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Executive Summary The survey was carried out in two rounds, the second building on the results of the first. Two questionnaires were jointly designed by JRC-IPTS and Ivo Pilar. These addressed consecutively market and research stakeholders. Questionnaires aimed to identify research and innovation needs both of today and in the future in order to support the design of a joint action plan for the region towards 2030. A dedicated workshop shall take place in the near future with both industry and ...
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Energy-Sector Progress and Setbacks for Balkan States Noted in the EC 2011-2012 Enlargement Strategy Package
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2. Nov. 2011
... in developing the 300 MW Zhur hydropower plant. 15 applications for small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 128 MW have been registered and the first wind energy capacity (1.28 MW) started production, with additional licenses awarded for the development of 126 MW of wind power. FYR of Macedonia One of the countries that, according to the 2011 progress reports have made good progress in the energy sector is the FYR of Macedonia. The FYROM 2011 Progress Report (.PDF) notes that the Directorate of Compulsory Reserves of Oil and Oil Derivatives continued to implement the action plan that aims ...
... public debate on the accession process through providing grants to local organisations and individuals with civil society background. WHO MAY APPLY: Individuals, citizens of these 3 countries, under 40 years old (including journalists and M.A. students in the last year of their studies) Civil society organizations registered in Albania, Macedonia or Montenegro (here all non-for-profit actors are eligible) THE PROJECT OUTPUTS SHOULD BE: Policy document At the beginning of the research period (February 2012), Pontis Foundation with BCSDN and member organizations will organize training for all grantees in policy paper writing in the applicants’ countries. BCSDN and the Pontis ...
... now follow Balkanalysis on Twitter for news about the site, tips on Balkan-related jobs, and brief news briefs: @balkanalysis Some of the recent articles, interviews and briefings include Vlad 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 ...
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Statement by Commissioner Füle following the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr Nikola Poposki
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25. Oct. 2011
... the UN, remains essential. The Commission underlines the need for redoubling efforts to find a solution without further delay. Source: Reference: MEMO/11/733 Date: 25/10/2011 "I had a productive meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr Nikola Poposki, in which we discussed our future cooperation following the publication of the Progress Report" - Commissioner Füle stated ...
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Summary Report: Public Consultation on the Future of Gender & Innovation in Europe
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25. Oct. 2011
genSET - gender in science, supported by the European Science Foundation, launched a complementary, in-depth consultation on the future of research, innovation and gender in response to the EC Green Paper "From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding”. This report summarises the findings. For further information, contact genSET (www.genderinscience.org). ...
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Information on the current issue of “S+F. Sicherheit und Frieden. Security and Peace”, 3-2011 + call for papers for next issues
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24. Oct. 2011
... expansion; the integration of further states, particularly that of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia. Finally, in July 2011 the European Commission announced that on the 1st of July 2013, Croatia will be the 28th member country to join the EU. But the accession of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia can only take place once their economic situation is improved and ethnic tensions reduced. In particular Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina struggle to adhere to the special regulations which are essential preconditions for further EU accession negotiations. For Serbia, this means facing its role in the Yugoslavs ...
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 international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics ...
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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 ...
... by different authorities with insufficient public funding. Source: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2011/package/mk_conclusions_en.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2011/package/mk_rapport_2011_en.pdf EC Press Release: European Commission recommends moving onto next stages towards EU entry [news] Downloads Analytical Report (FYR of Macedonia) (448.18K) Conclusions (32.82K) In the EC conclusions on FYR of Macedonia, it is noted in relation to the WBC-INCO.NET relevant field for science and research: Concerning European standards on science and research progress was noted. The national strategy for 2011 – 2020 was adopted. The ...
In the EC conclusions on FYR of Macedonia, it is noted in relation to the WBC-INCO.NET relevant field for science and research: Concerning European standards on science and research progress was noted. The national strategy for 2011 – 2020 was adopted. The participation rate in the Seventh EU Framework Research Programme has further increased. The administrative capacity ...
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, ...
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Serbia: 2011 EC's opinion on application for membership of the EU, conclusions and progress report
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12. Oct. 2011
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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 ...
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EC Press Release: European Commission recommends moving onto next stages towards EU entry
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12. Oct. 2011
... Belgrade and Pristina was established and has yielded initial results. This needs to be pursued constructively. Montenegro has strengthened its reform efforts based on the priorities set out by the European Union. The European Commission also confirmed its earlier recommendation to open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Visa-free travel to the Schengen area was granted to the citizens of two more Western Balkan countries in December 2010, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nevertheless, good governance, the rule of law, administrative capacity, unemployment and economic reform remain major challenges in the region. There are still problems concerning regional ...
