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• 2016-07-29

  Policy Brief no. 32

  NEW PUBLICATION - JULY 2016

  "Renewable Energy Sources. Smart cities, Clean Energy and Innovations"

  Authors: Zefi Dimadama, Boris Videv

  Director General: Dr. Zefi Dimadama

  Managing Editor:  Athina Korovesi

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• 2016-07-15

  Meeting of Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General with H.E. the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Alexei Volkov

  On Thursday 14 July 2016, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, paid an official visit to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Athens, in order to have a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Alexei Volkov.

  
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• 2016-06-27

  PRESS RELEASE of the Closed Brainstorming Workshop on 22/06/2016

  Closed Brainstorming Workshop:

  “Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Opportunities for Social Development & Economic Growth”

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) and the A.I.D.A Marketing & Business Development successfully organized the closed Brainstorming Workshop on “Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Opportunities for Social Development & Economic Growth” on 22 June 2016, at “THE MET” Hotel, in Thessaloniki, Greece.

  
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• 2016-06-16

  PRESS RELEASE of the Joint Event on 14/06/2016

  Joint ICBSS-GEBC Event on "Tourism Development along the Silk Road. Promoting Economic and Intercultural Linkages"

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) and the Greek-Eurasian Business Council (GEBC) successfully organized the Round Table Discussion on “Tourism Development along the Silk Road. Promoting Economic & Intercultural Linkages” on 14 June 2016, at B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music, in Athens. 

  
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• 2016-06-14

  PRESS RELEASE

  1^st Young Executives Shipping Forum at Posidonia “Say YES to Shipping”

  ICBSS was Communication Supporter of the event

  The 1st YES Forum was held on Friday, 10 June 2016 during POSIDONIA 2016 at Posidonia Conference Hall of the Metropolitan Expo Centre (Attica, Greece).

  The aim of the event was to serve as a forum of an open dialogue between Shipping Industry principals and executives with youngsters, including recent graduates, university students and teenagers in secondary education as well as to highlight potential career and business opportunities. 

  
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• 2016-05-24

  EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ( Save-the-date )

          The International Centre for Black Sea Studies

                & the Greek-Eurasian Business Council

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                                                          Promoting Economic & Intercultural linkages” 

                                                                 in Athens, on Tuesday 14 June 2016.

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• 2016-05-16

  1st Young Executives Shipping Forum

   ICBSS supports the 1st YES Forum as Media Sponsor
   
  "Say YES to Shipping"
   
  POSIDONIA CONFERENCE HALL / Friday 10 June 2016 / 12.00-17.00hrs
   
  We would like to draw your attention to the 1^st Young Executives Shipping Forum (YES Forum) which will be held on Friday, 10 June 2016 from 12.00 to 17.00 hrs during POSIDONIA 2016 at POSIDONIA Conference Hall.
   
  The 1st Young Executives Shipping Forum aims to serve as a forum of an open dialogue between Shipping Industry principals and executives with youngsters including university students, teenagers in secondary education-general or maritime- and recent graduates. Its goal is to highlight potential career and business opportunities, both at sea and ashore, in the maritime sector while creating and supporting related partnerships and initiatives. Shipping is a comprehensive industry capable of absorbing Greece’s youngsters from various educational backgrounds.
  
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• 2016-05-25

  BSTDB Regional Business Forum in Greece

  The Black Sea Trade & Development Bank (BSTDB) will host a regional Business Forum entitled “Supporting Growth in Greece” at the Hilton hotel in Athens on Monday, May 30, 2016.

  Policy makers, business leaders, and representatives of development financial institutions will discuss economic strategies and measures aimed at fostering growth, and exchange views on how regional cooperation may assist the implementation of national economic programs in specific sectors. The Forum will offer excellent opportunities to the Greek and regional businessmen and investors to network and discuss business proposals with BSTDB and participating financial institutions.

  Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, will attend the ‪#‎BSTDBForum2016‬

  
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• 2016-05-12

  Meeting of Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General with Dr. YEN Chen-shen, Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations (IIR) of Taiwan

  On Thursday 12 May 2016, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, welcomed in ICBSS Headquarters Dr. YEN Chen-shen, Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations (IIR) of Taiwan, on the occasion of his visit in Athens.

  During the discussion, Dr. YEN Chen-shen had the opportunity to inform Dr. Dimadama about the IIR profile and actions, as well as about the educational and academic perspectives it offers. Furthermore, the two parties explored ways of joint cooperation in fields of common interest.

