Central banks are no longer operating in a world defined by stable rules and predictable risks. They are confronting rapid technological change, climate-related threats, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasingly…

In this interview, Anna Blackman reflects on the long-standing partnership between the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the CEF, which has been strengthening public financial…

As Europe accelerates financial integration and digital transformation, central banks are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving…

Merdža Plahonjić Handalić, Associate Professor at the University of Sarajevo, shares her reflections on the CEF’s role in strengthening public sector reforms and regional cooperation. Drawing on more than…

As governments increasingly explore new technologies, digital tools, and collaborative approaches to improve governance, the OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) helps identify emerging…

As EU enlargement countries advance on their reform path, operational conclusions on public financial management (PFM) and public administration reform (PAR) must translate into tangible institutional…

Montenegro has emerged as the EU’s most advanced candidate country, having opened all 33 screened chapters and provisionally closed 13 of them after over a decade of accession negotiations. In this interview,…

Marsed Harizi shares his reflections on the CEF Expert Coaching and Mentoring Skills Development Program, a coaching and mentoring skills training program recognized and certified by International Coaching…

We are pleased to share a reflection by Saša Jazbec, CEF Associate Fellow and State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia, who joined the CEF Expert Development Program to deepen her coaching…

Minister Franc Props leads the Slovenian Ministry of Public Administration at a time of rapid global change and rising citizen expectations. In this interview, he discusses the competencies public servants…