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Cultural diversity connects Sarajevo, Kotor and Novi Sad Balkan Trafik! Festival: Promoting the best of the Western Balkans in the European UnionRCC’s ESAP: Share of informal employment in Western Balkans ranges from 18 to 33% - holistic approach necessary to tackle this issueRCC powers Balkan Trafik! Festival, promotes cultural tourism Tourism industry accounts for 14 percent of employment in the Western Balkans Bregu: Exercising real elements of mutual interests and good relations day by day of utmost importance for presenting the other face of this regionKapetanovic: We have to focus on tangible actions and results in countering & prevention of terrorism & violent extremism in the region Bregu: Majority of online harassment of WOMEN happens on social media and we need to STOP it #DigitalRespect4Her RCC grant recipient introduces new regional cultural tourism product: The Illyricum Trail RCC Bregu: Connecting within the region and with the EU of utmost importance for the Western Balkans RCC at Sarajevo Business Forum: Better connectivity essential to creating new jobs and attracting investments in the Western BalkansBregu: Western Balkans citizens believe civil society is key correctional factor, to hold governments accountable for their actionsSocial media might become prime way of radicalization of young people in the years to comeRCC’s Amer Kapetanovic: Security cooperation in the region has enormous potential that needs to be up-scaled Bregu: If we want to move forward a new approach to education, promoting skills and supporting creativity is a must Western Balkans agrees to create regional database of research infrastructure Marking the International Roma Day: Meet Roma and let them meet you! RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 project continues its work on improving the lives and welfare of Roma as equal citizens in EU Enlargement regionRegion seals the deal – 2021 roaming free Western Balkans RoamLike@Home in the Western Balkans: People see it as important as free movement; businesses believe it will spur trade Bregu: Western Balkans Digital Summit and Poznan Summit are our chances to showcase we can deliver together as a regionBregu: Western Balkans should be EU’s geopolitical priority, but WB must outdo itself to become quality EU integration partner RCC Secretary General Bregu calls for more efficient future action and better communication with the citizens Turdiu: Our task is to translate political will and commitments into concrete actions and resultsBregu: Challenges in front of us in enhancing regional cooperation in time of uncertainty, will be even bigger Bregu: Politics should act to the citizens’ concerns and deliver fastBregu: Spreading the spirit of solidarity and tolerance beyond borders teaches young generations what really matters Western Balkans tourism on the rise: Powered by RCC, cultural and adventure tour operators promote the region at the ITB BerlinBregu, Zvizdic discuss Western Balkans’ progress towards regional economic area Cooperation of Judiciaries in the Western Balkans leads to transparent, reliable and predictable Rule of Law practices for the citizensYou are a sunflower - Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe in 2018 Listen to women – they are the key to unlocking the economic potential of this region RCC Bregu: Cooperation in attracting investments, upskilling youth and women and connecting people priorities for the Western Balkans Powered by RCC: Western Balkans’ adventure tourism takes Utrecht fair RCC’s Photo/video Contest ‘LOOKING FOR THE SUMMER’ in South East Europe starts today!Turdiu: Young diplomats are the leaders of tomorrow and promoters of our region to the EU and the world
RCC introduces new regional cultural and adventure tourism routes at the International Fair of Tourism in BelgradeRCC Bregu: We will keep pushing the region for concrete deliverables by Poznan summit RCC Bregu: Western Balkans is on the move, to step up reforms and strengthen regional cooperation Preparations for the 2nd Western Balkans' Digital Summit enter its final stage Once Western Balkans reach new roaming agreement among itself, EU ready for reduction of roaming tariffs between WB and EU, as of July 2019 ‘Roam Like at Home’ speak more, pay less: Western Balkans agrees on text of new Regional Roaming Agreement Bregu: Practical and effective discussion on the need for credible regional cooperation Bregu: Mutual interests to lead the way on the Western Balkans’ European path Bregu: 2019 is “a year of delivery” - citizens of the Western Balkans expect more30 million EUR earmarked for Western Balkans in Broadband connectivity under Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF) Open Science concept would contribute to Western Balkan societies’ higher return on investment
Domestic reforms and regional cooperation - the two preconditions for economic development of the regionRCC SG Bregu: European integration of Western Balkans is not a territorial, but transformational agendaRCC: ‘Roam Like at Home’ speak more, pay less
RCC’s Majlinda Bregu: Skopje gives a tailwind for the entire regionRCC Secretary General: Each negotiation is a story of impact and dialogue for individuals, communities and economiesSecretary General Bregu: Inter-connected, we will push each other forwardOn-the-job-training programme important for strengthening the Western Balkans labour market outcomesRCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu pays the first official visit to Presidency of Bosnia and HerzegovinaStatement of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council Majlinda Bregu Majlinda Bregu takes office as the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation CouncilWestern Balkan Six kick-off negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications SEE 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee kicks off new Strategy’s monitoring cycle Western Balkans moving towards a roaming free region Preparations for the next WB6 Prime Ministers Summit continue at the 4th Meeting of Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications in the Western Balkans3rd Meeting of the Western Balkans 6 Working Group on Capital/Financial MarketsMore jobs and changed approach to employment of Roma community in the enlargement region necessary to combat poverty and social dependenceSvilanovic: Cyber security became new hotspot and serious challenge at global, regional and local levelWestern Balkans endorses development of joint tourism routes Enlargement region governments expressed will to secure equal opportunities, development and non-discrimination of Roma community Enlargement process, integration, transformation challenges - main topics of 19th edition of EU-Western Balkans Summit in BrusselsMeeting on Cybersecurity and CSIRTs Cooperation in Western Balkans: Cybersecurity a necessity of modern societiesRCC ESAP: Internship Programmes in focus of Regional Peer Review Workshop in SkopjeRCC hosts the 3rd meeting of the SEE Network of Judicial Training InstitutionsSvilanovic: Western Balkans should work on preserving its environment and address climate change, regardless of its EU accession process Skopje to host 3rd Ministerial Panel on Environment and Climate Action in the Western Balkans
Svilanovic: Region’s economies need to improve legislation on capital markets, focusing on protection of investors RCC’s tourism project develops regional umbrella identity: Western Balkans - Crossroads of CivilisationsRCC organizes training of teams for negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications in the Western Balkans548.000 EUR worth grants awarded for improvement of Western Balkans cultural and adventure tourismThe work of the Regional Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting continues at its third meetingRCC to award first twelve grants for Western Balkans tourism development and promotion Region’s Military Intelligence Chiefs discuss cyber security challenges in the Western Balkans Western Balkans continues regional discussions to decrease roaming pricesSvilanovic: Romani women are the most vulnerable group and region desperately needs to ensure their economic independence Western Balkans agree to step up the work on research infrastructureRCC ESAP: Supporting exchange of experience on development and implementation of sector budget supportRCC hosts workshop for Western Balkans journalists on media coverage of terrorism and violent extremism topics Western Balkans promotes its adventure tourism offer at Adventure Travel World Summit – Powered by RCC.intRCC organises regional workshop for journalists from the Western Balkans on media coverage of terrorism and violent extremism topics RCC Board meets for the 35th time RCC begins operationalisation of Regional Investment Reform Agenda - RIRARCC’s Roma Integration 2020 at 2018 EU Platform on Roma Inclusion in BrusselsRCC hosts the third meeting of MAP REA Coordinators from Western Balkan Six

