Join the monthly POLICY ANSWERS Webinars for stimulating discussions
Embark on a journey of strategic conversations as we present a series of monthly POLICY ANSWERS webinars, dedicated to enhancing policy dialogues and aligning priorities in the Western Balkans (WB).
Upcoming Webinars
Webinar 13
"PRIMA and the Western Balkans: Advancing Sustainable Innovation through Euro‑Mediterranean Collaboration"
New Date 17 July, 15:00h (CET) Registration
The PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) initiative serves as a pivotal platform for fostering sustainable solutions in water management, agriculture, and food systems across the Mediterranean region. This presentation will delve into PRIMA's strategic objectives, highlighting its alignment with the EU's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Attendees will gain insights into the initiative's future plans, funding opportunities, and the mechanisms through which Western Balkan countries can actively participate and benefit. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative research, capacity building, and the role of PRIMA in accelerating the region's integration into the European Research Area. Through case studies and success stories, the session aims to illustrate the tangible impacts of PRIMA-funded projects and inspire stakeholders to engage in this transformative journey towards sustainability and innovation
Agenda
15:00-15:05 Welcome
15:05-15:30 "PRIMA and the Western Balkans: Advancing Sustainable Innovation through Euro‑Mediterranean Collaboration"
15:30-16:00 Common Dialogue/Q&A
Past Webinars
Webinar 1 Overview of the Western Balkans on their Pathway to implement the Digital Agenda - Challenges, Best Practices and Recommendations | Webinar 2 Overview of the Western Balkans on their Pathway towards Modern Health Policy - Challenges, Best Practices and Recommendations |
| Bojana Bajic, Digital Transformation of Public Administration Specialist, Regional School of Public Affairs (ReSPA) Montenegro | Marija Jevtic, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia |
| 22 February 2024 Watch the video! Download presentation | 28 March 2024 Watch the video! Download presentation! |
Webinar 3 Overview of the Western Balkans on their Pathway to implement the Green Agenda - Challenges, Best Practices and Recommendations | Webinar 4 Mission-oriented innovation: status and future opportunities for the Western Balkans |
| Djordje Djatkov, Professor, Faculty of Technical Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia | Mr Michael Ploder and Mr Christian Hartmann, Joanneum Research, Graz, Austria |
| 25 April 2024 Watch the video! Download presentation | 27 May |
Webinar 5 | Webinar 6 Challenges and opportunities for the mission-oriented implementation of climate adaptation and sustainable cities |
| Mr Mirek Raba, EIT Food | Ms Elena Simion, UEFISCDI |
| 27 June 2024 Watch the video! Download presentation | 18 July 2024 Watch the video Download presentation |
Webinar 7 Adding value to the biomass in Eastern Europe and Western Balkans | Webinar 8 SRIA on Raw Material |
| Mr Barna Kovacs, BIOEAST | Tobias C. Kampmann, VINNOVA |
| 31 October 2024 Watch the video! Download presentation | 5th December, 2024 |
Webinar 9 
Water4All Partnership: Opportunities for the Western Balkans | Webinar 10 Smart Specialisation in EU Enlargement Countries Webinar, jointly organised by the POLICY ANSWERS project and EUSDR Priority Area 7 (Knowledge Society) |
| Ms Ariane Blum Ms Natalia Bolocan | Mr Emauele Fabbri Mr Viktor Nedović Mr Lazar Živković Ms Dijana Štrbac |
| 30 January 2025 Watch the video! Download the presentation | 13 March 2025 Watch the video! Download the presentation |
Webinar 11  How to become active in EU partnerships: The approach of Türkiye | Webinar 12  The Role of HPC and e-Infrastructures in Montenegro’s Development |
| Mr Serhat Melik | Mr Luka Filipovic |
| 24 April 2025 Download the presentation | 22 May 2025 Watch the video! Download the presentation |
