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The Newsletter to support the Western Balkans' knowledge societies and ecosystems
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Updates from the region
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The theme of the month
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Responsible Research and Innovation | RRI |
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Focus article
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Embedding RRI in the Western Balkans |
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Other highlights
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Updates from the region
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| News | | Final Event of the WBC-RRI.NET project successfully organised in Skopje | |  |
| | New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans | | |
| | Recommendations for facilitating the implementation of the Open Science in the Western Balkans countries | | |
| | 10 recommendations for more inclusive and improved STE(A)M education | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Webinar on Spreading Citizen Science in the Western Balkans successfully organised - recording available! | | |
| | The ETF is skilling up the Western Balkans agri-food sector: digitalising, greening | | |
| | European Commission announces additional €680 million investment package for the Western Balkans under the Economic and Investment Plan | | |
| | Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Newsletter - December 2023 | | |
| | Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership decides on first batch of co-funded projects | | |
| | Training, workshops, study visits and more - Capacity Building in the Western Balkans | | |
| | The Western Balkans Info Hub – Powered by POLICY ANSWERS | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS invites stakeholders from the Western Balkans to share their ideas on FP10 | | |
| | In Focus: Mapping, monitoring and progress reporting – in service of the Western Balkans | | |
| | Ensuring a Smooth Policy Dialogue | | |
| | Aligning national-regional and EU priorities in the areas of Digital Transformation, Green Transition and Healthy Societies | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS Pilot Programmes: Five activities for the development of the Region | | |
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| Calls | EmpoWomen Call for Women Entrepreneurs in Widening Areas Deadline: 8 March 2024
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| Call for Proposals on Enhancing the European R&I system (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01) Deadline: 12 March 2024
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| EIT InfraBooster: Call for Applications for InfraBooster at the Foundation level for 2024 Deadline: 20 May 2024
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| Call for Proposals for Topics of the POLICY ANSWERS´ Monthly Webinars Deadline: 24 April 2024
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| EEN2EIC: Open Call for Local Nodes Deadline: 1 March 2025
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| EUREKA Open Call for Network Projects Applications Deadline: 31 December 2025
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Events
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| POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Overview of the Western Balkans on its Pathway towards Modern Health Policy – Challenges, Best Practices and Recommendations 28 March 2024 | | |
| | 3rd POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: Overview of the Western Balkans on its Pathway to implement the Green Agenda – Challenges, Best Practices and Recommendations 25 April 2024 | | |
| | 91st Bologna Follow-up Group Meeting in Tirana 21 - 31 May 2024, Tirana | | |
| | Regional Event on "Future of Work Revisited - Platform Work in the age of AI" 22 - 23 May 2024, Belgrade | | |
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Resources
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| WBC-RRI.NET Policy Brief on Enhancing Science Education through Citizen Science: Students' Perceptions and Motivations in STEM/STEAM Learning | | |
| | How to communicate science in a world of misinformation (WBC-RRI.NET factsheet) | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Social Media How-to Guide | | |
| | Embedding RRI in the Western Balkans | | |
| | [FOCUS ARTICLE] Mapping, monitoring and progress reporting − in service of the Western Balkans | | |
| | Mapping the Western Balkans Stakeholder Ecosystem - Mapping Card published by POLICY ANSWERS (2024) | | |
| | Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | Open Science Practice in Western Balkan Countries | | |
| | First Newsletter of the SmartWB project (Curricula innovation in climate-smart urban development based on green and energy efficiency with the non-academic sector) | | |
| | The Solution to Phasing our Coal in the Western Balkans? - Extending the EU ETS to the region | | |
| | Western Balkans Agenda: Short summary | | |
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Initiatives
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| Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems (WBC-RRI.NET) | | |
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Organisations
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| Regional Association for Responsible Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | | |
| | Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) | | |
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| News | | WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Kune-Vaini lagoon, Albania | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Albania | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | European Union – Albania 15th Subcommittee Meeting on Innovation, Information and Social Policy | | |
| | COST Info Day in Albania sucessfully organised by POLICY ANSWERS partner NASRI | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Kune-Vain-Tale Lagoon, Albania | | |
| | Screening meetings completed as part of screening process with Albania and North Macedonia | | |
| | Capacity Building in Albania | | |
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| Calls | EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 2024
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Events
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| 91st Bologna Follow-up Group Meeting in Tirana 21 - 31 May 2024, Tirana | | |
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Initiatives
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| EU4Culture project - Reviving Heritage: The Restoration of the former Archbishopric of Durrës in Albania | | |