Western Balkan Six open negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications of doctors of medicine, dentists, architects and civil engineers Local Employment Partnerships in Focus of Regional Peer Review Workshop Second National Platform on Roma Integration held in SkopjeSvilanovic: Trained security practitioners are invaluable in prevention and countering of violent extremism and radicalization in Western Balkans Third National Platform on Roma Integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina held in SarajevoSvilanovic: This might be ‘a make or break’ year for Regional Economic Area in the Western BalkansPristina hosts third National Platform on Roma Integration Sarajevo: Students from BiH universities discuss early signs of radicalisation among youth and its prevention Svilanovic at the Bled Strategic Forum:
The region should deal with security issues as inextricable part of its activities in connectivity, mobility, and competitiveness
RCC supports Western Balkans tour of No Borders Orchestra Film „Last call“ directed by Hajni Kis winner of the Heart of Sarajevo for the Best Student Film at 2018 Sarajevo Film FestivalRCC continues fuelling regional cooperation in the field of youth creativity and tourism Pristina: ESAP helps Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to develop its monitoring framework Horizon Europe should contribute to closing research & innovation EU-Western Balkans gaps RCC launches tourism development grant scheme; 1.62 million euro made available RCC's ESAP: Albanian Public Employment Service visits their colleagues in PristinaRCC Secretary General takes part at the Western Balkans London Summit RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2018: Satisfaction of people and businesses on overall situation in the region is steadily improvingMajor milestone in SEE 2020 Strategy implementation: Western Balkans ADDS more than 600 000 JOBS Svilanovic: Notable progress achieved in the implementation of Multi-Annual Action Plan on Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans Second Meeting of the Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting RCC to present SEE2020 strategy implementation results and its Balkan Barometer 2018 this week in Brussels Genoveva Ruiz Calavera: The RCC instrumental in facilitating co-operation bringing the Western Balkans closer to one another and to the EUNew RCC project to focus on development of cultural and adventure tourism in the Western Balkans RCC’s Tourism Expert Group adopts “Crossroad of Civilisations” as a regional tourism identity, agrees on tourism routes to be developed Regional Cooperation Council to launch Tourism Development and Promotion project for Western Balkans Western Balkans endorses key principles on recognition of academic qualifications Usein: Data collection system to be improved for assessment of progress in integration of Roma Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans Launched in Sofia Brussels: RCC's ESAP presents Western Balkans employment and labour market trends and developments RCC’s Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project: Joint actions to enhance performance and promote mutual learning among Western Balkans Ministries of Labour and Public Employment Services agreed Initial steps towards mutual recognition of Academic Qualifications in Western Balkans made by Joint Regional Working Group RCC: Western Balkans Working Group on Research and Development meets in Brussels Statement by the RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic on the agreement announced by Prime Ministers Tsipras and ZaevRCC hosts regional meeting on coordination and harmonization of spectrum policies in the Western BalkansRCC Secretary General and BiH Foreign Minister meet to discuss BiH's SEECP C-i-OParticipation of public in policy-making allows for citizens’ views and concerns to be addressed
Second National Platform Meeting on Roma Integration in Albania held in TiranaRCC’s ESAP Project and Western Balkans’ Public Employment Services invited to present their joint work at Annual Meeting of the EU PES NetworkWestern Balkans' Judicial Training Institutions and Working Group on Justice meet in PodgoricaRCC publishes Study on Climate Change in the Western Balkans: Alarming increase of temperature over the whole territoryPeers from Ministries' of Labour and PES from the region talk about youth employmentUsein: Housing remains the most challenging issue for Roma integration in the regionThird National Platform meeting on Roma Integration in Montenegro held in PodgoricaClimate Change Discussed at the meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment Combating terrorism and violent extremism cannot be done without full support of judicial institutionsRCC Presents Preliminary Findings of the SEE 2020 Draft Annual Implementation Report to Monitoring Committee RCC at the Sofia Western Balkans Summit: Regional Cooperation Council proliferated regional cooperation across all sectorsRCC presents draft MAP REA Implementation Monitoring Report Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA) Endorsed at the SEEIC Ministerial Meeting Western Balkans confirms Recommendation to open negotiations on Mutual Recognition of Professional QualificationsRCC’s ESAP helps Employment Agency in Pristina in drafting their Rules of Procedure Preparations for Sofia and London Summits Continue: RCC's SEEIC reviews Regional Investment Reform AgendaBrussels: Bulgarian EU Presidency, RCC host conference on the Western Balkans’ European perspective SEECP Summit Participants praise work of RCC, thank outgoing and approve new Secretary GeneralRCC’s ESAP help Montenegro Employment Agency in upgrading their Information Technology System South East European Foreign Ministers Appoint next RCC Secretary General RCC Annual Meeting endorses nomination of Majlinda Bregu as the next RCC Secretary General for the term 2019-2021ESAP: Regional Workshop on Employment of Persons with Disabilities in the Western Balkans Skopje: The first Western Balkans Digital Summit finishes The first Western Balkans Digital Summit opens in SkopjeCyber Security: Regional Expert Conference and Workshop on Countering Online RadicalisationRCC, RAI sign memorandum of understanding, broadening cooperation between the two organisationsRegional Investment Reform Agenda in focus of the RCC-organized meetingRCC with EC Organize Workshop on Smart Specialisation in the Western BalkansESAP: Self-employment programmes in the Western Balkans discussed in PristinaRCC and its RI2020 congratulate the International Roma Day Western Balkans Roaming Policy Actions Discussed at the Meeting in Brussels Skopje to host the first Western Balkans Digital Summit RCC: Ljubljana hosts 3-day training for young diplomats and SEENSA meetingExploring models for automatic recognition of academic qualifications in Western Balkans and working on design of a joint exercise and online system for recognition of academic qualifications in Western BalkansSvilanovic at the meeting of WB Foreign Ministers in Sarajevo: It is “action time” for the Western BalkansRegional Cooperation Council supports panel discussion of Silent Balkan Majority 'Tourism, culture and sport connect the region'RCC Board meets for the 34th timeRCC celebrates its 10th Birthday, awards EXIT as Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2017RCC hosts 4th Donor Coordination Meeting for the Western BalkansSEE 2020 Strategy Implementation: Programming Document for period 2018-2020 endorsed by the Strategy’s ParticipantsWB6 Component Contact Points discuss Monitoring, Reporting and Deliverables in MAP REA implementation Belgrade theatre play “They” in Sarajevo with support of the Regional Cooperation Council Western Balkans’ Regional Economic Area on the Agenda of Kopaonik Business Forum 201810 years of Regional Cooperation Council Western Balkans should enhance its competitiveness and improve its market orientation to fight unemploymentDiscrimination against Roma and anti-Gypsyism in the enlargement region in the focus of the Berlin workshopNew EU Strategy for the Western Balkans sets out credible enlargement perspective maintaining the focus on regional cooperation Regional Deputy Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs Commit to Joint Approach to Small Arms and Light Weapons Control Vocational Training Centres analyse their legal framework with RCC’s ESAP assistance Second Meeting of MAP Coordinators and B2G Meeting on MAP takes place in Trieste RCC's ESAP assists Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in Pristina to establish an integrated information system Belgrade audience thrilled with Sarajevo play ‘Divlje meso’Preparations for Western Balkans Digital Summit 2018 Continue Fragmentation of capital market in WB6 compels for regional actions and further integrationRCC Secretary General takes part the Berlin Process’s meeting of Western Balkans Sherpas The WB 6 Start Work on the Model for Automatic Recognition of Academic QualificationsFirst Regional Meeting on the Digital IntegrationRegional Working Group on Justice and Western Balkans’ Judicial Training Institutions held a joint meeting Regional Workshop on Smart Specialisation in Research and Development Representatives of the Western Balkans presented developments in Open Science and Open Access policies in their economies together with EU Member StatesChallenges and Responses of the Western Balkans discussed at the Policy Summit in Brussels Monitoring Committee of the SEE 2020 Strategy MeetsMeeting of the South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) growth Strategy’s Coordination BoardRCC: Second Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism opens in Brdo pri KranjuRegional Workshop on Prosecution, Detention, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters begins todayRCC, ETF continue building human capital in the regionUNCTAD, RCC present Investment Policy Review of South East EuropeRCC: Chisinau Hosts Cyber Security Drill for Europe and CIS RegionsBonn: Western Balkans reaffirms its strong commitment to regional cooperation in addressing environmental and climate challengesRCC: Coordinated and Efficient Spending in Roma Integration Policies Needed to Produce Tangible Results RCC: Tirana to host Regional Conference on Filling in the Budget Gaps in Roma Integration PoliciesSouth East European Military Intelligence Chiefs adopt OSINT assessment on Use of Social Media by Violent Extremists Ministers in charge of Public Administration Reform from Western Balkan economies endorse Recommendations on Public Participation in decision-making process RCC: Joint Working Group on Investments discusses ways to attract and promote region's investment potentialsRCC hosts Workshop on Improving the Investor State Dispute Settlement in South East EuropeNational Workshops on Public Employment Services Benchlearning kick-off in PristinaRCC hosts the first meeting of coordinators for the Western Balkans Regional Economic AreaLondon: Western Balkans Summit 2018 and Berlin Process in focus of Svilanovic’s meeting with UK Foreign Office and Commonwealth Officials RCC Secretary General discusses Western Balkans EU perspective with Bulgarian Foreign Minister in Sofia todayPreventing Corruption in Public Institutions through Efficient Identification of Risks 2nd Meeting of Mediators from the RegionSvilanovic at RCC Board meeting: Our efforts were focused on areas where ambitions in the region have grownRCC: Implementation of the action plan for Regional Economic Area – preparations for the 2018 Western Balkans Digital Summit beginRegional Cooperation Council at 6th Summit100 of Business Leaders of Southeast EuropeThe region discusses investments and International Investment Agreements RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2017: Unemployment remains the chief concern, while anxiety over corruption growsRCC to present its Balkan Barometer 2017 – a perception survey of citizens and business communities on the situation in the regionHeads of South East European National Security Authorities convene for their 7th Annual meetingRegion’s administration representatives endorse Western Balkans Recommendations on Public Participation in legislative and decision-making processes Roma Integration 2020: Budgeting in the region to be improved to reflect measures for integration of Roma New York: RCC Secretary General hosts meeting of Western Balkans foreign ministers and EU’s Han, discussing Regional Economic AreaRCC’s ESAP: Belgrade hosts regional training on benchlearning for Public Employment Services in the Western BalkansRCC supports 5th edition of the International Festival of High School Theatre – JUVENTAFESTSarajevo Film Festival: Heart of Sarajevo for the best student film goes to Neven Samardzic for the film ‘Clean’
Sarajevo Film Festival: Competition for Best Student Film kicks-offRCC patron of the 1st Sarajevo Film Festival's Best Student Film AwardRCC hosts regional meeting on development of energy management in public sectorRepresentatives of Western Balkan Public Employment Services discuss qualitative benchmarkingTrieste: Six Western Balkans leaders endorse Regional Economic AreaSarajevo: RCC at the Sixth Western Balkans Civil Society ForumWorking Group on Open Science meets in Brussels and explores e-infrastructure possibilities in the regionRCC hosts meeting of the Western Balkans' Judicial Training InstitutionsRCC: Svilanovic meets Bildt, Heisbourg, and Cooper in Sarajevo to discuss regional cooperation in context of European integrationSEECP Foreign Ministers and Heads of State and Government endorse RCC’s Annual Report 2016-2017 Dubrovnik hosts 10th RCC Annual MeetingAnnual report on SEE 2020 Strategy implementation endorsedRCC to present report on its activities in the past year and the SEE 2020 Development Strategy’s implementation results, at meetings in DubrovnikSkopje: Regional public employment services work together to improve measures leading to reduction of unemployment Regional efforts in combating climate challenges discussed at the 5th meeting of the Regional Working Group on EnvironmentTraining of junior diplomats from South East Europe: crafting the future of the regionSEE 2020 Monitoring Committee discusses initial findings of the SEE 2020 Strategy Annual Report on ImplementationSvilanovic: We need to engage and empower youth, to make them more resilient to violent extremism propagandaRegional Working Group on Investments at its regular meeting in PodgoricaTirana Hosts Public Dialogue Forum on Roma IntegrationSarajevo Business Forum 2017: RCC hosts panel "One Region, One Economy - Connectivity and Potential"RCC Board accepts organisation’s Annual Report 2016 – 2017Western Balkans’ economies continue preparations for the upcoming Triste Summit at the joint RCC-CEFTA-European Commission WorkshopRCC's ESAP Project assists Montenegro in preparing the new Labour Law Goran Svilanovic presented with Dr Elemer Hantos Prize for promotion of economic cooperation in the regionRCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation in SEE with Turkey officialsRCC: Western Balkans is not to be left out from the Pan-European digital infrastructure mapAssessment on use of social media by violent extremist discussed by SEEMIC Expert Working GroupRCC survey: Only slightly more than half of people surveyed region-wide said whistleblowers should be supportedGermany continues its support to Regional Cooperation CouncilRCC launches a website on prevention and countering of violent extremism in South East Europe - www.rcc.int/p-cveSerbian journalists in a visit to the Regional Cooperation Council SecretariatRCC’s Roma Integration 2020 project at Roma week 2017 in BrusselsRCC: Skopje hosts training on corruption proofing of legislationSEE group on countering radicalisation and violent extremism and foreign terrorist fighters continue its work under RCC auspices Practical and institutional cooperation of regional judiciaries in focus of Podgorica-based eventsOrhan Usein: Through policies and budgets governments begin to translate commitments to Roma into integration and equalityRCC presents its activities and core of regional cooperation in South East Europe to young diplomatsWestern Balkans economies to work with Regional Cooperation Council and EU to further economic cooperationSvilanovic: Higher level of regional economic integration can alleviate region’s economiesChampion of Regional Cooperation Award presented to Sarajevo Film Festival SEE 2020 triennial Programming Document adoptedRCC Board meets in Sarajevo for 31st timeRCC to host Third Meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western BalkansRegional Cooperation Council launches redesigned websiteSarajevo Film Festival - Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East EuropeRCC at Kopaonik Business Forum 2017: Moving forward through regional economic integration RCC presents its report on activities in countering radicalization and violent extremism to SEECP Foreign MinistersTrans-European networks and connectivity agenda in focus of inter-parliamentary conference in PristinaSkopje: ESAP co-organises National Consultative Meeting on the Employment and Social Reform Programme Svilanovic: We should turn to regional economic integration of the Western BalkansRCC at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the Western Balkans six in SkopjeRCC Secretary General discusses organisation’s activities with EU officials in Brussels Sarajevo hosts first regional ‘Skills Show’ of high school students Justice and Home Affairs discussed at EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum Erhard Busek visits RCC Secretariat in SarajevoRoma integration as conditionality of EU accession processRCC Secretary General meets Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs THE MEDAL OF THE LOUD: Speak, do not keep silent!RCC’s Svilanovic at Brussels’ Balkans Summit: ‘Business as usual will not work’Regional Conference: Better Regulation and Competitiveness in Western BalkansRCC: Setting up priorities for 2017-2019 SEE2020 Strategy implementation in BelgradeRCC's Goran Svilanovic awarded the 2016 Elemer Hantos Prize for promoting economic cooperationRoma Integration 2020: The 2016 cycle of Public Dialogue Forums on Roma issues concludes in PodgoricaRCC: SEE 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee meets at the 3rd annual meetingLaunch of Advocacy Strategy for the EU Integration of the Western Balkans hosted by RCC Liaison Office in BrusselsWestern Balkans need to concentrate regional efforts towards digitalisationRoma Integration 2020: Public Dialogue Forum on Roma issues in SkopjeForeign Terrorist Fighters – Challenges for South Eastern EuropeRoma Integration 2020: Public Dialogue Forum on Strategy and Action Plan for inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians Job creation in South East Europe needs reform and harmonization of investment policiesThe South East Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection meets in ZagrebTirana: Stepping up regional response in fight against radicalization, violent extremism, terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters in South East Europe in the focus of the RCC-organised conferenceRCC: SEE 2020 Strategy implementation priorities in the next 3 years, in focus of the Tirana workshopRCC with Western Balkan economies presented regional Open Science agenda at 4th EU meeting on Scientific InformationJudicial training institutions from Western Balkans and Turkey mapped the most important projects in the region and identified common needs as grounds for future cooperationRCC’ Balkan Barometer survey: Albanians among the most optimistic about their expectations from the European integrationRCC: Regional 3-year plan of activities and processes in the area of justice agreed at the meeting of the Working Group on JusticeRCC: Bosnia and Herzegovina works on finalisation of the Action Plan on Roma for 2017-2020 at public dialogue forum in SarajevoWestern Balkan's public employment services agree on concrete actions to enhance their workRCC: Athens hosts 9th meeting of the SEE 2020 Strategy Coordination BoardRCC: Sarajevo hosts a concert of Balkan traditional musicSEE 2020 implementation: Cooperation of Oversight Bodies for asset disclosure and conflict of interest in the region Chisinau: Migration crisis, radicalization and violent extremism leading to terrorism in the focus of SEE military intelligence chiefs meeting
RCC: Initial insights of draft Regional Roaming Study presented to Western Balkans governments and regulatory agencies’RCC: Public dialogue forum on Roma Integration kicks off with public hearing at Serbian National AssemblyOrganisation’s results and upcoming activities in the focus of 30th RCC Board meeting Western Balkans Joins the European Open Science AgendaThe new SEE 2020 annual programming cycle kicks –off Cyber security, education and training on the agenda of the 6th South East European National Security Authorities’ forum (SEENSA)Roaming in the region could be harmonised with the EU even before accession, RCC to provide support in thisRCC Secretary General meets U.S. State Department officialsConnection, Communication, Cooperation in South East EuropeJoint investigation teams as a tool in fighting organised crimeEfficiency and equity of public institutions and good governance seen as key problems in the region Researcher mobility and open science contributing to research excellenceSvilanovic at Milocer Development Forum: We at the RCC foster multi-dimensional approach to sustainable development ILO and RCC launch project for better labour market governance in the Western BalkansRCC and ILO to launch ‘Employment and Social Affairs Platform’ ProjectSvilanovic: “Low credibility of public institutions in South East Europe”RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016: The region is moving forward but unemployment, the economic situation and corruption remain the most pressing issuesRCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016: And the people say… jobs!Belgrade audience lauds two female authors from Bosnia and Herzegovina "Before accession, countries will need to prove tangible progress on Roma inclusion"RCC hosts workshop on countering violent extremism in South East EuropeSvilanovic: Making sure that local administrations are well prepared for demanding EU accession process and membership, is our common objectiveRCC embarks on new three-year working cycle as the Strategy and Work Programme for 2017-2019 gets endorsed at the organisation’s Annual MeetingSEECP foreign ministers endorse the new RCC’s three-year Strategy and Work ProgrammeSEE 2020 Strategy implementation shows a mixed bag of results in the past yearRCC to present the new three-year strategy and work programme at its Annual meeting in Pravets, BulgariaFurthering security cooperation in South East EuropeRCC Secretary General at the Forum of EU Strategy for Adriatic and Ionian RegionRCC Board accepts the new three-year Strategy and Work Programme of the organizationFurthering the digitalisation in South East EuropeRCC at Sarajevo Business Forum: With common market our region can be economically stronger and more competitiveTen scholarships for a better future“EU incomplete without the Western Balkans”RCC and BBI to provide scholarships for ten pupils and students from Srebrenica and BratunacRCC call for proposals - 300.000 EUR for projects supporting implementation of the SEE 2020 StrategySynergising RCC and EU macro-regional strategiesSEE judicial training institutions network establishedSvilanovic: International Roma Day excellent opportunity to recall extensive heritage of region’s largest ethnic minorityContinued German support for RCC activitiesClimate change and environment – Crucial issues for SEEClimate change and environment issues in focus on Friday in PodgoricaRCC: Second meeting on donor coordination in the Western Balkans ends in Sarajevo RCC to host second donor coordination meeting in the Western BalkansFull house and standing ovation for “Romeo and Juliet”RCC: Strengthening regional cooperation in the field of justiceRomeo and Juliet in SarajevoRCC Secretary General speaks to young diplomats from South East Europe about region’s opportunities and challengesEuropean Training Foundation award for RCCSvilanovic on regional economy - tough but with a glimmer of optimismGerman MPs: Regional Cooperation Council has to be strengthened Three million euro for boosting jobs in the Western BalkansBalkans Bioenergy Task Force kicks-offRCC awards European Fund for the Balkans as 2015 Champion of Regional Cooperation Sarajevo: RCC Board meets for the first time in 2016 RCC to actively participate in future roaming policy in Western BalkansPolitical stability, growth and jobs – Svilanovic on strengthening the ties in the regionEuropean Fund for the Balkans - Champion of regional cooperationMore work on biodiversity protection a regional “must do”Protecting biodiversity on a regional level is a mustSEECP ministers discuss migration issues Flow of recruits for violent extremists, terrorists and foreign fighters must be stoppedRegional Cooperation Day in Sarajevo: Strong debate about a tough year
RCC: Sarajevo to host Regional Cooperation DayRCC boosting competitiveness in South East EuropeRCC: “Balkan Spy in Sarajevo” to perform in Belgrade’s Zvezdara Theatre Pristina hosts Zijah Sokolovic’s one man show Zijah Sokolovic in Pristina on 1 December 2015SEECP Political Directors meet in SofiaRCC at the SEE Regional Conference: “Working Together Towards EU Accession”RCC partakes in security issues conferenceBetter cooperation between the RCC and the OSCEJob creation and dynamising economic life is crucial for the future of South East Europe (SEE) - Inter-parliamentary Conference in Sarajevo ends today
Meeting of the Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in SarajevoRCC at the Agricultural Policy Forum (APF) 2015Countering violent extremism in focus of RCC-State Department talksRCC and regional issues discussed in New York Towards a Single Information Space Western Balkans gets Research and Innovation Centre Split to become headquarters of the Western Balkans Research and Innovation Centre Sofia: RCC at the conference on energy security and infrastructure in South East EuropeSvilanovic officially signs Agreement on Assumption of Duties as RCC Secretary General in second termRCC Secretary General receives Swedish Ambassador to BiHRoma Decade ends – Roma Integration 2020 picks upThe new Director of MARRI, Tamara Mugosa, visits RCC RCC Secretary General visits Foreign Minister CrnadakRCC connecting SEE and Turkish businessIntegrating South Eastern Europe to global markets: RCC brings together Turkish and SEE businesses
Rama, Svilanovic and Vucic, tonight in regional TV Talk Show “Okruzenje” The Western Balkans Civil Society Forum at the Vienna SummitTackling tomorrow's issues today - bilateral disputes in the Western Balkans discussed in Vienna RCC at the Vienna WB summitCivil Society at the upcoming Western Balkans Summit in ViennaRCC Secretary General on the region’s economyThird round of RCC’s ‘Voice of the Region’ competition opens Svilanovic voices strong support for creation of youth exchange programme for the Western BalkansRCC Secretary General briefs South East Europe’s Ambassadors accredited in Brussels to EU and NATO and EC Director General Christian DanielsonSEECP summit approves appointment of Goran Svilanovic as RCC Secretary General RCC Annual Meeting and presentation of the SEE Development ScoreboardSEECP Foreign Ministers appoint Goran Svilanovic as RCC Secretary General for a second 3 year termGoverning Board of RCC’s SEE2020 Strategy Meets in TiranaRCC helps establish the Regional Working Group on EnvironmentRCC to present South East Europe Development ScoreboardRCC’s ‘Voice of the Region’ competition enters its second roundGoran Svilanovic hosts “One Region, One Economy’ panel at Sarajevo Business ForumRCC Board endorses renewal of mandate for RCC Secretary General Goran SvilanovicRCC Secretary General briefs Austrian parliamentarians on the SEE2020 StrategyRegional Cooperation Day in BrusselsRCC’S Balkan Barometer Presented at the Regional Cooperation Day in BrusselsRegional Cooperation Day ends in BrusselsRCC: Regional programmes in culture and creative industries are an enormous potential for overall development of societiesCombating Shadow Economy: A Necessity for Investments in SEEJustice and Home Affairs Ministers agree on stepping up cooperation in the joint fight against terrorismJustice and Home Affairs Ministerial Conference on Terrorism in Budva, 16-17 April 2015
