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 12

"The Role of HPC and e-Infrastructures in Montenegro’s Development"

22 May, 15:00h (CET)  Registration

This talk will explore the role of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and e-Infrastructures in Montenegro's development, with a focus on key past and ongoing initiatives. Effort of the National Competence Centre Montenegro within the EuroCC project will be presented and our activities to foster collaboration across the public sector, academia, and SMEs. The presentation will also showcase successful HPC-driven stories in Montenegro, emphasizing their impact and future potential.

Agenda:

15:00-15:05 Welcoming Remarks

15:05-15:30 Presentation: “The Role of HPC and e-Infrastructures in Montenegro's Development”

15:30-15:40 Q&A Session

15:40 – 16:00 Open Dialogue and Networking 

Webinar 13

"PRIMA and the Western Balkans: Advancing Sustainable Innovation through Euro‑Mediterranean Collaboration"

19 June, 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

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 Watch the video  Download presentation
Webinar 5 Innovating the Food System: status and future opportunities of European Partnerships for the Western Balkans	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 Watch the video  Download presentation
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
Mr Serhat Melik
24 April 2025 Download the presentation