... rsl-al.org/ Ana Dervishi, Irena Topalli Rifat Demalija Bosnia and Herzegovina PRONI Brčko – Center for Youth Development Mehmedagića 24, Brčko Distrikt 76100 Tel: + 387 49 217 695; Fax: + 387 49 217 695 erasmus.mladi.ba@gmail.com; http://www.pronibrcko.ba Slavka Bulić-Zovko Kosovo * LIGO LEX LEGIS Zahir pajaziti Blv., 4-I, N˙ 21, 1000 Prishtina Tel.: +377 442 11677 ligo_lex_legis@hotmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/pages/LIGO-LEX-LEGIS/618061801648461?ref=hl Dukagjin Leka Montenegro Association for Democratic Prosperity - Zid Gojka Radonjica 32; 81000 Podgorica Tel: +382 20 207 130; fax: +382 ...
... Country Information (Tempus- programme) Further information Albania NEO Albania Overview of higher education system in Albania (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina NEO Bosnia-Herzegovina Overview of the higher education system in Bosnia-Herzegovina (pdf) Agency for Development of higher education and Quality Assurance Tempus Partner Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina Kosovo* NEO Kosovo Overview of the higher education system in Kosovo (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Kosovo Montenegro NEO Montenegro Overview of the higher education system in Montenegro (pdf) Tempus Partner Country: Montenegro Serbia NEO Serbia Overview of the higher education system in Serbia Tempus Partner Country: Serbia Study in Serbia Source: http://www.cimo.fi/programmes/contactseminar_westernbalkans2015 Erasmus+ has introduced new funding opportunities for ...
... role civil society organizations can play in regularly monitoring the policies and performance of government institutions The webinar will be held on November 18th and 19th at 11:00 AM in two separate one-hour sessions. Representatives of civil society and civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo*, Serbia and Montenegro are invited to participate. For registration, please click here. *A webinar is a seminar that is transmitted over the Internet using video conferencing software. Download: Call for Participants Source: PASOS The Center for Research and Policy Making is pleased to invite you to a webinar* on ...
... role civil society organizations can play in regularly monitoring the policies and performance of government institutions The webinar will be held on November 18th and 19th at 11:00 AM in two separate one-hour sessions. Representatives of civil society and civil servants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR of Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo*, Serbia and Montenegro are invited to participate. For registration, please click here. *A webinar is a seminar that is transmitted over the Internet using video conferencing software. Download: Call for Participants Source: PASOS The Center for Research and Policy Making is pleased to invite you to a webinar* on ...
Selected programmes attached below are related to: Technology Transfer capacity building in the Western Balkans Western Balkans Youth Window under Erasmus+ Statistics Improving economic governance and competitiveness Regional School of public administration Further programme documents are available at the DG NEAR website: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/instruments/multi-beneficiary-programme/index_en.htm Background A) Horizontal support Technical assistance, information and ...
Key messages For two decades now, the UNESCO Science Report series has been mapping science, technology and innovation (STI) around the world on a regular basis. Since STI do not evolve in a vacuum, this latest edition summarizes the evolution since 2010 against the backdrop of socio-economic, geopolitical and environmental trends that have helped to shape contemporary STI policy and governance. Key messages are: Today, there are fewer grounds than in the past to deplore a simple „North-South“ ...
WESTERN BALKAN YOUTH WINDOW The WBYW offers opportunities to finance projects within the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme involving organisations and participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. These projects are funded within the Programme's Key Action 2, in particular under the Capacity-building in the field of youth. All basic information about Capacity-building in the field of youth can be found on the relevant web page of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive ...
... donors active in the region, such as the World Bank, DEG, OECD and others participating in order to streamline the efforts to develop the private sector in the Western Balkans. EIF Press Contact: David Yormesor, d.yormesor@eif.org [1] Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ("FYROM"), Kosovo , Montenegro, Serbia and Croatia [2] This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence Source: EIF, October 21, 2015 A new EUR 40 million venture capital equity fund has been launched in ...
... Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Kosovo* addresses the following: Preparations in education and research are at an early stage. There has been no progress in this area over the last year. The quality of education needs to be considerably improved. In the coming year, Kosovo should in particular: → improve quality of education at all levels and ...
Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Serbia addresses the following: Serbia is at good level of preparation in science and research. Some progress was made in improving the framework for science, research and innovation. In the coming year, Serbia should in particular: → take actions to modernise organisation of research and innovation in line with the European Research Area and Innovation Union; → stimulate cooperation between industry and academia and ...
Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for fyr of Macedonia addresses the following: There is a good level of preparation in the area of science and research. Good progress was made with respect to actions on innovation, and with initial and active participation in the EU Research and Innovation Programme "Horizon 2020". In the coming year, the country should focus on: → actions to strengthen the research capacity in line with the European Research Area; → ...
Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Albania addresses the following: Preparations are at an early stage in the area of science and research. There was no progress in the past year. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → build capacity and increase investment in research to ensure integration into the European Research Area and contribute to the Innovation Union; → increase efforts for successful participation in the research and ...
Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Montenegro addresses the following: There is a good level of preparation in this chapter and some progress was made in the past year. In the coming year, Montenegro should in particular: → enhance efforts to increase investment in research, in particular through stimulating investment by the private sector; → increase and focus efforts on participation in the EU Programme 'Horizon 2020'. Montenegro participates in the ...
Related to Research and Innovation, the progress report 2015 for Bosnia and Herzegovina addresses the following: Preparations on education and research and innovation policy are at an early stage. There was no progress in these sectors but Bosnia and Herzegovina actively participated in different cultural programmes as well as research networks and activities. In the coming year, the country should in particular: → step up coordination and harmonisation of the legal framework on ...
... good track. Equally, the Structured Dialogue on Justice proves to be the right forum to address relevant issues on the state level judiciary. In the near future I expect Bosnia and Herzegovina to improve policy coordination at all levels and deliver on the SAA adaptation following the accession of Croatia. Kosovo government has taken some very difficult decisions lately with the establishment of the Specialist Chambers and a Specialist Prosecution office as well as the agreements reached with Belgrade in August. Our report acknowledges these key decisions. However the six month political stalemate after the elections delayed key reforms. Kosovo is ...
... the European Research Area Committee (ERAC) and related advisory bodies and in regional networks and initiatives. According to statistical data from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the total expenditure on research (both public and private investment) amounted to less than 69.6 EUR million or 0.27% of its GDP in 2012. Kosovo* Preparations in education and research are at an early stage. There has been no progress in this area over the last year. The quality of education needs to be considerably improved. In the coming year, Kosovo should in particular: → improve quality of education at all levels and improve access to ...
... country since 2005 – remains at an impasse. Albania was granted candidate status in 2014 and is addressing a number of key priorities before the Commission can recommend the opening of accession negotiations. A Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Bosnia and Herzegovina entered into force in June. An SAA with Kosovo was signed in October 2015. For detailed findings and recommendations on each country see: Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo Montenegro Serbia The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey More information at: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/countries/package/index_en.htm IP/15/5976 European Commission - Press release 2015 enlargement package ...
... This agreement is opening a new phase in the EU-Kosovo relationship. It represents an important contribution to stability and prosperity in Kosovo and the region at large. I am looking forward to its coming into force," said High Representative/Vice-President Mogherini on the occasion of the signing. "This agreement is a milestone for the EU-Kosovo relationship. It will help Kosovo make much needed reforms and will create trade and investment opportunities. It ...
... Strategy). “Balkan Opinion Barometer”, a set of approximately 80 indicators showing the results of the public opinion survey on crucial economic and development issues in SEE and commissioned by Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) clearly shows that vast majority of interviewees in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia still prefer to work in the public sector (79%), only 16% prefer the employment in the private sector. Interestingly, 40% consider attending additional education / courses to help to find a job as not necessary and for almost 50% their education is not an obstacle in the labour ...
... Region; Relations between Balkan Countries and EU; Role of History in the Balkan Region; Conflict Resolution; Cooperation and Peace building; Neighborhood Relations and Politics; Refugees; Visa Liberation – Schengen ; Globalization and EU integration; Cultural, Political, Religious, Ethnic, Transnational Networks; Migration and Integration Policy, Challenges and Management) 3. Conflicts and Crises (Kosovo* conflict, FYR of Macedonia conflict, Bosnian Conflict and EU integration; Community Building and Civil Society; Nation building and Democracy) 4. Economics (Transition to capitalism; Economics development and Investments; Trade and Finance; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Business Administration and Management; Foreign Investments; International Trade; International Political Economy; Employment; Economics Crisis and ...