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Organisations
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| Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Albania | | |
| | Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development | | |
| | STEAM+ Albania | | |
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Use of Responsible Research and Innovation concepts in STEM education - a series of video presentations based on topics in the Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | Digital Repositories established at the University of Banja Luka (UNIBL) | | |
| | A new strategic project by the University of Sarajevo | | |
| | Open Access Portal and Open Catalogue of Publications: New Initiatives at the University of Sarajevo | | |
| | Capacity Building in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
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Events
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| 15th Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina (registration fee) 20 - 23 June 2024, Sarajevo | | |
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Resources
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| Unmasking Workplace Inequality in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Blueprint for Gender responsive Just Transition for All in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
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Initiatives
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| Equality Diversity and Inclusion for Research Enhancement in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Empowering democracy: nurturing Bosnia and Herzegovina's civic engagement through the Proactive Citizens project (PRAGG) | | |
| | ORN – UNSA Open Research Network: Fostering R&D Infrastructure Development, Technology Transfer and Private Sector Collaboration | | |
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| The Stakeholder Forum of POLICY ANSWERS organised by Riinvest provided valuable inputs for 2024 | | |
| | Capacity Building in Kosovo* | | |
| | Highlighting recent activities of Riinvest: First Annual Economic Forum, Stakeholder Forum and many more | | |
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Montenegro | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Montenegro | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in the Country of Montenegro | | |
| | Montenegro associated to the EU4Health programme | | |
| | Capacity Building in Montenegro | | |
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Calls
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[Call for Applications] Young European Heritage Makers Competition 2023 Deadline: 28 February 2024
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| EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 2024
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| Public Call for Innovation Vouchers (Innovation Fund of Montenegro) Deadline: 31 December 2024
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News
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in North Macedonia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | Screening meetings completed as part of screening process with Albania and North Macedonia | | |
| | International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Interview with Biljana Angelova, Rector of UKIM | | |
| | Capacity Building in North Macedonia | | |
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Calls
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[Call for Applications] Young European Heritage Makers Competition 2023 Deadline: 28 February 2024
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Vojvodina Region, Serbia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Serbia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: "Anchor initiatives" in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia | | |
| | Serbia is the first WB economy to join the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) | | |
| | POLICY ANSWERS training on Digital Transition in Serbia | | |
| | Capacity Building in Serbia | | |
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Calls
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EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 2024
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| Public Call for Innovation Vouchers (Innovation Fund of Serbia) Deadline: 31 December 2024
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Events
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| Regional Event on "Future of Work Revisited - Platform Work in the age of AI" 22 - 23 May 2024, Belgrade | | |
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Organisations
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| Vojvodina ICT Cluster | | |
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Responsible Research and Innovation | RRI |
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News
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | Final Event of the WBC-RRI.NET project successfully organised in Skopje | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Vojvodina Region, Serbia | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Kune-Vaini lagoon, Albania | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Montenegro | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in North Macedonia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Montenegro | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Albania | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | Recommendations for facilitating the implementation of the Open Science in the Western Balkans countries | | |
| | 10 recommendations for more inclusive and improved STE(A)M education | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Webinar on Spreading Citizen Science in the Western Balkans successfully organised - recording available! | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in the Country of Montenegro | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Kune-Vain-Tale Lagoon, Albania | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: "Anchor initiatives" in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia | | |
| | A wide range of RRI topics among the new Horizon Europe projects starting now | | |
| | The IMPETUS Second Call is open! | | |
| | Commission recommends that Member States get citizens more involved in policymaking | | |
| | International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Interview with Biljana Angelova, Rector of UKIM | | |
