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... both Serbia and Kosovo, and of the entire Western Balkans region, as well as of the European Union as a whole. It is time for Serbia and Kosovo to move on from the past and look ahead to a common European future. We hope the two leaderships will seize the historical opportunity that lies ...

... each respective roundtable. In addition, they will participate actively through discussion panels in the final roundtable planned for October this year. On 5 April 2013, the RRPP LCU Kosovo convened all members of the core working group engaging the policy dialogue initiative on “Strengthening Research Capacities in Social Sciences in Kosovo”. ...

... the FP7 project "ICT-KOSEU" presents two new activities aimed at the involvement of the Kosovar ICT Diaspora. Kosovar ICT Diaspora membership Kosovo has a strong Diaspora in EU countries and abroad who are involved in ICT research and development at the global level. We count as Diaspora all Kosovo nationals, or those of origin from Kosovo residing in the EU or abroad (USA, Australia, etc.) and working in ICT and related subjects. ICT-KOSEU invites these professionals to join efforts of bringing Kosovo closer to the European Research Area and to become members of the Kosovar ICT Diaspora in the project. Interested to become a ...

... The RRPP is aimed at fostering and promoting social science research in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Social science research aids in the understanding of the specific needs for reform and in identifying the long-term implications of potential policy choices. Researchers receive support through research grants, methodological and thematic trainings, as well as opportunities for regional and international exchange and networking. The RRPP ...

... influential in this respect than gender. The research report may be downloaded below. Source: RRPP The Regional Research Promotion Programme (RRPP) for the Western Balkans has recently published research results of the two-year-long RRPP regional research project “Brain Circulation and the Role of Diasporas in the Balkans – Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo”. The research was jointly conducted by the Faculty of Business and Economics in South East European University as a coordinating host institution, and as regional partners the Faculty of economics in University of Tirana, and Riinvest Institute in Prishtina ...

... on inclusive growth topped the agenda of global policy makers within the World Bank, European Commission, etc. Source and further information: RRPP The University American College Skopje presented preliminary results from the project, “To Consume or to Self-Employ: Evidence From the Use of Remittances in Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo”, at a roundtable taking place on 13 March 2013. This is a joint regional research project conducted by the University American College Skopje, CEDAR from Bosnia and Herzegovina and individual researchers from Kosovo, with support from the Regional Research Promotion Programme (RRPP) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation ...

... EUR 25.150.000 9 August 2012 Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes 2012/13 Programme EU contribution Date of Adoption Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Greece EUR 3.130.000 10 August 2012 Albania – Montenegro EUR 3.400.000 19 November 2012 Albania – Greece EUR 7.120.000 8 November 2012 Albania – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 12 November 2012 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Kosovo EUR 2.400.000 26 November 2012 Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 4.000.000 7 December 2012 Croatia – Serbia EUR 4.000.000 11 December 2012 Croatia – Montenegro EUR 2.000.000 11 December 2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro EUR 2.400.000 8 November 2012 Serbia – Bosnia and ...

... the grant. The grant letter sent by the OeAD-GmbH can be used for obtaining a visa if applicable. For the application form, contact details and further information on the program please take a look at the section "Important Documents & Links" below. Target countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia Target groups: Higher Education Institutions, Individuals Duration: until further notice Partners: University of Graz Österreichische Austauschdienst Gesellschaft - OeAD-GmbH Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research Important Documents & Links Questions and Answers Statement of Advisor Application form Source: WUS The main purpose ...

... cover the following topics: Analysis of EU policy towards Turkey and Western Balkans (Lecture, Q&A) Managing a divided nation in Cyprus (Case Study Discussion) Europization and free-market reforms in Turkey (Case Study Discussion) Post-War Recovery and Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Case Study Discussion) Building statehood in Kosovo (Case Study Discussion) Croatian and Serbian path to EU (Case Study Discussion) Mediation and Reconciliation (Lecture & Simulation) Social Media for Public Diplomacy (Lecture & Workshop) Leadership & Team Building (Workshop & Simulation) Public Speaking (Workshop) Methodology The Political Transformation Workshop: Western Balkans & Turkey is devoted ...

