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... its International Bureau.Aim of this measure was to support the further development and differentiation of the national Science and Technology (S&T) system and S&T policy in the Western Balkan countries by benefiting from the German experiences and knowledge. Science administrators from the respective ministries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia participated in the management training in Bonn, Germany. The participants of the management training were introduced to the national S&T system and S&T policy of the Federal Republic of Germany including relevant aspects of European and international co-operation. Furthermore ...

... produced in TPZ and launched to the market. The entrepreneurs from TPZ have received 5 patents and 82 awards and recognitions for their innovations and new products as well as for their scientific contributions. Many of them are exporters to the international market with a focus on Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Egypt, Great Britain, Taiwan, India, Turkey, Hungary, Romania, and the FYR of Macedonia. Author Marijan Ožanić http://www.wbc-inco.net/users/3253.html Technology Park Zagreb http://www.wbc-inco.net/org/3254.html The Technology Park Zagreb was covered under the mapping exercise carried out by the see-science.eu ...

... throughout the year. Three deadlines are set each year to meet the three review sessions of the scientific advisory panels. Conditions of funding:SPS programme priorities identified by the partner countries■ Albania: Environmental Security, Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology-Bioscience, Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophes, Human & Societal Dynamics, Food Security.■ Bosnia & Herzegovina: Environmental Security, IT, Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophes, Defence Against Terrorism. ■ Croatia: Environmental Security, Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophes, Human & Societal Dynamics, Border Security / Transport Security.■ FYR of Macedonia: Environmental Security, IT, Biotechnology-Bioscience, Human & Societal Dynamics, Food Security, Advance Technology.■ Montenegro: Environmental Security, IT, Biotechnology-Bioscience, Forecast and ...

... 2501.html ): this Call for Proposals had no thematic restriction, but a networking approach and added value for solving society driven, current or upcoming problems in Kosovo, which had to be shown. In total, 39 eligible projects with partners from Austria, the ASO-countries Bulgaria and Slovenia, as well as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo/UNMIK, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia have been evaluated during the last weeks from local, regional and thematic experts. On March 17, 2008, the evaluation meetings took place in Vienna: Ten selected projects within the Kosovo-Call and nine projects within the Environment-Call were recommended for funding ...

... 2008. Center for Project Management http://www.wbc-inco.net/org/5565.html In December 2007, a project called “Development of capacities of science and research in higher educational institutions in the Republic of Srpska (RS) for participation in international programmes (Centre for Project Management (CPM)” was started in Bosnia and Herzegovina ...

The conference will bring together key decision makers in national science and education policies from thirty Central and Eastern European countries: Presidents of the Academies of Sciences, Ministers of Science and Education, and representatives of international funding agencies and professional organisations. The event will provide an opportunity for top policy makers to develop and enhance collaborations with their counterparts from across the region. The Science and Education Policies ...

Cordis Wire reports about the conclusion of the project on agri-food research in the Western Balkan Countries. The deliverables of the project consist of four BAFN Final reports: 4 National Mapping Reports (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYROM and Serbia),one Consolidated Mapping Report, one Synthesis report, and one Position Paper. These report form part of the "BALKAN AGRO FOOD NETWORK" (BAFN),a project which has been awarded financial support by the European Commission under the 6thFramework Programme. More detailed information can be found on ...

The key lecturer in the seminars was Sean McCarthy, Hyperion, leading European expert on RTD Framework Programmes programmes together with senior representatives of project partners in Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina who presented their experiences with the EU research programmes. Please see here his FP7 training website http://www.wbc-inco.net/link/1985.html. The morning seminar was designed for less experienced participants, while the afternoon workshops answered predominantly questions of experienced research managers. Please find below agenda of the seminars ...

A final book publication by the Information Office of the Steering Platform on Research (see-science.eu) summarised several reports produced during the last 2 years. Country reports were developed to describe the S&T systems of the Western Balkan countries. The full publication also includes a thematic report on S&T in Kosovo/UNMIK. Dall, Elke (ed.): Science and Technology in the Western Balkans. Wien. 2008. see-science.eu

This is the article on Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net). It discusses the possibilities of affordable access to e-resources to the countries in its network through cooperation with local libraries. Currently eIFL.net includes library consortia in 50 countries in Central, Eastern and South-east Europe, former Soviet Union, Africa, the Middle-East and South-east Asia. The goal of the eIFL.net member library consortia is to offer to many as possible developing and transition ...