RCC launches “Voice of the region” public competition Germany continues to support RCC’s activitiesRCC's SEE2020 Strategy: stocktaking and evaluation continues in BelgradeImplementation and monitoring of RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy discussed in Skopje todayRegional Cooperation Council recognizes Energy Community Secretariat as Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2014, marks 7th anniversaryRCC: Sarajevo hosts Meeting on Donor Coordination in Western BalkansDonor coordination conference for Western Balkans to be held annually under RCC auspices, concludes Sarajevo meetingSvilanovic: Unemployment – Problem number 1 in the regionEU continues to support regional cooperation aimed at wellbeing of citizensPodgorica: RCC roadshow on SEE 2020 strategy implementation, monitoring and promotion continuesEmployment and economic situation crucial for the regionRCC meets the citizens of BelgradeRCC Secretary General meets SEECP TroikaRCC out on the street to meet citizens in SarajevoA kick-start to stalled accession?European Commission supports RCC with 7,15 million euroRCC out on the street to meet citizens in PrishtinaRCC out on the street to meet citizens in SkopjeRCC at the Launch of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian RegionRCC out on the streets to meet citizens in PodgoricaThrough cultural heritage to more jobsSvilanovic: Strong and vibrant regional economies crucial for EU integrationRCC Board adopts Report on RCC activities April-September 2014 RCC co-organises the 4th BiH Congress on RoadsBerlin conference confirms importance of regional cooperationRCC Secretary General attends Western Balkans conference in BerlinRCC and Sarajevo Film Festival’s round table on “Regional cooperation in the audio visual sector”Joint South East European initiative presented to UNESCOSouth East Europe Investment Committee integrated into Regional Cooperation Council’s structures as of 1 July 2014 RCC at the meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign AffairsRegional Cooperation Council holds Annual MeetingGoverning Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s South East Europe 2020 Strategy meets in BucharestRCC to Present its Annual Report and SEE 2020 Scoreboard on 19 June 2014 in BucharestImplementation of two EU grants for rehabilitation of Western Balkans cultural heritage almost completedRCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy: Regional Action Plan in the area of justice approvedAir Transport potentials in South East Europe focus of Sarajevo Conference RCC calls EU for continuation of urgent assistance to flood-affected countries in the regionPresident of Montenegro Filip Vujanović meets with RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanović in Sarajevo Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic visits Regional Cooperation Council SecretariatRegional Cooperation Council Board accepts the organisation’s Annual Report Public Policy Masters Students from Hague visit RCC SecretariatRCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy: Regional Action Plan for implementation of Western Balkans Research and Development Strategy for Innovation adopted Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat launches organisation’s redesigned website and social media profilesGermany supports RCC’s public awareness activities with 50,000 euro grantRCC’s South East Europe 2020 strategy topic of workshop for journalists held in SarajevoEU-financed project improving cooperation in South East Europe by strengthening RCC, successfully completesRegional Cooperation Council presents Champion of Regional Cooperation award for 2013, marks 6th anniversaryEU invests 100,000 euro in rehabilitating 8 cultural heritage sites in Western Balkans through RCC Task Force; more funds to followRegional Cooperation Council Secretary General congratulates Serbia on opening accession talks with European UnionEuropean Commission supports work of RCC Secretariat with EUR 3.575 million grantSvilanović via Twitter: SEE 2020 strategy dependable mechanism of regional economic growthRCC Secretary General to interact with regional press via Twitter on SEE 2020 strategyPanel debate on online media regulation in South East Europe to be held in Belgrade tomorrowSouth East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the region adopted in Sarajevo todayRegion’s ministers to adopt South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the regionSarajevo roundtable agrees to intensify regional cooperation on integrated water resources management in South East EuropeRoundtable on water and energy nexus in transboundary basins in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrow, hosted by RCCWestern Balkan Countries Develop Joint Strategy for Innovation-Based Economic GrowthRegional Cooperation Council Board holds last meeting in 2013, supports final preparations for SEE 2020 growth strategyFirst version of South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs presented in seven cities across the regionRCC, GIZ agree to cooperate on foreign trade promotion, energy efficiency, legal reform and modernisation of municipal servicesSouth East Europe public sector communicators association created in Budva today2nd railway congress ends in Sarajevo, agrees to work on common railway system in South East EuropeRCC to present South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the regionAcademy on Media Law in South East Europe calls for more plurality of views in media, proposes ways to increase trust in public service mediaSecond edition of the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe to kick off in Sarajevo tomorrowThree Western Balkans heritage sites chosen for a €2.8 million EU funding, says RCC meetingHead of RCC Expert Pool receives 'Europe Contribution of the Year' award by European Movement in SerbiaCompetitiveness working group created under South East Europe 2020 growth strategy, at RCC-hosted meeting in SarajevoRCC meeting to discuss progress in developing South East Europe 2020 growth strategy, in Sarajevo tomorrowRCC Secretary General briefs diplomats in Sarajevo of results of the organization's 5th Annual MeetingSouth East European ministers of foreign affairs express support to RCC work, hail its SEE 2020 growth strategyRegional Cooperation Council key forum for all-inclusive regional cooperation in South East Europe, say organization’s participantsAnnual Meeting endorsed new Regional Cooperation Council strategy and annual reportConference on strategic communication between security institutions and media in South East Europe to open in SkopjeUN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights pays visit to RCC SecretariatRegional Cooperation Council Secretary General meets chief executive of Vienna Economic Forum10 aviation organizations to sign letter of intent on joint service provision in South East Europe, under RCC auspicesRegional Cooperation Council Board adopts the organization’s new three-year strategy and work programmeGermany supports work of RCC Secretariat with a 50,000 euro grantNew work programme of South East Europe Investment Committee to focus on SEE 2020 growth strategy South East Europe 2020 growth strategy in focus of regional meeting, to be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, under RCC auspicesSeven German ambassadors from Western Balkans and foreign ministry discuss regional issues, express support to RCC workRegional Cooperation Council Board amends statutory documents to reflect EU-mediated agreement on Kosovo* regional representationForeign Minister Poposki visits RCC Secretariat, backs organization’s goals and activitiesRegional Cooperation Council to mark its 5th anniversary, inaugurate Champion of Regional Cooperation awardRegional Cooperation Council receives award for extraordinary contribution to humanismNew Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council takes up postRegional Cooperation Council wins award for extraordinary contribution to humanismWestern Balkans policy on new skills for new jobs to be adopted at RCC, FES co-organized event in Sarajevo, tomorrowMuseums network in South East Europe established at RCC-organized ministerial conference in SkopjePreservation of cultural heritage in South East Europe in focus of Skopje meeting, held under RCC auspicesWestern Balkans ministers adopt 11 targets for regional economic growth by 2020, under RCC auspicesRegional Cooperation Council Board discusses state of cooperation in South East Europe, thanks outgoing Secretary General Biscevic2.2 million euro project boosting women entrepreneurship in South East Europe kicks offNine targets of regional 2020 strategy supported by South East Europe Investment Committee, under RCC auspicesLifelong learning and non-formal adult education in South East Europe focus of RCC, dvv international conference in SarajevoEntire society must join forces to fight violent extremism, agrees South East European meeting in Istanbul todaySouth East Europe Investment Committee to back initial targets for regional 2020 strategy, at RCC-hosted meeting in SarajevoAs South East European ministers discuss measures to consolidate cooperation, RCC Secretary General Biscevic is awarded Bulgarian Golden Laurel medal 3rd road congress wraps up in Sarajevo, agrees ways to develop road infrastructure in South East EuropeSouth East European Military Intelligence Chiefs meet in SofiaRCC, EC organized meeting proposes extension of Single European Sky Programme in South East Europe beyond 2012Investment in modern technologies at core of efficient economy, says RCC hosted meeting of e-South East Europe initiativeLong-term social development in Western Balkans to be discussed at RCC, FES event in Sarajevo, tomorrowRCC Task Force on Culture and Society meeting agrees to reinforce protection of cultural heritage in South East EuropeRCC briefs diplomats in Sarajevo of results of its 4th Annual MeetingGermany grants 50,000 euro to support work of RCC SecretariatRegional access to finance forum to be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, under RCC, USAID and Sida auspicesSouth East European Heads of State and Government praise RCC work, thank outgoing and approve of new Secretary GeneralSouth East European foreign ministers appoint Goran Svilanović as the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation CouncilAnnual Meeting endorses RCC annual report and nomination of new Secretary General1st media law academy in SEE ends in Zagreb, makes recommendations on public service media remit, media pluralism and professionalismFirst academy on media law in South East Europe to kick off in ZagrebSouth East European experts prepare regional conventions on criminal, civil and commercial matters, under RCC auspicesConference on investigative journalism and data protection in South East Europe to open in Pula, CroatiaRCC-supported conference discusses higher education in Western BalkansRegional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo, accepts annual, financial reportsRCC’s Southeast Europe Investment Committee adopts 2-year work programme in Sarajevo, to boost region’s competitivenessGreater involvement of girls in ICT to be promoted in Sarajevo by Ministry of Communications, RCC, and partnersEight South East European stock exchanges to sign platform for joint action, under RCC auspices in SarajevoCEI project of strengthening the RCC launched in Sarajevo to support stronger regional cooperation in Western BalkansProject to improve cooperation in South East Europe by strengthening RCC to kick-off in Sarajevo tomorrowRegional Cooperation Council Board holds its first meeting in 2012, in SarajevoRegional cooperation in South East Europe, EU membership focus of 4th RCC anniversary celebrationRCC Secretary General, BiH Foreign Minister meet in SarajevoRCC Secretary General meets Minister of Foreign Affairs in SkopjeRCC, European Parliament to bring together Western Balkan parliamentarians to discuss environmental policy, in SarajevoRCC Secretary General, Serbian Foreign Minister meet in BelgradeConference on the role of Civil Society Networks in the Western Balkans and Turkey starts in SarajevoWestern Balkans civil society to discuss greater participation in EU accession and RCC strategy implementation, at Sarajevo conferenceHead of LSE institute to speak about perceptions of crisis-struck Europe, sign agreement with RCC, in SarajevoRegional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo today, adopts budgetSouth East European conference evaluates regional needs in justice, home affairs and security cooperation, under RCC auspicesWestern Balkans’ research and development strategy project launched in Belgrade, with RCC supportMinisterial conference in Paris welcomes management transfer of South East Europe Investment Committee from OECD to RCC131 million euro European Commission strategy for Western Balkan discussed at Regional Cooperation Council in SarajevoEuropean Commission’s Director General for Enlargement visits RCC SecretariatIndependence, sustainability of public service media in South East Europe needs to be strengthened, agrees Sarajevo conferenceSeminar on freedom, independence and sustainability of public service media in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo on MondayRCC Secretary General Biščević meets EU Commissioner Füle over regional cooperationHigh level meeting on information society development takes place in Tirana, boosts commitment to regional growthRCC-hosted South East European social agenda week to open in Sarajevo todayConference on urban planning in South East Europe takes place in Sarajevo today, under RCC auspicesSouth East European health ministers foster inclusion of health into all policies, tackle killer diseases, at RCC- and WHO-supported forumTwelve South East European military intelligence chiefs step up cooperation in Sarajevo today, under RCC auspicesSouth East European health ministers to tackle killer diseases together, with RCC and WHO supportFirst training of South East European education inspectors concludes in Montenegro today, supported by RCCRCC Secretary General, Albanian Deputy Prime Minister meet ahead of key European decisions affecting the regionProtocol on regional cooperation among South East European public media signed in Sarajevo, under RCC auspicesDirectors general of South East European public media to sign cooperation protocol in Sarajevo, with RCC supportRCC Secretary General meets South East European foreign ministers in New YorkRCC Board meets in Sarajevo to discuss activities of the organizationRCC, EC organize second meeting on implementation of Single European Sky in South East EuropeRCC Secretary General discusses regional affairs and organization’s activities with senior U.S. and World Bank officialsRCC, SIDA sign 2.2 million Euros agreement to support women entrepreneurship in South East EuropeRCC organizes preparatory meeting for ministerial conference on Western Balkans strategy for research and developmentSerbian President Tadic gives full support to RCC activities in promoting regional cooperation in South East EuropeRCC to host first meeting on implementation of regional strategy on justice and home affairs in South East EuropeRCC Secretariat briefs diplomatic community in Sarajevo on implementation of its work strategy and results of 3rd Annual MeetingHeads of State and Government of South East Europe praise work of Regional Cooperation CouncilSouth East European foreign ministers voice support to RCC activities, endorse its Annual ReportRegional cooperation in South East Europe encouraging, says RCC Secretary General at the organization’s Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting of Regional Cooperation Council to be held in Budva, MontenegroRegional Cooperation Council’s Task Force on Culture and Society constituted in Cetinje todayRegional Cooperation Council Task Force on Culture and Society to begin work in CetinjeRCC Secretary General takes part in EU-Western Balkans ministerial meetingRCC role in Parliamentary Dimension of South-East European Cooperation Process important, Speakers of Parliament sayFirst meeting of national security authorities from South East Europe to discuss regional platform for exchange of classified informationRCC Secretary General and European Commission Director discuss transport priorities in South East EuropeRCC to host first meeting on social agenda for the Western BalkansRCC to host fundraising event for International Sava River Basin Commission projectsRCC Board reviews progress in implementation of organization's 2011-2013 strategyRegional Cooperation Council website introduces new user-friendly featuresConference on road infrastructure safety in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrowWestern Balkans and Europe 2020 conference agrees RCC best suited to help align regional programmes with Europe 2020RCC-organized conference on Western Balkans and Europe 2020 to discuss growth in the region, gather close to 50 institutions and donorsSarajevo meeting discusses security sector reform in Western BalkansSouth East European ministers to endorse regional strategy on justice and home affairs, prepared under RCC auspicesRole of Western Balkan parliaments in EU accession to be debated in Sarajevo, under RCC and EC auspicesSouth East European defense ministers stress RCC’s importance in regional cooperationRegional Cooperation Council Board holds its first meeting in 2011 in Sarajevo todayProspects for regional cooperation in South East Europe in 2011 and beyond focus of the 3rd RCC anniversary celebrationRole of parliaments in legislative process and government oversight discussed in Sarajevo, under EP and RCC auspicesMontenegrin Foreign Minister, RCC Secretary General sign protocol on hosting regional task force on culture and societyRCC Secretariat and Association of Balkan Chambers sign cooperation agreement todayIntegration of e-infrastructures in South East Europe to be discussed in Sarajevo, with Bosnia and Herzegovina government and RCC supportRCC Secretary General and EU Commissioner for Regional Policy discuss cooperationRCC-supported conference of National Councils of European Movement in South East Europe held in PodgoricaRCC Secretary General, EU Enlargement Director General agree 2010 successful for regional cooperationRCC Secretary General meets EU Commissioner for EnlargementRegional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo todayRCC hosts conference to finalize draft South East European strategy on justice and security cooperationRCC Secretary General meets officials of upcoming Hungarian EU PresidencyStronger national airspace authorities in South East Europe focus of a Sarajevo workshop, organized by RCC and Belgian EU PresidencyRCC Secretary General meets Slovenian Foreign Minister over cooperation in South East EuropeWorkshop on national coordination and regional cooperation in counter-terrorism matters in South East Europe to open in SarajevoEnergy Community, RCC to host workshop on reducing emissions in the energy sector in South East EuropeInspectors to seek ways of improving quality of education in South East Europe, with RCC and OSCE supportSarajevo conference calls on European institutions to support public media in digital transition for South East Europe International conference on digitalization and sustainability of public broadcasting in South East Europe to commence in Sarajevo tomorrowSouth East European parliamentarians agree in Belgrade to boost regional cooperation in fighting poverty and social exclusionSouth-East and Eastern European initiative on sustainable energy development launched in Trieste todayRCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation with Bulgarian officialsNine South East European military intelligence chiefs sign cooperation statement in Belgrade today, under RCC auspicesOSCE organizes workshop on democratic policing in South-Eastern Europe, with Regional Cooperation Council supportInternational conference on higher education reform concludes in Dubrovnik today OSCE- and RCC-supported workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrowIstanbul conference creates platform for further advancing women entrepreneurs’ networks in South East EuropeRegional Cooperation Council’s Task Force on Culture and Society established todayRCC Secretary General to outline the organization’s new three-year strategy at a press conference in Sarajevo tomorrowThe first meeting of South East European political directors under Montenegrin leadership held in Podgorica todayImproved air connectivity, increased air traffic and its safety, goals of South East European conference held in MontenegroRepresentatives of RCC Secretariat and Montenegrin SEECP Chairmanship-in-Office meet in SarajevoRCC Secretary General presents the organization’s new strategy at COWEB Capitals meetingRCC hosts first meeting for preparing South East European strategy on justice and home affairsRCC Secretary General discusses energy and transport projects with Albanian officialsRCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation in PristinaRegional Cooperation Council Secretariat to host e-leadership workshop in Sarajevo on MondayAlbanian parliament hosts workshop on Energy Community, with Regional Cooperation Council supportSouth East European heads of state give full support to the Regional Cooperation Council, approve appointment of its Secretary GeneralSouth East European foreign ministers re-appoint Hido Biscevic as Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation CouncilAnnual Meeting endorses new RCC strategy, annual report and nomination of Secretary GeneralRCC Secretary General and EU Enlargement Commissioner discuss EU policy towards South East EuropeRCC Secretary General takes part in the 8th conference of SEECP speakers of parliamentRCC Secretary General hails messages of EU-Western Balkans meeting in Sarajevo, and new era of regional relationsSouth East European conference agrees in Bucharest today on the need to strengthen regional efforts in fighting corruptionBucharest-held regional anti-corruption conference to present study on corruption in nine South East European countriesRCC Board finalizes discussions on the organization’s three-year strategyEuropean Movements from South East Europe meet for the first time in Sarajevo, under RCC auspicesBiscevic, Djelic agree on the importance of regional projects as a developement stimulusSecretary General with PM Gruevski: Cooperation on joint projects a way to accelerated developmentRCC national coordinators from South East Europe discuss new strategy of the organizationRegional Cooperation Council launches redesigned website and new publication, a monthly newsletterRCC Secretary General joins experts in addressing economic crisis in South East EuropeYoung Turkish diplomats visit RCC SecretariatRCC Secretary General holds talks with Turkish officialsRCC hosts preparatory meeting for the Conference of SEECP Speakers of Parliament RCC Secretary General, officials of the Republic of Moldova discuss joint activitiesDeputy RCC Secretary General welcomes publication of OECD Investment Reform Index 2010Public research institutes instrumental to upgrading Western Balkans competitiveness, concludes regional workshopFuture RCC role in focus of talks between the organization’s Secretary General and EC Director General for EnlargementRCC Board starts discussing the organization's strategy for the next three yearsRCC Secretary General and Montenegrin Prime Minister discuss cooperationInternational conference on overcoming economic crisis in Western Balkans to mark 2nd RCC anniversaryRCC Secretary General holds talks with Chairman of BiH Council of MinistersRCC-organized workshop on air transport in South East Europe to take place in SarajevoFirst meeting of Regional Expert Network on Energy in South East Europe takes place at RCC SecretariatRCC delegation visits Institute for Prospective Technological StudiesPreparation of South East European justice and home affairs strategy starts in Sarajevo, under RCC auspicesRCC, Standing Working Group to promote regional rural development in South East EuropeWorkshop on energy security for Bosnia and Herzegovina lawmakers to take place in Sarajevo tomorrowFirst preparatory meeting of South East European Women Entrepreneurs Conference held at RCC SecretariatReforms, confirmed European perspective and development cooperation set base for advancement of South East Europe, says RCC head at Western Balkans conference in BrusselsHigh-level Western Balkans conference to be held in Brussels on Wednesday, under EU auspices and with RCC supportRCC Board discusses future strategic focuses of organization's activities and supports efforts of its Secretariat in SarajevoSouth East European Public-Private Partnership Network to be launched in Sarajevo next weekRCC hosts workshop on enhancing cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking in South East EuropeRCC Secretary General takes part in a summit of Heads of Government of the Central European InitiativeSarajevo conference on higher education in Western Balkans to open at Regional Cooperation Council tomorrowOECD, RCC bring together policy makers and experts in Sarajevo to increase parliamentary involvement in better business regulation in South East EuropeRCC hosts lecture ‘Global Economic Crisis: Implications and the Way Out, for Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans'Forty South East European journalists agree in Sarajevo today to shape new image of the region, under RCC and OSCE auspicesSouth East European journalists to talk in Sarajevo about media role in the region, under RCC and OSCE auspicesRCC Secretary General takes part in informal meeting of South East European Foreign Ministers in IstanbulRCC Secretariat hosts 1st Working Group Meeting of Education Reform Initiative of South East EuropeRCC to support stronger women entrepreneurship in South East EuropeRCC, UNDP to organize ministerial conference on generating public private partnerships in South East Europe, in SarajevoFirst meeting of prominent experts from South East Europe on regional response to economic crisis takes place in Sarajevo under RCC auspicesRCC, MARRI to promote rule of law principles in South East Europe RCC Board discusses situation in South East Europe and praises work of the organization’s Secretariat in SarajevoRCC to gather experts on regional research and development strategy for the Western Balkans, in SarajevoSenior Greek officials commend work of RCC and its Secretary GeneralUS to continue strong support to Regional Cooperation Council, senior official tells RCC Secretary GeneralFirst preparatory meeting on establishing South East European Firefighting Regional Center held in Sarajevo under RCC auspicesRCC Secretariat presents its mission, priorities and activities to European and Euro-Atlantic institutions in BrusselsSouth East European Employment and Social Policy Network to hold first meeting under RCC umbrella in Sarajevo tomorrowRegional Cooperation Council to host meeting on strengthening social dialogue in South East Europe, in Sarajevo tomorrowRCC co-organized workshop on energy security held in BelgradeGood neighbourly accommodations and development cooperation essential for progress in South East Europe, said RCC Secretary General at the Summit of regional leadersFirst RCC Annual Meeting endorses Secretary General’s Annual Report and Strategic Work Programme of the organizationRegional meeting on protection of endangered habitats and species in South East Europe to take place in SarajevoRegional cooperation needed to address security challenges in South East Europe, defence policy directors agree in SofiaUNODC and Regional Cooperation Council to promote security and justice in South East EuropeShared water resources management important component of stability in South East Europe, agrees RCC-hosted international conferenceRCC Secretary General meets EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security PolicyInternational workshop on management of water resources in South East Europe to start in Sarajevo tomorrowRCC Board accepts the organization's 2008 Annual Report on regional cooperation in South East EuropeRCC Secretariat and CEI Executive Secretariat to strengthen cooperationRegional cooperation key to any progress of South East Europe, Croatian President says at RCC in SarajevoCroatian President to visit Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat in SarajevoRCC Secretary General gains support of Swiss officials for RCC projectsEducation, research and innovation key to Western Balkans development, region’s ministers agree in Sarajevo todayMinisterial conference launching regional research strategy to be held in Sarajevo on FridayRCC Secretary General speaks to Council of Europe Development Bank officialsRCC Secretary General meets Hungarian officials over RCC prioritiesRCC Secretary General holds consultations with Czech EU Presidency and delivers lecture at Prague Institute for International RelationsRCC work tremendously important for the region and Europe, Czech, French and Swedish Foreign Ministers say in SarajevoCzech, French and Swedish Foreign Ministers to visit Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat in SarajevoRCC-hosted international conference agrees to strengthen efforts in fighting stolen vehicle crime in South East EuropeRegional Cooperation Council to host international conference on stolen vehicle crime, in Sarajevo tomorrowSouth East European experts in electronic government gather in Sarajevo to promote information society developmentRCC Secretary General holds consultations with 2010 Spanish EU presidencySouth East Europe should apply pre-accession reforms, work together to counter economic crisis, say RCC head, EU commissionerGerman Minister of State to deliver lecture on regional cooperation stability and way to EU, at RCC in Sarajevo29 RCC Board members discuss future cooperation with representatives of 18 initiatives active in South East EuropeRegional Cooperation Council to mark its first anniversary tomorrow, in SarajevoRCC National Coordinators from South East Europe meet in SarajevoSwedish Foreign Minister says RCC role of utmost importance for South East EuropeRCC Secretary General invites Skopje to propose projects with neighbours to fully utilize EU funds availableEU role in preserving South East European market from crisis vital, RCC Secretary General tells European CommissionRCC Secretary General meets Chair of BiH Council of Ministers over investment initiativeRCC leadership discusses European perspective of South East Europe, at a regional meeting in BelgradeKnowledge, political will, responsibility and compromise, tools for shaping South East Europe relations, says RCC Secretary General in MoldovaEnhanced political dialogue based on compromise and realism, essential for Bosnia-Herzegovina to optimize EU funds, RCC Secretary General tells Prime Ministers Dodik and BrankovicRCC Secretariat to present its mission, priorities and activities to Bosnia and Herzegovina officialsRCC Secretary General asks Russian and Ukrainian Prime Ministers to take steps to restoring gas supply to South East EuropeChair of EP Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South East Europe visits RCC SecretariatRCC Secretariat announces winners of its Essay and Photo Contest 200829 members of RCC Board meet in Sarajevo to discuss current and future activities of the organisationSoutheast European parliamentarians to discuss regional energy reforms in SarajevoSustained reform policies key to EU integration of Southeast Europe, say Albanian Prime Minister, RCC Secretary General Establishment of international law enforcement coordination units in Western Balkans launched in Vienna todayRCC Secretary General takes part in 16th OSCE Ministerial MeetingRCC Secretariat concludes 2008 series of presentations across Southeast European capitals in Ankara todayClose ties between Central and Southeast Europe important for EU enlargement, says RCC Secretary General in ChisinauRCC Secretary General underpins joint cooperation as prerequisite for economic growth in Southeast EuropeRCC Secretary General discusses organization’s activities with Irish officialsSoutheast Europe must be preserved from spillover effects of world financial crisis, says RCC Secretary General at EBRD in LondonRCC Secretary General holds consultations with UK officialsEnvironmental ministers launch plan for adapting to climate change in Southeast EuropeRCC to host first ministerial conference on combating climate change in Southeast EuropeRegional cooperation in justice and home affairs indispensible to EU integration of Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary GeneralRCC National Coordinators from Southeast Europe meet in SarajevoRCC Secretary General addresses European Parliament’s Working Group on Western BalkansRCC Secretary General takes part in World Economic Forum on Europe and Central AsiaRCC Secretary General invites Southeast European businessmen for a stronger cooperation in regional development projectsRCC to host first meeting of Electronic South East Europe Initiative and Broadband South East Europe TaskforceZurich conference presents Southeastern and Central Europe Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility to the countries of the regionSoutheast Europe should make best use of its potential for energy transport routes, says RCC Secretary General in PragueSoutheast European airliners to elaborate project of enhanced air transport cooperation in the region under RCC auspicesMontenegro signs SEECP charter on good neighborly relationsPromoting stability in Southeast Europe remains important priority, say RCC and NATO officialsRCC’s inclusive approach to regional cooperation important for further development of Southeast Europe, says EU Commissioner RehnRegional Cooperation Council Secretariat to open its Liaison Office in Brussels on 20 OctoberAccelerated reforms, self-responsibility conditions for lasting prosperity in Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary General in AnkaraPragmatic solutions needed to place Kosovo within RCC scope of work, says organization’s Secretary General in BerlinRCC Secretariat to host meeting of key initiatives active in Central, Southeast Europe and Black Sea regionOECD, European Commission, Regional Cooperation Council to present report on ways to increase competitiveness in the Western BalkansRCC Secretary General moderates Crans Montana Forum session on EU enlargement and regional cooperationCroatia’s EU accession talks to have positive impact on advancement of Euro-Atlantic integration of entire Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary GeneralRCC Secretary General presents quarterly report to members of the organization’s BoardPristina invited to participate in development projects in Southeast Europe by RCC Secretary GeneralRCC launches series of presentations throughout Southeast Europe on its mission, priorities and activities RCC Board met in Sarajevo on 6 OctoberBosnia and Herzegovina should take advantage of regional projects, say RCC Secretary General and Chairman of BiH Council of MinistersSoutheast Europe at crossroads, needs faster EU integration to avoid stagnation, says RCC Secretary General at conference in PragueOECD and RCC to kick-off preparation of Southeast Europe Investment Reform Index 2009RCC to host first meeting of key Southeast Europe initiatives and international partners on justice and home affairs issuesRCC Secretariat announces Essay and Photo Contest 2008RCC Secretariat and Kingdom of Belgium sign Headquarters Agreement for RCC Liaison Office in BrusselsSEE Heads of Government meet in SalzburgRegional cooperation key for progress in Southeast Europe, say RCC Secretary General, Montenegrin Prime MinisterWorld Bank Vice President gives full support to RCC, stresses fire-fighting and waterway use as areas of joint focusRole of RCC National Coordinators to be strengthened, says organization’s Secretary GeneralRCC Secretary General praises Serbia's commitment to regional cooperation at a meeting in BelgradeRCC Secretary General starts his round of political consultations with leaders in South Eastern EuropeRCC and Council of Europe chiefs stress importance of building human capital in South Eastern EuropeRCC National Coordinators from SEE hold first meeting in SarajevoRCC Secretary General takes part in ministerial meeting on implementation of Energy Community Treaty for SEERCC national coordinators from South Eastern Europe to hold first meeting in SarajevoPolitical and economic situation in South Eastern Europe topic of European policy summit, with RCC Secretary General's participationRCC Secretary General welcomes signing of Stabilization and Association Agreement between EU, Bosnia and HerzegovinaRCC Secretary General and Moldovan President meet over priorities of the organizationTask force on building human capital in South Eastern Europe launchedDevelopment perspectives in South 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Within two hundred meter radius in downtown Sarajevo one can visit Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, Mosques and Synagogues. (Photo: Shutterstock)

