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The RRPP is aimed at fostering and promoting social science research in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). Social science research aids in the understanding of the specific needs for reform and in identifying the long-term implications of potential policy choices. Researchers receive support through research grants, methodological and thematic trainings, as well as opportunities for regional and international exchange and networking. The RRPP is coordinated and operated by the Interfaculty Institute for Central and Eastern Europe (IICEE) at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). The programme is fully funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

RRPP Annual Scientific Conference 2012, Sarajevo, 24-27 May

The RRPP is pleased to anounce its annual RRPP Conference entitled "Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans" that will take place this year in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina on 24 -27 May 2012.

The objectives of the conference are three-fold:

• To provide opportunities for researchers handling the region to present and discuss their research projects and papers, as well as to create networking opportunities and an environment supporting exchange of ideas with the intention of fostering further cooperation within the region and beyond;
• To improve international publishing opportunities for researchers from and dealing with the region (a special workshop on "academic writing and publishing" shall be offered as part of the conference);
• To discuss the current political situation in the region-this year will emphasize the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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