During the workshop selected participants of the programme, which will be implemented firstly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and FYR of Macedonia, met the Swiss organisers (University of Fribourg / Swiss Development Cooperation) and discussed the importance of Social Sciences in the Western Balkan countries and some success stories from university institutes, NGOs and private universities. The afternoon was dedicated to parallel workshops which discussed topics such as " ...

EXIT Consulting Ltd is a consulting agency, based in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina), having the mission to support innovation and business growth in BiH, promote entrepreneurship and contribute to development of inclusive BiH information society. Within this framework, EXIT’s activities fall into categories of business and IT consultancy and project management services. Specific areas of strategic interest are devoted to eGovernment, eLearning ...

... Representative, the European Commissioner for Enlargement and the European Commissioner for External Relations met in Brdo on the 29 March 2008 at the occasion of the informal Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo, the EU Special Representative for Kosovo, the OHR/EUSR for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the EUSR/HoD for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Secretary General of the Regional Co-operation Council were also present. I. The Presidency underlined that it is in our common interest that the Western Balkans countries proceed as rapidly as possible with political and economic reforms, reconciliation and ...

... of this article. Greece is the most important co-operation partner for Albanian institutions in FP6. Greek partners represent almost 8 % of all links of Albanian institutions in FP6, whereas 4 % of all links (i.e. 19 out of a total of 456) have been with German partners. For institutions from Bosnia and Herzegovina most links were within the WBCs. Croatia, which is by far the country with most links (2359 counted), co-operates intensely with Germany, UK and Italy. The FYR of Macedonia again is strongly entangled with Greek and Serbian/Montenegrin partners, but also with Germans. Also the Netherlands are strong co-operation partners ...

This is a Report on a conference of science and technology in the Western Balkans, Brussels, January 17, 2008. At a conference in Brussels, on 17 January, the Romanian government led adiscussion among key opinion formers and stakeholders exploring how the EU’s research programmes could be applied to building up the region’s scientific and technological capabilities – and, ultimately, create a climate for faster economic growth and greater political stability. This publication includes a report ...

... systems on national and regional levels and, on the other hand, to make clear the deficiencies in the existing tools of co-operation; the final goal being the definition of appropriate activities to be developed under the aegis of RCC) Panel one Moderator: Mladen Ivanic, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Professor in Economics, Member of the Balkan Political Club Madlen Serban, Romania, Co- Chair of the Task Force Education and Youth (TFEY) and Anton Dobart, Austria, Co-Chair, Task Force Fostering and Building Human Capital- Opportunities for the Regional Cooperation in Southeast Europe.Nikolaos Sidiropoulos, General Secretariat for Research and Technology ...

... The Programme will be led by an Academic Dean, Lord Roper, a Member of the British House of Lords who will guide the participants through the different aspects of the Programme. The participants:Up to 30 participants will be chosen to participate in the programme. They will come from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, FYROM, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova and Turkey. In addition, a certain number of participants will be selected from broader Europe and the United States.The Programme is specifically designed for students who are currently undertaking or are about to start their postgraduate studies as well as ...

Aims of the project: Motivation and reinforcement of young scientists to engage in the region Central and South East Europe;Presentation of research projects for the public;Promoting exchange of information and creation of networking;Promotion of mobility;Publication of the lectures in a well-known journal. Target group: Young scientists from/residing in Austria, Central and South East Europe dealing with South East Europe in the fields of economics, geography, history, law, political sciences ...

The document is accompanying the Communication from the Commission to the European and the Council. It elaborates in detail the steps taken so far and initiatives involving Western Balkans countries focusing on different fields: - moving closer towards the EU and enhancing regional cooperation - people-to-people contacts; familiarising people with the EU - civil society development and dialogue - good governance - parliamentary cooperation - trade integration - investment and economic and ...

The document is focusing on policy advice and EU instruments aimed at Western Balkans countries in their further stabilisation, economic and political development, and moving closer to the EU. The Commission supports the efforts of the Western Balkan countries for reform and regional cooperation mainly through its Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. It has taken a new initiative in the area of donor coordination, involving the international financial institutions and bilateral donors. This ...

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