07 May 2019

Cultural diversity connects Sarajevo, Kotor and Novi Sad

SARAJEVO - Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures (SMOC), beneficiary of the RCC implemented and EU funded Tourism Development and Promotion Grant Scheme, presented today in Sarajevo a new regional tourism route based on cultural diversity of the Western Balkans.

RCC promoted the Western Balkans at the Balkan Trafik! Festival on 24-28 April 2019 (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

29 Apr 2019

Balkan Trafik! Festival: Promoting the best of the Western Balkans in the European Union

Brussels – For the past few days Brussels replaced its political foretoken as a European political centre and became a hub for Western Balkan art and culture. The 13th edition of Balkan Trafik! Festival (BTF), which took place 24-28 April, promoted the best of the Western Balkans (WB) and ...

Western Balkans needs to address the widespread phenomenon of informal employment through holistic approach - is one of the conclusions of workshops tackling this issue (Photo: Shutterstock)

26 Apr 2019

RCC’s ESAP: Share of informal employment in Western Balkans ranges from 18 to 33% - holistic approach necessary to tackle this issue

Sarajevo – “Share of informal/undeclared employment in the region varies from 18,1% in Republic of North Macedonia to 33% in Montenegro1 ,”said Nand Shani, Team Leader of the Regional Cooperation (RCC)’s Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP). Tackling this widespread ...

RCC's Tourism Development and Promotion Project promotes Balkan Trafik! Festival 2019, held in Brussels on 24-28 April (Illustration: Balkan Trafik! Festival)

26 Apr 2019

RCC powers Balkan Trafik! Festival, promotes cultural tourism

SARAJEVO – 13th edition of the Balkan Trafik! Festival which promotes cultures of the South East Europe through theatre, literature, cinema, music, graphic arts, gastronomy, street art, and workshops is taking place in Brussels from 24 to 28 April 2019.

25 Apr 2019

Tourism industry accounts for 14 percent of employment in the Western Balkans

Belgrade – Planning of most viable itineraries along the two new Western Balkans cultural routes that are currently under development was the main topic discussed by the representatives of tourism agencies and tour operators from the region, at the meeting organized by the Regional Cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu addressing the Berlin Process Coordination Meeting of the WB6 Ministries of Foreign Affairs on 24th of April 2019 in Sarajevo (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

24 Apr 2019

Bregu: Exercising real elements of mutual interests and good relations day by day of utmost importance for presenting the other face of this region

Sarajevo – Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) took part in the coordination meeting of the Berlin Process focusing on the preparations for the July 2019 Western Balkans summit in Poznan, in Sarajevo today.

23 Apr 2019

Kapetanovic: We have to focus on tangible actions and results in countering & prevention of terrorism & violent extremism in the region

Tirana
– The seventh meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Group of
National Focal Points (NFP Group) for Prevention and Countering Violent
Extremism (P/CVE) in South East Europe (SEE) is held in Tirana today.

The #DigitalRespect4Her Campaign is a campaign launched by the European Commission to raise awareness about online violence against women and promote good practices to tackle this issue (Illustration: European Commission)

19 Apr 2019

Bregu: Majority of online harassment of WOMEN happens on social media and we need to STOP it #DigitalRespect4Her

Sarajevo - The European Commission recently launched the #DigitalRespect4Her Campaign to raise awareness about online violence against women and promote good practices to tackle this issue.

Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route’s Illyricum Trail will run through Western Balkans and introduce visitors to some of the most amazing archaeological sites. (Photo: Danube Competence Center)

19 Apr 2019

RCC grant recipient introduces new regional cultural tourism product: The Illyricum Trail

BELGRADE - Danube Competence Center (DCC), beneficiary of the RCC Tourism Development and Promotion Project’s grant scheme, funded by the European Union, introduced yesterday in Belgrade the new and upcoming Western Balkans branch of the Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route’s called the ...

Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) with Marija Burić Pejčinović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia in Zagreb, 18 April 2019 (Photo: courtesy of Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs)

18 Apr 2019

RCC Bregu: Connecting within the region and with the EU of utmost importance for the Western Balkans

Zagreb – Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) paid an official visit to Zagreb today within the series of political consultations in the South East Europe (SEE). During the visit she met with Marija Burić Pejčinović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ...

10th Sarajevo Business Forum organised in cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Sarajevo 17 April 2019 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

17 Apr 2019

RCC at Sarajevo Business Forum: Better connectivity essential to creating new jobs and attracting investments in the Western Balkans

Sarajevo - Gazmend Turdiu, Deputy Secretary General of
the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) moderated the Leaders Panel dedicated to
the ‘One Region, One Economy’ concept as a vision for the future of
Western Balkans, at the 10th
edition of Sarajevo Business Forum (SFB) that kicked ...

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu at the 7th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, in Tirana on 16 April 2019 (Photo: RCC/Armand Habazaj)

16 Apr 2019

Bregu: Western Balkans citizens believe civil society is key correctional factor, to hold governments accountable for their actions

Tirana – „The level of civic trust in governments and politics in general in the Western Balkans (WB) is alarming, as 60% of citizens do not trust neither the governments, parliaments nor the judicial systems, according to findings of new edition of the Balkan Barometer, based on the data ...

Participants of the regional Workshop on prevention of online radicalization in South East Europe (SEE) in Budva, 12 April 2019 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

12 Apr 2019

Social media might become prime way of radicalization of young people in the years to come

Budva – Online radicalization in South
East Europe (SEE) and ways to deal with this global phenomenon on the regional
level are the main topics at the regional Workshop on prevention of online
radicalization, being held in Budva today.

The South East European National Security Authorities’ (SEENSA) met in Tirana on 10 April 2019, at the meeting co-organized and co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the National security agency (NSA) of Albania (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

10 Apr 2019

RCC’s Amer Kapetanovic: Security cooperation in the region has enormous potential that needs to be up-scaled

Tirana –The South East European National Security Authorities’ (SEENSA) met in Tirana today, at the meeting co-organized and co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the National security agency (NSA) of Albania.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu at the 1st Forum ‘Science and Innovation 2030 Vision for the Western Balkans’ in Ulcinj, Montenegro on 9 APril 2019 (Photo: RCC/Vedad Kamenjasevic)

09 Apr 2019

Bregu: If we want to move forward a new approach to education, promoting skills and supporting creativity is a must

Ulcinj – “If we want to move forward a new approach to education, promoting skills and supporting creativity is a must, said Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) addressing the participants of the 1st Forum “Science and Innovation 2030 for the Western ...

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Ministry of Science of Montenegro organised a Regional Workshop on Mapping Research Infrastructure in Ulcinj on 8 April 2019 (Photo: RCC/Vedad Kamenjasevic)

09 Apr 2019

Western Balkans agrees to create regional database of research infrastructure

Ulcinj – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) together with the Ministry of Science of Montenegro organised a Regional Workshop on Mapping Research Infrastructure, that took place on 8 April in Ulcinj. The workshop aimed to support the Western Balkan economies in the process of mapping ...

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and it's project Roma Integration 2020 are marking 8 April, International Roma Day (Photo: RCC/Klicker)

08 Apr 2019

Marking the International Roma Day: Meet Roma and let them meet you!

Sarajevo/Belgrade – Today is the day we celebrate Romani culture, history, language, heritage and experiences. But it is also an opportunity to continue voicing the necessity of improving the lives and welfare of Roma as equal citizens of our societies, which is the mission of the Regional ...

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu (left) and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlovic (right) signed Memorandum of Understanding on hospitality to the RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 project in Belgrade on 5 April 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of the Government of Serbia)

05 Apr 2019

RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 project continues its work on improving the lives and welfare of Roma as equal citizens in EU Enlargement region

Belgrade – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu and Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia and Minister of Construction, Traffic and Infrastructure, Zorana Mihajlović, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Belgrade today, extending Serbian hospitality to ...

The signing of the Regional Roaming Agreement for the Western Balkans at second Digital Summit in Belgrade on 4 April 2019 (Photo: RCC)

04 Apr 2019

Region seals the deal – 2021 roaming free Western Balkans

Belgrade
– “A deal is a destination! Today’s signature of the Roaming Free Agreement is
a step that makes a difference in the region. Amid all scepticism let us say
loudly: Europe delivers”, said Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) upon signing ...

RoamLike@Home in the Western Balkans. RCC asked all 6 region’s capitals what does #RoamingFreeWesternBalkans mean for them (Photo: RCC)

01 Apr 2019

RoamLike@Home in the Western Balkans: People see it as important as free movement; businesses believe it will spur trade

Sarajevo – The people of the Western Balkans (WB), businessman/woman, travellers, students, youngsters, everybody, are in unison when it comes to bringing down the roaming charges in the region – they are looking forward to it and see it as a great benefit to them personally and their businesses. ...

Coordinators of Multi-Annual Action Plan of Regional Economic Area in Western Balkans (MAP REA) met in Brussels on 26 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

26 Mar 2019

Bregu: Western Balkans Digital Summit and Poznan Summit are our chances to showcase we can deliver together as a region

Brussels – “Upcoming second WB Digital Summit in Belgrade, as well as the Poznan Summit are our chances to showcase that we can deliver together as a region,” said Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu, at the meeting of the Multi-Annual Action Plan ...

The informal meeting of the Working Party on the Western Balkans Region (COWEB) convened by the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), in cooperation with the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Chairmanship-in-Office (CiO) held by Bosnia and Herzegovina, held in Sarajevo on 22 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

22 Mar 2019

Bregu: Western Balkans should be EU’s geopolitical priority, but WB must outdo itself to become quality EU integration partner

Sarajevo – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu took part in the informal meeting of the Working Party on the Western Balkans Region (COWEB) in Sarajevo today, convened by the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), in cooperation ...

SEE 2020 Strategy’s Coordination Board met for 11th time in Sarajevo on 21 March 2019 (Photo:RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

21 Mar 2019

RCC Secretary General Bregu calls for more efficient future action and better communication with the citizens

Sarajevo – Coordination Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe’s growth Strategy (SEE 2020) has met in Sarajevo today, to reflect on the implementation results, identify potential action synergies for further cooperation as well as post-2020 regional priorities ...

WB6 Component Contact Points (CCPs) in charge for implementation and monitoring of MAP REA reflected on the results of plan's implementation during the period July-December 2018, at their third meeting, organized by the RCC in Tirana on 19 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Pranvera Kastrati)

20 Mar 2019

Turdiu: Our task is to translate political will and commitments into concrete actions and results

Tirana – The Western Balkan Six (WB6) Component Contact Points (CCPs) in charge for implementation and monitoring of the Multi-Annual Action Plan for Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) reflected on the results of MAP REA implementation during the period July-December 2018, at their third meeting, ...

RCC Board met for the 36th time with the new RCC Secretary General, Majlinda Bregu, chairing the meeting for the first time, in Sarajevo on 14 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Armin Durgut)

15 Mar 2019

Bregu: Challenges in front of us in enhancing regional cooperation in time of uncertainty, will be even bigger

Sarajevo – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Majlinda Bregu, for the first time since the inception of the duty, chaired the meeting of the organisation’s Board at the RCC Secretariat offices in Sarajevo, yesterday.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu with Chairman of the BiH Presidency, Milorad Dodik, on 14 March 2019 in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

14 Mar 2019

Bregu: Politics should act to the citizens’ concerns and deliver fast

Sarajevo – Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) paid an official visit to Milorad Dodik, Chairman of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, in Sarajevo today.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu presents the Champion of Regional Cooperation 2018 award to the Founder and Chair of You are a Sunflower Foundation, Albana Osmani at the reception marking the 11th anniversary of the RCC on 13 March 2019 in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Eldin Hasanagic)

13 Mar 2019

Bregu: Spreading the spirit of solidarity and tolerance beyond borders teaches young generations what really matters

Sarajevo – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu presented the award of the Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2018 to the Founder and Chair of You are a Sunflower Foundation, Albana Osmani at the reception marking the 11th anniversary of the RCC in ...

Samer Hajric promotes Via Dinarica trail at the Western Balkans-Powered by RCC.int stand at the ITB Berlin tourism fair, 7 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

12 Mar 2019

Western Balkans tourism on the rise: Powered by RCC, cultural and adventure tour operators promote the region at the ITB Berlin

Berlin – Over the last five days, 19 tour operators from the Western Balkans promoted the regional tourism offer at a joint Western Balkans – Powered by RCC.int stand at the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin, which gathers some 10,000 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu met Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers Denis Zvizdić in Sarajevo on 12 March 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the Council of Ministers)

12 Mar 2019

Bregu, Zvizdic discuss Western Balkans’ progress towards regional economic area

Participants of the Western Balkans' Working Group on Justice at RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo, 12 March 2019 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

12 Mar 2019

Cooperation of Judiciaries in the Western Balkans leads to transparent, reliable and predictable Rule of Law practices for the citizens

Sarajevo
– Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted today representatives of the Western
Balkans’ Ministries of Justice gathered around the RCC-led Working Group on
Justice, at their regular meeting, 12th in the row.

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is to award You are a sunflower Foundation as the Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe in 2018, in Sarajevo on 13 March 2019 (Illustration: https://youareasunflower.org).

12 Mar 2019

You are a sunflower - Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe in 2018

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) has selected You are a sunflower as the Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe in 2018. The award will be officially presented to Ms Albana Osmani, Head of You are a sunflower, by Majlinda Bregu, RCC Secretary General, at the ceremony ...

Nada Markovic, the founder of the first female cooperative that started with 3 women, now has more than 300, Bratunac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

08 Mar 2019

Listen to women – they are the key to unlocking the economic potential of this region

Sarajevo - Instead of happy 8th of March, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is introducing the idea of the “WE”, starting with Nada Markovic, a pioneer of the first female cooperative in Bosnia and Hercegovina.

Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the RCC in the meeting with Chamber of Investment Forum of the Western Balkan Six in Trieste, 7 March 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of WB6 CIF)

07 Mar 2019

RCC Bregu: Cooperation in attracting investments, upskilling youth and women and connecting people priorities for the Western Balkans

Trieste – Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) visited the seat of the Western Balkans Six Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF) in Trieste today, where she met with Safet Gerxhaliu, Secretary General, Marko Čadež, President of the Governing Board of ...

Western Balkans' tours operators promote regional adventure tourism offer at the Fiets en Wandelbeurs fair in Utrecht, Netherlands. 1-3 March 2019, Powered by RCC (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

04 Mar 2019

Utrecht
– Over the last three days, ten tour operators from the Western Balkans
presented the best of regional adventure tourism offer at the Fiets en
Wandelbeurs fair at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Netherlands, within the Regional
Cooperation Council’s (RCC) EU-funded, Tourism Development ...

South East Europe’s Photo and Video Contest #looking4summer

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RCC’s Photo/video Contest ‘LOOKING FOR THE SUMMER’ in South East Europe starts today!

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) launches photo/video contest titled ‘LOOKING FOR THE SUMMER’ (#looking4summer) aimed at promoting the most desirable tourism destinations in South East Europe.

Training for the region’s young diplomats in the service, promoting the South East Europe, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Sarajevo on 28 February 2019 (Photo: RCC/ratka Babic)

28 Feb 2019

Turdiu: Young diplomats are the leaders of tomorrow and promoters of our region to the EU and the world

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized training for the region’s young diplomats from South East Europe, in Sarajevo today.

Building a Regional Network Across Culture (Photo: Institute of Public and Private Policies)

22 Feb 2019

RCC introduces new regional cultural and adventure tourism routes at the International Fair of Tourism in Belgrade

Belgrade – The RCC’s Tourism Development and Promotion Project introduced today the three new Western Balkans cultural routes and presented the development work done by the three tourism grants recipients at the largest international tourism fair in the South East European – IFT Belgrade.

Within the official visit to Montenegro, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Majlinda Bregu met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Ivan Brajović, in Podgorica on 22 February 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of the Parliament of Montenegro)

22 Feb 2019

RCC Bregu: We will keep pushing the region for concrete deliverables by Poznan summit

Podgorica – On the second day of her visit to Montenegro, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Ivan Brajović, Prime Minister, Duško Marković, Minister of Foreign Affairs Srđan Darmanović, ...

Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) met with Milo Đukanović, President of Montenegro, in Podgorica on 21 February 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of the Presidency of Montenegro)

21 Feb 2019

RCC Bregu: Western Balkans is on the move, to step up reforms and strengthen regional cooperation

Podgorica - Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) started her consultations in Podgorica today by meeting Milo Đukanović, President of Montenegro.

The Summit's Steering Committee finalizing preparations for the 2nd Western Balkans Digital Summit, that is to take place on 4-5 April in Belgrade (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

19 Feb 2019

Preparations for the 2nd Western Balkans' Digital Summit enter its final stage

Belgrade – The preparations for the upcoming 2nd edition of the Western Balkans' Digital Summit entered its final stage.

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu (right) met with the EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel (left), in Skopje on 18 February 2019 where they discussed the new Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA2) for the Western Balkans (WB). (Photo: RCC/Maja Handjiska Trandafilova)

18 Feb 2019

Once Western Balkans reach new roaming agreement among itself, EU ready for reduction of roaming tariffs between WB and EU, as of July 2019

Skopje – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu is in Skopje today, where she met with the EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel.

Representatives of the ICT Ministries and Regulators from Western Balkans Six (WB6) economies agreed on the text and the next steps leading towards signing of the new Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA2), at the third negotiations organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) held in Brussels on 8 February 2019 (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

08 Feb 2019

‘Roam Like at Home’ speak more, pay less: Western Balkans agrees on text of new Regional Roaming Agreement

Brussels – Representatives of the ICT Ministries and Regulators from Western Balkans Six (WB6) economies agreed on the text and the next steps leading towards signing of the new Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA2), at the third negotiations organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) ...

In a two-day visit to Serbia, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Majlinda Bregu met with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dačić, , among other Serbian officials. (Photo: Courtesy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia)

05 Feb 2019

Bregu: Practical and effective discussion on the need for credible regional cooperation

Belgrade - Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu met with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, Rasim ...

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu met with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade on 4 February 2019 (Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the President of Republic of Serbia)

04 Feb 2019

Bregu: Mutual interests to lead the way on the Western Balkans’ European path

Belgrade – At the beginning of the two-day official visit to Belgrade, the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu met with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, today.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu meets the President of Albania, Illir Meta, on 1 February 2019 in Tirana. (Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the President)

03 Feb 2019

Bregu: 2019 is “a year of delivery” - citizens of the Western Balkans expect more

Tirana – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu, was in an official visit to Tirana where she met with the President of Albania, Illir Meta, Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Besa Shahini, Minister ...

RCC organised a series of awareness-raising workshops in WB cities to spark interest and boost applications within broadband connectivity area and utilize fund available under the Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF) (Photo: RCC/Maja Pinjo Talevska)

01 Feb 2019

30 million EUR earmarked for Western Balkans in Broadband connectivity under Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF)

30 million EUR are earmarked for the investment projects in digital infrastructure (fixed broadband connectivity) for the Western Balkans, through the Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF).

The Western Balkan (WB) economies presented current situation and actions undertaken in the development of Open Science and Open Access policies for research data at the meeting of the Working Group on Open Science, held under the auspices of the RCC in Brussels on 30 January 2019 (Photo: RCC/Mimika Loshi)

31 Jan 2019

Open Science concept would contribute to Western Balkan societies’ higher return on investment

Brussels – The Western Balkan (WB) economies presented current situation and actions undertaken in the development of Open Science and Open Access policies for research data at the meeting of the Working Group on Open Science, held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) ...

RCC, in cooperation with FES, gathered representatives of EU institutions, diplomatic missions, think tanks, non-governmental and business organizations, to discuss sustainable economic growth & development in the Western Balkans, on 30 January in Brussels. (Photo: RCC/Jules Toulet)

31 Jan 2019

Domestic reforms and regional cooperation - the two preconditions for economic development of the region

Brussels – Sustainable economic growth and development of the Western Balkans (WB) was in the focus of gathering of representatives of EU institutions, diplomatic missions, think tanks, non-governmental and business organizations, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu speaking at the 16th Vienna Congress, titled “Shaping the Future“ in Vienna on 29 January 2019 (Photo: RCC/Elmas Libohova)

29 Jan 2019

RCC SG Bregu: European integration of Western Balkans is not a territorial, but transformational agenda

Vienna – “European integration of Western Balkans is not a territorial agenda. It is a transformational agenda, which in the broader orientation towards fundamental European values has worked. The EU has been the single most important leverage in the region to promote democracy, rule of ...

Participants of the second round of negotiations on the new Regional Roaming Agreement for the Western Balkans, organized by the RCC on 24 January 2019 in Brussels. (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

24 Jan 2019

RCC: ‘Roam Like at Home’ speak more, pay less

Brussels – The second round of negotiations on the new Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA2) for the Western Balkans (WB), organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), is being held in Brussels today.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu with President of the Assembly, Talat Dzaferi, on 22 January 2019 in Skopje (Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the President of the Assembly)

22 Jan 2019

RCC’s Majlinda Bregu: Skopje gives a tailwind for the entire region

Skopje – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu, was in an official visit to Skopje in the past two days where she met with the President of the Assembly, Talat Dzaferi; Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs, ...

Photo: RCC/4x4 or 4 professions & 4 regional recognition

21 Jan 2019

RCC Secretary General: Each negotiation is a story of impact and dialogue for individuals, communities and economies

The 2nd round of negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications in the Western Balkans (WB) for Doctors of Medicine, Dentists, Architects and Civil Engineers started in Skopje today.

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu and Speaker of the Parliament Kadri Veseli, on 18 January 2019 in Pristina. (Photo: Courtesy of the Office of the Speaker of the Parliament)

18 Jan 2019

Secretary General Bregu: Inter-connected, we will push each other forward

Pristina – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Majlinda Bregu, visited Pristina today and met with the Speaker of the Parliament Kadri Veseli, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, and Minister of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ...

