Leading the Sustainable Future of the Western Balkans
ISED-wb at UNCTAD16: Strengthening trade resilience in the Western Balkans
ISED-wb participated in UNCTAD16 in Geneva, where we had the opportunity to engage with experts, academics, and policymakers on the key issues shaping global trade and development.For the Western Balkans, recent tariff developments—such as Serbia facing a 35% duty on U.S. imports—highlight the urgency of strengthening regional collaboration and building more resilient trade networks.
ISED-wb joins UNESCO’s GENSIS to help close the gender gap in science
ISED-wb is proud to join UNESCO’s Gender-Inclusive Science Institutions & Systems (GENSIS) — a new global initiative designed to strengthen gender inclusion across science institutions and systems, and to accelerate progress toward closing the gender gap in science.
Our team is dedicated to advancing gender equality through evidence-based research and practical, actionable recommendations that support more inclusive scientific environments.
ISED at WIPO Intellectual Property (IP) and Gender Action Plan: The Role of IP in Support of Women and Girls
On November 25-25 2024 WIPO hosted first IPGAP Global Research Experts Meeting on Improving Gender and Diversity in IP and Innovation in Geneva. ISED`s publication on Women in STEM was presented by co-director Jelena Magnin.
The Summit of the Future and the Western Balkans
The Summit of the Future, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 20-21, 2023, represents a critical juncture in global governance. These goals are global but the participation of Western Balkan nations underscores their commitment to addressing these challenges.
ISED presented its report at WIPO
On November 25-26, WIPO hosted its first Global Research Experts Meeting on Improving Gender and Diversity in Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation, a forum where academics, researchers, and policy experts from all over the world will convene to discuss emerging...
70 Years of CERN: The Western Balkans’ Journey in Global Scientific Collaboration
This September, CERN celebrates 70 years of pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. As the world reflects on the groundbreaking achievements of the European Organization for Nuclear Research, it’s important to ask: where do the Western Balkans stand in this...
Relations between India and the Western Balkans: A Comprehensive Overview
This September, CERN celebrates 70 years of pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. As the world reflects on the groundbreaking achievements of the European Organization for Nuclear Research, it’s important to ask: where do the Western Balkans stand in this...
The Summit of the Future: A Global Vision and its Implications for the Western Balkans
The Summit of the Future, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 20-21, 2023, represents a critical juncture in global governance. Aimed at addressing the urgent challenges of our time—ranging from escalating geopolitical tensions to climate...
ISED participated in European Language for Peace initiative
The European Day of Languages on 26 September and this year it is celebrated under the motto of “Languages for peace” – highlighting how linguistic diversity and language education can play a key role in promoting a culture of peace, living together and democracy....
Balkan states and their EU path
The Western Balkans stand at a pivotal juncture in their pursuit of European Union (EU) integration. While the promise of EU membership has long symbolized stability and economic prosperity, recent developments suggest a complex and evolving landscape. EU...
ISED-WB Signs the Peacebuilders’ Manifesto
The Institute for Sustainable Economic Development (ISED-WB) proudly announces its commitment to global peacebuilding by signing the Peacebuilders' Manifesto. This initiative, by Peace Starts Here, emphasizes the crucial role of local peacebuilders in fostering...
women IN stem and WESTERN BALKANS
ISED-wb team is dedicated to advancing gender equality. New policy brief is published to show the current state of women in STEM in each of the Western Balkan countries, as well as the challenges, and initiatives for women in STEM. It will also provide recommendations on god practices.
This research will be presented at World Intellectual Property Organization`s (WIPO) IPGAP Global Research Experts Meeting in Geneva on 26th of November 2024.