Ms. Viliyana Aleksieva from the Financial Stability Division of the Bulgarian National Bank shared her valuable reflections on the key takeaways from the "Data Science Using R for Data Analysis and Econometric Modeling" workshop held earlier this year. The event brought together central bank analysts from across…

As North Macedonia assumes the chairing of the CEF Governing Board, we are pleased to share key insights from the new Chair, Minister of Finance Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska. In her closing remarks at the 2025 CEF Forum titled “Empowering Institutions for Tomorrow,” the Minister emphasized the vital role of strong,…

As Chief Advisor in the Sector for Negotiation and Eurointegration, within the Department for EU and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia, Ms. Maja Boshnjakovska brings over a decade of experience in public administration to her participation in the EU-funded…

We are delighted to share some reflections on our ongoing collaboration with Petra Založnik over the years. Petra is a skilled trainer and facilitator specializing in Leadership and Learning ecosystems, and has made valuable contributions to several CEF projects. These include the EU-funded multi-beneficiary projects…

Ms. Edonita Kashtanjeva from the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Kosovo recently participated in the regional workshop Managing Structural Reforms in the Energy Sector and Their Impact Assessment, delivered as part of the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “Structural Reforms Better Integrated Within Fiscal…

As 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…

Attending the recent workshop on green taxes and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was a valuable opportunity to explore how fiscal measures can drive environmental sustainability across South East Europe. Among the participants was Milena Mijajlović from the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development…

Vincent 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…

At the recent Data Science Using R workshop, designed specifically for data analysts and compilers in central banks, participants had the opportunity to explore the world of data manipulation, visualization, and modeling using R. Maja Ristevska from the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, shared…

In 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…