Development cooperation can create lasting value when technical expertise is combined with the capacity to apply, share, and sustain knowledge within institutions. CEF and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für…

Across the Western Balkans, the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead), implemented by CEF, has supported a new generation of young public…

Last week we hosted the graduation ceremony of the fisrt generation of the Public Sector Asset Management (PSAM) Certification Program, marking both an important milestone for the graduates and a decade…

This week we are happy to join Sarajevo Energy and Climate Week (SECW) 2026 in Sarajevo, contributing to discussions on how public institutions and economies in the Western Balkans could turn green transition…

After three years of commitment, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and the CEF are closing the NBM LearnOrgLab project, marking an important milestone in NBM’s journey to becoming a learning organization…

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…