  Dr. YEN Chen-shen was accompanied by the Director of Academic and Cultural Affairs of the Taipei Representative Office in Greece, Ms. Eugenia Yun, who contacted the ICBSS for the accomplishment of the said visit.

  
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• 2016-04-19

  Xenophon Paper No. 15

  NEW PUBLICATION - April 2016

  “Science, Technology & Innovation in the Black Sea: Moving Forward”

  The ICBSS Edition "Xenophon Paper no. 15" is the outcome of the 8th International Black Sea Symposium on “Science, Technology & Innovation in the Black Sea: Moving Forward”, that was held in Athens, Greece, from 19 to 20 November 2015, under the framework of the Black Sea Horizon Project.

  Authors: Anthi Charalampous, Alexis Chatzimpiros, Panos Coroyannakis, Zefi Dimadama, Bratislav Đorđević, Ilias Eftymiopoulos, Liana Gouta, Bengt Olof Grahn, Vitalii Gryga, Lise Guennal, Terry Hegarty, Søren Hermansen, T. Ionescu, Bertil Klintbom, Kostas Komninos, Vasileios Kyriazis, Ioanna Lagoumidou, Elvira Laneborg, Michael Larsen, Mirjana Lenhardt, Jimmy Margo, Najiba Mustafayeva, Kai Niklasson, Kaidi Nõmmerga, Filipe Oliveira, Anatoli Pataridou, Agne Petersoo, Christian Pleijel, Penélope Ramírez, C. Sandu, R. Suciu, K. Tošić, Lili Vasileva, Savvas Vlachos, Alkisti Florou

  Preface by Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Managing Editor: Αthina Korovesi

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• 2016-03-23

  Memorandum of Understanding between the ICBSS and the Ministry of Economic Department of the Rostov Region

  On 23 March 2016, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Director General of the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) and Mr. Maxim V. Papushenko, Minister, Ministry of Economic Development of the Rostov Region of the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding, aiming at establishing and developing cooperation between the two Parties with a view to promoting and enhancing joint research and staff training in fields of common interest.

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• 2016-02-17

  New Call for Internship - February 2016

  
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• 2016-02-01

  Distinction awarded to the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB)

  The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB), one of the BSEC Related Bodies and its financial pillar, has been named the winner of the “Best Regional Development Bank” Global Award 2015 by the Capital Finance International, a reputable British international business publication.

  The ICBSS management and staff congratulate the BSTDB for the distinction awarded and wish further distinctions in the future. 

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• 2016-01-12

  Policy Brief no. 31

  NEW PUBLICATION – DECEMBER  2015

  "Black Sea Extroversion at European and International Level"

  Each enlargement process of the European Union (EU) brings along new neighborhoods and alters the old ones. This motivates EU to develop a way to deal with the new or old neighborhoods to transform them in line with European values and to protect the zone of security, peace and stability in Europe. This paper aims to deal with the EU’s involvement in the Black Sea region. In this scope, firstly, the EU policy mechanisms, namely the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), the Black Sea Synergy and the Eastern Partnership (EaP), will be considered to be used in the relations with the Black Sea countries. Secondly, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the EU in its engagement to the Black Sea region will be identified. The paper finally, will conclude that the EU has to devote more resources and efforts for the Black Sea region to enhance its strengths, to mitigate its weaknesses, to utilize the opportunities and to protect itself from the threats of its new neighborhood.

  Author: Seven Erdoğan

  Director General: Dr. Zefi Dimadama

  Managing Editor:  Athina Korovesi

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• 2015-10-29

  8th International Black Sea Symposium 2015

  “Science, Technology & Innovation in the Black Sea: 

  Moving Forward”

  Athens, Greece,  19-20 November 2015

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) launched the International Black Sea Symposium project in the context of a need for transnational cooperation in the wider Black Sea region. Now, in its eighth year, the International Black Sea Symposium (IBSS) builds on the success and positive impact of its previous seven editions to bring together the next generation of stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea area, focusing on STI Cooperation, a key parameter for sustainable development. 

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• 2015-09-03

  "Circle of Inspiring Women for a Sustainable Future"

  Invitation to the ICBSS Event:

  Circle of Inspiring Women for a Sustainable Future  

  "Building Bridges of Cooperation"

  Inspiring women from South Europe, the Mediterranean and the wider Black Sea Region, active within their Community and committed to the social and economic development of their country, share their experience and vision with us in an interactive discussion with the audience.

