#CSFTirana2023 | Advancing Inclusive Regional Mobility and Catalyzing Mobility-Driven Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Western Balkans Research and innovation (R&I) and knowledge transfer in the Western Balkans have the transformative potential of accelerating sustainable growth and convergence of our economies with the EU. This potential can be attained only if the pressing challenges of R&I and mobility-driven innovation in the Western Balkans are addressed timely, to catalyze regional cooperation and facilitate integration into the EU, including the European Research Area. This panel will reflect on how to strengthen the integration of the region into the European Research Area, ensuring the Western Balkan countries not only align with but also actively collaborate with their European peers in pioneering progressive initiatives. To be part of this session register for the Zoom webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dx68iPi7 The agenda of the event can be found here: https://bit.ly/3LXOeUy #CSFTirana2023 forum is being organized by the Open Society Foundation – Western Balkans, acting under the mandate of the Government of Albania, which currently holds the Presidency of the Berlin Process. The event is a collaborative effort between OSF-WB, the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy, and the Cooperation and Development Institute. #CSFTirana2023 #CivilSocietyForum #BerlinProcess #WesternBalkans #EU

🇮🇳 Strengthening India-France Relations: Celebrating Strategic Partnerships!🇫🇷 💁Honored to share that on this momentous 75th Republic Day, France's President Emmanuel Macron has been invited as the distinguished chief guest. 🎉 🎯This calls for a deeper exploration of the ever-growing strategic partnership between India and France. As aspiring UPSC CSE candidates, let's delve into the significant highlights of this bilateral relation. 🌐 🤝 Solidifying Strategic Partnership: India and France have forged a strong strategic partnership based on shared values, mutual interests, and historical connections. The foundation of this relationship was laid in 1998 with the signing of the Strategic Partnership Declaration, emphasizing cooperation across various sectors. 💡 Peace, Security, and Defense: Both nations recognize the importance of maintaining international peace and security. France and India have cooperated extensively in defense cooperation, joint military exercises, and sharing intelligence, ensuring the safety and well-being of our nations and beyond. 💰 Economic Collaboration: The economic realms of both India and France have witnessed remarkable growth through collaborative efforts. Thriving trade and investment ties have resulted in increased bilateral trade, with sectors like aerospace, renewable energy, and infrastructure development taking the forefront. Strengthening economic cooperation further contributes to job creation and shared prosperity. 🪭 Cultural Exchanges: The vibrant cultural exchanges between our nations have fostered a better understanding of our rich heritage. Through initiatives like the Festival of France in India and Namaste France, we have celebrated our diverse traditions, arts, and literature. These exchanges deepen cultural ties and promote people-to-people connections. 👩🔬 Innovation and Technology: India and France share a common vision when it comes to innovation and technology. Collaborations in areas like space exploration, sustainable development, and artificial intelligence have opened new frontiers of cooperation. Joint research and knowledge-sharing platforms have propelled us in the pursuit of scientific excellence. 🇮🇳With this remarkable milestone of President Emmanuel Macron being invited as the chief guest on our 75th Republic Day, let's celebrate the India-France partnership that continues to strengthen and evolve. 🎊 As aspiring UPSC CSE candidates, let's stay informed, analyze the dynamics, and gain a comprehensive understanding of this strategic partnership : a key aspect of global affairs in today's interconnected world. 📚 #IndiaFranceRelation #StrategicPartnership #GlobalAffairs #UPSCCSEAspirants #RepublicDay2024 #intergenerational #diplomacy #history #ias #ifs #modi #sjaishankar

#CSFTirana2023 | Advancing Inclusive Regional Mobility and Catalyzing Mobility-Driven Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Western Balkans Research and innovation (R&I) and knowledge transfer in the Western Balkans have the transformative potential of accelerating sustainable growth and convergence of our economies with the EU. This potential can be attained only if the pressing challenges of R&I and mobility-driven innovation in the Western Balkans are addressed timely, to catalyze regional cooperation and facilitate integration into the EU, including the European Research Area. This panel will reflect on how to strengthen the integration of the region into the European Research Area, ensuring the Western Balkan countries not only align with but also actively collaborate with their European peers in pioneering progressive initiatives. To be part of this session register for the Zoom webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dx68iPi7 The agenda of the event can be found here: https://bit.ly/3LXOeUy #CSFTirana2023 forum is being organized by the Open Society Foundation – Western Balkans, acting under the mandate of the Government of Albania, which currently holds the Presidency of the Berlin Process. The event is a collaborative effort between OSF-WB, the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy, and the Cooperation and Development Institute. #CSFTirana2023 #CivilSocietyForum #BerlinProcess

