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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 | | Introducing the New Look of the Western Balkans Info Hub | |  |
| | Pre-Announcement of the POLICY ANSWERS Western Balkans Mobility Scheme for Early-Career Researchers | | |
| | European Commission announces additional €680 million investment package for the Western Balkans under the Economic and Investment Plan | | |
| | New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans | | |
| | The ETF is skilling up the Western Balkans agri-food sector: digitalising, greening | | |
| | 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! | | |
| | Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership decides on first batch of co-funded projects | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
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| Calls | | Call for Registration to POLICY ANSWERS´ Monthly Webinars on Aligning Priorities in the Western Balkans | | |
| Call for Proposals for Topics of the POLICY ANSWERS´ Monthly Webinars Deadline: 24 April 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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| FFG Academy offers spots for Western Balkans researchers on the Fit4Funding Course 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 Participation: Opportunities for Collaboration within EIT Food Deadline: 20 May 2024
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| EmpoWomen Call for Women Entrepreneurs in Widening Areas Deadline: 8 March 2024
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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 | | |
| | Regional Event on "Future of Work Revisited - Platform Work in the age of AI" 22 - 23 May 2024, Belgrade | | |
| | 91st Bologna Follow-up Group Meeting in Tirana 21 - 31 May 2024, Tirana | | |
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Resources
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| Mapping the Western Balkans Stakeholder Ecosystem - Mapping Card published by POLICY ANSWERS (2024) | | |
| | The Solution to Phasing our Coal in the Western Balkans? - Extending the EU ETS to the region | | |
| | Western Balkans Agenda: Short summary | | |
| | Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Policy Brief on Enhancing Science Education through Citizen Science: Students' Perceptions and Motivations in STEM/STEAM Learning | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Social Media How-to Guide | | |
| | How to communicate science in a world of misinformation (WBC-RRI.NET factsheet) | | |
| | Open Science Practice in Western Balkan Countries | | |
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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 | | |
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| | Discover the Western Balkans Region on its Pathway towards Modern Health Policy. |
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| News | | WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Kune-Vain-Tale Lagoon, Albania | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Kune-Vaini lagoon, Albania | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Albania | | |
| | European Union – Albania 15th Subcommittee Meeting on Innovation, Information and Social Policy | | |
| | COST Info Day in Albania sucessfully organised by POLICY ANSWERS partner NASRI | | |
| | Screening meetings completed as part of screening process with Albania and North Macedonia | | |
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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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| STEAM+ Albania | | |
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in 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 | | |
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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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| 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 | | |
| | Equality Diversity and Inclusion for Research Enhancement in Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |
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| The Stakeholder Forum of POLICY ANSWERS organised by Riinvest provided valuable inputs for 2024 | | |
| | Highlighting recent activities of Riinvest: First Annual Economic Forum, Stakeholder Forum and many more | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Kosovo* | | |
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in the Country of Montenegro | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Montenegro | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Montenegro | | |
| | Montenegro associated to the EU4Health programme | | |
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Calls
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EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 2024
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: “Anchor initiatives” in Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Skopje Region, North Macedonia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in 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 | | |
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| WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET: "Anchor initiatives" in Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia | | |
| | Interview with WBC-RRI.NET representative of Vojvodina Region, Serbia | | |
| | Gender Equality Plans in Serbia | | |
| | Serbia is the first WB economy to join the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) | | |
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Calls
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EUREKA Western Balkans Call for Projects 2024 Deadline: 15 May 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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Responsible Research and Innovation | RRI |
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| Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans | | |
| | 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 | | |
| | A wide range of RRI topics among the new Horizon Europe projects starting now | | |
| | Commission recommends that Member States get citizens more involved in policymaking | | |
| | WBC-RRI.NET Final Conference on "Sustaining Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans" | | |
| | The IMPETUS Second Call is open! | | |
| | 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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Resources
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| Handbook for STEM educators | | |
| | Open Science Practice in Western Balkan Countries | | |
| | Research Ethics and Ethical Research: An Example of Integrating Ethics in R&I Research | | |
| | Recommendation on promoting the engagement and effective participation of citizens and civil society organisations in public policy-making processes | | |
| | 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 | | |
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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) | | |
| | 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 | | |
| | 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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| Priorities of the European Training Foundation for 2024 | | |
| | Priorities of the Belgian presidency | | |
| | EIC Forum Policy Orientations 2023 have been published | | |
| | Montenegro associated to the EU4Health programme | | |
| | EIT HEI Initiative extended until 2027 | | |
| | EC launches Foresight platform | | |
| | Commission has launched the European Research Area (ERA) Platform | | |
| | 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 Proposals: Danube Region Programme 2nd Call Deadline: 3 April 2024
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Events
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| Research and Innovation Week 2024 20 - 21 March 2024, Brussels & Online | | |
| | Innovation Procurement Conference 2024 19 - 20 March 2024, Brussels | | |
| | European Innovation Council Summit 2024 18 - 19 March 2024 | | |
| | MCAA General Assembly and Annual Conference 2024 14 - 16 March 2024, Milan | | |
| | Driving Urban Transitions Conference 2024 10 - 12 April 2024, Brussels | | |
| | 2nd European Mission Forum EMIF 7 March 2024, Brussels | | |
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Resources
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| Programme of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (first half of 2024) | | |
| | EIC Forum: Policy Orientations 2023 | | |
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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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