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... This research report offers an analysis of the barriers and opportunities experienced by rural entrepreneurs through engaging diasporas in Albania and BiH. The report is a direct result from the RRPP research projectLinking Rural Entrepreneurs and Diaspora in Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina implemented by the Centre for Economic Development and Research (CEDAR) of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Albanian Centre for Social-Economic Research (ACSER) of Albania. The ...

... and improve the business and investment environment." Albania – along with other Western Balkans countries – was recognised as a potential candidate country for EU accession in 2003 and officially submitted a membership application in April 2009. In October 2012, the Commission recommended that Albania be granted EU candidate status, subject to completion of key measures in the areas of ...

The workshop was split into two parts. The first part covered all relevant topics regarding first and second level audits like: General audit regulations, different types of audits, Funding Regimes, Lump Sums, Flat Rates, Funding Rates, Activities Personnel Costs, Average Personnel costs, Employment issues, Students, Receipts, Eligible & Ineligible costs, Overheads, Possible Methods, Direct Costs Vs Indirect Costs, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Timesheets, Cost Recording, Financial ...

... The Leadership Development Programme was launched in 2006/2007 by the College of Europe and the TRANSFUSE Association. The European Fund for the Balkans began financing the programme in 2008 and since 2009 is organising it jointly with the College of Europe and the TRANSFUSE Association. 30 graduate students from Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Turkey are selected each year to take part in the 8 month long ‘Southeast Europe and the EU – Leadership Development Programme’. A limited number of participants are selected from other European countries. The LDP is led ...

... the countries of Western Balkans with the aim to develop an independent, professional and sustainable media sector and to support overall democratization. This conference aims to discuss the internationally-led media assistance programs, and whether or not they were instrumental for media reforms in the countries of the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, FYR of Macedonia and Serbia – trying to understand the link between deployed assistance strategies and achieved results in the local context. Questions to be addressed are: Can external media assistance result in the creation of sustainable media institutions? How does the context influence the development ...

The EUREKA 2012 Annual Report is now publicly available on the EUREKA Network website. Compiled during the Hungarian and Turkish chairs, the 84 pages report features ten chapters of in-depth analysis and reporting on individual programs within EUREKA and even a EUREKA country review. EUREKA’s long history proves that it has the ability to nurture innovation, focus on the needs of industry and society, and achieve results in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Its bottom-up approach, ...

... more efficient than they are nowadays. After Skopje, the workshops will take place in Prishtina (11 September), Podgorica (13 September), Sarajevo (16 September), Zagreb (17 September), Belgrade (18 September), and the concluding workshop in Tirana on 1 October 2013. The events are being organized in cooperation with respective ministries in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo* and Serbia. Source: RCC The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat today will launch a series of consultative workshops while presenting the draft South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy to a wide range of interested stakeholders. The main ...

... Delegation will also take part in the presentation. After Skopje, the workshops will take place in Prishtina (11 September), Podgorica (13 September), Sarajevo (16 September), Zagreb (17 September), Belgrade (18 September), and Tirana (1 October). The events are being organized by the RCC Secretariat, in cooperation with respective ministries in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo* and Serbia. The presentations will be an opportunity to discuss the strategy, collect feedback from and engage a wider group of stakeholders, as well as expand the stakeholders’ base to include governmental sector, civil society, private sector, donors ...

... South East Europe is available at www.rcc.int. More detailed conclusions and report on the findings of the Academy will be posted at the website in the course of September. [1]Further partners to the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe are: OSCE Presence in Albania, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE Mission to Montenegro, OSCE Mission to Serbia, OSCE Mission to Skopje, and the US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Source: RCC Participants of the second edition of the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe (Sarajevo, 05/09 ...

With the start of the implementation phase of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the question of how to finance the actions planned under the EUSDR became ever so relevant. The main objective of the „Analysis of needs for financial instruments in the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)” is to identify the existing gaps in the implementation of the Strategy. The needs and expectations of the main stakeholders are identified along with existing ...

