''THE SECOND CONGRESS OF BOSNIAN AND HERZEGOVINIAN SCIENTISTS FROM B&H AND ABROAD ''
We are pleased to inform you that „The Second Congress of Bosnian and Herzegovinian Scientists from B&H and abroad“, will be held on August 27-31, 2008 in Sarajevo.
Therefore we encourage all Bosnian and Herzegovinian academic individuals living in B&H and abroad, to apply for participation and complete the pre-registration form posted on the Ministry of Education and Science official web-site. Please mind that the on-line registrations form must be properly filled and submitted no longer than June 30, 2008. Should you seek any additional information regarding your participation or need any clarifications whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact us at any time, using the links shown below:
Website of the Ministry: http://portal.monks.ba/kongres
E-mail inquiries: kongres@monks.ba
The Government of Sarajevo Canton and the University of Sarajevo are orginisers of this signficant event fully supported by the State Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees.
This year's Congress will be the next step in bringing together our Scientists from arround the world. Our mission of connecting individuals into the national Academic Community has began in September 2006 when we organized our first Congress that provided outstanding outcomes, confirming the general need for such scientific event. The 1st Congress itself had over 200 participants, consisted of both domestic and foreign delegates coming from 21 countries, respectable Scientists, Academics, political representatives and individuals representing public opinion, journalists, etc.
The Delegates have expressed their strong belief that the Admission of our country to the European Community and its integration into the global research and development, and socio-economical trends is only possible by harboring and promoting our national intellectual values at the same time.
The main goal of the 2nd Congress is setting up a base for future incorporation of science and research into the educational, economical, cultural and political framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina's development plan. The outcomes of our joined efforts on scientific improvement and its promotion are also influencing the national sociological and political development of our country.
This year's Congress will provide and discuss essential information on a wide range of issues, through plenary sessions and discussions. The exact program will be determined upon receiving the applications from participants. While evaluating the individual interests expressed within the applications, the Congress will be divided into main sections and sub-sections, according to the scientific categories determined this way.
The participation criteria for Second Congress sections activity will request from its participants to fulfill the following conditions: „Scientific Section“
A full time employment at one of the higher education institutions (University, Faculty, Institute, Ministry, etc.), with MA or PhD degree of education.
„Business Forum“
Any individual with a valid BA degree who is running his/her private business, shall be entitled to participate in the „Business Forum“ Section of the Congress.
„Youth Forum“
We encourage all Bosnian and Herzegovinian students to take part of this Congress and its activities.
All other information related to the Congress activities, programs and timetables will be available on the Ministry of Education and Science official web-site – http://portal.monks.ba/kongres (this web site) and updated on a regular basis.
Mr. Safet Kešo
M I N I S T E R