Projects in focus

NEW ARTICLE: Scrutinising the Exceptionalism of Young Rural NEETs – A Bibliometric Review

The work of our colleague, Melisa Muratovic, within the international COST action – Young Rural NEETs – was published by Sage Journal. Other authors of this paper include experts from Portugal, Turkey and Hungary. The goal of their activities is the affirmation of young rural NEETs within strategic and development documents, as well as the inclusion of this group in scientific and research discourse. The issue of the position and living conditions of these young people is often left out, and their vulnerability is best illustrated by key-words

A NEW PUBLICATION: “How migration, human capital and the labor market interact in Montenegro”

Our colleague, Vojin Golubovic, is the author of a newly published study – “How migration, human capital and the labor market interact in Montenegro”. The preparation of this study is part of a regional project (covering six Western Balkan countries), implemented by the European Training Foundation (ETF), under the supervision of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw).

This paper indicates the main migration trends and destination countries, and further explains push and pull factors based on available data. Migration flows are given in relation to the labour market situation and the education system. The aim is to suggest

ISSP contributed to the creation of a new OECD policy outlook by providing an independent assessment

ISSP attended a meeting today, organized by OECD, which gathered Montenegrin public sector representatives and national experts to discuss the results presented in a newly published – Competitiveness in South East Europe 2021: A Policy Outlook. ISSP contributed to the creation of the report by providing an independent assessment.

You may find the full PDF version of the report bellow.

Competitiveness in South East Europe 2021: A Policy Outlook

New policy report: “Responses of social protection and inclusion policy to the COVID-19 crisis”

A policy report – “Responses of social protection and inclusion policy to the COVID-19 crisis - An analysis of policies in 35 countries”, has been published by European Commission. Part of the report that concerns Montenegro, has been conducted by ISSP researchers, who are the members of European Social Policy Network (ESPN).

The report provides a description and assessment of the main measures implemented, an initial estimate of the overall expenditure on crisis measures as well as an analysis of the demographic, economic and social impact of the pandemic in the 35 countries covered.

The joint report, and the one regarding only Montenegro

How migration, human capital and the labour market interact in Montenegro

A national study: ′′How migration, human capital and labour Market interact in Montenegro”

A working meeting was held today, within which the draft version of the study – ′′ How migration, human capital and labour Market interact in Montenegro ” was presented.

This study is part of a regional project that looks at migration trends of the Western Balkan countries over the past decade. Also, the study discusses the effects of these movements on the human capital and the labor market in the countries. According to UN data, only 4,027 people have left Montenegro in the last ten years. However, the data on the movements of Montenegrin emigrants towards the Western European countries

New Project: “Green thinking for greener community”

Project „Green thinking for Greener community“ ISSP realizes in cooperation with Centre for Climate Change, Natural Resources and Energy and Bureau for Education of Montenegro. The project is financed by European Union.

The main aim of the project is to increase knowledge and awareness of pupils and students about environmental protection and climate change and build capacity of schools and universities for implementation of environment policies”. Through a range of activities, various methods, practical and research activities project would enable students to acquire new knowledge about the environment protection and climate change and to implement actions (establishment of climate change

Flash Report

European Commission has published Flash Report “Montenegrin government response to COVID-19″, prepared under ESPN.

You may download it here.

Attached: ESPN - Flash report 2020 - 39 - ME - July 2020

Research results: The impact of the COVID-19 virus pandemic on the Montenegrin economy

In order to obtain a comprehensive overview of the company’s operations, difficulties and business challenges, expectations and plans of companies in the coming period ISSP conducted research among companies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy of Montenegro.

Please download Summary of the results