Publications

What remains once an international project comes to an end? In the case of RTIT>>, its most important outcome is not simply the completion of planned activities, but the creation of meaningful and lasting connections between those who generate knowledge and those who can transform it into practical solutions for businesses and society. With the successful completion of the RTIT>> Knowhow Communities for Accelerating RTI Transfer in the Danube Region project, in which the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) actively participated, the Danube Region now has a stronger...

Three new digital platforms have been created to facilitate transnational cooperation and the effective participation of stakeholders from the Danube region in the implementation of the European Union’s two climate missions. The platforms, created as part of the HARMONMISSIONS initiative, work in sync to share knowledge, support projects, and build partnerships within Mission 1 (Adaptation to Climate Change) and Mission 4 (100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030). The SHARED platform connects stakeholders in the Danube region with resources, projects, knowledge, and good practices...

The SYNCLUSIVE project aims to implement a systematic approach to bridging the employment gap and creating a more inclusive labour market for vulnerable groups. Its second policy brief draws on the experiences derived from national living labs held in Bulgaria, Finland, the Netherlands and Portugal, and explores how coalition-based strategies may address the systemic barriers in the labour market faced by vulnerable groups. If they are left unaddressed, these barriers often result in fragmented service provision, mismatched priorities, and governance gaps. The role and impact of regional...

With the adoption of the euro in 2026, Bulgaria faces a unique opportunity to make a qualitative leap in its global competitiveness. Building on a solid foundation of macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and a dynamic technology sector, the country has the potential to fully capitalize on its membership in Europe’s economic elite. However, this progress is threatened by structural problems which, if left unresolved, could undermine its future growth. This analysis examines the advantages, opportunities, and challenges facing the Bulgarian economy through the lens of the four pillars of...

The first SYNCLUSIVE policy brief is intended for EU stakeholders, as well as those on a national and regional level, that are involved in the inclusion of vulnerable groups in the labour market. It introduces the project and its main objectives, presents the ENGINE approach and regional coalitions as innovative strategies to improve the recruitment, retention and career development of vulnerable groups in the labour market, updates the findings on the challenges faced by vulnerable groups, and shows how SYNCLUSIVE can align with and potentially improve existing policies. SYNCLUSIVE aims to...