Regional Research Promotion Programme
The programme promotes research in social sciences in the Western Balkans. While still having a rather marginal role, social sciences are highly relevant to bring forward social and political reforms in the region. Young researchers, in particular young female researchers, shall get their chance to conduct research according to international standards and thus remain motivated to stay in their countries of origin. In addition, research institutions get support to be prepared for increasing European integration.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Balkans occidentaux |
Autre
Secteur non spécifié
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01.09.2013
- 30.06.2017 |
CHF 7'600'000
|
- Competences and capacities of individuals and research institutions dealing with in social sciences are improved;
- Research results are relevant and can be used to support transformation processes
- Networking among researchers and institutions in the region is strengthened.
- Secteur privé suisse
- Université Fribourg
- University of Fribourg (mandate)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE AUTRES MULTISECTEURS
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Aide plurisectorielle
Thème transversal Le projet tient compte de l'égalité des sexes en tant que thème transversal.
Le projet tient compte de la démocratisation, de la bonne gouvernance et des droits de l'homme en tant que thème transversal.
Type de soutien Aide publique au développement (APD)
Type de collaboration Coopération bilatérale
Type de financement Don
Type d'aide Mandat avec gestion de fonds
Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Aide liée/non liée Aide non liée
Numéro de projet 7F00481
| Contexte |
Scientific research in the Western Balkans, especially in social sciences, remains in a poor state. Quality of research has not yet achieved international standards, and methodological and institutional support is in high demand by research partners. And last but not least, links between researchers and policy-makers are weak. |
| Objectifs |
Enhanced capacities in social research in the transition countries in the Western Balkans contribute to social, economic and institutional reforms. Regional networking of research institution is promoted. |
| Groupes cibles |
The programme focuses on the young researchers’ generation, with special attention to young female researchers. In addition, senior researchers (professors, deans, rectors, etc.) will be supported in fulfilling their specific tasks. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
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| Résultats |
Principaux résultats antérieurs: Until today, 26 regional and 24 national research projects valuing 3.7 million Swiss Francs contributed to remarkable results. To give examples, 80% of the researchers declared to stay in their country thanks to the programme; they confirmed dealing with transformation-relevant topics in the fields of political sciences, economy, and social & cultural studies. Finally, in ten regional projects in 2011, more than 50% were female researchers. Beyond that, deficiencies in methodology and structures were addressed successfully, e.g. by curricula development in academic institutions; this support remains important also for the next phase. For the future, improving programme effectiveness remains a challenge. It shall be achieved by narrowing down research topics, offering mentoring to individuals, and intensifying policy-dialogues with Government stakeholders. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Secteur privé Institution universitaire et de recherche suisse |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 7'600'000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 7'139'329 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase 4 01.09.2013 - 30.06.2017 (Completed) Phase 3 01.07.2011 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 2 01.07.2008 - 30.06.2011 (Completed) |