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... The University of Prishtina was founded in the city of Pristina in 1969 and functioned as an organisational unit until 1999. Today the University of Prishtina is an important institution of the higher education system in Kosovo: "Dedicated to teaching and research, according to western values and systems, University of Pristina is making bold steps to move towards the Bologna Process." (Source: http://www.uni-pr.edu/Ballina.aspx?lang=en-US as accessed on April 11, 2012.) www.uni-pr.edu

The study "ICT in Serbia - at a Glance" was written by the Institute for Territorial Economic Development (InTER) and published by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Program for Private Sector Development in Serbia ACCESS and Vojvodina ICT Cluster in January 2011. The study presents an overview of the ICT sector in Serbia, designed to serve as a tool for policy makers, business support organisations, international development organisations, ...

... is: a return air ticket, scholarship of 1000-2500 EUR per month, insurance, tuition fee up to 3000 EUR per year. Fully funded scholarships from and to Western Balkans Who can apply? UG, MA, PhD students, Post Doc’s, Academic Staff and alumni from Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo (UN Res. 1244), FYR of Macedonia, Serbia) and from EU partner universities. Some information about Warsaw • Centre of Europe • Possibility to travel freely to other European Schengen countries • UW - the largest university in Poland, usually ranked as No. 1 in the country • Studies in ...

With their legitimate ambition to integrate more closely into the European Research Area, the WB countries need to upgrade their national RTD information systems, and would benefit from developing a regional information system, effectively supporting these ambitions by facilitating closer and more balanced international collaboration. This awareness is slowly growing, primarily in some government and academic circles, but the first step is obviously to properly upgrade and connect ...

Our society is National Society of Cardiology. We are part of European Society of Cardiology. info@shkk-kosova.com

... on Facebook. On January 19, the EP gave a positive signal to Serbia by adopting two resolutions with 90% and 93% majorities: the first approved the SAA with Serbia, which still misses 16 ratifications by EU countries; the second pointed out the main challenges ahead, including the dialogue with Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). ...

Each country within the project has written a national report on "brain-drain", development of policies to mitigate its negative effects, as well as "brain-gain" policies. The reports are written based on an analysis of the existing laws, documents and literature and interviews with key actors in the field of migration of highly qualified people. The report identifies the main challenges in this area and provides recommendations on how to develop ...

The reports introduce BiH scientific diaspora in two volumes on Bosnian PhD holders and researchers i.e. „Ko je ko u bh. dijaspori: doktori nauka i naučno-istraživački radnici“ – part 1 of Sept 2009, and Part II of Sept 2010 Aiša Telalović <Aisa.Telalovic@mhrr.gov.ba> http://www.mhrr.gov.ba/iseljenistvo/Publikacije/?id=825 http://www.mhrr.gov.ba/iseljenistvo/Publikacije/?id=825

... Riinvest has been operating since 1995 as a non-profit research organization, with a mission to promote modern economic development in Kosovo based on a philosophy of entrepreneurship. Between 1997 and 1999, Riinvest conducted research activities oriented towards the growth of knowledge and information on domestic and international factors influencing Kosova’s economy. From 1999 to 2000, Riinvest activities were oriented towards analysing various situations in different business sectors (SMEs, family businesses ...

This publication deals with the impact of the global economic crisis on South East Europe. Following a general overview, it also contains country chapters on all Western Balkan countries plus Bulgaria and Romania. Will Bartlett/Vassilis Monastiriotis: South East Europe After the Crisis: A new dawn or back to business as usual? 2010. LSE Research on South Eastern Europe, European Institute

Presentation on "Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies", held by George Petrakos at the 2010 SEE Annual Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. George Petrakos: Improving the Impact of Territorial Cooperation on Local Policies (presentation held at the SEE Annual conference from 21 to 22 September 2010 in Thessaloniki, Greece). http://www.seeconference2010.net/pdf/Plenary/20100921_Session1_Petrakos.pdf

... colleagues from the region and beyond (especially current PhD projects and/or research results) that relate to the topic "Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans"; * Papers to be presented can deal with the region in general, or with the change-processes in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia in particular; * For more information about the RRPP's current research projects, please consult the RRPP Website. The selected candidates will be able to present and discuss their work in one of the methodological or thematic workshops, where researchers involved in the RRPP research projects will also ...

