Stakeholder Forum of "Policy Answers" (Horizon Europe project), implemented in Kosovo by Riinvest institute, in its second session, reviewed progress of the project activities during 2023 and the engaged debate provided valuable inputs for the priorities and approaches in project implementation during 2024. The Project will continue its activities to improve environment and landscape for Research and Innovations (R&I) in Kosovo and to support implementation EU Agenda for Western Balkans.
Special attention was dedicated to the Work Package for ‘Support for capacity building and pilot actions in BP countries for EU integration and strengthening of their research and innovation ecosystem’, a hub of concentrated activities, allowed us to present substantial progress and provide a detailed update on the ongoing initiatives. Transitioning seamlessly, we shared our endeavors aligning with the Green Agenda and Digitalization Agenda, where proposed recommendations surfaced, emphasizing the crucial need for coordinated efforts among relevant stakeholders from respective ministries and institutions, Academy of Science and others.
The engaged participation of stakeholders fostered a collaborative atmosphere through expressions of satisfaction for the project's trajectory so far. Valuable ideas were exchanged on how the project can further support ministries, businesses and also local institutions through increasing capacities, strengthening coordination and improving monitoring indicators and statistics for R&I, digitalization and green transformation.