Leading the Sustainable Future of the Western Balkans

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.

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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.

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ISED presented its report at WIPO

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...

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Balkan states and their EU path

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...

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ISED-WB Signs the Peacebuilders’ Manifesto

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...

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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.