overall conclusions on BiH in the fields interesting for WBC-INCO.NET read as follows: Bosnia and Herzegovina made some progress with the enforcement of competition rules. There was no progress in the area of public procurement, particularly regarding full alignment of the Public Procurement Law. Progress continued in the area of intellectual property rights. There was little progress in the area of social and employment policies and public health policy. Country-wide strategy papers ...
...
...
...
37%
EC Press Release: European Commission recommends moving onto next stages towards EU entry
News
12. Oct. 2011
... of accession negotiations. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: potential candidate - has not applied for EU membership; following the 2010 parliamentary elections, the country has not yet formed a state-level government and the lack of a shared vision by political leaders on the direction of the country continued to block key EU-related reforms. KOSOVO: potential candidate – Differences over the status of Kosovo remain an obstacle to the development of contractual relations between the EU and Kosovo. The EU supports Kosovo's efforts to fulfil its European perspective. For more information: For detailed findings and recommendations on each country see Memos: Albania MEMO/11/686 Bosnia and Herzegovina MEMO/11/687 Croatia MEMO/11 ...
... industrial policy provided it continues its efforts. Conclusions and Recommendations Among other conclusions The Commission therefore recommends that negotiations for accession to the European Union should be opened with Serbia as soon as it achieves further significant progress in meeting the following key priority: - Further steps to normalise relations with Kosovo in line with the conditions of the Stabilisation and Association Process by: fully respecting the principles of inclusive regional cooperation; fully respecting the provisions of the Energy Community Treaty; finding solutions for telecommunications and mutual acceptance of diplomas; by continuing to implement in good faith all agreements reached; and by ...
35%
The TransNEW FP7 project will be holding its final workshop in Bratislava, Slovakia on Monday, November 7, 2011.
News
10. Oct. 2011
... the New Member and Associated States. The West Balkan region is named as one of the key regions whose transport research is being assessed. Citizens of the following countries are therefore invited to attend this import workshop: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, FYR of Macedonia and Kosovo (UNSCR 1244 ...
38%
The Role of Higher Education In National Development. South-Eastern Europe and Reconstruction of the Western Balkans.
Document
4. Oct. 2011
This essay was originally published in The Europa World of Learning, a guide to higher education, research and other academic institutions throughout the world. The print edition of this internationally respected title was first published over 60 years ago and has become widely acclaimed as the premier source of information on the academic sphere world-wide. The online version, updated quarterly, offers an unprecedented level of access to global institutions of higher education and learning, ...
38%
Call for papers: 4th international Conference: “Building Sustainable Regional Economic Development through SME Development”
News
27. Sep. 2011
... and Small Business, Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina In its Program of Scientific Research, University College “GLOBUS” in cooperation with local and regional educational and research institutions is organising international conference “Building Sustainable Regional Economic Development through SME Development” on December 10, 2011 in Prishtina, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244). Deadline for paper submissions: October 31, 2011 ...