Representatives of the Western Balkan Public Employment Services (PES) and Ministries of Labour (MoL) visited a company that participated in the on-the job-training programme, in Tirana, 18 January 2019 (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

18 Jan 2019

On-the-job-training programme important for strengthening the Western Balkans labour market outcomes

Western Balkans’ Public Employment Services and Labour
Ministries peers review on-the-job training programmes and
practices
Tirana – Representatives of Public Employment Services (PES) and
Ministries of Labour from the Western Balkans economies gathered in Tirana for
a 2-day regional ...

RCC Secretary General, Majlinda Bregu, meets Sefik Dzaferovic, one of the three members of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 9 January 2019 in Sarajevo. (Photo: Courtesy of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

09 Jan 2019

RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu pays the first official visit to Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo – Majlinda
Bregu, the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met
with Sefik Dzaferovic, one of the three members of Presidency of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, in Sarajevo today. This is the first meeting organised of
envisaged tour of visits that RCC Secretary ...

Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (Photo: Armand Habazaj)

04 Jan 2019

Statement of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council Majlinda Bregu

Beyond differences and geographical boundaries there lies a common interest!
Jean Monnet was firm in his conviction that the “European nations had to unite in order to survive”. The same holds true for Western Balkan’s. To maintain weight in a world that is changing fast, ...

04 Jan 2019

Majlinda Bregu takes office as the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council

Sarajevo – Mrs. Majlinda Bregu assumed her duties of the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) today, following the appointment by the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Foreign Ministers in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia on 23 April 2018.

21 Dec 2018

Western Balkan Six kick-off negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications

Podgorica - The Western
Balkan Six (WB6) kicked-off negotiations on an Agreement, which will enable common
and shorter procedures for recognition of professional qualifications for
Doctors of Medicine, Dentists, Architects and Civil Engineers. The appointed negotiations
teams from the WB6 ...

7the meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee in Vienna, 19 December 2018 (Photo: RCC)

19 Dec 2018

SEE 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee kicks off new Strategy’s monitoring cycle

Vienna - 7the meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South
East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy’s Monitoring Committee took place in
Vienna today marking the beginning of the new SEE 2020 monitoring cycle.

RCC-organised meeting of the Western Balkans Roaming Policy in Brussels on 13 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/Bojana Zoric)

13 Dec 2018

Western Balkans moving towards a roaming free region

Brussels
– Representatives of the economies from the Western Balkans (WB) gathered in
Brussels today to discuss on the new Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA), at the
meeting of the Western Balkans Roaming Policy organized by the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC).

Participants of the 4th Joint Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ), in Sarajevo on 13 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

13 Dec 2018

Preparations for the next WB6 Prime Ministers Summit continue at the 4th Meeting of Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications in the Western Balkans

Sarajevo - The 4th meeting of the Joint Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe (ERI SEE) and Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ) took place in Sarajevo today.

3rd Meeting of the Western Balkans Six Working Group on Financial Markets in Podgorica, 11 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

11 Dec 2018

3rd Meeting of the Western Balkans 6 Working Group on Capital/Financial Markets

Podgorica - The third meeting of the
Western Balkans Six 6 (WB6) Working Group on Capital/Financial Markets, organised
by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took place in Podgorica today, deliberating
on the possibilities of advancing this work towards the overall financial
markets ...

Participants of a regional conference on innovative approaches to employment of Roma, jointly organized by the RCC's projects Roma Integration 2020 and Employment and Social Affairs Platform, and Roma Education Fund, on 10 December 2018 in Budapest. (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

10 Dec 2018

More jobs and changed approach to employment of Roma community in the enlargement region necessary to combat poverty and social dependence

Budapest - Regional conference on innovative approaches to employment of Roma, jointly organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s projects Roma Integration 2020 and Employment and Social Affairs Platform (EASP), and Roma Education Fund (REF) started in Budapest today.

Participants of the 3rd Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) in South East Europe (SEE), in Istanbul, Turkey on 6 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/ Gökhan Bayhan)

06 Dec 2018

Svilanovic: Cyber security became new hotspot and serious challenge at global, regional and local level

Istanbul – The Third Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) in South East Europe (SEE), organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the Government and the Ministry of Interior of Turkey, ...

The 8th semi-annual meeting of the South East Europe Tourism Expert Group (TEG) under auspices of the RCC’s Tourism Development and Promotion Project, in Vienna, 6 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

06 Dec 2018

Western Balkans endorses development of joint tourism routes

VIENNA – The South East Europe Tourism Expert Group
(TEG) endorsed a joint plan establishing the regional cultural and adventure tourism
routes for the Western Balkans six, at the meeting held in Vienna today.

Third Task Force meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) project, held in Skopje (Photo: RCC/Saso Alusevski)

05 Dec 2018

Enlargement region governments expressed will to secure equal opportunities, development and non-discrimination of Roma community

Skopje – Governments of the Western Balkans and Turkey agreed to work on a Regional Declaration on Roma and EU enlargement at the Third Task Force meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) project, held in Skopje. They also agreed to continue and ...

The 19th edition of the Annual Balkans Summit 'EU-WESTERN BALKANS - Enlargement, integration and the challenge of transformation', in Brussels on 4 December 2018 (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

04 Dec 2018

Enlargement process, integration, transformation challenges - main topics of 19th edition of EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels

Brussels – For the third year in a row the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) partnered with the Brussels-based think-tank Friends of Europe (FoE), with the support of the European Commission, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States European ...

Meeting on Cybersecurity and CSIRTs Cooperation in Western Balkans within International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Cyber Drill - ALERT (Applied Learning for Emergency Response Teams) for Europe Region, Limassol, Cyprus, 27 November 2018 (Photo: ITU office for Europe)

27 Nov 2018

Meeting on Cybersecurity and CSIRTs Cooperation in Western Balkans: Cybersecurity a necessity of modern societies

Limassol - Western Balkans’ Computer Security Incident Response
Teams (CSIRTs) met in Limassol, Cyprus today, within International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Cyber Drill - ALERT (Applied Learning for Emergency Response
Teams) for Europe Region that is taking place to from 26-30 November ...

Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Mila Carovska (in the middle), Biljana Jovanovska, Director of PES and Nand Shani, Team Leader of the ESAP project giving statements to media, Skopje, 26 November 2018 (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

27 Nov 2018

RCC ESAP: Internship Programmes in focus of Regional Peer Review Workshop in Skopje

Skopje – A two-day a regional peer review workshop focusing on
internship programmes ended in Skopje today. The Workshop was organised by the Regional
Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP)
project.

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted the 3rd Meeting of the South East Europe (SEE) Network of Judicial Training Institutions “Rule of Law at the heart of enlargement process – regional cooperation”, in Zagreb, Croatia on 21-22 November 2018 (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

22 Nov 2018

RCC hosts the 3rd meeting of the SEE Network of Judicial Training Institutions

Zagreb – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted the 3rd Meeting of the South East Europe (SEE) Network of Judicial Training Institutions “Rule of Law at the heart of enlargement process – regional cooperation”, in Zagreb, Croatia on 21-22 November 2018.

Participants of the 3rd Ministerial Panel on Environment and Climate Action in the Western Balkans, on 21 November 2018 in Skopje (Photo: RCC/Robert Atanasovski)

21 Nov 2018

Svilanovic: Western Balkans should work on preserving its environment and address climate change, regardless of its EU accession process

Skopje – Western Balkans ministers in charge of the environment called for further strengthening of synergies and regional cooperation for the implementation of the environment and climate change priorities in the region, in line with the EU acquis, as well as supported mainstreaming of environment, ...

20 Nov 2018

Skopje to host 3rd Ministerial Panel on Environment and Climate Action in the Western Balkans

Skopje – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is organising the 3rd in row Ministerial Panel on Environment and Climate Action in the Western Balkans, which is to take place in Skopje tomorrow. The event is organized together with the host Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning.

RCC hosted Future of Regional Capital Markets panel at 17 Belgrade Stock Exchange Conference, held on 15 November in Belgrade (Photo: RCC/Dragana Djurica)

15 Nov 2018

Svilanovic: Region’s economies need to improve legislation on capital markets, focusing on protection of investors

Belgrade – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted the panel: The Future of Regional Capital Markets as a partner of the 17th Conference of the Belgrade Stock Exchange ‘Upgrade in Belgrade 2018’ being held in Belgrade today.

The Regional Cooperation Council’s Tourism Development and Promotion Project prepared and presented the new joint regional umbrella identity concept dubbed “Western Balkans - Crossroads of Civilisations”, at the WB Tourism Focus Group meeting held in Podgorica on 14 November 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

14 Nov 2018

RCC’s tourism project develops regional umbrella identity: Western Balkans - Crossroads of Civilisations

Podgorica - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Tourism
Development and Promotion Project prepared and presented the new joint regional
umbrella identity concept dubbed “Western Balkans - Crossroads of
Civilisations”, at the WB Tourism Focus Group meeting held today in
Podgorica.

RCC-organised training session for the negotiations teams for the negotiations on the Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications of Doctors of Medicine, Dentists, Architects and Civil Engineers between the 6 Western Balkan economies (WB6), held in Tirana, 13-14 November 2018 (Photo: RCC)

14 Nov 2018

RCC organizes training of teams for negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications in the Western Balkans

Tirana – The Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) concluded a two-day training session for the negotiations teams who
will conduct the negotiations on the Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Professional
Qualifications of Doctors of Medicine, Dentists,
Architects and Civil Engineers ...

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s EU-funded Tourism Development and Promotion Project awarded the first twelve grants that will contribute to the expansion of the tourism offer in the region, in Sarajevo on 9 November 2018 (Photo: RCC/Armin Durgut)

09 Nov 2018

548.000 EUR worth grants awarded for improvement of Western Balkans cultural and adventure tourism

Sarajevo - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s EU-funded Tourism Development and Promotion Project has awarded the first twelve, out of 30 + grants in total value of EUR 548,000, in Sarajevo today. These grants are awarded to the best project proposals received through the public call ...

Participants of the 3rd Meeting of the Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting, on 8 November 2018 in Rome, Italy (Photo: RCC/Rada Krstanovic)

08 Nov 2018

The work of the Regional Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting continues at its third meeting

Rome – The Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting, comprising of the National Roma Contacts Points (NRCP) representatives of Ministries of Finances from the economies in the enlargement region, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration ...

Launch of the RCC-led Tourism Development and Promotion Project, in Sarajevo City Hall on 28 June 2018 (Photo:RCC/Armin Durgut)

08 Nov 2018

RCC to award first twelve grants for Western Balkans tourism development and promotion

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will award the first twelve grants in total worth of EUR 550,000 for the development and promotion of tourism in the Six Western Balkans economies, at a ceremony in Sarajevo tomorrow.

10th Conference of the South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC), in Tirana on 7 November 2018 (Photo:RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

07 Nov 2018

Region’s Military Intelligence Chiefs discuss cyber security challenges in the Western Balkans

Tirana – The South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC) adopted the Open-source intelligence (OSINT) assessment dedicated to ‘Challenges to critical infrastructure cyber security in South East Europe ' at their 10th Conference held on 7 November 2018 in Tirana, Albania. The ...

Roaming Policy meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Brussels on 6 November 2108 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

06 Nov 2018

Western Balkans continues regional discussions to decrease roaming prices

Brussels
– Representatives of the Western Balkans (WB) economies started the discussions
for the adoption of the new Regional Roaming Agreement aimed at reducing the roaming
prices for the benefits of all Western Balkan consumers, covering calls, SMS
and data traffic for the entire region.

Participants of the regional conference on economic situation of Romani women in the European Union enlargement region, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) in cooperation with the Government of Serbia and CARE International Balkans, in Belgrade on 31 October 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nemanja Brankovic)

31 Oct 2018

Svilanovic: Romani women are the most vulnerable group and region desperately needs to ensure their economic independence

Belgrade – The regional conference on economic situation of Romani women in the European Union enlargement region, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) in cooperation with the Government of Serbia and CARE International Balkans, has started ...

Joint Workshop on Research Infrastructures and Contract Research co-organised by the RCC and the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) of the European Commission, in Sarajevo, 30 October 2018 (Photo: RCC/Vanja Ivosevic)

30 Oct 2018

Western Balkans agree to step up the work on research infrastructure

Sarajevo – Six Western Balkan (WB6) economies agreed to step up their
work on research infrastructure in the region. Specifically the WB6 agreed to
develop policies
to open access to the existing research infrastructures (RIs) for researchers
from the region, to cooperate in development ...

RCC’s ESAP project supported a visit of the Albanian delegation from Ministry of Economy and Finance to Skopje to meet with Ministries of Labour and Social Policy, Education, Finance and Secretariat for European Affairs on 29 October 2018. (Photo: RCC ESAP/Sanda Topic)

29 Oct 2018

RCC ESAP: Supporting exchange of experience on development and implementation of sector budget support

Skopje – Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) project of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) supported the visit of the Albanian delegation from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to Skopje today.

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted a Regional Workshop on media coverage of violent extremism-related topics for journalists from the Western Balkans, in Budva, Montenegro on 25 October 2018 (Photo: RCC/Radonja Srdanovic)

25 Oct 2018

RCC hosts workshop for Western Balkans journalists on media coverage of terrorism and violent extremism topics

Budva - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosts a Regional Workshop on media coverage of violent extremism-related topics for journalists from the Western Balkans, in Budva, Montenegro, today.

RCC Tourism Development and Promotion Project took the tour operators from the six Western Balkans economies to the annual Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS), in Montecatini, Italy, 15-18 October 2018 ('Photo: courtesy of Amy Brown of ATTA)

22 Oct 2018

Western Balkans promotes its adventure tourism offer at Adventure Travel World Summit – Powered by RCC.int

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Tourism Development and Promotion Project took the tour operators from the six Western Balkans economies to the annual Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS), which was held in Montecatini, Italy last week, to promote their offers and ...

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is organising a Regional Workshop on media coverage of violent extremism-related topics for journalists from the Western Balkans, on 25 October 2018, in Budva, Montenegro. (Illustration: RCC/Sejla Dizdarevic)

19 Oct 2018

RCC organises regional workshop for journalists from the Western Balkans on media coverage of terrorism and violent extremism topics

Budva - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is organising a Regional Workshop on media coverage of violent extremism-related topics for journalists from the Western Balkans, on 25 October 2018, in Budva, Montenegro.

35th Meeting of the RCC Board, held on 18 October 2018 in Sarajevo (Photo: RCC/Armin Durgut)

18 Oct 2018

RCC Board meets for the 35th time

Sarajevo – The Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) met for the 35th time at the organisations’ Secretariat in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina today.

RCC held a series of national consultations with Western Balkans Six economies on the development of their individual-economy Investment Policy Reform Action Plans (IRAPs), thus beginning operationalisation of the Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA) (Photo: RCC/@dragana_djurica)

11 Oct 2018

RCC begins operationalisation of Regional Investment Reform Agenda - RIRA

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) began operationalisation of the Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA), with a series of consultations with Western Balkans Six (WB6) economies, on the development of their individual-economy Investment Policy Reform Action Plans (IRAPs), ...

10 Oct 2018

RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 at 2018 EU Platform on Roma Inclusion in Brussels

Brussels – The
Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team prepared a set of recommendations intended to resolve the housing situation of
Roma in a sustainable way and contribute to the progress of full realisation of
the fundamental rights of Roma, ...

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted the 3rd meeting of Coordinators of Multi-Annual Action Plan (MAP) on Regional Economic Area (REA) in Western Balkan Six (WB6), in Brussels on 9 October 2018 (Illustration: pixabay.com)

09 Oct 2018

RCC hosts the third meeting of MAP REA Coordinators from Western Balkan Six

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted the 3rd meeting of Coordinators of Multi-Annual Action Plan (MAP) on Regional Economic Area (REA) in Western Balkan Six (WB6), discussing the implementation results, next milestones, the most pressing challenges and reiterating commitments, ...

Participants of the 1st Meeting of the Lead Negotiators on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications, in Brussels on 8 October 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

08 Oct 2018

Western Balkan Six open negotiations on mutual recognition of professional qualifications of doctors of medicine, dentists, architects and civil engineers

Brussels
– The Western Balkans began the negotiations on mutual recognition of
professional qualifications of doctors of medicine, dentists, architects and
civil engineers at the 1st meeting of Lead Negotiators convened by
the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Brussels today.

Regional Peer Review Workshop on Local Employment Partnerships, in a field visit to Tesanj municipality, 4 October 2018 (Photo: RCC ESAP/Sanda Topic)

05 Oct 2018

Local Employment Partnerships in Focus of Regional Peer Review Workshop

Sarajevo/Tesanj/Prnjavor
- Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) project of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) organised a regional 3-day Workshop on Local
Employment Partnerships, which started in Sarajevo and continued with field
visits to municipalities of Tesanj and ...

The second national platform on Roma Integration on assessing the Roma integration policy achievements made in 2017 was held on 3 October 2018 in Skopje. (Photo: Government of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

03 Oct 2018

Second National Platform on Roma Integration held in Skopje

Skopje – The second national platform on Roma Integration, gathering representatives of the government, civil society organizations, the Delegation of the European Union and relevant international organisations, to assess the Roma integration policy achievements made in 2017 and agree on ...

A seminar on prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) in the Western Balkans (WB) gathered security practitioners from the region and distinguished regional and international lecturers, on 3 October 2018 in Skopje. (Photo: RCC/Robert Atanasovski)

03 Oct 2018

Svilanovic: Trained security practitioners are invaluable in prevention and countering of violent extremism and radicalization in Western Balkans

Skopje - A seminar on prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) in the Western Balkans (WB) gathering security practitioners from the region and distinguished regional and international lecturers is being held in Skopje today. The seminar has been organised by the Regional Cooperation ...

Participants of the third National Platform on Roma Integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by RCC's Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) in Sarajevo on 28 September 2018. (Photo: RCC/Damir Kadric)

28 Sep 2018

Third National Platform on Roma Integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina held in Sarajevo

Sarajevo – The third National Platform on Roma Integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 in cooperation with the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was held in Sarajevo today. It gathered ...

New York (Photo: www.humanrightsvoices.org)

25 Sep 2018

Svilanovic: This might be ‘a make or break’ year for Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans

New York – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted a working breakfast of the Western Balkans Foreign Ministers and the Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, in New York today. This informal gathering was organised in the framework ...

Third National Platform on Roma Integration, jointly organized by the RI2020 Action Team and the Office of the Prime Minister was held in Pristina on 21 September 2018 (Photo: RCC/Rada Krstanovic)

21 Sep 2018

Pristina hosts third National Platform on Roma Integration

Pristina - Under the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020), the third National Platform on Roma Integration in Kosovo*, jointly organized by the RI2020 Action Team and the Office of the Prime Minister was held in Pristina today.

Students from various Bosnia and Herzegovina's universities gather at RCC-organised Workshop, to discuss the early signs of radicalisation in their local communities, in Sarajevo on 18 September 2018. (Photo: RCC/Haris Calkic)

18 Sep 2018

Sarajevo: Students from BiH universities discuss early signs of radicalisation among youth and its prevention

Sarajevo – Close to 50 students from various Universities across Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in BiH capital today at the one-day Workshop, organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at Faculty for Criminalistics, Criminology and Security Studies of University of Sarajevo, ...

Participants of the 13th Bled Strategic Forum held in Bled (Slovenia) on 11 September 2018 (Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bledstrategicforum/albums/72157697999770512 )

11 Sep 2018

Svilanovic at the Bled Strategic Forum:
The region should deal with security issues as inextricable part of its activities in connectivity, mobility, and competitiveness

No Border Orchestra at concert in Sarajevo on 20 August 2018, within their Western Balkans tour, supported by RCC (Photo: RCC/Mirela Mahic)

23 Aug 2018

RCC supports Western Balkans tour of No Borders Orchestra

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) supported the Western Balkans tour of the No Borders Orchestra (NBO) that ended last night with a concert in Belgrade after earlier performances in Budva, Prizren and Sarajevo.

Young director Hajni Kis, the winner of the Heart of Sarajevo for the Best Student Film, under the RCC's patronage, at the 24th edition Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), in Sarajevo on 16 August 2018. (Photo: www.sff.ba)

17 Aug 2018

Film „Last call“ directed by Hajni Kis winner of the Heart of Sarajevo for the Best Student Film at 2018 Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is proud to confirm that the young director Hajni Kis with her film „Last call” won the Heart of Sarajevo for the Best Student Film, under RCC's patronage, at the 24th edition Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) that is to close tonight.