| | Use of Responsible Research and Innovation concepts in STEM education - a series of video presentations based on topics in the Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | Open Access Portal and Open Catalogue of Publications: New Initiatives at the University of Sarajevo | | |
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Calls
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EmpoWomen Call for Women Entrepreneurs in Widening Areas Deadline: 8 March 2024
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| Call for Proposals on Enhancing the European R&I system (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01) Deadline: 12 March 2024
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| IMPETUS Second Call: European Union Prize for Citizen Science Deadline: 14 March 2024
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| IMPETUS Second Call: Accelerator Deadline: 14 March 2024
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Events
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| WBC-RRI.NET webinar: Core skills for effective science communication 27 February 2024, Online | | |
| | IMPETUS Open Call Webinar 2 28 February 2024, Online | | |
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Resources
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| WBC-RRI.NET Policy Brief on Enhancing Science Education through Citizen Science: Students' Perceptions and Motivations in STEM/STEAM Learning | | |
| | How to communicate science in a world of misinformation (WBC-RRI.NET factsheet) | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Social Media How-to Guide | | |
| | Embedding RRI in the Western Balkans | | |
| | Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | The social sciences and humanities contributions to citizen science: insights from the COESO project journey | | |
| | Research Ethics and Ethical Research: An Example of Integrating Ethics in R&I Research | | |
| | Unmasking Workplace Inequality in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Blueprint for Gender responsive Just Transition for All in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Recommendation on promoting the engagement and effective participation of citizens and civil society organisations in public policy-making processes | | |
| | Open Science Practice in Western Balkan Countries | | |
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Initiatives
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| Equality Diversity and Inclusion for Research Enhancement in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | IMPETUS: setting a citizen science innovation programme for exploring innovative funding schemes and boosting recognition | | |
| | Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems (WBC-RRI.NET) | | |
| | Empowering democracy: nurturing Bosnia and Herzegovina's civic engagement through the Proactive Citizens project (PRAGG) | | |
| | ORN – UNSA Open Research Network: Fostering R&D Infrastructure Development, Technology Transfer and Private Sector Collaboration | | |
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Other highlights
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| International Ministerial Meeting in Brussels endorses Statement on Principles and Values for International Cooperation in R&I | | |
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Calls
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[Call for Applications] Young European Heritage Makers Competition 2023 Deadline: 28 February 2024
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| Horizon WIDERA 2023 Call - ERA Chairs Deadline: 7 March 2024
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| Horizon WIDERA 2023 Call - Excellence Hubs Deadline: 7 March 2024
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| Call for Proposals on Enhancing the European R&I system (HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01) Deadline: 12 March 2024
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| IMPETUS Second Call: European Union Prize for Citizen Science Deadline: 14 March 2024
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| IMPETUS Second Call: Accelerator Deadline: 14 March 2024
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| Call for Proposals: Danube Region Programme 2nd Call Deadline: 3 April 2024
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| EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 2024
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| Public Call for Innovation Vouchers (Innovation Fund of Serbia) Deadline: 31 December 2024
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| Public Call for Innovation Vouchers (Innovation Fund of Montenegro) Deadline: 31 December 2024
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| EEN2EIC: Open Call for Local Nodes Deadline: 1 March 2025
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| EUREKA Open Call for Network Projects Applications Deadline: 31 December 2025
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| [Call for Action] Join the Mission Charter for EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters! Deadline: 31 December 2030
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Events
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| IMPETUS Open Call Webinar 2 28 February 2024, Online | | |
| | 2nd European Mission Forum EMIF 7 March 2024, Brussels | | |
| | MCAA General Assembly and Annual Conference 2024 14 - 16 March 2024, Milan | | |
| | European Innovation Council Summit 2024 18 - 19 March 2024 | | |
| | Innovation Procurement Conference 2024 19 - 20 March 2024, Brussels | | |
| | Research and Innovation Week 2024 20 - 21 March 2024, Brussels & Online | | |
| | Driving Urban Transitions Conference 2024 10 - 12 April 2024, Brussels | | |
| | The New European Bauhaus (NEB) 2024 Festival 18 - 20 April 2024, Brussels | | |
| | South East European Software Testing Conference Zagreb SEETEST 2024 (with participation fee) 26 - 27 September 2024, Zagreb | | |
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| Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) | | |
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We are always here to talk
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The Western Balkans Information Hub acts as a source of high-quality targeted Information on research, technology and innovation but also education, culture, youth and sports in, with and for the Western Balkans. It is supported by the project POLICY ANSWERS, funded by the Horizon Europe programme - Grant Agreement no. 101058873, and coordinated by Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)
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*Kosovo 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.
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