Sustainable Development Goals
Our activities support the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are part of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The CEF activities support particularly Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
The Office of Prime Minister in Kosovo plays a crucial role in coordinating various government programs, including the Economic Reform Programme (ERP), which supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet in aligning ministries with government policies. We were happy to talk to Mr. Venhar Nushi, Senior Policy Planning…
All Voices from the RegionOver the years we have gradually broadened our focus from the technical expertise of public financial management and central banking to non-technical areas of leadership for managing reforms and learning and knowledge ecosystems. An example of this transformation is also our ongoing collaboration with the Ministry…
All Voices from PartnersMs. Esmerilda Mustafaraj, Head of the Sector Internal Audit Unit at the Municipality of Tirana, reflects on the importance of the Training of Internal Auditors in the Public Sector of Albania (TIAPS Albania) project. Ms. Mustafaraj emphasizes the project's role in enhancing accountability and transparency within…
All Voices from the RegionDevelopment cooperation is crucial in addressing today's global challenges, from climate to poverty. Despite the 2030 Agenda's goals, progress remains slow. We were happy to talk to Mr. Edvin Skrt, Director-General of the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at the Ministry of Foreign and…
All Voices from PartnersIvana Zlatanović, in her capacity as the Head of the Group for Quality Review for Financial Management and Control at the Serbian Ministry of Finance, recently participated in an online course that explored different aspects of effective, engaging, and goal-driven digital communication. Reflecting on the experience,…
All Voices from the RegionWe had the honor of speaking with the former National Aid Coordinator for Slovenia during its pre-accession to the European Union, Ms. Andreja Jerina. Ms. Jerina offers valuable advice to candidate countries in the Western Balkans as they navigate their own paths toward European integration amidst current economic…
All Voices from PartnersElena Colesnic from the Ministry of Finance of Moldova joined us at the recent workshop during which we explored strategies auditors can use to enhance their communication skills and foster stronger relationships with key stakeholders while delivering high-quality audit reports. We are happy to share her thoughts…
All Voices from the RegionWe have been successfully cooperating with the Charted Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) in offering a professional qualification training program for public sector internal auditors (TIAPS) to several countries across South East Europe. We are happy to share some thoughts by Sara Breen, Head…
All Voices from PartnersThe Economic Reform Programme (ERP) serves as a vital document in the economic dialogue between the EC and candidates and potential candidates. It has been prepared annually since 2014 and plays a crucial role in coordinating the participation of future members in the EU's economic policy. In order to step in…
All Voices from the RegionWe are happy to share some insights our associate fellow, Ms. Gorana Roje, provided about the nature of our successful cooperation in advancing public asset management in South East Europe (SEE). Ms. Roje is a Head of the Unit for State Asset Management Strategic Planning Coordination at the Croatian Ministry…
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