  Monday 14 September 2015, 17.30 – 19.30

  Electra Palace Hotel, N. Nikodimou str., Athens, Greece

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• 2015-05-21

  Participation of Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, at the 2nd International Conference of Cultural and Digital Tourism "Forms and Norms of Tourism and Culture in the Age of Innovation", on 21 May 2015, in Athens

  Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, was the keynote speaker at the 2nd International Conference of Cultural and Digital Tourism "Forms and Norms of Tourism and Culture in the Age of Innovation", that was organised by the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDit). The Conference was held on 21-24 May 2015, in Athens.

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• 2015-03-30

  Policy Brief no. 30

  NEW PUBLICATION – DECEMBER  2014

  "The European Transport Policy at the Bl​ack Sea area" 

   

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• 2015-02-27

  XENOPHON PAPER no. 14

  NEW PUBLICATION - FEBRUARY 2015

  “Perspectives on Tourism in the Black Sea Area”

  The present collective edition of the ICBSS Xenophon series is the outcome of the successful organization of the 7^thInternational Black Sea Symposium on "Perspectives on Tourism in the Black Sea Area" that was held on 16-18 October 2014, in Athens, Greece.

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• 2015-03-09

  ICBSS EVENT

  Athens, 19 March 2015

  Round Table Discussion on

  "A Challenge or Obstacle for the future? Climate Change & Environmental Strategy for the Black Sea”

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• 2015-03-10

  New Call for Internship - March 2015

  The ICBSS offers internships to qualified individuals who wish to gain work experience in a policy oriented research institute. Tasks and responsibilities of the interns are assigned according to the needs of the Centre and the interests and skills of the intern. The internships usually have a duration of three to six months at the end of which interns will receive a reference letter. Internships are normally unpaid and interns are encouraged to seek alternative sources of funding. For the period of the internship a contract will be signed.
   
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• 2015-02-26

  Meeting of Dr. Anastasia Tourta, President of the European Centre for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments (EKBMM) with Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General

  On 19 February 2015, Dr. Anastasia Tourta, President of the European Centre for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments, welcomed Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General in EKBMM Headquarters in Thessaloniki.

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• 2015-02-02

  CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference on Black Sea Economic Cooperation & European Union Istanbul, 4-6 June 2015

  We are happy to announce the First Call for the International Conference on Black Sea Economic Cooperation and European Union organized by Istanbul Commerce University EU Research Center, International Center for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation (TURKONFED) and Istanbul School of Economics. Topics are focused on recent challenges to the regional and international issues regarding to the economic geography of Black Sea and EU.

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• 2014-07-01

  7th International Black Sea Symposium 2014

  EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION TILL 8 SEPTEMBER

   

  “Perspectives on Tourism in the Black Sea area”

  Athens, Greece

  16 - 18 October 2014

  In its seventh year, the International Black Sea Symposium (IBSS) project builds on the success and positive impact of its previous six editions to bring together the next generation of stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea area, focusing on tourism, a cross-cutting sector of economy of the wider Black Sea region. The 7th International Black Sea Symposium on “Perspectives on Tourism in the Black Sea area” will be held in Athens, Greece, from 16 to 18 October 2014. The ICBSS will welcome young professionals and international experts, for an intensive course on Black Sea issues.

  
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• 2014-09-22

  Official visit of ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, to Baku

  Within the framework of further promoting regional cooperation, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, visited Baku, on 16-19 September 2014. Dr. Dimadama was accompanied by ICBSS Research Fellow, Ms. Georgia Chantzi. The scope of the visit was to further promote bilateral cooperation in fields of common interest with a view to establishing an extended network of collaboration within the BSEC Member States.

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• 2014-09-01

  Meeting of BSTDB President, Mr. Ihsan Ugur Delikanli with ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama

  On 29 August 2014, Mr. Ihsan Ugur Delikanli, BSTDB President, welcomed Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General in BSTDB Headquarters in Thessaloniki.

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• 2014-08-29

  Memorandum of Understanding between the ICBSS and the EPLO

  On Wednesday 27 August, 2014, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Director General of the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) and Prof.  Spyridon Flogaitis, Director and President of the Board of Directors of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) signed aMemorandum of Understanding, aiming at establishing and developing cooperation between the two Institutions with a view to promoting and enhancing the dialogue in fields of common interest.

