|
|
 Third National Innovation Forum
On 19 December 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized jointly with the Applied Research and Communications Fund the Third National Innovation Forum. The forum discussed the annual Bulgarian innovation performance assessment report Innovation.bg 2007: Bulgaria’s Innovation System in the EU. The report concludes that the Bulgarian national innovation policy and the financial instruments for its implementation in the period 2007 – 2013 will shape the long-term structure and competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy. The report finds lack of coherence and coordination in the government’s innovation policy, which might delay Bulgaria’s transition to higher value-added, high-technology production and leave the country outside the most dynamic global sectors. more »
The role of non-state actors and civil society in the global regulatory framework
On 10 - 12 November 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized within the GARNET network of excellence a workshop to present the role of non-state actors and civil society in the global regulatory framework. The objective of the workshop was to examine the global public sphere and the global civil society. more »
Meeting with representatives of the Chinese Association for International Understanding
On October 31, 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy hosted a meeting with representatives of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAIU). The meeting aimed to acquaint the participants with each other’s activities and to discuss opportunities for cooperation and sharing of information and resources. more »
International conference: The European City – Urbanization and Architecture, Security and Finance
Dr. Konstantin Pashev from CSD's Economic Program participated in international conference, organized by the National association of municipal clerks in Bulgaria (NAMCB). He presented the tax aspects of the fiscal decentralization. more »
International Conference: Corruption and Organized Crime: Bridging Criminal and Economic Policies
On 23-24 June 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized an international conference on the complementarity between law enforcement and economic policies against corruption and organized crime. The conference aims at reviewing the range of effective policy instruments and proposing integrated solutions to governments, international institutions and civil society. more »
Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Vienna
On 18-20 June 2006 Mr. Ruslan Stedanov, coordinator of the Economic program of the Center for the Study of Democracy took part in the Anti-corruption and Corporate Governance session of the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Vienna. The Forum’s objective was to highlight the responsible practices used by the businesses in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 and to outline the economic benefits from abiding the Corporate Social Responsibility principles. more »
Discussion: Ireland’s Road into the EU: Competitiveness and Innovation
On 1 June 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a discussion with guest speaker Mr. Andrew McDowell, Chief Economist and Manager of the Competitiveness Division of Forfas – the Irish government’s policy and advisory board for enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation. Mr. McDowell’s speach focused on Ireland’s road into the EU, as well as its economic and technological development. more »
Discussion: Dimensions of Civil Society
On 30 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a round table discussion on the past, present and future of civil society. Guest speakers at the event were Mr. Michael Edwards, Director of Civil Society and Governance at Ford Foundation and Mr. Martin Butora, Honorary President of the CEE Trust for Democracy. more »
Study visit: the Greek Experience in Elaboration and Implementation of Innovation Strategies
On 28-30 May 2006 representatives of the Center for the Study of Democracy, ARC Fund, district and government representaives took part in a study visit to Thessaloniki, Greece. The objective of the visit was exchange of experience with Greek experts in the framework of the initiative RIS BRIDGE for elaboration of a Regional Innovation Strategy for South West Planning Region in Bulgaria. more »
Press conference: International Competitiveness of Bulgaria: Trends and Challenges
On 11 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a press conference to present Bulgaria’s position in IMD's World Competitiveness Yearbook. With the partnership of CSD this year Bulgaria was included for the first time in the world oldest and most comprehensive annual report on the competitiveness. more »
1 | 2 |
