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.
We are delighted to share a thoughtful reflection by Ms. Zorica Božinovska Lazarevska, a respected academic from the Faculty of Economics at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, North Macedonia, on the collaboration between science and practice in strengthening the accounting and internal auditing…
All Voices from the RegionAs Montenegro takes on the chairing of the CEF Governing Board, we are pleased to share key insights from Minister of Finance Novica Vuković’s address to the Board members. Minister Vuković expressed appreciation for the opportunity to lead, recognizing the significant responsibilities and opportunities this role…
All Voices from PartnersThe nearly year-long journey of the WeLead Project’s Cohort 1 has come to an end. Participants in this EU-funded, multi-beneficiary capacity development initiative had the opportunity to collaborate across six key components: WeLearn, WeShare, WeWrite, WeConnect, WeExperience, and WeCoach. To better understand…
All Voices from the RegionVincent Ribiere, CEF Associate Fellow and Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Knowledge and Innovation Southeast Asia (IKI-SEA) in Thailand, is a renowned expert in knowledge management and innovation. In this interview, he shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing his collaborations…
All Voices from PartnersThe recent workshop on "Governance and Communication in Central Banks" provided participants with valuable insights into preparing effective reports for executive boards, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability within their institutions. We are pleased to share reflections from participants and one of…
All Voices from the RegionIn this interview, we had the pleasure of talking to Ms. Maja Handjiska Trendafilova, who has been leading the Regional School for Public Administration (ReSPA) since April 2022. Ms. Trendafilova shared with us some of the ReSPA's dedicated efforts aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, professionalizing…
All Voices from PartnersMs. Albulena Nahi from Kosovo reflects on the recent event designed to enhance participants' knowledge in key accounting and auditing areas. Held in Montenegro, this event was especially valuable for Ms. Nahi. It significantly enriched her professional skill set and highlighted the importance of ongoing professional…
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 PartnersIn our Tax and Revenue Collection learning program, we address the importance of fostering domestic revenue mobilization (DRM). Through comprehensive and interactive workshops, we explore practical solutions for enhancing DRM, which is essential for promoting sustainable development. We are pleased to share key…
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…
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