... The report covers the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey, and focuses on national policies and mechanisms for cooperation between the two sectors. TACSO’s initial intention was to prepare a report as a background material for its regional conference on cooperation between CSOs and public institutions, “Keeping up the ...

This final Monitoring Report assesses the progress made by Croatia in its preparations for accession in the period between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013. This assessment is based on information gathered and analysed by the Commission, including input provided by Croatia, peer assessment missions as well as information shared by the Member States, international and civil society organisations, in their regular contacts with the Commission. The assessment is also based on the ...

This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 24 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom and Norway)1 according to Common Specifications developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to ensure, to the extent possible, comparability. National Contributions were largely ...

The project Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations - TACSO aims to strengthen the civil society within a participative democracy, to stimulate a civil society-friendly environment and culture, to strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) within IPA beneficiaries, the Western Balkans and Turkey, to guarantee the quality of service of CSOs and a sustainable role of the CSOs in the democratic processes. An important project ...

... especially with local and general elections coming up. An ever important further point is the visible and viable improvement in the relationships with Serbia, which Štefan Füle also pointed out on his meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić in Beograd. Štefan Füle emphasized the role of the Assembly of Kosovo* in this process and the outlook to its outcomes: “When Kosovo delivers, we will deliver. When I am satisfied that the priorities have been met, I will propose to put forward a negotiating mandate for a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Kosovo, to the European Union Member States.” Sources: EU Press Releases ...

... As part of this consultation process, an open consultation event is organized which will take place on April 18th, 2013 from 10:00 to 14:00 at the premises of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), in Prishtina, Kosovo. The consultation event will include a presentation of the project ICT-KOSEU and information on the Horizon2020 programme, together with the presentation of the ICT Audit carried out before the event. A second part will include an open discussion on Kosovo ICT priorities, with the aim to gather as many opinions ...

... reform and implementation of policies promoting foreign and domestic investments in South East Europe. The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) officially took over the responsibility over SEEIC activities in November 2011. Currently Co-Chaired by Bosnia and Herzegovina and the RCC Secretariat, the SEEIC comprises Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. The development of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 regional growth strategy ...

The research was conducted by: Media Plan Institute in Cooperation, Sarajevo Novi Sad School of Journalism, Novi Sad School of Journalism and PR, Skopje Ms. Nataša Ružić, Podgorica Research shows amongst other results that the situation in the four countries analyzed differs significantly in how legislative standards are put into practice, how media raises public awareness of minorities, how structural approaches are applied to integrate minorities’ voices into public/media discourse, and how ...

Highlights Today, the South as a whole produces about half of world economic output, up from about a third in 1990. Latin America, in contrast to overall global trends, has seen income inequality fall since 2000. There is a clear positive correlation between past public investment in social and physical infrastructure and progress on the Human Development Index. Developing countries trade more among themselves than with the North, and this trend can go much further. The 2013 Human Development ...

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... convention registration fee waiver Deadline: Applications are due May 1, 2013. All applicants will be notified of their status by June 1, 2013. Eligibility: All applicants must be: Permanent resident in any of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan; A regular member of ASEEES at time of application (affiliate, joint, and student members are not eligible to apply); Presenting a paper on a regular panel (chairs, discussants, and roundtable participants are not eligible ...

... expected to award grants for new and existing businesses managed by young people. Source: Newsletter of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport of the Republic of Kosovo JAN/FEB 2013 14 Youth Centres and two Resource Centres of the University of Prishtina, signed contracts for award of grants for this year, as part of Kosovo* Youth Development Project, implemented by MCYS and the World Bank. Contract signing ceremony was attended by Minister of MCYS (Ministry of Culture ...

