Futures Of The Western Balkans

Author : Marco Zoppi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030896287

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Futures of the Western Balkans by Marco Zoppi Pdf

This Brief provides a survey of key political, social, and economic issues affecting the Western Balkans region. Taking a two-pronged conceptual approach focusing on fragmentation and integration, the volume highlights commonalities and differences in a number of simultaneous dynamics currently characterizing the region: Europeanization and EU access, market integration, and migration and socio-demographic transformations. Stressing the interconnectedness of these issues, the volume synthesizes key questions for the future of the region, such as the relationship between socio-demographic trends and economic development, the effects of depopulation on further EU integration, and the economic and political repercussions of enhanced intra-regional trade. Explicitly interdisciplinary, this Brief will be useful for researchers and students specializing in the Balkans and Western Balkans, post-socialist countries, European affairs, enlargement, foreign policy, international relations, regional studies, economics, economic transition, and socio-demographics.

Author : Marko Čeperković,Florence Gaub
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9291987514

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Balkan Futures - Three Scenarios for 2025 by Marko Čeperković,Florence Gaub Pdf

What will the Western Balkans look like in 2025? Will we witness Republika Srpska declare independence, a worsening of relations between Kosovo* and Serbia, and the rise of ethnic tensions across the region - or will we celebrate Montenegro and Serbia joining the EU, with good reason to hope that the rest of the region will soon follow? This Chaillot Paper presents three contrasting scenarios for the horizon of 2025 - best-case, medium-case, and worst-case. Each scenario takes account of the impact of underlying megatrends (trends that are unlikely to change by 2025) on the future trajectory of the region: the scenarios do not just spell out what 2025 could look like, they also explain how decisions with far-reaching consequences taken at critical junctures (called game-changers) will shape this future between today and then. They therefore serve not merely as a description, but also as a roadmap outlining the different options available

Author : Lucia Vesnic-Alujevic
Publisher : Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782930632162

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European Integration of Western Balkans by Lucia Vesnic-Alujevic Pdf

PDF available for free on http://martenscentre.eu/publications/european-integration-western-balkans-reconciliation-european-future While most of Europe decided to unite in the 20th and 21st century, a country in the Balkans split into seven independent states. The efforts of these states to join the European Union and the reconciliation initiatives between the countries are detailed in this research paper. Despite the efforts of the countries of the region and of the EU, a lot of work is needed before these countries will become sufficiently mature in political, economic and societal sense to become members of the European Union. The promotion of dialogue, grassroots movements, civil society and cross-border projects is needed in order to tackle unresolved problems in the region.

Author : Matteo Rivellini
Publisher : European Investment Bank
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789286147012

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Hope and strength in the Western Balkans by Matteo Rivellini Pdf

The Western Balkans have been a crossing point between Central Europe and the East for centuries. Devastated by tragic conflicts, nationalism and neglected investments, the Western Balkan countries are striving to find a new equilibrium. Citizens and institutions in the Balkans have repeatedly affirmed their ambition to become part of the European Union and have made significant efforts to turn this dream into reality. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has done a lot in this region over the past 20years. It has helped build pan-European transport corridors, supported direct foreign investment, helped redevelop urban areas, provided technical assistance and additional finance to enhance and develop social and economic infrastructure, and stimulated private sector growth to create jobs. Looking ahead, there is hope for a brighter and greener future for the Western Balkans. Matteo Rivellini is the Head of Division in charge of lending operations in Slovenia, Croatia and the Western Balkans at the EIB. This is the thirteenth essay in the Big Ideas series created by the European Investment Bank. The EIB has invited international thought leaders and experts to write about the most important issues of the day. These essays are a reminder that we need new thinking to protect the environment, promote equality and improve people's lives around the globe.

Author : Marko Čeperković,Florence Gaub
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9291987522

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Balkan Futures by Marko Čeperković,Florence Gaub Pdf

Author : Erblin Berisha,Giancarlo Cotella,Alys Solly
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030721244

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Governing Territorial Development in the Western Balkans by Erblin Berisha,Giancarlo Cotella,Alys Solly Pdf

This book offers a multifaceted overview of the evolution of spatial development, governance and planning in the Western Balkans from an institutionalist perspective. Written by experts in the field, it features various regional and national studies covering topics such as regional and spatial planning, territorial development and governance, and regional and cross-border cooperation in the Western Balkans. Offering a wealth of national, regional and local insights on territorial cooperation, development and planning, this book will appeal to scholars in regional and spatial sciences and related fields alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9292130919

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Environmental Trends and Perspectives in the Western Balkans by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nikolaos Pasamitros, Nikolaos Papakostas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783838206684

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An Agenda for the Western Balkans: From Elite Politics to Social Sustainability by Nikolaos Pasamitros, Nikolaos Papakostas Pdf

The Western Balkan countries have been both a popular subject matter for diachronic analysis and a 1990s favorite. The significant changes that followed the most recent times of conflict in the region mostly evolve around the process of Europeanization. Despite the plethora of analyses, most approaches to the Western Balkans suffer from theoretical stagnancy, ex parte political practice, and detachment of politics from societal needs. This volume is the work of a team of theorists and practitioners who attempt a multidisciplinary approach to Western Balkans reality. An Agenda for the Western Balkans offers a critical view on issues that have been over-analyzed in mainstream terms and opens a discussion that will occupy researchers and practitioners for years to come. It addresses novel topics and engages in innovative approaches that cut across disciplines of social sciences (political science, international relations, sociology, historiography, geography, political economy) and levels of analysis (local, national, regional, European, global). This collection is a pioneer theoretical and practical guide towards a sustainable future for the Western Balkans.