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• 2014-07-30

  Policy Brief no. 29

  NEW PUBLICATION – JULY 2014

  Policy Brief no. 29 – "The Bl​ack Sea region in the media" 

  This report looks at the media coverage of the Black Sea region in the newspapers of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine, as well as at the Black Sea representation in the ‘new’ social media. By conducting the monitoring of eight newspapers in the abovementioned countries, we aim to identify the degree to which the Black Sea is being perceived as the region in the media discourses of these states; as well as to clarify the media perception of the Black Sea regional cooperation. Moreover, taking into account the growing role of the ‘new’ social media, the potential role of the ‘new’ social media tools in promoting regional cooperation is evaluated.  

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• 2014-06-10

  New Call for Internship (10 - 20 June 2014)

  The ICBSS offers internships to qualified individuals who wish to gain work experience in a policy oriented research institute. Tasks and responsibilities of the interns are assigned according to the needs of the Centre and the interests and skills of the intern. The internships usually have a duration of three to six months at the end of which interns will receive a reference letter. Internships are normally unpaid and interns are encouraged to seek alternative sources of funding. For the period of the internship a contract will be signed.
   
   
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• 2014-06-06

  NEW PUBLICATION:

  Investing in Human Capital in the South East Europe:

  The dynamic role of women and the youth

  Human Capital constitutes a valuable factor in the process of economic, political and social transformation. The economic challenges of the past years have revealed a need for policy actors, namely states, stakeholders, civil society, academia, to go beyond the classical perception of economic growth and to focus more on the empowerment of human capital as key element for achieving sustainable development.

  Within this framework, the ICBSS successfully organised the Round Table Discussion on “Investing in Human Capital in the South East Europe: The dynamic role of women and the youth”, on 1 April 2014, in Athens, with the support of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality of the Hellenic Ministry of Interior.

  Following up on the successful organisation of the event, the ICBSS is promoting the present joint publication based on the innovative ideas heard during the event.

   

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• 2014-05-05

  “EU and Black Sea Interregional Cooperation for Business and Economic Cohesion”

   

  ICBSS Event on

  “EU and Black Sea Interregional Cooperation for Business and Economic Cohesion”

  Monday 12 May 2014, 17:00-19:00

  Royal Olympic Hotel, Room ‘Callirhoe’

  Athens, Greece

   

  Since 2011, the ICBSS participates in the implementation of the FP7 Project SEARCH - Sharing Knowledge Assets: Interregionally Cohesive Neighbourhoods, as partner to a Consortium of 17 partners. The main objective of the SEARCH Project is to strengthen the integration process between the EU and the Neighbourhood Countries (NCs) by focusing on the European Research Neighbourhood (ERN), improving at the same time the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), taking into account that "one size fits all" policy recommendations will not be appropriate due to the bilateral nature of the EU-ENP countries agreements. Among its main priorities, SEARCH focuses on the patterns of economic interaction between the EU and the ENP countries, aiming at projecting future trends and indentifying the effects of higher levels of economic integration to the growth, competitiveness and cohesion prospects of the two areas.

  Within this framework, and acknowledging the need for improving the current business environment in the Black Sea region, the ICBSS is organising a Round Table Discussion on “EU and Black Sea Interregional Cooperation for Business and Economic Cohesion”  under the SEARCH Project. The main objective of the event is to identify current challenges and perspectives and to elaborate relevant and valuable policy recommendations, in terms of improving economic cohesion between the EU and the Black Sea countries, with special emphasis on the role of businesses for achieving sustainable growth and competitiveness for the Black Sea countries and its peoples. 

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• 2014-04-11

  Meeting of BSEC Secretary General, Amb. Dr. Victor Tvircun with ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama

  On 10 April 2014, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, welcomed in ICBSS Headquarters the Secretary General of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, Ambassador Dr. Victor Tvircun and the Executive Manager at the BSEC Organization, Mr. Nikolaos Emirzas. 

   

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• 2014-04-01

  Meeting of ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, with SAM Delegation

  On 31 March 2014, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, welcomed in ICBSS Headquarters a delegation from the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SAM), within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the two Institutions in 2011.

  During the meeting, the two parties explored ways of further strengthening their cooperation under the MoU, through the organisation of joint actions, events and publications in fields of common interest, such as energy, renewable energy resources and environmental policies.

