A two-day kick-off meeting of the ERASMUS+ CBHE project "Development of Research & Development Strategies and Centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RDBIH)" was held at the University of Sarajevo on February 12–13, 2025.
The University of Banja Luka and the Faculty of Economics are participating as partners in this international project, which aims to strengthen research and development (R&D) capacities in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the development of strategies and the establishment of R&D centers.
Specific Objectives of the RDBIH Project
Developing research and development strategies at the entity and cantonal levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Establishing R&D centers at universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Creating a network of R&D centers across the country.During the first day of the meeting, participants had the opportunity to present the institutions involved in the project. On the second day, February 13, the Steering Committee and Local Board were established, followed by the first meeting of the Steering Committee. Subsequently, a second workshop was organized, focusing on key aspects of project implementation.
Topics discussed during the workshop included:
Dissemination and sustainability of the RDBIH project, Quality control and monitoring, Analysis of results, Defining milestones for 2025.Additionally, the Action Plan for the first year of project implementation, including a travel plan, was defined. Special attention was given to financial and administrative aspects of reporting, as well as the procedures for concluding partnership agreements. The meeting concluded with a summary of key findings and final discussions, providing a solid foundation for the successful implementation of the project in the coming period.
Project Coordination and Partners
The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad, and its implementation started on November 1, 2024, with a planned duration of 48 months.
The RDBIH project brings together 15 partners, including leading universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, international partners, and relevant ministries. The participating universities are the University of Banja Luka, University of East Sarajevo, University of Zenica, University of Tuzla, University of Sarajevo, and University of Mostar. The project also includes international academic institutions such as the Technical University of Ulm in Germany and the University of Macedonia in Greece. In addition to academic partners, several governmental institutions are involved, including the Ministry for Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of Republika Srpska, the Ministry of Science, Education, Culture, and Sports of the Herzeg-Bosnia Canton, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the West Herzegovina Canton, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Tuzla Canton, the Ministry for Science, Higher Education, and Youth of the Sarajevo Canton, and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Zenica-Doboj Canton. Furthermore, the project is supported by BIT Alliance BiH, a key industry partner contributing to the development of research and innovation capacities in the country.
This meeting marks an important step towards achieving the project’s objectives, with participating partners discussing strategic guidelines and future activities within the RDBIH project.
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