Source: E-Mail by Mr. Ugo Poli On November 23, 2010 OECD - SEE Investment Compact Committee - 7th Meeting - November 23, 2010 took place in Paris, France. Please find the conclusions and some interesting papers presented in the meeting in the attachments.

... for both Joint Projects and Structural Measures will be EUR 500 000. The maximum grant will amount to EUR 1 500 000. For national projects in Kosovo and Montenegro t authorities in the partner countries. — For national projects, proposals must be submitted by groupings of institutions involving: — at least three higher education institutions from a partner country (in the case of Montenegro and Kosovo, due to the small size of the higher education sector, one ...

... other organisations active in the field of higher education, provided they are established in the EU Member States or in the Partner Countries. There are four groups of eligible countries: 27 EU Member States; countries from the Western Balkans region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, as well as Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244; 17 countries South and East of the EU and the Russian Federation; 5 Central Asian countries. Who can participate? http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/programme/who_participate_en.php Information about Tempus: Tempus aims to promote voluntary convergence of Partner Country higher education systems with ...

... weak, the ability to steer the education process at local level too. Quality control, minority inclusion and teaching curricula are all issues that need to be addressed. Efforts to strengthen the research capacity are necessary to ensure implementation of the national strategy. Source: Progress Report Source: Progress Report Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). Please find below the chapters of the most recent Progress Reports concerning the S&T policies of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244 ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT KOSOVO∗ 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT KOSOVO∗ 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges ...

This COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL deals with the EU Enlargement Strategy and its main challenges during the period 2010-2011. COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2010/package/strategy_paper_2010_en.pdf

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT SERBIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT SERBIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. EC. ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011 COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

Written by a team of independent experts who are each covering the country or region from which they hail, the UNESCO Science Report 2010 analyses the trends and developments that have shaped scientific research, innovation and higher education over the past five years, including the impact of the current global economic recession. Taking up from where its predecessor left off in 2005, the UNESCO Science Report 2010 proposes a world tour of the status of science today that should enable ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011 COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Croatia 2010 PROGRESS REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2010-2011, 2010. EC. ...

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Montenegro's application for membership of the European Union. COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Montenegro's application for membership of the European Union, 2010. EC. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2010/package/mn_opinion_2010_en.pdf

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT. ANALYTICAL REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Albania 's application for membership of the European Union, 2010. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT. ANALYTICAL REPORT accompanying the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Commission Opinion on Albania 's application for membership of the European Union, 2010. EC. ...

... institutions. The country must be in a position to adopt, implement and enforce the laws and rules of the EU. Regarding international obligations, making progress towards meeting the objectives and conditions which have been set for the closure of the Office of the High Representative remains essential." And finally, Kosovo – "the decentralisation process in Kosovo has advanced significantly and cooperation with EULEX has increased. However, major (political) challenges remain. The authorities need to ensure a constructive approach towards Kosovo participation in regional cooperation fora." Subject to continued implementation of Action Plan on reintegration of returnees, "Commission is committed to launch a visa liberalisation ...

... of their employing organizations. The need for training has to be evident within the context of an organization. Target group and priorities The NFP is for mid-career professionals who are nationals of and working and living in one of the NFP countries. The country list cludes Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), the FYR of Macedonia and 56 other countries worldwide. Employer support The need for education and training must be linked to the institutional development of the organization the applicant is working for. This means that any applicant must be nominated by his or her employer. In ...

... Research 4. Social and Economic Studies 5. Linguistic, Cultural and Historic Studies 6. Cross-Horizontal Research in Information and Communication Technologies Brain Gain Grant (BGG) The objective of the Brain Gain Grant is to attract the best Kosovar researchers living abroad and to enable them to pursue professional scientific careers in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). The awardees should accomplish the grant through regular work at a public university or a public research institution (i.e. host organisations), where they have to be actively involved in research, teaching and mentoring. They need to be able to lead the selected project autonomously, even before ...

... as a very important forum. Therefore, it is no surprise that 170 works were registered to be presented at the Conference, i.e. 108 works from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from the FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two each from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. More than 260 involved knowledgeable participants, exciting papers and discussions are excellent fundaments ensuring the achievement of the main conference objective: the improvement of the sector’s performance. Please find below the news from Bosnia ...