   

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• 2014-01-16

  XENOPHON PAPER No. 13

  "Empowering Civil Society in the Black Sea Region: a tool for Innovative Social Change"

  The present collective edition of the ICBSS Xenophon series is comprised of innovative ideas, good practices, challenges and perspectives of social innovation, as they were presented at the 6^thInternational Black Sea Symposium on "Empowering Civil Society in the Black Sea Region: a tool for Innovative Social Change" that was held on 4-6 July 2013, in Athens.

  Τhe main concept of the Symposium was "Civil Society". The empowerment of civil society is a one-way street for the maximization of social benefits and the minimization of any negative impacts from top-down decision-making processes. Through new forms of partnerships, collaborative solutions, sharing of resources and responsibilities, we can strengthen citizens and communities and develop new models of associations and public governance.   

  
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• 2014-03-19

  “Investing in Human Capital in the South East Europe: The dynamic role of women and the youth”

   

  Round Table Discussion on 

  “Investing in Human Capital in the South East Europe: The dynamic role of women and the youth”
   
  Athens, Tuesday 1 April 2014
   

  Human Capital constitutes a valuable factor in the process of economic, political and social transformation. The economic challenges of the past years have revealed a need for policy actors, namely states, stakeholders, civil society, academia, to go beyond the classical perception of economic growth and to focus more on the empowerment of human capital as key element for achieving sustainable development. The adoption of a human-centered action plan and the investment on human resources, and in particular on women and the youth, will create favourable conditions for economic and social stability that, in the long term, will result in development and sustainability.

  The main objective of the event is to foster dialogue, to identify the current challenges and future opportunities for the empowerment of human capital, especially women and the youth, in South East Europe and the wider Black Sea region, and to promote best practices, aiming at strengthening economic and social structures in order to achieve development and sustainability. 

   

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• 2013-11-08

  Call For Internship - November 2013

  The ICBSS offers internships to qualified individuals who wish to gain work experience in a policy oriented research institute. Tasks and responsibilities of the interns are assigned according to the needs of the Centre and the interests and skills of the intern. The internships usually have a duration of three to six months at the end of which interns will receive a reference letter. Internships are normally unpaid and interns are encouraged to seek alternative sources of funding. For the period of the internship a contract will be signed.
   
   
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• 2013-11-19

  15 YEARS ICBSS

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)

  has the honour to invite you to the celebratory event 

   

  “15 years ICBSS: Promoting Synergies in a Dynamic Region”
  
  
  Maintaining the flagship of promoting sustainable development that ICBSS has been fostering over the years, the event will put emphasis on the significant role of local, regional and international players, civil society and NGOs, as key elements to achieve multilateral cooperation among the Black Sea countries, regional and international actors, aiming to build a sustainable future for the Black Sea area and its peoples.
   
  Senior Officials from the Hellenic Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors of the Black Sea countries to Athens have been invited to the event. 
  
  
  The event will take place on Monday 25 November 2013, at 18:30, followed by a Reception.

   

   

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• 2013-10-03

  International Conference

  International Conference on
   
  'GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION: SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES'
   
  22 October 2013
  Eugenides Foundation, Athens
   
  (with the participation of Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General)
   
   
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• 2013-07-12

  ICBSS Events 2013

  >On Wednesday 2 October 2013, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS Director General, gave an interview to Mr. Balabey Suleymanli of the Caspian Broadcasting Company of Azerbaijan, about regional developments and the role of ICBSS (ICBSS HQ, Athens, Greece).

  >On 9 July 2013, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, participated in the Plenary Session of the General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC). The 41st General Assembly of PABSEC was held in Sofia, on 9-11 July 2013, within the framework of the Bulgarian Chairmanship of PABSEC. On the occasion of the Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of PABSEC, ICBSS was awarded a prize for the excellent cooperation with the Parliamentary Assembly. Dr. Zefi Dimadama accepted this honourable award on behalf of the ICBSS.

  >On 6 June 2013, Ms. Ekaterini Sidiropoulou-Papakosta, PABSEC Vice President in charge of Financial Matters and Member of the Hellenic Parliament met with ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama. They explored the possibility of organizing a Joint Celebratory Event, in Athens, in October, with the participation of BSEC Member States, Stakeholders, Entrepreneurs, Policy-makers and Academicians from the wider Black Sea region, with a view to enhancing further the role of BSEC in the Black Sea region.

  > Armenian Atlantic Association (AAA) together with its youth branch Armenian Youth Atlantic Association (AYAA) hosted a youth conference “The Black Sea Region:  Bringing future decision makers together in the changing world”, in Yerevan, on 14-15 March, 2013. The ICBSS was media sponsor of the event.