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is the international partner of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), as a patron of the 'Heart of Sarajevo' award for the Best Student Film. (Illustration: RCC)

09 Aug 2018

RCC continues fuelling regional cooperation in the field of youth creativity and tourism

Sarajevo – For the second year in a row, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is the international partner of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), as a patron of the 'Heart of Sarajevo' award for the Best Student Film. The festival kicks-off tomorrow, 10 August 2018, and includes filmmakers ...

ESAP helps Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in Pristina to develop its monitoring framework

31 Jul 2018

Pristina: ESAP helps Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to develop its monitoring framework

Pristina – In the period April-July 2018, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) through its Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project (ESAP) helped the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Kosovo* to develop the strategy monitoring tools and increase their capacity to plan ...

17 Jul 2018

Horizon Europe should contribute to closing research & innovation EU-Western Balkans gaps

Western Balkan Six propose recommendations
ahead of the adoption of the EC’s research and innovation Horizon Europe programme
Sarajevo - Following the conclusions of the meeting of the Western Balkans
Working Group on Research and Development (R&D) that took place in Brussels
on 13 ...

15 Jul 2018

RCC launches tourism development grant scheme; 1.62 million euro made available

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today 1.62-million-euros worth grant scheme that will be utilised to improve infrastructure and quality of services along regional cultural and adventure tourism routes.

Study visit organised by RCC’s ESAP: Albanian Public Employment Service visiting their colleagues in Prishtina (Photo: courtesy of Employment Agency in Prishtina)

12 Jul 2018

RCC's ESAP: Albanian Public Employment Service visits their colleagues in Pristina

Pristina – Upon request of the representatives of the Albanian Public Employment Service (PES), the Regional Cooperation Council's (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) project, within its technical assistance facility, took the Albanian PES on a study visit to their PES ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, with European leaders at Western Balkans London Summit, 10 July 2018, London, UK. (Photo: RCC)

11 Jul 2018

RCC Secretary General takes part at the Western Balkans London Summit

The
Secretary General of the regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic,
took part at the Western Balkans (WB) Summit on 10 July in London.

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) presents findings of 2018 edition of the Balkan Barometer (BB) in Brussels on 6 July 2018 (Photo: RCC/Jerome Hubert)

06 Jul 2018

RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2018: Satisfaction of people and businesses on overall situation in the region is steadily improving

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) revealed results of 2018 edition of the Balkan Barometer (BB), an annual
survey of citizens and business communities’ opinion on the situation in the
region, in Brussels today. The main findings of the survey show that satisfaction of ...

Participants of the 5th Annual meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) Governing Board, held in Brussels on 5 July 2018 (Photo: RCC/Jerome Hubert)

05 Jul 2018

Major milestone in SEE 2020 Strategy implementation: Western Balkans ADDS more than 600 000 JOBS

Brussels – Governing Board of the
Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) endorsed the 2018
Annual Report on Strategy’s implementation (ARI), at its fifth meeting held in Brussels
today, in the eve of the presentation of the RCC’s Balkan barometer ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presented key results of the implementation of Multi-Annual Action Plan on Regional Economic Area at the meeting of Ministers of Economy of the London Western Balkans Summit held in Vienna, 4 July 2018 (Photo: RCC/Maja Hadjiska Trendafilova)

04 Jul 2018

Svilanovic: Notable progress achieved in the implementation of Multi-Annual Action Plan on Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans

Vienna – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Goran Svilanovic presented key results of the implementation of
Multi-Annual Action Plan on Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) at the ministerial
panel dedicated to this topic of the Economy Ministers’ Meeting of the ...

Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting in Bucharest on 03 July 2018 (Photo: RCC/Rada Krstanovic)

03 Jul 2018

Second Meeting of the Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting

Bucharest – The second meeting of the Working Group for Developing Regional Standards for Roma Responsible Budgeting, organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020), took place in Bucharest today.

5th Meeting of the SEE2020 Governing Board

03 Jul 2018

RCC to present SEE2020 strategy implementation results and its Balkan Barometer 2018 this week in Brussels

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is to present the implementation results of the region’s growth strategy, South East Europe 2020 (SEE2020) on 5 July 2018 in Brussels, and day after, on 6 July also in Brussels, the RCC will reveal the results of its 4th edition of the public ...

Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, Director for the Western Balkans at EC’s DG NEAR visits RCC’s Secretariat in Sarajevo, 2 July 2018 (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

02 Jul 2018

Genoveva Ruiz Calavera: The RCC instrumental in facilitating co-operation bringing the Western Balkans closer to one another and to the EU

Sarajevo – Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, Director for the Western Balkans at the European Commission’s (EC) Directorate-General for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) visited the offices of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today, ...

28 Jun 2018

New RCC project to focus on development of cultural and adventure tourism in the Western Balkans

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) officially marked the beginning of its 3-year project dedicated to the development and promotion of tourism in the Western Balkans, in Sarajevo today. The project will help six Western Balkans economies to diversify and consolidate their cultural ...

Participants of the RCC Tourism Expert Group (TEG) Meeting, in Sarajevo and Jahorina on 27 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nikola Gaon)

27 Jun 2018

RCC’s Tourism Expert Group adopts “Crossroad of Civilisations” as a regional tourism identity, agrees on tourism routes to be developed

Sarajevo – The South East Europe Tourism Expert Group (TEG) adopted “Crossroads of Civilisations” as a regional tourism identity that will be applied throughout all the routes development efforts in the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Tourism Development and Promotion ...

Tourism Development and Promotion (Illustration: RCC/Sejla Dizdarevic)

27 Jun 2018

Regional Cooperation Council to launch Tourism Development and Promotion project for Western Balkans

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will launch its project on Tourism Development and Promotion in the Western Balkans on 28 June 2018, in Sarajevo, presenting its team, planned activities and expected results.

RCC Secretary General at the 7th Ministerial meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation, Brussels on 26 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

26 Jun 2018

Western Balkans endorses key principles on recognition of academic qualifications

Brussels – Ministers in charge of education from the Western Balkan economies endorsed a set of key principles on automatic recognition of academic qualifications in the region at the 7th Ministerial meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation, ...

National Platform on Roma Integration in Belgrade on 26 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nemanja Brankovic)

26 Jun 2018

Usein: Data collection system to be improved for assessment of progress in integration of Roma

Belgrade – National Platform on Roma integration in Serbia, providing wide public dialogue with the relevant institutions and civil society and others concerned with the issue of Roma integration, at the same time ensuring transparency of the Roma related policy, participation in decision ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic at the Digital Assembly 2018, in Sofia on 25 June 2018. (Photo: RCC/Radovan Nikcevic)

25 Jun 2018

Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans Launched in Sofia

Sofia – Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans (WB) was launched in Sofia today, at the Digital Assembly 2018, a key annual policy event organised by the European Commission Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council ...

Regional Cooperation Council' s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) Project presented employment and labour market trends and developments in the Western Balkans, in Brussels, 20 June 2018. (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

20 Jun 2018

Brussels: RCC's ESAP presents Western Balkans employment and labour market trends and developments

Brussels – Regional Cooperation Council' s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) Project presented in Brussels today employment and labour market trends and developments in the Western Balkans (WB). The policy discussion gathered representatives of WB Ministries of Labour and ...

Coordination meeting with representatives of Western Balkan Ministries of Labour and Public Employment Services within Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) project’s framework, in Brussels on 19 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

19 Jun 2018

RCC’s Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project: Joint actions to enhance performance and promote mutual learning among Western Balkans Ministries of Labour and Public Employment Services agreed

Brussels
- Representatives of the Western Balkans (WB) Ministries of Labour and Public
Employment Services (PES) met in Brussels today, within the framework of
the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform
Project (ESAP), to discuss main trends and ...

3rd meeting of the Joint Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ), Brussels, 14 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

14 Jun 2018

Initial steps towards mutual recognition of Academic Qualifications in Western Balkans made by Joint Regional Working Group

Brussels
– Joint Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ) has
initiated steps towards recognition exercise for the Western Balkans (WB) as
well as an online system to support fast-track recognition between Western
Balkans economies, at its 3rd meeting held in Brussels ...

Western Balkans Working Group on Research and Development at the meeting in Brussels, 13 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

13 Jun 2018

RCC: Western Balkans Working Group on Research and Development meets in Brussels

Brussels – The meeting of the Western Balkans Working Group on Research
and Development (R&D) took place in Brussels on 13 June 2018. The
participants focused on the possible participation of the Western Balkans in
the Horizon Europe, which is the EC's proposal for a € 100 billion ...

12 Jun 2018

Statement by the RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic on the agreement announced by Prime Ministers Tsipras and Zaev

12 Jun 2018

RCC hosts regional meeting on coordination and harmonization of spectrum policies in the Western Balkans

Prague - Coordination and harmonisation of spectrum policies in the Western Balkans (WB) was discussed at the regional meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) that took place in Prague, Chez Republic today.

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic (left), met the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crnadak (right), in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Zoran Popov)

12 Jun 2018

RCC Secretary General and BiH Foreign Minister meet to discuss BiH's SEECP C-i-O

Banja Luka – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, met the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crnadak, in Banja Luka today.

Regional Conference ‘Unlocking Benefits of Public Participation in the Western Balkans’, Vienna, 11 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

11 Jun 2018

Participation of public in policy-making allows for citizens’ views and concerns to be addressed

Vienna – In an attempt to increase awareness of regional standards in the field of public participation in policy-making processes in the Western Balkans (WB), the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) together with the Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA), and the Centre for Public ...

National Platform Meeting on Roma Integration in Albania on 11 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Milica Grahovac)

11 Jun 2018

Second National Platform Meeting on Roma Integration in Albania held in Tirana

Tirana - The second National Platform Meeting on Roma Integration, aimed at reviewing the status of implementation of National Action Plan for Integration of Roma and Egyptians in Albania for the period from 2016 to 2020, took place in Tirana today. The meeting was organized by the Regional ...

RCC’s ESAP and Western Balkans’ Public Employment Services present their joint work at Annual Meeting of the EU PES Network in Sofia, 8 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Vanja Ivosevic)

08 Jun 2018

RCC’s ESAP Project and Western Balkans’ Public Employment Services invited to present their joint work at Annual Meeting of the EU PES Network

Sofia – Western
Balkan’s Public Employment Services (PES) gathered around Regional Cooperation
Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) Project were, for
the first time ever, invited to participate as observers in a 9th
Annual Meeting of the European Union’s ...

Western Balkan Judicial Training Institutions and Councils for Judiciary meet in Podgorica, 7 June 2018 (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

08 Jun 2018

Western Balkans' Judicial Training Institutions and Working Group on Justice meet in Podgorica

Podgorica - Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) convened meeting of the Western Balkan Judicial Training
Institutions (WB JTIs), Councils for Judiciary and Working Group on Justice
(WGJ), held on 7-8 June 2018 in Podgorica, Montenegro.

Data from the RCC's Study on Climate Change in the Western Balkans Region (Illustration: Sejla Dizdarevic)

06 Jun 2018

RCC publishes Study on Climate Change in the Western Balkans: Alarming increase of temperature over the whole territory

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) published a Study on climate change in the Western Balkans, showing alarming increase of temperature over the whole territory, with observed temperature increase of 1.2ºC in the near future, destined to warm further by 1.7 – 4.0°C and ...

Regional peer-review workshop on youth employment, organised by the RCC’s Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) in Herceg Novi, 30-31 May 2018 (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

31 May 2018

Peers from Ministries' of Labour and PES from the region talk about youth employment

Herceg Novi – Representatives of the Ministries of Labour and Public
Employment Services (PES) offices from the Western Balkan (WB) economies
together with relevant regional and international experts in the field, shared
experiences and discussed youth employment programmes at the regional
peer-review ...

Participants of the “Holistic Approach to Housing for Roma in the Enlargement Region” conference, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team, in Bar (Montenegro), on 31 May 2018. (Photo: RCC/Radonja Srdanovic)

31 May 2018

Usein: Housing remains the most challenging issue for Roma integration in the region

Bar – A two day conference “Holistic Approach to Housing for Roma in the Enlargement Region”, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team, started in Bar today.

30 May 2018

Third National Platform meeting on Roma Integration in Montenegro held in Podgorica

Podgorica – The third National Platform meeting on Roma Integration in Montenegro for 2018, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team in close cooperation with the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro, took place on 30 ...

30 May 2018

Climate Change Discussed at the meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment

Skopje - Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) and the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning hosted the
7th meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment (RWG Env) in Skopje,
today.

From left to right: Etilda Gjonaj, Albanian Minister of Justice, Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General, Amer Kapetanovic, Head of Political Department of the RCC and Ivana Goranic, organization's Expert on Justice and Home Affairs at the Cooperation of Region’s Judiciary in dealing with Terrorism and Violent Extremism Workshop, in Tirana on 30 May 2018. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

30 May 2018

Combating terrorism and violent extremism cannot be done without full support of judicial institutions

Tirana – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and Albanian Ministry of Justice are hosting a regional workshop on law enforcement/judicial services and state attorneys/prosecutors in dealing with terrorism and violent extremism and connected crimes, in Tirana today. It gathers judges, ...

Monitoring Committee of RCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy meets to discuss and provide comments on the Strategy’s early draft Annual Implementation Report (ARI) in Podgorica, 18 May 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

18 May 2018

RCC Presents Preliminary Findings of the SEE 2020 Draft Annual Implementation Report to Monitoring Committee

Podgorica - Monitoring Committee of the South
East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy met for the 6th time,
under auspice of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in Podgorica today, to
discuss and provide comments on the Strategy’s early draft Annual
Implementation Report (ARI).

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic speaking at the EU-Western Balkans Summit hosted by the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, in Sofia on 17 May 2018. (Photo: Vesselin Valkanov)

17 May 2018

RCC at the Sofia Western Balkans Summit: Regional Cooperation Council proliferated regional cooperation across all sectors

Sofia – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Goran Svilanovic, took part at the EU-Western Balkans Summit hosted by the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, in Sofia today. The Summit is dedicated to strengthen links between the EU and the Western Balkans in ...

2nd meeting of the Component Contact Points (CCPs) of the Multiannual Action Plan for the Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) for the Western Balkans Six (WB6), convened by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Tirana, Albania on 15 May 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

15 May 2018

RCC presents draft MAP REA Implementation Monitoring Report

Tirana - Component Contact Points (CCPs) of the
Multiannual Action Plan for the Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) for the Western Balkans Six (WB6) met for the second
time at the meeting convened by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in Tirana today, to discuss monitoring results and ...

11 May 2018

Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA) Endorsed at the SEEIC Ministerial Meeting

Tivat - The Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA) was endorsed by representatives of the six Western Balkan (WB6) economies at the Ministerial meeting of the South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) held in Tivat, Montenegro today.

Joint Working Group on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (JWG on MRPQ) at themeeting held in the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) headquarters in Sarajevo on 7 May 2018 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

07 May 2018

Western Balkans confirms Recommendation to open negotiations on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications

Sarajevo – Representatives of six Western Balkan economies gathered in the Joint Working Group on Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (JWG on MRPQ) at their meeting held in the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) headquarters in Sarajevo today confirmed recommendation to open ...

30 Apr 2018

RCC’s ESAP helps Employment Agency in Pristina in drafting their Rules of Procedure

Pristina – During a two months period at the beginning of 2018, the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project (ESAP) provided expert support in drafting the rules of procedure of the Advisory Board of the newly established Employment Agency ...

Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East European Investment Committee (SEEIC) at the plenary session in RCC premises in Sarajevo, 27 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

27 Apr 2018

Preparations for Sofia and London Summits Continue: RCC's SEEIC reviews Regional Investment Reform Agenda

Sarajevo
– The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East European Investment
Committee (SEEIC) met at the plenary
session in RCC premises today, back-to-back with Sarajevo Business Forum.

Introductory remarks of the RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic at the Conference ‘The Western Balkans’ European Perspective through Growth, Good Governance and Enhanced Cooperation’ in Brussels, 25 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Bojana Zoric)

25 Apr 2018

Brussels: Bulgarian EU Presidency, RCC host conference on the Western Balkans’ European perspective

Brussels - Bulgarian
Presidency of the Council of the European Union together with the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted a conference on the Western Balkans’ European
perspective through growth, good governance and enhanced cooperation, in
Brussels today.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (top first-left), at the SEECP Summit held at Brdo pri Kranju Slovenia, on 24 April 2018. (Photo: Aleš Beno - Anadolu Agency)

24 Apr 2018

SEECP Summit Participants praise work of RCC, thank outgoing and approve new Secretary General

Brdo pri Kranju – The leaders of the
South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) participants commended
and congratulated the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), for
serving as a sui generis organisation promoting regional cooperation in South
East Europe,
approving at the same time ...

23 Apr 2018

RCC’s ESAP help Montenegro Employment Agency in upgrading their Information Technology System

Podgorica – The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project (ESAP)provided technical assistance to the Employment Agency of Montenegro in upgrading the Information Technology System in accordance with the European Employment Service (EURES) requirements.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (fourth left), with SEECP foreign ministers at the formal meeting held on 23 April in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia. (Photo: MFA Slovenia)

23 Apr 2018

South East European Foreign Ministers Appoint next RCC Secretary General

Brdo pri Kranju - Ministers of Foreign Affairs
of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) appointed Majlinda Bregu
as Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), starting on 1
January 2019 and of Igor Luksic as RCC Secretary General starting on January
2022, ...

10th RCC Annual Meeting, held on 23 April 2018 in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia. (Photo: RCC/Tamino Petelinsek)

23 Apr 2018

RCC Annual Meeting endorses nomination of Majlinda Bregu as the next RCC Secretary General for the term 2019-2021

Brdo pri Kranju – The 10th Annual
Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Brdo pri Kranju
today, endorsed the RCC Annual Report 2017/2018 and the nominations of Majlinda
Bregu as
the next RCC Secretary General for the term 2019-2021 and Igor Luksic for the term 2022-2024.

Regional Workshop on Employment of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in the Western Balkans (WB), in Belgrade on 19-20 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

20 Apr 2018

ESAP: Regional Workshop on Employment of Persons with Disabilities in the Western Balkans

Belgrade – The Regional Workshop on Employment
of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in the Western Balkans (WB), which was held
in Belgrade on 19-20 April 2018, was organised jointly in the framework of two
regional projects: Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social
Affairs ...

Western Balkans Digital Summit 2018, 18/19 April 2018, Skopje.

19 Apr 2018

Skopje: The first Western Balkans Digital Summit finishes

Skopje – The first ever, two-day Western
Balkans Digital Summit finished in Skopje today. It brought together close to
800 participants, 50 companies and more than 50 speakers, including Prime Ministers
and Ministers responsible for digital agenda from the Western Balkans (WB), EU
Berlin ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (first left), with WB Prime Ministers Denis Zvizdic (second left), Zoran Zaev (centre) and Ramush Haradinaj (second right), at the first Western Balkan Digital Summit, on 18 April 2018 in Skopje. (Photo: Vedad Kamenjasevic)

18 Apr 2018

The first Western Balkans Digital Summit opens in Skopje

Skopje – The first ever Western Balkans Digital Summit, bringing together Prime Ministers and Ministers responsible for digital agenda from the Western Balkans (WB), EU Berlin Process participants, European Commission (EC), Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), representatives of IT industries ...

RCC-organised Regional Expert Conference and Workshop on Countering Online Radicalisation, Belgrade, 17-18 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

18 Apr 2018

Cyber Security: Regional Expert Conference and Workshop on Countering Online Radicalisation

Belgrade
- Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) organised a two-day regional Conference
and Workshop tackling countering online radicalisation in the context of cyber
security in Belgrade on 17-18 April 2018.

Davor Dubravica, Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) Chairperson, RCC's Secretary General Goran Svilanovic and Vladan Joksimovic, RAI's Head of Secretariat at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the RCC and RAI on 17 April 2018 in Belgrade (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

17 Apr 2018

RCC, RAI sign memorandum of understanding, broadening cooperation between the two organisations

Belgrade – Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Goran Svilanovic and Chairperson of the Regional Anticorruption Initiative (RAI) Davor Dubravica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mutual cooperation between the RCC and RAI, on the margins of the RCC-organised ...

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Joint Working Group on Investments (JWGI) of the South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) and Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), discussed Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA), at the meeting held in Vienna on 16 April 1018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

16 Apr 2018

Regional Investment Reform Agenda in focus of the RCC-organized meeting

Vienna – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Joint Working Group on Investments (JWGI) of the South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) and Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), discussed Regional Investment Reform Agenda (RIRA), at the meeting held in Vienna today.

Joint RCC- DG JRC Workshop on Governance of Smart Specialisation and Training on the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) in the Western Balkans, held at Technology Park in Ljubljana on 11-12 April 2018 (Photo: @LjTehnoloski)

12 Apr 2018

RCC with EC Organize Workshop on Smart Specialisation in the Western Balkans

Ljubljana - Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG
JRC) of the European Commission co-organised a joint Workshop on Governance of
Smart Specialisation (S3) and Training on Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) in the Western Balkans, ...