On this page you find progress reports on recent developments regarding cooperation in science, research, technology and innovation in/with/for the Western Balkan Countries for download. These reports are provided by the members of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries in preparation of the Platform meeting taking place in Becici/Montenegro on Nov. 11, 2010. Please visit this page again if you are searching for a particular country ...

The meeting was held at the Hotel The Queen of Montenegro in Becici (Budva) on November 11, 2010. Short inputs on "what has been done since the last meeting" based on the "template periodic WBC progress report" have been prepared. The 9th Meeting of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan countries was held in Becici, Montenegro on November 11, 2010. It was co-chaired by the European Commission, the Montenegrin Ministry of Education and Science and the Belgian Presidency of ...

The current synopsis gives a brief information on the projects selected so far within the Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (2007-2013) - Theme 8 “Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities” after a rigorous peer-review process in 2007, 2008 and 2009. It should be completed along the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme until the end of 2013. If you wish to obtain the last up-dated information about European Union research on ...

... applied for EU membership: Montenegro (in December 2008), Albania (in April 2009) and Serbia (in December 2009). The Commission Opinions on Montenegro and Albania will be part of the 2010 enlargement package. Regarding Serbia, Council has asked on 25 October the Commission to prepare its Opinion. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) are the 2 remaining potential candidates. Sources: European Union RAPID Press Release of October 25 and October 27, 2010. "I welcome today's decision of the Council to refer to the Commission Serbia's application for EU membership. This opens an important new phase ...

... focuses its work since autumn 2010 on integration of “Innovation” in the SEE-EU S&T policy dialogue, Steering Platform on Research for Western Balkan countries etc.). Who can apply Higher education experts, from both governmental and academic levels, from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia. Language: English Organisational and contact details: Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office (ASO) Ljubljana will cover the registration fee, travel expenses (limited travel grant by economic class public transport up to 450 € per person) and local accommodation for the 10 selected participants. We kindly ...

... The European Commission Liaison Office to Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) promotes closer ties between the European Union and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). One of its main tasks in this respect is to meet this increasing demand for information. Its web site provides easy access to all key documents regarding the relations between EU and Kosovo and its progress on the road towards EU integration, as well as provide ...

... 5 October 2010. Located in the city centre, the EU Information and Cultural Centre has been established by the EC Liaison Office to bring the integration process of Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244)in the EU closer to the citizens. The main objective of the Centre is to provide information to Kosovo inhabitants on the European Union, its institutions and policies, the relations between Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and the EU, EU financial assistance to Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), Kosovo’s integration process and its implications. The Centre provides material on the EU and integration, internet access, reading corners, all free of charge. To improve understanding and enrich debate on the integration process, the Centre will also host informative and cultural events with civil society actors and other partners. http ...

... these goals, AFP offers two fellowship programs: The Returning Scholars Fellowship Program (RSFP) offers financial, institutional and professional development support for talented scholars who, after studying abroad, seek university positions and academic careers in their home countries. The program operates in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. The International Scholars Fellowship Program (ISFP) invites highly qualified scholars in the social sciences and humanities from around the world to teach and/or consult at selected university departments in the region. Candidates must be well-established or senior scholars and ...

The conference is nationally and regionally recognized as very important forum. 170 papers are registered to be presented at the Conference, respectively: 108 papers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 from Serbia, 15 from Albania, 12 from Croatia, five from FYR of Macedonia, three from Slovenia, two from Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Montenegro, and one each from Turkey, Slovakia, Norway and Hungary. In order to support and enhance regional cooperation, a round table under the title "Regional Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects" will be organised as a part of the conference. The possibilities to establish, enhance and ...

Internationalisation is vital for SMEs to prosper in an increasingly competitive world and could contribute to sustaining employment, according to a recent study. The survey maps the level of internationalisation of European SMEs, identifies the main barriers and advantages of internationalisation and proposes policy recommendations. The European Commission-funded study, ‘Internationalisation of European SMEs’, was carried out in 2009 and analyses all modes of internationalisation, ...

