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... science and research. Serbian research entities have continued to successfully bid for research projects under the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7). Serbia has improved its administrative capacity to implement the FP7 Memorandum of Understanding by appointing additional contact points and observers in the FP7 management committees. Interministerial cooperation has been strengthened in relation to Serbia’s participation in the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP). Negotiations to associate Serbia with the 7th ...

... must have a long term strategy Dr Miroslav Kopecni: Winpark of Gising CESS magazine (No. 3) Mladjan Dinkic: Our objective is regionalization that will not annoy anyone Dr Miroslav Prokopijevic: Regionalization is a development tool MSc Vladimir Medjak: Introduction of Nomenclature of Territoral Units (NUTS) in Serbia sp; Vladan Jeremic, Director of RARIS (RDAES) - Regional Development Agency Eastern Serbia: RARIS - a new regional brand of Eastern Serbia Competitiveness (16-17) Prof Ilija Cosic, PhD, Dean of Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad: Our locomotive has languished a bit Goran Radman, member of the National Competitiveness Council of Croatia: The ineficcient institutions are the key problem Mike Alderson, Tessedik Samuel College, Szarvas, Hungary: HELP for ...

... This service covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals. We aim to cover all subjects and languages. Serbia KoBSON contributes to DOAJ Serbia: KoBSON (Serbian Library Consortium for Coordinated Acquisition) and the National Library worked with DOAJ to add 21 new Serbian Open Access journals to DOAJ. Metadata for more than 4,800 articles was deposited (using easy to use tools developed by Lund for uploading XML). Source: EIFL newsletter Scope & Aim ...

... Source: REACT website. Partners 1 Coventry University Enterprises Ltd – UK 2 Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy-Germany 3 GeoImaging Ltd - Cyprus 4 POLIEDRA, Centri di Conoscenza e Formazione del Politecnico di Milano - Italy 5 Arachni Ltd - Greece 6 University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering - Serbia 7 University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies - Croatia 8 Cardiff University - UK 9 OIKON Ltd, Institute for applied Ecology - Croatia REACT aspires to act as a driving force for coordinating, supporting and strengthening the Research & Technology Development (RTD) area of climate-friendly transport and mobility, so as to achieve ...

CESS is publishing CESS magazine, only newsletter in Serbia dedicated to regional development. CESS magazine informs the scientific public, decision makers and businessmen about economic aspects of regional policy, as well as models and instruments of regional development in EU countries, CEE countries and in the West Balkans. CESS magazine strives to define the role of the state, university ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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. ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

... for accession to the European Union should be opened." However, an unanimous decision of Member States is required for the negotiations to start. A "negotiated and mutually accepted solution to the name issue under the auspices of the UN is essential." And now, our three potential candidates: Serbia. Two weeks ago, the Council invited the Commission to submit its Opinion on Serbia. Commission has started to fulfil this task and intends to present its Opinion in the second part of 2011. "Serbia is well placed to fulfil the requirements under Stabilisation and Association Agreement … and &hellip ...

... that this competition would present an unusual facility that could become one of the landmarks of Belgrade, as well as a venue, where elementary school children and students, their parents and teachers had the opportunity to learn about science and technology. This was the first international architectural competition announced in Serbia after almost 30 years in accordance with the recommendations of UNESCO and in cooperation with the Association of Architects of Serbia, the Belgrade Association of Architects and the International Union of Architects. The building will cover an area of 10,000 square meters, divided into four main units: an interactive ...

The aim of the seminar is to discuss this important topic critically and present the newest research approaches and results in this field. The seminar also aims at staring new policy debates in Serbia and in the region. During the event different models of financing primary, secondary and higher education will be presented and approached throughout three key analytical perspectives: effectiveness, efficiency and equity. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask the organisers per mail seminar@cep.edu.rs ...

... the first, but crucial step towards a faster development of the sector. The conference is nationally and regionally recognised 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 ...

... eminent scientists from the participating countries was set up in order to provide support and guarantee scientific excellence concerning the evaluation and selection procedure. Its work resulted in a ranking list. The Steering Board agreed on a funding list, mobilising additional funding of € 208,600 from Croatia, France and Serbia. The selection procedure followed the final ranking list of projects established by the Scientific Council in June 2010 in Sofia. After a consultation process during the summer, SEE-ERA.NET PLUS decided to fund 23 projects, applying a reduction rate for partners in selected projects coming from countries overspending their national ...