... External imbalances are set to persist and constitute a source of vulnerability whereas fiscal discipline and budgetary planning leave ample room for improvement. Finally, structural weaknesses hampering growth potential call for more determined action. Link: http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/publications/occasional_paper/2013/pdf/ocp157_summary_en.pdf As far as Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina are concerned, in its assessment, the Commission found that both countries experienced a substantial economic slowdown in 2012, while immediate prospects remained uncertain. The two EFPs expect a marked improvement over the coming years. However, such assumptions are subject to significant downside risks, including enduring weaknesses ...

... already included in an Interim Agreement (IA) which came into force in February 2010. The IA effectively initiated the creation of a free trade area between the EU and Serbia. Similar SAAs have been in force since 2004 with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 2005 with Croatia, 2009 with Albania and 2010 with Montenegro. What will the SAA change? It further expands the EU-Serbia trade liberalisation initiated by the 2010 Interim Agreement, through a gradual liberalisation in other areas including movement of workers, right of establishment, supply of services and movement of capital. It monitors implementation of key elements of ...

For information please refer to our related page as indicated below. DG Education and Culture has informed the EACEA that Montenegro and Albania have signed the Memorandum of Understanding, on 24 May 2013 Pand on 15 July 2013 respectively, for their participation in the Lifelong Learning Programme (lease visit the website of DG EAC for further details:http://ec.europa.eu/education/news/20130528b_en.htm) This means that the formal steps have been ...

If you want to participate in the competition, you must comply with the terms and conditions: - successfully complete the IMBA recruitment process (according to the Business School recruitment regulations) - be a national of one of the countries listed below: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Hungary . A proof of identity shall be requested to confirm the citizenship. The deadline for submitting the applications (i.e. for entering the competition) is 14th September 2013 ...

... course, fill in on line application form at: http://www.iuc.hr/programme-application-form.php?progType=course&progId=785. Participants that will be covering their own travel and accommodation costs will be informed on the acceptance. Scholarships: Several scholarships covering travel costs and accommodation costs are available for participants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Kyrgyzstan, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Republic of Georgia, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. Participants that will be granted the scholarship need to fulfill following requirements: they need to be PhD students or young faculty members under the age of 40 who are studying ...

... struggling to overcome dysfunctional historical legacies, dating frombefore and afterthe formally communist period, but certainly strongly conditioned by it. It may be worthwhile to compare the situations reported in these countries, with those found across the countries of the fragmented region now known as the Western Balkans—Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,FYR of Macedonia, and Montenegro, as well as Serbia. Albania is a special case, not having been part of the Yugoslav state and having suffered under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha from 1945 to 1985—a regime that may justifiably be termed lunatic. All these countries are struggling still to come to terms with the situation created ...

Who may apply: • CSOs registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro or Serbia. Priority will be given to those organisations which have not been recipients of EU funding acting as lead organisations; • Individual researchers, citizens of these 6 countries, under 35 years old (including M.A. students in the last year of their ...

... technical provision and follow-up. Target group With its interdisciplinary approach the School targets a broad audience that includes World Heritage managers, scientists, practitioners and researchers with applied interests in sustainable energy governance issues, preferably but not exclusively in UNESCO designated sites, from following countries in South East Europe and Caucasus: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, UNMIK/Kosovo*. Requirements The following candidates are eligible to apply: Current postgraduate students (master’s and PhD candidates) in natural and human sciences on sustainable energy ...

This is a new version (update July 2013) of the guide for applying for and submitting project proposals under the WBIF. Beneficiaries of the WBIF projects are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia, Western Balkans. http://www.wbif.eu/uploads/lib_document/attachment/290/WBIF_Guidelines_2nd_edition_July_2013.pdf WBIF

... transfer and ownership to local stakeholders and attaining sustainability of the project,” – stated Ake Sahlin, TACSO Project Director, SIPU International. Due to Croatia’s EU accession, it will no longer be one of the project’s beneficiary countries. Instead, Iceland will be the eighth country in TACSO 2 joining Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. The EU has granted 10,59 million Euros to TACSO 2 recognising the significance of civil society’s role in furthering the democratic processes in the region. For more information, please visit www.tacso.org ...

