Every budget shapes children's lives - determining the quality of education, access to healthcare and social protection, and whether every child has the opportunity to thrive. Budgeting Focused on Children's Rights is a practical training manual developed by UNICEF in Serbia, in partnership with the CEF and the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, with support from the Belgrade Fund for Political Excellence. Designed for Members of Parliament, it shows how public budgets can become a powerful tool for advancing children's rights and strengthening parliamentary oversight through more child-responsive budgeting.

Strong governance, effective controls and reliable evidence are essential to ensuring that performance-based financing delivers on its intended reforms and protects public resources. These issues were…

After more than four years of collaboration, the EU-funded »Structural Reforms Better Integrated Within Fiscal Frameworks« (FISR2) project is coming to a close. Implemented by the CEF, the project has…

As the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) advances its transformation into a learning organization, it is sharing its experience and expertise with other public sector institutions. In late July, trainers…

Eight young public officials from the Western Balkans took the stage at the Young Bled Strategic Forum 2026 to present their policy papers and share ideas on addressing challenges facing the region. Under…

As AI accelerates change, public institutions face a fundamental challenge: how to become more agile without compromising trust, accountability and public value. Dr. Vincent Ribiere, Managing Director…

For Marija Hajduković, General Director of the Directorate for Strategic Planning in Public Administration, International Cooperation and IPA Funds at the Ministry of Public Administration of Montenegro,…

Boris Košpić reflects on his experience within the WeCoach component of the EU-funded WeLead: EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans project. In his reflection, he shares how the coaching…

Innovation in public administration is not only about new technologies or creative solutions. It is also about building institutions that can learn, adapt, and respond to a rapidly changing world. Through…

CEF and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through Slovenia Aid & Partnerships, continue to…