  > On 12 February 2013, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, had a meeting with Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head of the ESA Policies Dept. in the European Space Agency and Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Director of the European Institute of Law, Science and Technology (EILST), an affiliated Institute to the ICBSS.

   

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• 2013-07-12

  6th International Black Sea Symposium 2013

  “Empowering Civil Society in the Black Sea region: a Tool for Innovative Social Change”

  Divani Palace Actopolis Hotel, Athens

  4-6 July 2013

   

  In its sixth year, the Symposium builds on the success and positive impact of its previous five editions to bring together the next generation of stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea area, introducing a new dimension, civil society, as a key element to economic growth, sustainable development and social change. The 6th IBSS was held in Athens, Greece, on 4-6 July 2013.

   

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• 2013-01-17

  Join the ICBSS Network of Experts!

  ICBSS is expanding its database of potential candidates who can be called upon for long or short-term assignments as temporary consultants on a project basis.

  All applicants must possess as a minimum:

  • a recognised university degree (preference for advanced degrees);
  • excellent knowledge of English, including advanced writing, research and communication skills;
  • fluency in any other language will be considered an asset;
  • proven past experience in working with international donor agencies and proven ability to work in transition economies.

  To apply, please download and complete the CV form and email it at icbss@icbss.org

  Please note that in doing so you are not applying for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application. Your details will then be held in the database (only for temporary assignments) and you will be contacted if a suitable opening arises.

  ICBSS guarantees that all information submitted will be kept in the strictest confidence.

  
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• 2012-01-16

  ICBSS Events 2012

  • Dr. Zefi Dimadama participated at the 27^th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, in Istanbul, on 15 Decemner 2012.
  • The ICBSS DG, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, participated at the Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials, in Istanbul, on 13-14 December 2012.
  • Dr. Zefi Dimadama, met with the Rector of the University of Bucharest, Dr. Mircea Dumitru, and the  Vice-Rector Dr. Liviu Papadima, on 3 December 2012. Furthermore, during her visit in Bucharest, Dr. Dimadama participated as a speaker on “Black Sea region: a pivotal energy crossroad for East and West”, in the Romania Oil & Gas Conference that was held in Bucharest, on 4-5 December 2012.  Press Release available for download. 
  • Dr. Zefi Dimadama met with Mr. Rauf Zeyni, President of National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan, in Baku, on 21-23 November 2012. 
  • Dr. Zefi Dimadama, ICBSS DG, participated in the International Conference on “Energy Efficiency: Economic & Institutional Aspects and Perspectives”, that was jointly organised by the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of Azerbaijan (SAM) and the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS), in Baku, on 21 November 2012. Press Release available for download.
  • Now available for Download the new Xenophon Paper 12 here
  • Dr. Zefi Dimadama participated in the International Conference on “Energy Efficiency: Economic & Institutional Aspects and Perspectives”, that was jointly organised by the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of Azerbaijan (SAM) and the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS), in Baku, on 21 November 2012. 
  • The Alternate DG, Amb. David Kereselidze, participated at the Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials, in Istanbul, on 31 October- 1st November 2012.
  • In October (24-25), Ms. Anna Andricopoulou, ICBSS Project Manager, participated at the 5th Edition Black Sea NGO Forum “Participation and inclusion for responsible development” in Bucharest.
  • In October (16), the ICBSS organised a Workshop on “Black Sea Knowledge Institutions Turn Green”. The Workshop was organised within the framework of the research project “Green Cluster of Knowledge Institutions of the Black Sea: A Roadmap on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency for Research and Academic Institutions”, which is co-funded by the BSEC-Hellenic Development Fund (HDF) and coordinated by the ICBSS, aiming at transferring know-how and at enhancing capacity building and cooperation linkages in the fields of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources to research and academic institutions of the Black Sea countries and beyond. The Workshop aimed at further promoting the project’s outcomes and for this purpose, it successfully brought together representatives from the academic and research communities as well as, from the public and private sector. The establishment of a Network of “Green Cluster of Black Sea Knowledge Institutions”, that constitutes the flagship of the project, is committed to support regional partnership; to address the key energy challenges; to disseminate the project’s outcomes and to promote the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency practices in the Black Sea area.
  • ICBSS DG, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, participated as a speaker on “Black Sea Region: New Perspectives towards an Energy Roadmap” at the “Balkans Oil & Gas Summit” organised by International Research Networks, in Athens, 26-28 September.
  