... Policy dialogue for the improvement of social sciences in Kosovo* includes the following: 1. Organization of a conference on the Role of Social Sciences in Transitional Societies with particular focus on Kosovo* which will be composed of panels with national and international experts on social sciences and humanities. This conference has a threefold objective: to identify the best methods on ...

The report, which was presented by the Secretary General of the RCC to the board of the RCC, covers the period from 8 October 2012 to 15 February 2013, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.

Project leader Smiljka Tomanović explained the importance of conducting research into the institutional and cultural contexts in Serbian society and the position of its youth. She also provided recommendations based on the research findings that might be useful in creating youth policy measures. Additional speakers provided their insight on the book, discussing salient points with participants. These speakers include Anđelka Milić, the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade; Sergej ...

... decisive action is needed to obtain visa-free travel for its citizens. The report also assesses the potential security and migratory impact of visa liberalisation with Kosovo The report assesses Kosovo's record in adopting and implementing legislation and reforms as set out in the visa liberalisation roadmap, with a focus on Kosovo’s legislation. It shows that Kosovo has established a legal and institutional framework in readmission, reintegration, document security, border/boundary management, migration, asylum, the fight against organised crime and corruption, police and judicial cooperation, data protection and fundamental rights related to the freedom of movement. The report identifies two new pieces of legislation that Kosovo should ...

... cultural studies - and who have some general insight and interest in South-Eastern Europe. Tuition fees are waived for Austrian/EU students. Tuition costs approximately €745 per semester for citizens of other states but can usually be fully refunded upon successful completion of each semester for citizens of Albania, Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For enquiries about the admission procedure, tuition fees and refund process at the University of Graz please contact Alexandra Fauland alexandra.fauland@uni-graz.at at the Office for International Relations. Please note that the University of Graz does not provide financial support ...

The Interdisciplinary Conference has a new format, it is diverse, attractive form and will be transmitted via the Internet live stream. You have chance to choose one of the three formats: Oral presentations. Poster presentations. Virtual participation through Video Conference, as worldwide forum where the international participants from long distance can share their knowledge and ideas on the recent research Important Dates: • Launching of International Conference: ...

... The research was presented to different institutions, including the European Parliament’s Board for Western Balkans, European External Action Service (EEAS) and European Policy Centre. However, presentation with the greatest attention was given in DG Enlargement, with the presence of Pierre Mirel – Director of Unit for Albania, BiH, Serbia and Kosovo*, Myriam Ferran – Director of Unit for Serbia and Tristan Le Berigot – Advisor for Serbia. Recommendations and arguments from the research were accepted in a positive way by all counterparts in Brussels, and the topic proved to be very interesting not only for Serbia, but also other countries in the region ...

In 1993 the European Union took the decision to open its borders to the new democracies of Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe. Eight of them joined in 2004 and two more in 2007. However, the most ambitious European project ever has yet to be concluded. This book examines the state of play anno 2012. What have we learned from earlier accessions and how does this affect the perspectives of the remaining (potential) candidate countries? What explaines the much stricter conditionality of ...

With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty the protection of minorities became an explicit founding value of the European Union. In its external relations the EU has with the membership perspective and increased integration in the common market strong instruments at her disposal to promote and foster the protection of human and minority rights in the Western Balkan states. The question, however, arises to which extent the EU made and makes use of this leverage in its enlargement policy. ...

... MEPs. "Our biggest challenge is the dialogue with Priština," she said, adding later: "There is no alternative to dialogue. We consider that all interested parties need to work together in a pragmatic and flexible way to reach a fair and acceptable settlement and improve the lives of ordinary people throughout Kosovo." Kosovo* MEPs discussed a draft resolution that calls on the five member states that haven't recognised Kosovo* to do so following a feasibility study by the European Commission that says a stabilisation and association agreement could be concluded with Kosovo* despite member states having different views on its status. The EP ...