... who presented the programme and the calendar of activities of his country’s SEECP Chairmanship. The political directors welcomed the progress made by the countries of South East Europe in European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and stressed the significance of yesterday’s UN General Assembly’s resolution on Kosovo for the continuation of a dialogue in the region. “The positive political climate in the region must translate into concrete regional cooperation projects to the benefit of all the people in South East Europe and the region’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration”, said RCC Secretary General Hido ...

... Sad (3 x) University of Montenegro (2 x) University of Mitrovica (1 x) In addition, several WBC institutions are involved in projects submitted by other institutions: Albania (11 projects), Bosnia and Hervegovina (8 projects), FYR of Macedonia (22 projects), Montenegro (13 projects), Serbia (99 projects) and Kosovo/under UNSCR 1244 (11 projects). Proceed to the full list of selected projects including project titles and additional information. The selection results of the third Call for Proposals to be funded under the Tempus IV have recently been finalised. 64 proposals have been recommended for funding from ...

The main aim of the Quick Guide -a shorter version of the Handbook on EU Funds 2007-2013 - is to respond to the huge demand for practical and comprehensive information in an easily accessible format on all the new Community priorities, programmes and other funding opportunities available since January 1, 2007. The Quick Guide provides information regarding the different types of funding possibilities, starting with the Community programmes, followed by regional and agricultural support, ...

... of Austrian aid flowing abroad: Generally 20–40%, depending on the number of partners and partner countries involved (in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe); not less than 15%; and not more than 50%. Partner countries for consortium partners: Albania Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Georgia Kazakhstan Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) FYR of Macedonia Moldavia Montenegro Romania Russia Serbia Turkey Ukraine Source and further information: http://www.ffg.at/content.php?cid=984, as accessed on July 6, 2010. COIN – Cooperation & Innovation – is a joint initiative launched by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport ...

The present document is the result of a process that started in spring 2009 and aims at providing a new impetus to the RCC’s work in the coming three-year period by making use of its potential and focusing on the lines described above. This process involved an intense dialogue both within the RCC and between it and donor community. The document consists of a general part, ("Strategy"), and the "Work Programme 2011-2013". The Strategy defines the permanent ...

... socio-economic territorial development in the Western Balkans. InTER's goal is to become a leading policy research centre in the field of territorial development in the Western Balkans. InTER is registered with the Business Registry Agency of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Public Services of the Government of Kosovo. This twofold registration gives InTER the requisite legal status to provide its services in all Western Balkan countries. The central focus of InTER’s work is evidence-based policy making in the field of territorial development, as well as to support capacity building of the public sector (principally public administration organisations ...

The "Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe" deals with the RCC's activities in 2009-2010 (publication date: May 2010). It reports about general trends in regional cooperation in South East Europe, developments in priority areas of regional cooperation in South East Europe within the RCC framework (such as Economic and Social Development, Infrastructure and Energy etc) and outlines 'the way ahead'. ...

RTD is still a marginal undertaking in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244). Until recently, the general expenditure on R&D in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) amounted to only approximately 0.1% of its GDP. This is a ratio significantly below the European average, and even well below the average of the regional neighbourhood and many developing countries. The ...

According to Riinvest’s analysis, the social science research landscape in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) is characterised by the following features: 1. Donor driven: Financial sources are mostly provided by international donor organisations such as the World Bank, USAID, the UNDP, the OSCE and the European Commission. 2. This leads to a lack of individual/free research, as topics are mostly set ...

... promising researchers in the field of social sciences to further develop and advance in their careers in their home countries are scarce. An additional problem is restricted mobility. Even today, visa restrictions create a barrier for international networking, especially for researchers and scientists coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244), differentiating them also from their colleagues from the FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia and thus, marginalizing them even more. The RRPP has been supporting the new generation of social scientists and researchers in the WBCs for almost two years now, paying special attention to the inclusion ...

... Research (bmwf) within the framework of its South East European Science Cooperation Initiative The deadline of the call was February 23, 2010. The ASO received a total of 28 project proposals; the six best rated proposals including research institutions from Austria, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244) and Serbia will be funded. The total funding available for this call for proposals is € 120,000. More information on the funded projects will be available soon on the ASO website. Author: Andrea Mayr. The Austrian Science and Research Liaison Office in Ljubljana (ASO Ljubljana ...

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