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• 2012-07-18

  Green Cluster of Black Sea Knowledge Institutions

  Launching the Green Cluster of Black Sea Knowledge Institutions

  Welcome to the Green Cluster of Black Sea Knowledge Institutions, established under the BSEC-HDF research project “Green Cluster of Knowledge Institutions of Black Sea: A Roadmap on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency for Research and Academic Institutions”.

  The Green Cluster aims at supporting a regional partnership of academic and research institutions of the Black Sea countries, able to address the key energy challenges, disseminate the project’s outcomes and promote the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency practices in the Black Sea area.

  If your institution is interested in becoming a member of the Green Cluster, please sign the Joint Statement and send it to us at: icbss@icbss.org

  Read more to download the Joint Statement and the Members of the Green Cluster.

  
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• 2012-10-02

  Workshop on “Black Sea Knowledge Institutions Turn Green”

   

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)

  kindly invites you to the

  Workshop on “Black Sea Knowledge Institutions Turn Green”

  in Athens, on 16 October 2012

  TITANIA Hotel, 52 Panepistimiou Ave.

  
  The Workshop is being organized in the framework of the research project “Green Cluster of Knowledge Institutions of the Black Sea: A Roadmap on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency for Research and Academic Institutions”, which is co-funded by the BSEC-Hellenic Development Fund (HDF) and coordinated by the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS).

  
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• 2012-03-14

  5th International Black Sea Symposium 2012

  “The Black Sea region as an influential crossroad between East and West:    A path towards extroversion”

  Athens, Greece, 2 – 4 July 2012

  In its fifth year, the International Black Sea Symposium (IBSS) project builds on the success and positive impact of its previous four editions and brings together the next generation of stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea area. The 5th International Black Sea Symposium on “The Black Sea region as an influential crossroad between East and West: a path towards extroversion” was held in Athens, Greece, from 2 July to 4 July 2012. The ICBSS welcomed young professionals and international experts, for an intensive course on Black Sea issues.The event’s working language was in English.

  Press Release available for download --->

  You will find the presentations of Amb. David Kereselidze, Mr. Zaur Shiriyev, Mr. Anthony K. Livanios, Mr. Spyros Kouvelis and Mr. Theodoros Tsakiris here

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  Subscribed Members only will have access to all Symposium Presentations available for download here

  Venue: Titania Hotel
  52, Panepistimiou Avenue
  Tel: +30 210 33 26 000

  
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• 2012-04-23

  “A Roadmap for awareness and implementation of energy efficiency and use of RES schemes in the Black Sea knowledge institutions”

  BLACK SEA KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS TURN GREEN

  The Roadmap for awareness and implementation of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources (RES) addresses “knowledge institutions” in the Black Sea countries that are willing to make a commitment to assess, manage and improve their energy performance, aiming at reducing their conventional energy use, using energy efficiently, introducing the use of renewable energy sources, mitigating the effects of climate change and, thus, saving costs. The term “knowledge institutions” refers to research and academic institutions, such as universities, academies of science and research centers. This roadmap is compiled in the frame of the research project “Green Cluster of Knowledge Institutions of Black Sea: A Roadmap on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency for Research and Academic Institutions”, which is co-financed by the BSEC-HDF Committee and coordinated by the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (Greece) with the participation of TUBITAK Marmara Research Center (Turkey) and National Research University – “Higher School of Economics” (Russia).

   

  You can download the full document here

  
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• 2012-03-20

  ICBSS-RIEAS

  Συζήτηση Στρογγυλής Τραπέζης «Παράνομη Μετανάστευση & Εμπορία Ανθρώπων στα Βαλκάνια και την περιοχή της Μαύρης Θάλασσας»
   

  Το Διεθνές Κέντρο Μελετών Ευξείνου Πόντου (ΔΙΚΕΜΕΠ), σε συνεργασία με το Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS), διοργάνωσε με επιτυχία Συζήτηση Στρογγυλής Τραπέζης με τίτλο «Παράνομη Μετανάστευση & Εμπορία Ανθρώπων στα Βαλκάνια και την περιοχή της Μαύρης Θάλασσας», τη Δευτέρα 19 Μαρτίου, στην αίθουσα του Γραφείου του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου στην Αθήνα.

  
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• 2012-03-14

  Scholarship and Taiwan Fellowship

  Here you can find all the relevant documents about the Scholarship and Taiwan Fellowship.