Visit to a successful food processing beneficiary of self-employment programme during the peer-review Workshop on self-employment programmes in Pristina, 12 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

12 Apr 2018

ESAP: Self-employment programmes in the Western Balkans discussed in Pristina

Prishtina –
Representatives of Ministries of Labour and
Public Employment Services (PES) from the Western Balkans discussed
self-employment programmes at a two-day regional workshop within the framework
of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs
Platform ...

Roma community is marking International Roma Day on 8 April – a day dedicated to celebration of Romani culture, history, heritage and experiences (Photo: youtube.com)

08 Apr 2018

RCC and its RI2020 congratulate the International Roma Day

Sarajevo, Belgrade – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and its Roma Integration 2020 Action Team congratulate the International Roma Day, being marked today .

Regional Meeting on Roaming Policy in the Western Balkans (WB) in Brussels, 5 April 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

05 Apr 2018

Western Balkans Roaming Policy Actions Discussed at the Meeting in Brussels

Brussels - Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
together with the European Commission (EC) brought together the representatives
from the Western Balkans economies’ line ministries and regulatory authorities,
relevant experts from EC’s Directorate‑General for Communications Networks,
Content ...

The first Western Balkans Digital Summit is to take place on 18-19 April 2018 in Skopje

03 Apr 2018

Skopje to host the first Western Balkans Digital Summit

Skopje – The first Western Balkans Digital Summit is to take place on 18-19 April in Skopje, bringing together Heads of Governments from the Western Balkans (WB), Ministers responsible for digital agenda from WB and European Union (EU) member states participating in the Berlin Process, European ...

Meeting of South East European National Security Authorities (SEENSA) expert working group in Ljubljana, 29 March 2018 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

29 Mar 2018

RCC: Ljubljana hosts 3-day training for young diplomats and SEENSA meeting

Ljubljana – Personnel security and awareness raising
issues were the main topics of the South East European National Security
Authorities (SEENSA) expert working group meeting, which was hosted by the
Republic of Slovenia’s Government Office for the Protection of Classified
Information ...

Workshop on Automatic Recognition of Academic Qualifications in Western Balkans, Podgorica, 27 March 2018 (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

27 Mar 2018

Exploring models for automatic recognition of academic qualifications in Western Balkans and working on design of a joint exercise and online system for recognition of academic qualifications in Western Balkans

Podgorica - The Joint Working Group
on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ) adopted the
Group’s Terms of Reference and the Plan of Work, at their second meeting jointly
organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe ...

The RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic takes part in the meeting of Western Balkans (WB) Six Foreign Ministers in Sarajevo on 16 March 2018. (Photo: RCC/Gordana Demser)

16 Mar 2018

Svilanovic at the meeting of WB Foreign Ministers in Sarajevo: It is “action time” for the Western Balkans

Sarajevo – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, takes part in the meeting of Western Balkans (WB) Six Foreign Ministers in Sarajevo today. The meeting is dedicated to the recently published EU’s strategy on the enlargement perspective ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic took part in the panel discussion of informal citizens' group from the Western Balkans „Silent Balkan Majority titled „Tourism, culture and sports connect the region“, as a part of the RCC’s support to the newest edition of EXIT Festival – Festival 84, that officially opened on Olympic mountain Jahorina, near Sarajevo, 15 March 2018 (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

15 Mar 2018

Regional Cooperation Council supports panel discussion of Silent Balkan Majority 'Tourism, culture and sport connect the region'

Svilanovic: Tolerant, forward looking people are the future of this region
Jahorina/Sarajevo – Secretary
General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Goran Svilanovic took part in
the latest panel discussion of informal citizens' group from the Western
Balkans „Silent Balkan Majority ...

34th Meeting of the RCC Board, held on 15 March 2018 in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

15 Mar 2018

RCC Board meets for the 34th time

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presented the Report on the organisation's activities in the last quarter of the past year at the first meeting of the Board of in 2018, held in Sarajevo today.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic. (Photo: RCC/Armin Durgut)

15 Mar 2018

RCC celebrates its 10th Birthday, awards EXIT as Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2017

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) marked its 10th birthday by presenting a brief overview of the past 10 years of the organisation’s activities to its partners, stakeholders and friends and awarding the EXIT Festival as Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2017, at ...

13 Mar 2018

RCC hosts 4th Donor Coordination Meeting for the Western Balkans

Brussels – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is hosting the 4th Annual Meeting of Donor Coordination for the Western Balkans, in Brussels today.

SEE 2020 Strategy Programming Committee endorsed the Programming Document 2018-2020 at its 6th Meeting, held in Brussels, on 12 March 2018 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

12 Mar 2018

SEE 2020 Strategy Implementation: Programming Document for period 2018-2020 endorsed by the Strategy’s Participants

Brussels
– Representatives of the South East Europe’s (SEE) economies participating in
implementation SEE 2020 Strategy endorsed the Programming Document for the
period 2018-2020, at the 6th Meeting of the SEE 2020 Programming Committee held
in Brussels, under auspices of the Regional ...

First meeting of the Western Balkans Six (WB6) Multiannual Action Plan for the Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) Component Contact Points (CCPs) in Brussels, 12 March 2017 (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

12 Mar 2018

WB6 Component Contact Points discuss Monitoring, Reporting and Deliverables in MAP REA implementation

Brussels - Component Contact Points (CCPs) from the Western Balkans Six (WB6) economies involved in implementation of Multiannual Action Plan for the Regional Economic Area (MAP REA) met to discuss the deliverables of the MAP REA implementation to be achieved by the upcoming High level ...

The RCC brought contemporary ballet choreodrama “They” (‘Oni’) of the National Theatre in Belgrade to Sarajevo, which was hosted by National Theatre Sarajevo on 7 March 2018. (Photo: Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

07 Mar 2018

Belgrade theatre play “They” in Sarajevo with support of the Regional Cooperation Council

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) brought contemporary ballet choreodrama “They” (‘Oni’) of the National Theatre in Belgrade to Sarajevo, which was hosted by National Theatre Sarajevo last night, within the Sarajevo Winter Festival 2018.

Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic moderated a panel titled ‘Western Balkans - challenges: Regional economic area?’ at the 25th edition of the Kopanonik Business Forum, at Kopaonik on 5 March 2018. (Photo: RCC/Dragana Djurica)

05 Mar 2018

Western Balkans’ Regional Economic Area on the Agenda of Kopaonik Business Forum 2018

Kopaonik – Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic moderated a panel titled ‘Western Balkans - challenges: Regional economic area?’ within the 25th edition of the Kopanonik Business Forum, at Kopaonik today.

27 Feb 2018

10 years of Regional Cooperation Council

With the region, for the region
Sarajevo - Today the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) marks its 10 birthday. Our journey began on 27 February 2008 in Sofia at the meeting of Foreign Ministers of South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), when the RCC was officially launched, as the ...

Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP), http://www.esap.online/ (Photo: RCC)

21 Feb 2018

Western Balkans should enhance its competitiveness and improve its market orientation to fight unemployment

Although the Western Balkans region suffered the dramatic employment fall in the period following the global economic crisis 2008-2011, “the situation recovered over the subsequent five years and by 2016 total employment had again reached 6.5 million, representing an increase of 8.9%”, ...

Berlin hosts a two-day workshop addressing discrimination and anti-Gypsyism in the enlargement region, organized under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) project, on 13-14 February 2018. (Photo: RCC/Ave Media)

13 Feb 2018

Discrimination against Roma and anti-Gypsyism in the enlargement region in the focus of the Berlin workshop

Berlin – A two-day workshop addressing discrimination
and anti-Gypsyism in the enlargement region, organized under the auspices of
the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020)
project, opened in Berlin today. The main objective of the workshop, gathering
more ...

06 Feb 2018

New EU Strategy for the Western Balkans sets out credible enlargement perspective maintaining the focus on regional cooperation

Sarajevo – The newly published EU Strategy for the Western Balkans (WB) reiterates regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations as keys for progress of the Western Balkans’ economies on their European path, naming the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) among those that provided a ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic addressing the High Level Regional Conference - Reinforcing Commitments towards Small Arms and Light Weapons Control in South East Europe, in Podgorica, Montenegro, 1 February 2018 (Photo: RCC/Zoran Popov)

01 Feb 2018

Regional Deputy Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs Commit to Joint Approach to Small Arms and Light Weapons Control

Podgorica – Deputy Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs from the region expressed determination to strengthen their commitments towards Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control in South East Europe (SEE), as agreed in the Joint Statement at the High Level Regional Conference - ...

30 Jan 2018

Vocational Training Centres analyse their legal framework with RCC’s ESAP assistance

Pristina – Regional Cooperation Council's (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project (ESAP) project provided technical assistance to Vocational Training Centres in Kosovo* in analysing their current legal framework and the documents related to vocational training, and proposed ...

The second meeting of the Coordinators for the RCC’s Multi Action Plan for a Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans six took place in Trieste on 30 January 2018. (Photo: RCC)

30 Jan 2018

Second Meeting of MAP Coordinators and B2G Meeting on MAP takes place in Trieste

Trieste – The second meeting of the Coordinators for the RCC’s Multi Action Plan (MAP) for a Regional Economic Area (REA) in the Western Balkans six (WB6) took place in Trieste today. The meeting provided an overview on the key developments in MAP implementation in each of the WB6 economies ...

29 Dec 2017

RCC's ESAP assists Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in Pristina to establish an integrated information system

Pristina – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), through its Employment and Social Affairs Project (ESAP), provided a support upon request of Kosovo* on establishing an integrated information system in the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. ESAP analysed the current systems ...

RCC supported guest performance of ‘Divlje meso’ by Sarajevo National Theatre in Belgrade, 21 December 2017. (Photo: RCC/Milan Obradovic)

22 Dec 2017

Belgrade audience thrilled with Sarajevo play ‘Divlje meso’

RCC supported guest performance of ‘Divlje meso’ by Sarajevo National Theatre in Belgrade

Stock-Taking Meeting on Western Balkans Digital Summit 2018 in Berlin, 19-20 December 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

20 Dec 2017

Preparations for Western Balkans Digital Summit 2018 Continue

Berlin - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the European Commission and German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continued with preparations of the Western Balkans (WB) Digital Summit 2018 at the two-day meeting held in Berlin, Germany on 19-20 December ...

First Meeting of the Western Balkans Six Capital Market Authorities in Vienna, 19 December 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

19 Dec 2017

Fragmentation of capital market in WB6 compels for regional actions and further integration

First Meeting of the Western Balkans Six Capital Market Authorities
Vienna - In line with its activities on the implementation of the Multi Annual Action Plan (MAP) for a Regional Economic Area (REA), the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) organised the first meeting of the Western Balkans ...

The RCC took part at the meeting of the Berlin process’ Sherpas, organized by the European Commission, on 18 December 2017 in Brussels. (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

18 Dec 2017

RCC Secretary General takes part the Berlin Process’s meeting of Western Balkans Sherpas

Brussels – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC), Goran Svilanovic, took part at the meeting of the Berlin process’
Sherpas, organized by the European Commission, in Brussels today. The meeting
focused on each of the Western Balkans (WB) economies’ reform ...

1st formal meeting of the Joint ERI SEE – RCC Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ) held in Belgrade, 15 December 2017. (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

15 Dec 2017

The WB 6 Start Work on the Model for Automatic Recognition of Academic Qualifications

Belgrade – By formalising the Joint Education Reform Initiative of South East Europe (ERI SEE) – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Working Group on Recognition of Academic Qualifications (WG RAQ) the Western Balkans Six (WB6) have officially started its work on finding the model for automatic ...

08 Dec 2017

First Regional Meeting on the Digital Integration

Brussels - The first regional meeting on Digital Integration, in line with the Regional Cooperation Council's (RCC) activities on the implementation of the Multi Annual Action Plan (MAP) for a Regional Economic Area (REA), was held in Brussels on 7-8 December 2017.

07 Dec 2017

Regional Working Group on Justice and Western Balkans’ Judicial Training Institutions held a joint meeting

Brussels
– Joint meeting of the regional Working Group on Justice (WGJ) and Western
Balkans Judicial Training Institutions (WB JTIs) group was held in Brussels on
6-7 December 2017, under auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

06 Dec 2017

Regional Workshop on Smart Specialisation in Research and Development

Brussels
– Workshop on Smart Specialization for the Research and Development (R&D)
and Industrial Working Group organised by the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) was held in Brussels, on 6 December 2017.

Representatives of the Western Balkans presenting developments in Open Science and Open Access policies in their economies at the 5th meeting of the EU network of National Points of Reference on Scientific Information (NPR) (Photo: RCC)

05 Dec 2017

Representatives of the Western Balkans presented developments in Open Science and Open Access policies in their economies together with EU Member States

Brussels - Representatives of the Western Balkans presented developments in Open Science and Open Access policies in their economies together with EU Member States at 5th meeting of the EU network of National Points of Reference on Scientific Information (NPR) in Brussels, on 5 December 2017.

18th edition of policy summit on the Western Balkans under the title: Western Balkans at a Crossroads: New Challenges, Changing Dynamics, organised by the Friends of Europe, with the support of the RCC, was held on 5 December in Brussels. (Photo: Friends of Europe)

05 Dec 2017

Challenges and Responses of the Western Balkans discussed at the Policy Summit in Brussels

Brussels – The 18th edition of policy summit on the Western Balkans under the title: Western Balkans at a Crossroads: New Challenges, Changing Dynamics, organised by the leading Brussels-based think-tank Friends of Europe (FoE), with the support of the European Commission, Regional Cooperation ...

5th meeting of the SEE 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee, Vienna, 1 December 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

01 Dec 2017

Monitoring Committee of the SEE 2020 Strategy Meets

Vienna - The 5th meeting of SEE 2020 Strategy Monitoring Committee, organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took place in Vienna on 1 December 2017.

10th meeting of the SEE 2020 Strategy’s Coordination Board, Vienna, 30 November 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

30 Nov 2017

Meeting of the South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) growth Strategy’s Coordination Board

Vienna - SEE 2020 Strategy Coordination Board met at
its 10th meeting in Vienna on 30 November 2017.

Participants of the Second Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism in South East Europe in Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, on 30 November 2017 (Photo: RCC/ Bor Slana)

30 Nov 2017

RCC: Second Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism opens in Brdo pri Kranju

Svilanovic: Departures from the region to Syria and Iraq almost completely stopped by mid-2016
Brdo near Kranj – Second Regional Coordination Conference for Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) in South East Europe (SEE), discussing the enhancement ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (2nd to the left) delivering opening remarks at Regional Workshop on Prosecution, Detention, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters held in Rakitje, Croatia on 28 November 2017 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

28 Nov 2017

Regional Workshop on Prosecution, Detention, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters begins today

Rakitje – Regional expert workshop “Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration of Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters”, organised by Centre for Security Cooperation - RACVIAC in cooperation with Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and Organization for Security and Co-operation in ...

The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (to the left) and newly appointed Director of the European Training Foundation (ETF) Cesare Onestini (to the right) signed an agreement on continuation of cooperation between the two organisations, in Brussels on 22 November 2017 (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

22 Nov 2017

RCC, ETF continue building human capital in the region

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, and newly appointed Director of the European Training Foundation (ETF), Cesare Onestini, signed an agreement on continuation of cooperation between the two organisations, in Brussels today.

The Investment Policy Review of South East Europe, conducted by the UNCTAD with the support of the RCC, has been presented on 21 November 2017 in Geneva. (Poto: Ivana Gardasevic)

21 Nov 2017

UNCTAD, RCC present Investment Policy Review of South East Europe

Geneva – The Investment Policy Review (IPR) of South East Europe (SEE), conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with the support of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), has been presented in Geneva today.

Cyber drill - Joint ALERT for Europe and CIS Regions organised by RCC and ITU, in Chisinau, Moldova, 21-23 November 2017 (Photo: RCC/Radovan Nikcevic)

21 Nov 2017

RCC: Chisinau Hosts Cyber Security Drill for Europe and CIS Regions

Chisinau – Three-day cyber drill - Joint ALERT (Applied Learning for Emergency Response Teams) for Europe and CIS Regions, hosted by Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova, has started in Moldovan capital today.

RCC hosts a High-level Panel on Environment and Climate Action in the Western Balkans, on 17 November 2017, in Bonn, Germany. (Photo: RCC/Jerome Hubert)

17 Nov 2017

Bonn: Western Balkans reaffirms its strong commitment to regional cooperation in addressing environmental and climate challenges

Bonn – Western Balkans authorities in charge of the environmental and climate change gathered at high-level panel in Bonn, Germany today, voicing strong commitment to joint regional action in responding to environmental and climate challenges. The event was organised by the Regional Cooperation ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (in the middle) speaking at the Regional Conference on Filling in the Budget Gaps in Roma Integration Policies, in Tirana, Albania held on 10 November 2017 (Photo: RCC)

10 Nov 2017

RCC: Coordinated and Efficient Spending in Roma Integration Policies Needed to Produce Tangible Results

Tirana – The Regional Conference on Filling in the Budget Gaps in Roma Integration Policies, organized by the Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Albania, has started in Tirana ...

Regional Cooperation Council's (RCC) Balkan Barometer 2017 on Roma Integration

09 Nov 2017

RCC: Tirana to host Regional Conference on Filling in the Budget Gaps in Roma Integration Policies

Tirana – The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team organizes a Conference on 10 November in Tirana, to address the needs and priorities in the Western Balkans and Turkey concerning filling in the budget gaps in Roma Integration Policies, with a ...

South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC) at their 9th Conference held on 7 November 2017 in Budva, Montenegro. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

08 Nov 2017

South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs adopt OSINT assessment on Use of Social Media by Violent Extremists

Budva
– Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
assessment dedicated to ‘Use of Social Media by violent extremists' has been
adopted by the South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC) at
their 9th Conference held on 7 November 2017 in Budva, Montenegro. The event
was co-organised ...

Ministers in charge of public administration reform from Western Balkan economies endorsed the 'Western Balkans Recommendations on Public Participation', at the 8th Governing Board Meeting at Ministerial level, organised by Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA), on 6 November 2017 in Tirana. (Photo: RCC/Radu Cotici)

06 Nov 2017

Ministers in charge of Public Administration Reform from Western Balkan economies endorse Recommendations on Public Participation in decision-making process

Tirana – Ministers in charge of public administration reform from Western Balkan economies endorsed the 'Western Balkans Recommendations on Public Participation', at the 8th Governing Board Meeting at Ministerial level, organised by Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA), held in ...

03 Nov 2017

RCC: Joint Working Group on Investments discusses ways to attract and promote region's investment potentials

Vienna - The Western Balkans Six (WB6) Multi-Action Plan (MAP) for Regional Economic Area (REA) in the area of investments’ policy reform was in the focus of the regular meeting of SEEIC-CEFTA Joint Working Group on Investments (WGI), organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in ...

Discussing ways to improve investment dispute settlement #ISDS mechanism in South East European economies at RCC’s workshop in Vienna, 2 November 2017

02 Nov 2017

RCC hosts Workshop on Improving the Investor State Dispute Settlement in South East Europe

Vienna - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted today a workshop on improving the Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism in South East European (SEE) economies, which is a next step in the implementation of the investment reform agenda in the region.

ESAP works with Ministries of Labour and Social Affairs and the Public Employment Services of the six Western Balkan economies.

01 Nov 2017

National Workshops on Public Employment Services Benchlearning kick-off in Pristina

A series of 12 workshops, two per each of the Western Balkans six economies, on Public Employment Services (PES) benchlearning, organised by the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employments and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP), kicked-off in Pristina today.

Participants of the first Meeting of MAP Coordinators, held in Brussels on 31 October 2017. (Photo: RCC/Jerome Hubert)

31 Oct 2017

RCC hosts the first meeting of coordinators for the Western Balkans Regional Economic Area

Brussels - Following the Trieste Western Balkans (WB) Summit and the endorsement of the RCC’s Multi Action Plan (MAP) for a Regional Economic Area (REA) in the WB6, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Western Balkans Chamber Investment Forum (CIF), organized the first Meeting of ...

Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the RCC (left) with Andrew Page, Western Balkans Summit 2018 Coordinator at UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office , in a meeting in London, 30 October 2017 (Photo: RCC/Vesselin Valkanov)

30 Oct 2017

London: Western Balkans Summit 2018 and Berlin Process in focus of Svilanovic’s meeting with UK Foreign Office and Commonwealth Officials

London – Goran Svilanovic, Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General met with UK’s Foreign Office and Commonwealth officials Fiona McIlwham, Peter Bainbridge, Director and Deputy Director of Western Balkans Department (EuD - WBD), Andrew Page, Western Balkans Summit ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General of the Regional (right) , meets Ekaterina Zaharieva, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for Judicial Reform and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 26 October 2017, in Sofia. (Photo: Vesselin Valkanov)

26 Oct 2017

RCC Secretary General discusses Western Balkans EU perspective with Bulgarian Foreign Minister in Sofia today

Sofia – Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met with Ekaterina Zaharieva, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for Judicial Reform and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Sofia today. Svilanovic and Zaharieva talked about the priorities of Bulgaria’s upcoming ...

