MAC/ MONITORING R&I COOPERATION WITH REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA: FURTHER PROGRESS ON ERA EXPECTED

   wbc-inco.net - The Subcommittee on Innovation, monitoring progress on research and innovation from a
   pre-accession point of view, met in Brussels on February 27, 2012. The meeting took stock of
   Macedonia's increased participation in FP7 and its efforts to promote cooperation, notably through
   stronger engagement with SMEs and better use of Marie Curie actions.

   "Even if Macedonia is in balance in terms of funding obtained and contribution paid, further efforts are
   needed, particularly in the lead up to Horizon 2020. The Commission stressed the key importance of
   good administrative capacity, and the need for regular attendance in FP7 management committee
   meetings.

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