  The establishment of the Taiwan Academy originates from the Republic of China President Ma Ying-Jeou’s cultural policy. Taiwan is the major Chinese cultural center where Confucianism, Buddhism, Zen, literature, architecture, arts and crafts, and traditional customs are promoted and preserved more completely as compared to the many regions influenced by Chinese culture. So far, a number of the Taiwan Academy Resource Centers have been established to disseminate information and organize seminars, workshops, and other activities that promote philosophy, literature, and arts. By doing so, the Taiwan Academy hopes to enhance cultural exchanges between Taiwan and the international community.

  
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• 2012-03-07

  Formal Visit to Tbilisi

   

  Within the framework of further promoting regional cooperation, ICBSS Director General, Dr. Zefi Dimadama, paid a visit to Tbilisi, as a special guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Dr. Dimadama was accompanied by ICBSS Alternate Director General, Ambassador David Kereselidze. The scope of the visit was to further promote bilateral cooperation in fields of common interest such as energy security, environmental protection and sustainable development with a view to establishing an extended network of collaboration within the BSEC Member States.

  
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• 2012-03-02

  Affiliation Agreement ICBSS and EILST

  Affiliation between the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) and European Institute of Law Science and Technology (EILST)
   

  Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Director General of International Centre for Black Sea Studies, (ICBSS) and Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Director of the European Institute of Law, Science and Technology (EILST) signed an Affiliation Agreement, in Athens, on 24 February 2012, aiming at establishing and developing cooperation between the two organisations with a view to promoting and enhancing the dialogue in fields of common interest.

   

  
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• 2011-12-23

  EURA Newsletter

  European Urban Research Association (EURA)

  An International Network of Urban Scholars

  See more to download the EURA Newsletter Issue 29

  The aims of EURA:

  • To encourage international exchange and co-operation in relation to urban research
  • To stimulate and encourage interdisciplinary and cross-border urban research
  •  To contribute to urban policy debates.

  At a time when global forces are strengthening and localism struggles to reassert itself, there is a need to re-examine the place which cities take in the social and economic order and this is what the European Urban Research Association (EURA) aims to achieve. This web site provides information about the origins of EURA, its aims and objectives and its charter. It also gives information about past and present EURA events, including conferences and workshops.

  The official EURA website: http://www.eura.org

  
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• 2011-11-04

  Energy Cooperation and Environmental Protection in the wider Black Sea area

  The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) & the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (CSS) completed the Round Table Discussion on "Energy Cooperation and Environmental Protection in the wider Black Sea area", that took place in Athens, Tuesday, 29 November 2011.
  
  

  
  Read more to download the Press Release, Dr. Zefi Dimadama's Welcoming Speech and Dr. Gulshan Pashayeva's Opening Remarks.
  
  
  
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• 2011-10-17

  Welcoming Note

  It is with great pleasure that I am welcoming you to our new interactive web platform, a useful tool for the exchange of valuable information and knowledge; aiming at strengthening cooperation in the wider Black Sea area.

  
  This new digital platform, designed by a professional web designer, emphasizes to the ease of use for all the guests and users. Guest visitors will be able to be informed about the Centre, our aims, goals, activities, projects, books and publications as well as future events. In addition, visitors will also be able to register on-line and gain access to a “members only” content section, create a users profile, upload articles, post comments on existing ones, access a discussion forum and an on-line document repository.
  
  Furthermore, the ICBSS Web GIS is a brand new interactive tool with main goal to diffuse statistical and indicator data for the countries of the Black Sea via the internet, and present them mainly as maps. Under these terms the expected audience should be familiar with the basic mapping functionalities and terminology, but special care is taken in order to present an application interface that is easily used by both experts and non-experts.
  
  Please keep in mind that the site is still on a trial base and some parts are under construction.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Dr. Zefi Dimadama ICBSS
  Director General
  
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• 2011-08-23

  1st Annual Conference, Rhodes 2006

  
  
  The First ICBSS Annual Conference
  
  
  “The Black Sea Region: Quo Vadis?”
  

  took place on the Greek island of Rhodes on 7-8 July 2006.
  
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• 2011-08-23

  1st Annual Conference, Rhodes 2006

  
  
  The First ICBSS Annual Conference
  
  
  “The Black Sea Region: Quo Vadis?”
  

  took place on the Greek island of Rhodes on 7-8 July 2006.
  
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