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 ...

While the EU expressed its strong support to Serbia and its leadership, this support was paralleled by equally high expectations towards Serbia. Füle announced that the Commission will perform a thorough, objective and qualitative assessment of the merits of Serbia on all three Copenhagen criteria for accession: political, economic and the ability to take on the obligations of EU membership. Orientation Debate on Enlargement Furthermore, the European Commission has announced that ...

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 ...

... 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 ask you to fill in ...

... ndash; or rather opportunity – to work together to bring this project to fruition". On this point, Mr Mantica recalled the commitments made last May, with the adoption of the Ancona Charter, by the eight partner States of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia). The Region of Puglia's president Nichi Vendola (IT/PES), co-organiser of the conference, welcomed the representatives of nine regions to Bari (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria) and hoped that all the Italian regions would share the macroregion project: "The ...

Belgrade Center for European Integration (BeCEI) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit ("think tank") organization which brings together experts in the field of political, economic and security reforms necessary for Euro-Atlantic integration of Serbia. Our intention is that through research, seminars, conferences and specialized publications promote the "European way" of Serbia and especially point out what they would mean for Serbia joining the European Union. Our second goal is to provide our expertise, suggestions and influence on the public debate, supporting the efforts of government agencies dealing with European integration. BeCEI In his projects, collaborating with many similarly oriented organizations and institutions in Serbia and abroad, especially those dealing with Southeast ...

... 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 hold an internationally recognized PhD (or equivalent ...

... funded in the period of 2011 to 2012. The implementation of the selected projects will begin on January 1, 2011,”. The most sucessful Croatian faculties in this call were the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek and Faculty of Agronomy in Zagreb, which partnered with relevant faculties or institutes in Serbia. Source: RCC Press Review (the full story is available at http://www.novossti.com/2010/08/znanost-i-nauka-suraduju-punom-parom/) 73 project proposals were submitted to the 2011-2012 tender for co-financing Croatian-Serbian research and development projects, the deadline of which was June 1st. Projects range from history and political ...

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 ...

... will have the chance to handle sophisticated research equipment, meet researchers and enjoy fascinating demonstrations that bring the world of science to life. More than 600 museums, university campuses and laboratories will open their doors to the public. Events in the WBC In the WBC, events will take place in Serbia (Novi Sad), Montenegro (various venues) and the FYR of Macedonia (Skopje and Bitola). For further information, please go to the event website and click on the relevant country. Background The first European Researchers' Night was organised in 2005. Since then, the number of countries taking part in the ...

The Global Competitiveness Report’s competitiveness ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), developed for the World Economic Forum by Sala-i-Martin and introduced in 2004. The GCI is based on 12 pillars of competitiveness, providing a comprehensive picture of the competitiveness landscape in countries around the world at all stages of development. The pillars are: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education ...

... Along with the reinforcement of the research capacities for food characterization by obtaining suitable equipment (liquid chromatographs with appropriate detection systems), improvement of the human potential is foreseen by hiring young researchers and their training in the respective fields. With joint efforts of the researchers from R. Macedonia, Serbia and Bulgaria, on one side, and the renown EU research groups from Spain and France, on the other, methodology for characterization of antioxidant substances in fruits, juices and wines is going to be developed and applied. A regional network involved in research of various aspects of antioxidants in foods aimed ...

Medical Center “Bezanijska Kosa” – MCBK is a state-owned, non-profit, general hospital located in Belgrade, Serbia. This much respected health institution have 340 hospital beds available and more than a 1.000 employees, with a physician’s base of over 200 specialists practicing in more than 50 areas of expertise. The hospital provides services to more than 100.000 outpatients and has around 10.000 inpatient ...

Nationals of and residents in Serbia will also be able to file applications under the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) with the EPO from 1 October. European patent applications filed on or after this date will include the designation of the new contracting state, but it will not be possible to designate Serbia retroactively in applications filed ...

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, ...

The aim of this report is to monitor the participation of SMEs in the Cooperation Programme within the Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7). The report also covers the SME participation in the Capacities and People programmes of FP7. The Commission is required to pay special attention to the funding for SMEs under the Cooperation Programme, following the target in the Decision establishing FP7. The aim is to enable at least 15% of the funding of the programme to go to SMEs. This Fifth SME ...