... environment in the Balkan area (OBSERVE) August: Reinforcing FLEXibility of SMEs by dynamic business process management (REFLEX) September: South-East European TSO Challenges (SEETSOC) October:Matching competences in higher education and economy: From competence catalogue to strategy and curriculum development (COMPETENCE) November: Supporting Dialogue and Cooperation between Europe and Kosovo in collaborative ICT R&D (ICT-KOSEU) December: Modernization of WBC universities through strengthening of structures and services for knowledge transfer, research and innovation (WBC-INNO) Projects of the month: 2012 April: Inter-sectoral Mobility of Researchers in South-Eastern Europe (I-SEEMOB) May: Boosting EU-Western Balkan Countries Research Collaboration in the Monitoring and ...

... edu Source: EUA This year, the University of Prishtina is organising the 13th edition of the Prishtina International Summer University. The Summer University gathers academics, professors and students from all around the world to enable them to exchange their scientific experiences and also offers the possibility to learn more about Kosovo*. This year the Summer University will be offering twenty courses covering a wide range of study fields such as social sciences, law, economics, arts, education, medicine, engineering, linguistics, agronomics, archaeology etc ...

After mapping the economic situation and the competitiveness of the countries in European neighbourhood, the paper proceeds to an analysis of the selected aspects of these countries’ competitiveness The economic impacts of existing agreements between EU Member States and neighbouring countries. A simulation of various scenarios covering free trade in goods between the EU and some of its neighbours is attempted. Where possible, the effects of bilateral agreements on the growth and productivity ...

... Providing think tanks from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia with training and networking opportunities, the TRAIN programme seeks to foster a fruitful policy dialogue between think tanks and political actors in the Western Balkans. During a series of seminars, participants will receive training on the conduct and efficient communication of policy research and will have ...

... Fan S. Noli University Korce (Albania) South East European University Tetovo (FYRO)Macedonia Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje (FYRO)Macedonia University Luigj Gurakuqi of Shkodra (Albania) University of Belgrade (Serbia) University of Kragujevac (Serbia) University of Montenegro (Montenegro) University of Niš (Serbia) University of Novi Sad (Serbia) University of Prishtina (Kosovo) University of Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina) University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola (FYRO)Macedonia Associates King Baudouin Foundation Polytechnic University of Tirana SPARK University of Mitrovica Source: Basileus Basileus I started in summer 2008 and was the first large-scale mobility project for the region. Basileus II was launched in summer 2009, Basileus III ...

The presentation included information about: available grants application procedure study and research plan selection procedure. The deadline for application is February 1, 2013 and all mobilities should start before December 31, 2013 (except for staff). From December 3-7, 2012 the Erasmus Mundus Project Basileus IV was presented in Albania and Kosovo*. www.basileus.ugent.be

... wider audiences including regularly updated blogs, links, news and galleries Source: The University of Edinburg, School of Law The Europeanisation of Citizenship in the Successor States of the Former Yugoslavia (CITSEE) is a study of the citizenship regimes of the seven successor states of the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo*, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia). It is funded by an Advanced Investigator Award for basic research made to Jo Shaw by the European Research Council and runs for five years from April 1, 2009. CITSEE http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/citsee/about ...

... The event recorded a massive interest resulting in participation of 114 young people from FYR Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Kosovo*, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania and Ukraine, who formed 49 teams and presented their apps at the grand finale on the last day of the event. The Overall Winner at the event was the team of iDERMA (Croatia) who won S4S Fellowship, participation at Mobile Monday Budapest and ...

The government developed the ‘Higher Education for All’ policy, as part of the Programme of the Government 2008-2012. The goal is for 25% of the population to receive higher education by 2012. To achieve this strategic goal and enable a larger group of students to enrol at universities, in 2008 the government opened a new university in Shtip, as well as new faculties in bigger cities with decreased or no tuition fees4. Source: EURAXESS The 2012 Researchers Report prepared by Deloitte ...