Author : United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Balkan Peninsula
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050655427

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The Western Balkans by United States. Congress. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Pdf

Author : Mr. Jan Kees Martijn,Ms. Yan M Sun,William Lindquist,Yen N Mooi,Ezgi O. Ozturk,Hoda Selim,Armine Khachatryan
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798400234439

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The Future of PPPs in the Western Balkans by Mr. Jan Kees Martijn,Ms. Yan M Sun,William Lindquist,Yen N Mooi,Ezgi O. Ozturk,Hoda Selim,Armine Khachatryan Pdf

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly an important vehicle for several Western Balkan countries to increase investment to reduce their infrastructure gaps. While there are benefits to well-designed and implemented PPPs, they also carry a potential for large fiscal risks and increased costs if not managed well. Countries with successful PPP programs typically benefit from a clear and well-designed PPP governance framework, which covers all stages of the PPP life cycle. Western Balkan countries need to address gaps in their PPP governance frameworks to fully reap the potential benefits from PPPs.

Author : International Commission on the Balkans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Balkan Peninsula
ISBN : IND:30000124770599

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The Balkans in Europe's Future by International Commission on the Balkans Pdf

Introduction. -- I. The dangerous status quo and EU's Balkan dilemma. -- II. Key elements of the new policy framework. -- 1. Constitutional and status issues. -- 2. The integration challenge. -- III. Conclusions.

Author : Jelica Minić,Tanja Miščević,Dušan Proroković,Irina Žarin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8683767604

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The Future of the EU and the Western Balkans - a View from Serbia by Jelica Minić,Tanja Miščević,Dušan Proroković,Irina Žarin Pdf

Author : Margo Thomas,Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789401793469

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Public Policy Making in the Western Balkans by Margo Thomas,Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic Pdf

Developing and ‘transition’ economies face myriad challenges in their attempts to achieve and maintain political stability and foster the economic growth essential for national security, the social well-being of current citizens and sustainable environments for future generations. Governments in the Western Balkans have striven to achieve all of the above, and this volume assesses the nature of their experiences as well as the level of their success in doing so. Featuring detailed case studies of public policy reforms in the region as well as comparative analysis on a range of indicators, the book analyzes the role of key players in setting the political agenda as well as implementing policy reforms. It also distils the lessons that can be learned from the Western Balkan experience, recommending strategies for enhancing the policy making process. In addition, it examines the developmental role played by the full spectrum of policy actors, including the private sector, NGOs, special interest groupings, international financial institutions, donor nations and the EU. Each case study has been prepared by academics with deep knowledge and experience of the western Balkans and addresses a core set of questions: identifying the policy issue and its broader context, defining the roles of specific individuals in formulating policy and reform and assessing the influence of networks and coalitions in the policy making process. With so little detailed literature on public policy making in a group of nations strategically positioned between Europe, Russia and the near East, the detailed insights provided by this volume will be widely welcomed. Our book provides case studies of specific public policy reform episodes in selected Western Balkan post-conflict and transition countries. The focus of these case studies extends beyond the technical aspects and entails substantive examination of the policy actors, constituencies and politics that ultimately shape the policy that emerges from the policy making process. This analysis draws lessons for strengthening the quality of policies, the transparency, consistency, and governance of the policy making process and ultimately for contributing to economic and social development of the region.

Author : Institute for Security Studies (Paris, France),Rosa Balfour,Institut d'études de sécurité (Paryż).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Balkan Peninsula
ISBN : 9291982261

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The European Future of the Western Balkans by Institute for Security Studies (Paris, France),Rosa Balfour,Institut d'études de sécurité (Paryż). Pdf

In June 2003 the EU-Western Balkans summit resulted in the Thessaloniki Declaration, affirming unequivocally that "the future of the Balkans is within the European Union". On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the declaration, and on the eve of Croatia's accession to the EU, this publication assesses the progress that the countries of the Western Balkans have made on the path to European integration in the past decade. It notes the positive momentum generated by the Thessaloniki Agenda but highlights the various challenges faced by both the EU and the countries of the region, ranging from security issues, the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law to economic development and regional cooperation. It also looks ahead and discusses foreseeable or desirable prospects for both sides.

Author : Neven Andjelic
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030910730

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Covid-19, State-Power and Society in Europe by Neven Andjelic Pdf

This book explores the current state of society in Europe in general and the regimes and societies of the Western Balkans in particular. The pandemic and near-universal lockdown have provided an ideal cut-off date for the collection of indices from reputable academic sources that cover the nature of these regimes, individual human freedoms, economic freedoms, the rule of law, human rights and media freedoms. The aggregated findings from the 20 individual indices provide comprehensive data to support original findings and the characterisation of societies in 45 European states. Admittedly, there are differences in the methodologies and samples among the indices consulted. Nonetheless, taken together they offer a solid basis for developing arguments concerning the diversity of regimes, governance and societies in Europe and drawing well-founded conclusions on the nature of society in various parts of Europe. Though the book’s main focus is on the Western Balkans, the region is put in a pan-European context. The issues of migration, minorities, global geopolitics, the crisis of liberal democracy – they all play into developments that are specific to the Western Balkans. The book answers the question of whether the pandemic has allowed local regimes to strengthen their power and exert greater control over society, making it possible to formulate arguments regarding the future of Europe and its integrative processes. In closing, the book investigates Western Balkan regimes’ reactions to the pandemic in the context of governance, society and state power, before addressing the question of whether the future of the Western Balkans lies in the “liberal club”, or whether local hybrid regimes will become even more influential in the near future.