... in Europe and the rest of the world. NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding ...

NET4SOCIETY is the international network of National Contact Points for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the 7th European Framework Programme (FP7), including 47 SSH NCPs from European and non-European countries. In the WBC, NCPs from Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania are involved in the project. NET4SOCIETY actively supports networking in the SSH research community and offers improved partner search facilities and matchmaking events for connecting potential project partners in the SSH calls. An analysis of topics in all of the FP7 work programmes helps to identify funding ...

... 3 x) University of Novi 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 ...

The purpose of the Guide to Financial Issues relating to FP7 Indirect Actions - version 30/06/2010 - is to help participants to understand and interpret the financial provisions of the Model Grant Agreement (ECGA) that they are signing. To this end, the enclosed text tries to avoid (to the best possible extent) the use of legal references, technical vocabulary and legal jargon, and seeks to provide the reader with practical advice. The structure of this guide mirrors the financial provisions of ...

... business organisation or chamber of commerce, university. • A consumer association, citizen group or NGO, a university or research, think tank. At the moment (August 9), the following Energy Days are scheduled for the Western Balkan countries: Bosnia and Hercegovina (Tuzla) Croatia (Zadar, Velika Gorica, Zagreb [2 events], Osijek, Rijeka) Serbia (Novi Sad) 9 reasons to organise Energy Days in your town, city or region: Raise the profile and improve the image of your organisation, town, city or region. Be part of a European campaign. Turn your town, city or region into a frontrunner of Europe’s energy revolution. Attract ...

... the programme / what is it about? How may WBC participate?: The Brain Gain Program (BGP) is aimed at inviting professors, assistants or experts in relevant fields originating from former Yugoslavia or Austria to teach as guest lecturers – for several days up to 3 weeks – at universities / faculties in Serbia. Faculties from Serbia are welcome to invite guest lecturers from all over the world (originating from former Yugoslavia) to deliver courses for their students at graduate, master and doctoral level. Within this programme, faculties/universities from Serbia can invite professors, assistants or experts in relevant fields originating from former Yugoslavia to teach as ...

Name of the programme and of the thematic/horizontal area: WUS Austria Call for MSDP Applications in Serbia (for development of Labour Market Master Programmes) Information on funding Programme: FP7 Cooperation Specification/themes: Social studies Call identifier: MSDP Publication Date: 19/07/2010 00:00 Deadline: 15/09/2010 00:00 Short introduction to the programme / what is it about? How may WBC participate?: In the framework of ...

The website of the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia contains news and information on the EU and Serbia, EU assistance, publications, information on funding opportunities, links etc. http://www.delscg.ec.europa.eu/code/navigate.php?Id=1

... EU supports SMEs through the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 (CIP).CIP funds are used to guarantee loans to SMEs provided by a range of financial institutions involved in SME lending. Information on this website is provided for all EU Member States, EEA Member States, Accession Countries, Serbia and Montenegro. http://www.access2finance.eu ...

Participants and Lecturers The main target group of participants are junior faculty, young political and NGO activists. There will be up to 30 participants altogether. Fifteen participants are to be selected from Serbia and an equal number will come from elsewhere in the region of South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hellenic Republic, (F.Y.R.) Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Slovenia). Participants should have at the very least a BA degree, and preferably an MA degree in the social sciences or ...

Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: “Knowledge ...

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, ...

The third FP7 Monitoring Report covers the implementation of the Framework Programme in the years 2007-2009. It is based on the FP7 monitoring system, which was designed as an internal management tool using a core set of performance indicators. In section 1 this document provides a detailed factual analysis of the main elements of the overall implementation of FP7. Section 2 takes a closer look at some of the elements of the Framework Programme which deserve a special focus. Section 3 presents ...

Undergratuate as well as postgraduate students from the following Western Balkan countries may apply to study in academic and technological institutions in Greece: Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Scholarships are granted for the duration of studies (number of academic years) provided for in the syllabus of the University, with possibilities of a one-year extension. Scholars are entitled to 1. A 600-euros monthly scholarship allowance 2. A 1.000-euros relocation fee, on condition that the scholars were foreign residents ...

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