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In the eve of the upcoming NATO Summit in Cardiff, 4-5 September 2014, Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia (EACM) organized one-day conference on the topic: Future NATO – Challenges and Expectations.

CALL FOR PAPERS
 on
“Regional Approach to the Smart Defence and Sharing and Pooling Initiatives - Possibilities and Directions”
Project organized by the Euro – Atlantic Council of Macedonia
Sponsored
by the NATO Public Diplomacy Division
17.10.2014 – 19.10.2014
Hotel “Drim”, Struga, Republic of Macedonia

The Euro – Atlantic Council of Macedonia is organizing the project under the auspices of the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, entitled: “Regional Approach to the Smart Defence and Sharing and Pooling Initiatives - Possibilities and Directions”. This project will take place at hotel “Drim”, Struga, the Republic of Macedonia, from 17.10.2014 – 19.10.2014.

The goal of this project is to exchange the national views and opinions on topic related issues and to offer recommendations to the US – Adriatic Charter Nations plus interested nations “A5+ format“ for future development of the regional approach to the Smart Defence and Sharing and Pooling Initiatives. Taking into account the limited national resources and the budget challenges, the workshop can serve as a platform that can instigate a common approach for the countries of the region which can join forces and resources in order to implement effective projects.

In that spirit please be so kind to send us in advance your papers on the subjects listed below (1000-2000 words in length, in English language):

-    Lessons learned and best practice related to the contribution in NATO and EU led operations
-    National view on Smart Defence and Sharing and Pooling Initiatives
-    National Policy, National legislature, and Plans for capabilities development
-    Government structure and Responsibilities;
-    Human and Material Resources;
-    Recommendations for future joint activities in the spirit of the NATO Smart Defence and EU Sharing and Pooling Initiatives
-    Recommendations for development of joint capacities and capabilities in the spirit of the NATO Smart Defence and EU Sharing and Pooling Initiatives.
 
A draft version of the paper should be submitted by September 25th 2014 via e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Your paper will be included in the project Publication.

Cordially,

Ljube DUKOSKI
Project Director

From the period of 13th to 18th of July 2014, delegation from YATA Macedonia has participated at the summer school named “The Balkans Success Story – Maintaining Regional Security and Enhancing Stability ” organized by the Atlantic Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the city of Neum. The Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia was represented by Mr. Ilija Djugumanov, President of YATA Macedonia/ Vice President for Communication of YATA International, Mr. Hristijan Despotovski, Mrs. Frosina Doninovska and Mr. Filip Cvetanovski members of YATA Macedonia.