... neighbourhood countries are eligible for automatic funding. Montenegro joined FP7 in 2008 and has been one of the most successful EU candidate and associated countries in terms of successful applications made and contributions received. The Balkan state received €2.2m as part of FP7 between 2007-2009, equal to Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina combined. Interview: What steps can the Montenegrin government take in order to best take advantage of Horizon 2020 funding? The Montenegrin government is taking several steps to take advantage of Horizon 2020 funding. First, the government adopted the Amendments to the Strategy on Scientific Research Activities in ...

... Dr. Sherif BUNDO - Faculty of Economy at University of Tirana and Albanian Center for Risk 3. Prof. Dr. Justina SHIROKA – PULA - Faculty of Economy at University of Prishtina and College of International Mangement “GLOBUS” 4. Prof. Dr. Evelyne LANDE – Poitiers University 5. Prof. Dr. Drini Salko - Agriculture University of Tirana, Albania 6. Prof. Dr. Besnik KRASNIQI – Faculty of Economy at University of Prishtina & Business Support Centre Kosovo* 7. Safet Gërxhaliu - Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, Prishtinë, Kosovo* 8. MSc. Yllka Azemi – Technical Secretary of the Conference, University College of International Management Globus 9. MSc. Visar Nallbani – Technical Redactor of the Conference ...

... 209 855 ha, its worst year since 1994), followed by Italy (130,814 ha) and Portugal (110,231 ha). According to EFFIS estimates, about 37% of the burned EU area was located in the protected areas of the Natura2000 network. The Balkan non-EU countries were also severely affected, especially Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania and Montenegro, with a total burned area mapped by EFFIS of 225,583 ha, as well as North Africa, especially Algeria, with a total burned area mapped by EFFIS of 228,380 ha. The forest fire situation in Europe and the Mediterranean basin is constantly monitored by the European Forest ...

... Foundations announces the Think Tank Young Professional Development Program for MA and PhD graduates who graduated with a PhD, LLM or MA degree in the social sciences and humanities from high-quality universities in the OECD countries in the past three years. Applicants must be residents of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan or Ukraine ...

The last academic year has been another busy and productive year for LSEE. LSEE Visiting Speakers Programme covered a range of topical presentations on Southeast Europe, while it hosted a number of policy debates with key politicians and policy-makers from the region. At the same time, LSEE continued its engagement with research and policy in the region, building on institutional collaboration with the Regional Cooperation Council ...

Following the first conference of the LSEE Research Network, a workshop was organized in Belgrade in May 2012. The workshop was entitled ' Skills and the Labour Market in the Western Balkans' and was organized in collaboration with FREN (Foundation for the Advancement of Economics) at the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade, Seria. The workshop aimed to gather the latest research on imbalances between labour demand and supply in the Western Balkans region with special analysis ...

... RCE-s global goal, and local objectives, the focus is concentrated on 7 components: Sustainable Architecture (urban farming green building), Bio gardens in elementary school project (ongoing) Green house project in schools (foreseen) Safety in schools Research and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Evaluation of ESD status of research in Albania, Initiation of the process for creation of “Action Plan on ESD for Albania” Series of Lectures “Basic Concepts of Sustainability, Regional challenges” with students of Social Sciences “Administration in social services”, Faculty of Philosophy “Civil Rights” etc (ongoing), Preparation of Policy papers as recommendation to institution, Eco- Tourism, Eco-route Tirana-Durres-Elbasan project with agency ECO-tour Albania part of a study research at Lyon Lumiere ...

... need for improving the capacity of the anti-corruption institutions, especially in terms of financial investigations. There is also insufficient legal base related to the public-private partnerships. And most importantly - in Montenegro there is still not enough commitment for countering corruption. Ms. Alba Cela, Deputy Director of House of Europe, Albania presented the experience of CSOs in Albania in monitoring the anti-corruption measures. She expressed her hope that Albania will find new mechanisms for CSOs involvement. Only in recent years the civil society has stepped up its efforts and has started participating in the public policy discussions. The two biggest problems in Albania remain the impunity and the need for a better functioning justice system. Ms. Daniela Mineva, Research ...