... and Discourses 2) Media, Political and Social Discourses 3) New Social Disparities/Social and Economic Change 4) States, Networks and Informality 5) Migration, Diasporas and Remittances Papers to be presented can handle topics within the region in general or deal with the processes of change in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. All interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing a short Curriculum Vitae (max. 1 page), an abstract of the proposed conference paper (max. 300 words) and a short letter of motivation (max. 1 page) by 19 January 2013 at the latest to delia.imboden ...

At the end of October 2012 we have published the 100th issue of the e-newsletter of the Western Balkan countries INCO-NET. This was also a good opportunity to look back and think about developments achieved so far in the region in the fields of S&T and Innovation. Thus, we have issued a call in ...

Background At the end of October 2012 we have published the 100th issue of the e-newsletter of the Western Balkan countries INCO-NET. This was also a good opportunity to look back and think about developments achieved so far in the region in the fields of S&T and Innovation. Thus, we have issued ...

Every 6 months, high level political dialogue meetings are organised linking the EU Member States, Associated Countries and the Western Balkan countries. The meetings are co-chaired by the European Commission, the EU Council presidency country (currently Cyprus) and a country from the region (for this meeting: Serbia). Please find the presentations attached below. Please see also the link to the progress reports and conclusions of the Steering Platform Meeting. The 13th Steering Platform on ...

University and government economists, business experts and researchers are invited to submit abstracts. Potential papers should address any of the following, or related topics: Theory of economic integration Trade liberalization and regional cooperation Challenges of the EU enlargement EU enlargements in business perspective Integration policies: case studies Changing global competitive environment – theory and practices Legal environment of the EU Western Balkans; trade, cooperation and EU ...

The Strategy will identify priorities, recommend policy and institutional reforms and be accompanied by an action plan detailing initiatives to be implemented at the supra-national level. It is expected to be presented in 2013 and serve as a framework for a collective effort to promote the Western Balkans’ most urgent priority: increasing innovation, growth and prosperity. Expected results Larger number of scientific publications in high impact journals. Enhance collaboration between ...

Attached please find the WBC-INCO.NET brochure (last updated October 2012).

... seeks to interogate varying academic and social articulations of social change in the region and further. The journal will continue its current format, which includes three sections, but this time with all articles translated in both Albanian and English language: 1. The first section will focus on social transformations in Kosovo* during the 1990s (post-socialism, national ideology, property, conflict, transitions, etc.); 2. The second section will treat social transformations in a comparative perspective, including global social and political movements, and transformations of cultural articulatio ns (e.g. in media, gender, etc.); 3. The third section "Architexture" is a standing section of ...

... Faculty of Economics-Prilep, Republic of Macedonia Official language: English Eligible participants: Doctoral students The awarded three papers can be published in the UKLO Journal “Horizonti”. Scientific board Massimo Bianchi (UNIBO), Italy Joaquim Verges (UAB), Spain Stephane Ngo-Mai (UNICE), France Donika Kercini (AUT), Albania Fatmir Memaj (UT), Albania Avdulla Hoti (Dardania), Kosovo Nada Sekulovska (UKIM), Macedonia Miroljub Shukarov (SEEU), Macedonia Marika Basheska-Gjorgieska (UKLO), Macedonia Organizing committee Marika Basheska-Gjorgieska (UKLO), Macedonia Dimitar Nikoloski (UKLO), Macedonia Marjan Angeleski (UKLO), Macedonia Olivera Kostoska (UKLO), Macedonia Tanja Micalevska (UKLO) Macedonia Registration fee: 30 EUR Contact e-mail: conference2013@eccfp.edu.mk Important dates: Deadline for abstract submission ...

... the need for more research activities, linking research with teaching and student involvement in research activities in the early phases of one’s study. The second panel presented on the state of research for private providers of higher education, which produced several representatives from private providers of higher education in Kosovo* and the Director of the Kosovo* Accreditation Agency. Research activities, initiatives and measures taken by private providers of higher education were presented in an effort to stress the development of research in the interests of market needs. In the third panel, on the state of research in think tanks and civil society, members of some of ...

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