FISR2

The “Structural Reforms Better Integrated Within Fiscal Frameworks” (FISR2) project is a four-year multi-beneficiary capacity development project funded by the European Union.

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About the FISR2 project

The project aims to strengthen the integration of structural reforms within fiscal frameworks in the Economic Reform Programmes (ERP). We support ERP teams in boosting:

Budgetary and strategic planning of structural reforms
Impact assessment of structural reforms and monitoring their implementation
Mechanisms for coordinated and participatory ERP process
Knowledge management and regional exchange on ERP process

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Collaborative Approach to Impact Assessment 2 - North Macedonia

Online Course: May 8 – September 29, 2023

ERP 2024-2026: Integrated Planning and Coordination - Albania

Workshop: June 7 – 8, 2023

Launch of the ERP 2024 - 2026

Workshop: June 20 – 21, 2023

Study visit for the ERP Coordination Teams

Study Visit: June 21, 2023

ERP 2024-2026: Integrated Planning and Coordination - North Macedonia

Workshop: July 4 – 5, 2023

ERP 2024-2026: Integrated Planning and Coordination - Türkiye

Workshop: July 5 – 6, 2023

ERP 2024-2026: Integrated Planning and Coordination - Kosovo*

Workshop: July 12 – 13, 2023

How to Make a Good ERP

Online Course: September 25 – October 8, 2023

Writing Policy Notes: Making Ideas Clear and Concise

Workshop: September 26 – 29, 2023

Integration of Structural Reforms from the ERP 2024-2026 into Budgets: Albania

Workshop: October 2 – November 30, 2023

Integration of Structural Reforms from the ERP 2024-2026 into Budgets: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Workshop: October 2 – November 30, 2023

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Empowering Public Institutions to Become Learning Organizations

Public institutions operate in a dynamic and ever-changing environment that presents a variety of challenges and opportunities. To succeed in this environment, public institutions must be proactive, innovative, and able to work collaboratively with other organizations and stakeholders. They also need to have a strong sense of purpose and be committed to continuous learning and improvement. In this context during recent training of trainers, we were happy to explore what it takes for a public institution to transform into a learning organization following the CEF’s methodology of becoming a learning organization.

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Tara Vasiljević

Officer, Learning Program

Nina Agić

Senior Officer, Learning Program

Ajda Turk

Specialist, Leadership and Learning Ecosystems

Ana Frangež Kerševan

Senior Officer, Learning Program

Robert Bauchmüller

Chief Officer, Strategy

Mojca Petrovič

Head of Event Management

Arjonela Dedja

CEF Expert

David Šturm

CEF Expert

Želimir Stanić

Facilitator, Events

Şennur Muratoglu

Coordinator, Events

Bojana Crnadak

Specialist, Partnerships

Kristina Bogdan

Facilitator, Events

Kaja Jurtela

Specialist, Learning Program

Tina Žagar

Senior Officer, Communications

Nataša Verbnik

Specialist, Operations

Nataša Purgaj

Coordinator, Events

Who is it for?

The project is designed for EU candidates and potential candidates from the Western Balkans and Turkey. It will connect public officials working in line ministries, finance ministries, and other relevant public institutions who actively contribute to the ERP preparation process.

Benefits of learning with us

By learning with us participants will:

Receive practical guidance for addressing the challenges faced in the ERP preparation process
Enhance budgetary and strategic planning skills for the successful implementation of structural reforms
Boost their knowledge on how to assess the impact of structural reforms and monitor their implementation
Hone their personal communication, planning, and decision-making skills required for the smooth running of the ERP process
Extend their professional network and connect with peers from the region, that last beyond delivered events