... 14 of the ministries while five ministries will go the junior government partner, the Socialist Movement for Integration, LSI. The LSI will head the ministries of European integration, agriculture and rural development, justice, the environment and transportation and infrastructure. The finance ministry will be headed by the former governor of Albania’s central bank, Shkelqim Cani, while activist turned politician Erion Veliaj will run the ministry of social welfare and youth. The former head of the Albania’s parliamentary commission for EU integration, Ditimir Bushati, will serve as foreign minister affairs. The current mayor of Korca, Niko Peleshi, will become deputy ...

... to 40, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis also taking into account a balanced representation of the countries in the region. A high number of municipal representatives and building professionals are expected to attend this unique event from countries in the region, such as Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Bulgaria. Please find more details below: Agenda Invitation Source: http://aidaproject.eu/news.php The Ministry of Economic Development of Kosovo* will host a regional workshop on energy efficient and green public buildings, at his premises on 19th September 2013 ...

The TACSO project has implemented a number of activities since 2009, which can be grouped around the project’s four main components: 1. Project and CSO visibility; 2. Support services to CSOs: research, help desk and guidance; 3. Development of CSO’s capacities; and 4. Improvement of the cooperation of CSOs with the government and other stakeholders. The purpose of this report is to capture and reflect on what has been achieved within the project’s set objectives, in regards to the ...

Co-published by Cornell University, INSEAS, and the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Global Innovation Index is a key indicator of regional strengths, capabilities and results in innovation. The broad range of criteria used for the classification make its originality, with the support brought to innovation by public institutions, the human capital, R&D infrastructure, market and business sophistication as well as actual innovations themselves all being accounted for. The index ...

... German University (Applications are welcomed from foreign students to study at a German University) Length of up to 36 months Further Information here International Scholarship Programme For further practical qualifications and experience after graduation For university graduates from Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Research internships at institutes, private firms, government departments or ministries, non-governmental organisations etc. No support for doctoral candidates Length of 6 – 12 months Further information here http://www.dbu.de/1246.html

... The DBU welcomes partnerships between German and international university institutions. Institutions that host international scholarship recipients include universities, companies from the environmental management, engineering and consulting sectors as well as ministries and other associations. Current internship offers can be found here. Young environmental scientists with Master Degree from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo* can apply for getting additional professional qualifications through a research fellowship in Germany for up to 12 months ...

The Committee is a strategic policy advisory body whose main mission is to provide timely strategic input to the Council of the EU, the Commission and the Member States on any research and innovation issue relevant to the development of the ERA. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FyR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia participate in the Committee as observers. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/era/erac?lang=en

... facilitate the further development, implementation and monitoring of the international dimension of ERA by the sharing of information and consultation between the partners with a view to identifying common priorities which could lead to coordinated or joint initiatives, and coordinating activities and positions vis-à-vis third countries and within international fora. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovna, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia act as observers. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/era/sfic?lang=en

Background With the aim of encouraging mobility between higher education institutions in the Western Balkan countries and those in the European Union (EU), the European Commission initiated a series of measures to increase the share of students primarily from the Western Balkans who spend at least one semester away from their home institutions, but also the share of young people from EU member states who come to Western Balkan (WB) countries. Objectives Aim of the paper (published by the BRS ...

... implementation will raise impact and visibility of Ljubljana Process”, said Wenceslas de Lobkowicz, Advisor for Cultural Heritage in the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enlargement. Projects to be finance are: the Franciscan Monastery of Bac in Serbia, Banja Luka Kastel in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Apollonia Archaeological Site in Albania. Borče Nikolovski, Chair of the Task Force, underlined importance of successful realisation of EU funds of 500,000 euro for rehabilitation of monuments in need of urgent interventions, preliminary investigation, project design and creation of management plans. “Six projects are already ongoing. The total of 25 projects will benefit from ...

... active citizens, Aim to recognize and invest in future leaders, Promote peace and stability throughout scientific cooperation in the country and abroad, Initiate democratic dialog and liberal discussions, Support civil society development in Serbia. The Club Alpbach Belgrade announces an open call for 25 candidates from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Kosovo* and Serbia ...