Majlinda Bregu. PhD couldn't have been more politically correct than this point: “The idiom ‘Learning by doing’ is going to be the name of the game when it comes to the region entering the EU Single Market. All of us that have been feeling disappointed by more than six rounds of unsuccessful enlargement have enough reasons to believe that the entry into the Single Market is going to be something we can achieve in the near future. New phase of the Common Regional Market may not change the whole situation in the Western Balkans, but it is going to bring the region closer together, fast-tracking its much-needed convergence,” https://lnkd.in/dDxj7NY3

We had an intense and productive day of discussions yesterday at the VII Regional Conference on Trilateral Cooperation! More than 100 participants from over 15 countries joined us in person, with many more participating online. My key takeaways from the day: 🔔Local engagement is essential for achieving sustainable development outcomes. Trilateral cooperation promotes horizontal relationships, peer learning, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. This approach fosters southern-led development and helps shift the narrative within the development cooperation community. 🔔Despite significant progress, there's still much untapped potential in this modality. On the other hand, the debate and engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean have advanced remarkably over the past decades. The region boasts numerous successful examples, capacity-building experiences, and innovative financing mechanisms, making it ready to share its expertise with the world. The second day is now underway! Stay tuned for more insights and discussions 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePcTyAak Christof Kersting Alice Guimaraes Wofsi Yuri Guimarães de Souza GIZ Brasil Agência Brasileira de Cooperação (ABC) OECD Development Dima Al-Khatib United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

❝Both sides must engage in open conversations, respecting the sovereignty and unique challenges each member state faces.❞ Interregional cooperation between EU and ASEAN countries must strike a delicate balance to yield a mutually beneficial partnership. What’s more, in order to foster more robust collaboration, it is necessary to first understand the existing relationship between both regions. ⤵️ Read this Critical Thinking article from Shameer Khanal, Cooperation Lead for ASEAN at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, for more. #EUASEANForum #EU #ASEAN #StrategicPartnership 

LAUNCHING TOMORROW | Africa Atlas In February 2022, during the EU-AU Summit, leaders from both continents concluded a Joint Vision for 2030 to work towards a renewed partnership, setting out four policy priority areas for cooperation, including: 🕊️ Peace and security 🌍 Sustainability and prosperity   🛂 Migration and mobility   🌐 Multilateralism With the next AU-EU Ministerial fast approaching on 20 November, we’re launching a unique product to provide policymakers with an analytical tool to track the implementation of policy priorities identified at the 2022 Summit. To trace the history of the intercontinental partnership, we’ve compiled a timeline of notable AU-EU meetings over the years, including key takeaways ⤵ Giovanni Faleg, Christian Dietrich, Marleen de Haan, Rossella Marangio, Ph.D., Adam Eskång, Steven Everts.

Ever wondered about the impact of the first ASEAN-GCC Summit? In our latest blog post, Richard Burchill, Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, explores the outcomes and implications of this groundbreaking interregional summit. Discover how ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council are forging sustainable futures through creative partnerships amidst global uncertainties. Learn about key agreements like the Framework of Cooperation (2024-2028) aiming to enhance political, economic, and cultural ties between member states. Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ecuXV7Sh

As this year marks the 25th anniversary of EU Twinning, we at NIRAS would like to express our excitement to continue a partnership we have been nurturing for seven years. ✅ Since 2016, NIRAS has been providing advisory and training services to the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Swedish public authorities, supporting and building their competence in two EU instruments for partnership and growth – namely, EU Twinning and Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX). 🤝 This year, our focus has been on increasing the number of Swedish authorities active in EU Twinning and TAIEX projects and collaborations and strengthening these entities’ capabilities in winning new projects. 🏅 The aims of providing this particular support include: ✍ Increasing Swedish authorities' knowledge of and opportunities to win and implement EU-funded collaborations including Twinning and TAIEX; ✍ Making EU Twinning more accessible and increasing interest in the instrument among Swedish authorities; ✍ Increasing the interaction and exchange of experience between authorities regarding EU Twinning. Recently, NIRAS hosted a digital network meeting for Swedish public authorities in partnership with Sida. At the event, lessons learned from EU Twinning during the last 25 years were shared by the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) and an EU Twinning cooperation between Lithuania and Sweden in labour market development. 📑 Much of the meeting was dedicated to networking and dialogue, further strengthening Sida’s and Swedish public authorities’ ability to work together in facilitating their involvement in international development cooperation through EU Twinning and TAIEX. 💪 (Image source: Pexels) #NIRASNews #EUTwinning #TAIEX #InstitutionBuilding

Exciting news on the horizon! 🚀 Officials hint at a potential breakthrough as a Korean ministerial visit to Brussels could herald an announcement on South Korea's participation in the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation program. We are excited about this anticipated EU-South Korea partnership and welcome future opportunities of working with South Korean partners in Horizon Europe projects! Stay tuned for more news on EU-funding 🌍 #HorizonEurope #ResearchAndInnovation #EU #SouthKorea #eebg #euroconsults