... and writing policy papers, which will help them to better communicate their findings to any interested parties/stakeholders and the public in general. From 20-22 June 2013, the RRPP organised a training session entitled, “Writing Effective Policy Papers,” in Durres, Albania. ...

This new publication by the LSEE is edited by Will Bartlett and Milica Uvalić. The impact of the Eurozone crisis on the peripheral countries of the EU has been well documented, with much commentary and debate about the social and economic impact on EU member States such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. However, the serious social consequences of the economic crisis on the countries of South East Europe have been far less in the spotlight of public awareness. This book presents a ...

... WeBSEFF II is supported by €11.5 million in grant funds provided by the European Union for technical cooperation programmes and investment incentives for borrowers, who will benefit from consultation and advice such as free energy audits. The programme covers the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Eligible borrowers include private sector companies, energy service companies (ESCOs), municipalities and public building owners. WeBSEFF II builds on the success of the fully committed Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility I (WeBSEFF I), launched in April 2009. A first ...

... The biggest change is seen in Albania, which in June 2011 was not included in the first set of Guidelines because at that time it was not possible to provide adequate guidelines on the VAT procedures in the country. Due to the joint efforts of the Albanian civil society, TACSO Albania and the European Union Delegation (EUD) in Albania, instructions were issued for VAT exemptions that target Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) funded through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). The information within this set of guidelines on VAT Exemption for the IPA countries has been gathered by each TACSO country office and compiled by the TACSO Regional Office. The ...

... The biggest change is seen in Albania, which in June 2011 was not included in the first set of Guidelines because at that time it was not possible to provide adequate guidelines on the VAT procedures in the country. Due to the joint efforts of the Albanian civil society, TACSO Albania and the European Union Delegation (EUD) in Albania, instructions were issued for VAT exemptions that target Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) funded through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). ...

... The main objectives of the workshop focused on the following points: Presenting the diaspora and rural entrepreneur research results completed by researchers from CEDAR within the RRPP-funded projectLinking Diaspora and Rural Entrepreneurs in Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina; Presenting the best practices from around the globe for engaging the BiH diaspora within the economic development of their countries of origin; Discussing possible solutions and implementations linking BiH diaspora and rural entrepreneurs. The workshop was chaired by Prof Dr Hasan Korkut, Dean of the IUS. Opening speeches ...

The book presents the main findings of a study of current trends and issues in higher education which was conducted in seventeen higher education institutions from eight countries of the Western Balkans. The study was included in a broader research project entitled Differentiation, equity, productivity: The social and economic consequences of expanded and differentiated higher education systems – internationalisation aspects" (DEP) supported by a grant from the Slovenian Research Agency ...

... out complementary work. New Strategies At the request of the European Council the Commission will present a a new EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) by the end of 20141. 8 countries are involved: 4 EU Member States (Greece, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia) and 4 non-EU countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia). In the last two years, there have been various discussions , including a recent resolution from the European Parliament, of the feasibility of a macro-regional strategy in the Alps. More information EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region www.balticsea-region-strategy.eu European Union Strategy for the Danube ...

In June 2003 the EU-Western Balkans summit resulted in the Thessaloniki Declaration, affirming unequivocally that ‘the future of the Balkans is within the European Union’. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the declaration, and on the eve of Croatia’s accession to the EU, this publication assesses the progress that the countries of the Western Balkans have made on the path to European integration in the past decade. It notes the positive momentum generated by the Thessaloniki Agenda ...

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... of the Second Review Meeting in April 2013 in Skopje is envisaged. The following innovation schemes/Task Force meetings shall be organised: Voucher scheme (interest expressed by Croatia, Kosovo*) Innovation officer (interest expressed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia) Strategic Innovation (interest expressed by Montenegro) Soft Landing Platforms (interest expressed by Albania, FYR of Macedonia). Fostering WBC Regional Innovation using the Smart Specialisation concept: Only EU member states and their regions are obliged to present an S3 strategy in order to be able to access structural funds of the next programming period and WBCs do not have such an official obligation ...

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