Opening of the Regional Forum on Effective Prevention of Corruption through Risk Assessment, 25-26 October in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Photo: RAI)

25 Oct 2017

Preventing Corruption in Public Institutions through Efficient Identification of Risks

Ljubljana - Efficient identification of corruption risks and their assessment in public institutions is the main topic of a two-day Regional Forum which started in Ljubljana, Slovenia today.

2nd Meeting of South East Europe Associations of Mediators Network held in Zagreb on 24-25 October 2017 (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

25 Oct 2017

2nd Meeting of Mediators from the Region

Zagreb - Network of Mediators from South East Europe (SEE) concluded their second meeting in Zagreb today, discussing the dispute resolution laws, public awareness on mediation and potentials for improving investment climate in the region. The 2-day meeting gathered representatives of ministries ...

Meeting of the RCC Board, held on 18 October 2017 in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

18 Oct 2017

Svilanovic at RCC Board meeting: Our efforts were focused on areas where ambitions in the region have grown

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presented the report on
activities of the RCC Secretariat in the period 1 April – 31 August 2017 to the
RCC Board at the meeting in Sarajevo today. The Board also heard the
information and plans on ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (centre); Nicholas Cendrowicz, EC DG NEAR’s Deputy Head of Regional Co-Operation and Programme (left); and Helge Tolksdorf, Head of division for EU-Enlargement, Southeast Europe, and Turkey at the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; at the meeting on establishing the Western Balkans (WB) Six Steering Committee for the preparation of the 2018 WB Digital Summit, held in Sarajevo on 17 October 2017. (Photo: RCC/Haris Calkic)

17 Oct 2017

RCC: Implementation of the action plan for Regional Economic Area – preparations for the 2018 Western Balkans Digital Summit begin

Sarajevo – Implementation of the
Multi-Annual Action Plan (MAP) for the Regional Economic Area (REA), endorsed
at the Western Balkans Summit in Trieste this year, commenced today in the area
of digital integration.

Gazmend Turdiu, Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, speaking at 6th Summit100 of Business Leaders of Southeast Europe in Skopje, 16 October 2017 (Photo: RCC/Zoran Popov)

16 Oct 2017

Regional Cooperation Council at 6th Summit100 of Business Leaders of Southeast Europe

Skopje – The 6th Business leaders’ Summit100, focusing on connectivity, discussing transport, free trade, infrastructure, branding and promotion of the region, mobility of people, as well as energy and digital agendas, kicked off in Skopje today.

SEE International Investment Agreements negotiators gathered for the first time ever, under the umbrella of the RCC, to talk about the main issues of existing network of IIAs in the region and draft the proposals for their modernization and upgrade, on 12 October 2017, in Geneva. (Photo: RCC)

12 Oct 2017

The region discusses investments and International Investment Agreements

Geneva – The first regional meeting of the South East European (SEE) International Investment Agreements (IIAs) Negotiators was held in Geneva today under the umbrella of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), and in cooperation with the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), aiming ...

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) presents Balkan Barometer 2017 survey, in Brussels on 9 October 2017. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

09 Oct 2017

RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2017: Unemployment remains the chief concern, while anxiety over corruption grows

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) presented in Brussels today the 2017 edition of the Balkan Barometer (BB), an annual survey of citizens and business communities’ opinion on the situation in the region.

RCC presents Balkan Barometer 2017 on 9 October 2017 in Brussels. (Photo: RCC)

06 Oct 2017

RCC to present its Balkan Barometer 2017 – a perception survey of citizens and business communities on the situation in the region

Brussels – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is to present its 3rd edition of the public and business opinion survey – Balkan Barometer 2017 in Brussels, Belgium, on 9 October 2017.

7th annual meeting of South East European National Security Authorities (SEENSA) forum held in Belgrade, Serbia on 5 October 2017 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

05 Oct 2017

Heads of South East European National Security Authorities convene for their 7th Annual meeting

Belgrade - South East European National Security Authorities’ (SEENSA) forum held its 7th annual meeting at directors’ level in Belgrade, Serbia today.

Participants of the meeting on Better Regulations in Western Balkans: Improving Public Participation, held in RCC premises on 21-22 September 2017 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

22 Sep 2017

Region’s administration representatives endorse Western Balkans Recommendations on Public Participation in legislative and decision-making processes

Sarajevo – The Regional Working Group on Better Regulation, consisting of relevant public administration bodies, endorsed the Western Balkans Recommendations on Public Participation of citizens and civil society in legislative and decision-making processes, at the meeting which ended in Sarajevo ...

Participants of the Task Force meeting of the RCC's RI2020 Action Team, held on 20-21 September 2017 in Belgrade. (Photo: RI2020/Rada Krstanovic)

21 Sep 2017

Roma Integration 2020: Budgeting in the region to be improved to reflect measures for integration of Roma

Belgrade - Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 Action Team (RI2020) is given the mandate to work with the governments on developing regional standards for budgeting Roma Integration policies and mainstream budgeting responsible to Roma integration, at the ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (right) and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn, at the RCC-hosted informal meeting of the Western Balkans six foreign ministers, held on 20 September 2017 in New York. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

20 Sep 2017

New York: RCC Secretary General hosts meeting of Western Balkans foreign ministers and EU’s Han, discussing Regional Economic Area

New York – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Goran Svilanovic hosted an informal meeting of the Western Balkans foreign ministers, with the participation of the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn, organized on ...

The 1st assessors training on benchlearning for representatives of Public Employment Services (PES) from the Western Balkans, organized by the RCC’s ESAP project was held in Belgrade on 14 September 2017 (Photo: RCC ESAP/Sanda Topic)

14 Sep 2017

RCC’s ESAP: Belgrade hosts regional training on benchlearning for Public Employment Services in the Western Balkans

Belgrade - The first ever assessors training on benchlearning for representatives of Public Employment Services (PES) from the Western Balkans, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council’ (RCC) Employment and Social Affairs Regional Platform (ESAP) project, was held in Belgrade today.

RCC supported 5th edition of the International Festival of High School Theatre – JUVENTAFEST, held on 9-13 September 2017 in Sarajevo. (Photo: www.juventafest.ba)

08 Sep 2017

RCC supports 5th edition of the International Festival of High School Theatre – JUVENTAFEST

Sarajevo – For the second year in a row the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) provides support to young regional talent gathered around International Festival of High School Theatre – JUVENTAFEST. 5th edition of this unique Festival that provides an excellent overview of high school theatre ...

Dragana Djurica, RCC’s Senior Expert on Competitiveness with Neven Samardzic author of the film ‘Clean’, winner of the ‘Heart of Sarajevo’ for the Best Student Film at Sarajevo Film Festival 2017 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

18 Aug 2017

Sarajevo Film Festival: Heart of Sarajevo for the best student film goes to Neven Samardzic for the film ‘Clean’

Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s film ‘Clean’
(‘Čistoća') was awarded with the 'Heart of Sarajevo' as the
Best Student Film of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), at the
official ceremony in Sarajevo last night. This award is being given under the patronage
of the Regional ...

RCC and authors of student movies at the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival, on 18 August 2017 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

12 Aug 2017

Sarajevo Film Festival: Competition for Best Student Film kicks-off

Sarajevo – The competition for the 'Heart of Sarajevo' for the Best Student Film of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), award under the patronage of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), officially kicked off today.

10 Aug 2017

RCC patron of the 1st Sarajevo Film Festival's Best Student Film Award

Sarajevo – This year the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is the international partner of the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) 2017 and patron of the 'Heart of Sarajevo' award for the Best Student Film. The Student Film has been introduced in the competition programme of the SFF for the first ...

1st regional meeting on development of system for energy management in public sector, hosted by the RCC, Jahorina on 25 July 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

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RCC hosts regional meeting on development of energy management in public sector

Jahorina - 1st regional meeting on development of system for energy management in public sector, hosted by Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took place on Jahorina today.

Meeting of representatives of Western Balkan Public Employment Services on qualitative benchmarking, Tivat, Montenegro, 18 July 2017 (Photo: RCC/ESAP/Sanda Topic)

18 Jul 2017

Representatives of Western Balkan Public Employment Services discuss qualitative benchmarking

Tivat - Representatives of Western Balkan Public Employment Services (PES)
met in Tivat today to discuss qualitative benchmarking, in the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Employment
and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) regional project.

12 Jul 2017

Trieste: Six Western Balkans leaders endorse Regional Economic Area

Trieste - The leaders of Western Balkans Six (WB6) endorsed the Multi-annual Action Plan on a Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans (MAP), at the summit in Trieste today. The MAP has been created to enable unobstructed flow of goods, services, capital and highly skilled ...

The Sixth Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, organized in cooperation with the RCC, was held on 10 July 2017 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

10 Jul 2017

Sarajevo: RCC at the Sixth Western Balkans Civil Society Forum

Sarajevo – The Sixth Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), opened in Sarajevo today.

RCC's Working Group on Open Science meets on 6 July 2017 in Brussels. (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

06 Jul 2017

Working Group on Open Science meets in Brussels and explores e-infrastructure possibilities in the region

Brussels – Regional Working Group on Open Science met in Brussels today. It mapped the existing e-infrastructure and made plans for further development in the Western Balkan economies, in order to support further development of the e-infrastructure in the region.

06 Jul 2017

RCC hosts meeting of the Western Balkans' Judicial Training Institutions

Brussels – Western Balkans' Judicial Training Institutions (WB JTIs) met in Brussels today at a meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The meeting discussed future work and cooperation among WB JTIs, relevant European Commission services, European Judicial ...

RCC Secretary General Svilanovic meets Bildt, Heisbourg, and Cooper in Sarajevo to discuss regional cooperation in context of European integration (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

05 Jul 2017

RCC: Svilanovic meets Bildt, Heisbourg, and Cooper in Sarajevo to discuss regional cooperation in context of European integration

Sarajevo
- Carl Bildt, former Swedish Prime Minister and Co-Chair of the European
Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), François Heisbourg, Chair of the International Institute for Strategic Studies
Council and
Chairman of the foundation council of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, ...

RCC Secretary General presenting organisation’s work at meeting of SEECP Foreign Affairs Ministers and Summit of Heads of State and Government in Dubrovnik, 30 June 2017 (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

30 Jun 2017

SEECP Foreign Ministers and Heads of State and Government endorse RCC’s Annual Report 2016-2017

Dubrovnik - Annual Report of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) 2016/2017 was endorsed by the South-East European Cooperation
Process (SEECP) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and consecutively by the Heads of
State and Government at the meetings held in Dubrovnik today.

Tenth RCC Annual Meeting held in Dubrovnik, Croatia on 29 June 2017 (Photo: RCC/Srdjan Kurajica & Klaudio Pozniak)

29 Jun 2017

Dubrovnik hosts 10th RCC Annual Meeting

Dubrovnik hosts 10th RCC Annual Meeting
Svilanovic: SEE rallied around essential topics to advance the region on the road towards the EU

Dubrovnik - Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic reported on the organisation’s work in the past year at ...

RCC’s SEE2020 Strategy Governing Board meeting in Dubrovnik, 28 June 2017 (Photo: RCC/Srdjan Kurajica & Klaudio Pozniak)

28 Jun 2017

Annual report on SEE 2020 Strategy implementation endorsed

Dubrovnik – Governing Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) SEE 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) endorsed the Annual Report on Strategy’s implementation (ARI). The fourth Meeting of the SEE 2020 Governing Board was held in Dubrovnik today, in the eve of the RCC’s Annual meeting.

Dubrovnik, Croatia (Photo: The Telegraph)

26 Jun 2017

RCC to present report on its activities in the past year and the SEE 2020 Development Strategy’s implementation results, at meetings in Dubrovnik

RCC Annual Meeting
Regional Cooperation Council and Croatian Chairmanship-in-Office 2016-2017 of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) are co-organizing RCC’s tenth Annual Meeting. The meeting is expected to endorse Annual Report of the RCC 2016-2017, featuring the work of ...

Regional public employment services work together to improve measures leading to reduction of unemployment at ESAP-organised meeting in Skopje on 21 June 2017 (Photo: RCC ESAP/Sanda Topic)

21 Jun 2017

Skopje: Regional public employment services work together to improve measures leading to reduction of unemployment

Skopje – Labour market statistics officials from the
Public Employment Services (PES) of the Western Balkan economies agreed upon a set
of quantitative indicators that are to be collected for the PES benchmarking
analysis, at the meeting in Skopje today, organized under auspices of joint ...

5th meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment (RWG Env) in Belgrade, 20 June 2017 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

20 Jun 2017

Regional efforts in combating climate challenges discussed at the 5th meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment

Belgrade – Regional Group on Environment (RWG Env) met for the fifth time in Belgrade today to discuss current environmental challenges and actions forward.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic having presentation at 1st SEECP Seminar for Junior Diplomats in Zagreb, 12 June 2107. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

12 Jun 2017

Training of junior diplomats from South East Europe: crafting the future of the region

Zagreb – Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) together with the host, Tomislav Lendic, Croatian Assistant Minister of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) in charge of Southeast Europe opened the 1st South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Seminar ...

30 May 2017

SEE 2020 Monitoring Committee discusses initial findings of the SEE 2020 Strategy Annual Report on Implementation

Brussels – Monitoring Committee of South East Europe’s 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy met in Brussels today at the technical meeting focused on monitoring process of the Strategy, to discuss initial findings of the draft Strategy’s Annual Report on Implementation (ARI), review the proposals ...

25 May 2017

Svilanovic: We need to engage and empower youth, to make them more resilient to violent extremism propaganda

Zagreb – The role of education and civil society in
prevention of violent extremism was a topic of the regional workshop, organised
by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in Zagreb today.

24 May 2017

Regional Working Group on Investments at its regular meeting in Podgorica

Podgorica – Regular, 7th meeting of Working Group on Investments (WGI) took place in Podgorica today.

RCC' Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team Leader, Orhan Usein (left) and Merita Xhafaj, General Director for Social Policies at the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth and National Roma Contact Point (right) at the opening of the Public Dialogue Forum in Tirana on 23 May 2017. (Photo: Artemis Hajdini)

23 May 2017

Tirana Hosts Public Dialogue Forum on Roma Integration

Tirana – A two-day Public Dialogue Forum, discussing the implementation of the National Action Plan for Integration of Roma and Egyptians 2016-2020, opened in Tirana, Albania today. The Forum, focusing on the five main priorities - education, employment, social protection, housing and health ...

22 May 2017

Sarajevo Business Forum 2017: RCC hosts panel "One Region, One Economy - Connectivity and Potential"

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) hosted a panel "One Region, One Economy - Connectivity and
Potential" at Sarajevo Business Forum 2017 (SBF 2017) today. This year’s
edition of the SBF 2017 is being co-organized by the RCC.

16 May 2017

RCC Board accepts organisation’s Annual Report 2016 – 2017

The Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) 2016 – 2017 has been accepted by the organisation’s Board, at its 32nd meeting in Sarajevo today.

11 May 2017

Western Balkans’ economies continue preparations for the upcoming Triste Summit at the joint RCC-CEFTA-European Commission Workshop

Sarajevo – Representatives of the Western Balkan (WB)
six economies coming from ministries in charge of labour, education, trade, investments,
digital agenda, foreign affairs as well as representatives of prime ministers
gathered in Sarajevo today to identify joint economic integration ...

10 May 2017

RCC's ESAP Project assists Montenegro in preparing the new Labour Law

Kolasin – Employment and Social Affairs Platform Project (ESAP) of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) supported the Montenegrin Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare by providing technical input and assistance to a national workshop on preparing the new Labour Law.

Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (on the right) presented with Dr Elemer Hatnos Prize as recognition of his efforts to promote regional economic cooperation in South East Europe by Charles Epping, President of The Central Europe Foundation (CEF) at the award ceremony in Belgrade (Photo: Pedja Milovanovic)

08 May 2017

Goran Svilanovic presented with Dr Elemer Hantos Prize for promotion of economic cooperation in the region

Belgrade – Charles Epping, President of The Central Europe Foundation
(CEF), presented Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), Dr Elemer Hatnos Prize as recognition of his efforts
to promote regional economic cooperation in South East Europe at the ...

Ankara, Turkey (Photo: www.skyscrapercity.com)

28 Apr 2017

RCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation in SEE with Turkey officials

Ankara – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran
Svilanovic, was in a visit to Ankara for consultations.
The visit to Turkey comes within his regular dialogue with the RCC Board
Participants. The Secretary General met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ahmet ...

Gazmend Turdiu, Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) speaking about digital infrastructure at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Development Forum for Europe in Vilnius, 26 April 2017 (Photo: RCC/Maja Handjiska-Trendafilova)

26 Apr 2017

RCC: Western Balkans is not to be left out from the Pan-European digital infrastructure map

Vilnius – “Western Balkans is not to be
left out from the Pan-European digital infrastructure map. However, it must
develop future-proof broadband policies and targets and accelerate high-speed
broadband roll-out”, said Gazmend Turdiu, Deputy Secretary General
of the Regional Cooperation ...

21 Apr 2017

Assessment on use of social media by violent extremist discussed by SEEMIC Expert Working Group

Podgorica - South East Europe
Military Intelligence Chiefs’ forum - Expert Working Group (SEEMIC EWG) met at
their 9th meeting on 20 April 2017 in Podgorica to discuss the draft
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) assessment and agenda of the main SEEMIC
conference planned later this year.

Main findings of the RCC’s publication: Attitudes to Whistleblowing in South East Europe - Data Analysis of Opinion Survey about Whistleblowing and the Protection of Whistleblowers. (Published in April 2017)

18 Apr 2017

RCC survey: Only slightly more than half of people surveyed region-wide said whistleblowers should be supported

Sarajevo – Attempting to raise public awareness
against corruption in South East Europe (SEE), the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) surveyed what the public in the region felt towards the whistleblowing,
as one of the highly effective tools to expose corruption, crime and other serious
wrongdoings. ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (right), and the German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christiane Hohmann, signed an agreement on financial grant to support RCC’s public awareness activities, on 10 April 2017, in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic-Pozder)

10 Apr 2017

Germany continues its support to Regional Cooperation Council

Sarajevo
- The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the German Federal
Foreign office (Auswärtige Amt) signed an agreement on financial grant to
support RCC’s public awareness activities. The grant agreement of 100, 000 euro
is to support RCC communication and public ...

03 Apr 2017

RCC launches a website on prevention and countering of violent extremism in South East Europe - www.rcc.int/p-cve

Sarajevo – The website on
prevention and countering of violent extremism (P-CVE) in South East Europe
(SEE) is operational as of today. The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
launched the website providing relevant information on P-CVE in SEE, documents
related to the regional initiatives, ...

Visit of journalists from Serbia and representatives of Serbian Government’s Team for social inclusion and poverty reduction to the RCC Secretariat on the topic of gender-sensitive and affirmative media representation of vulnerable groups, Sarajevo, 31 March 2017 (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

31 Mar 2017

Serbian journalists in a visit to the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat

Sarajevo – A group of 11 Serbian journalists and representatives of their Government’s Team for social inclusion and poverty reduction visited the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today, as a part of the thematic study tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

29 Mar 2017

RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 project at Roma week 2017 in Brussels

Brussels – Orhan Usein, Leader of Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team presented the work and goals of the
RI2020 working on Roma Integration issues in the Western Balkans and Turkey,
within the Roma week 2017, taking place in Brussels.

RCC, RAI and State Commission for Prevention of Corruption, co-organized the training on corruption proofing of legislation on 27-28 of March 2017 in Skopje.. (Photo: RAI Secretariat)

28 Mar 2017

RCC: Skopje hosts training on corruption proofing of legislation

Skopje/Sarajevo – A second round of the
training on corruption proofing of legislation, organized by the Regional
Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI) Secretariat with support of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) and State Commission for Prevention of Corruption,
took place on 27-28 ...

The third regular meeting of the SEE National Focal Points for countering radicalization and violent extremism and foreign terrorist fighters, took place on 22 March 2017 in Skopje. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

22 Mar 2017

SEE group on countering radicalisation and violent extremism and foreign terrorist fighters continue its work under RCC auspices

Skopje/Sarajevo – The
third regular meeting of the South East Europe (SEE) National Focal Points
(NFP) for countering radicalization and violent extremism (CVE) and foreign
terrorist fighters (FTF), took place today in Skopje. The meeting has been organized
by the Regional Cooperation ...

Podgorica hosted two RCC-led events on judicial matters: Regional Seminar on practical issues in the framework of the judicial cooperation in civil, commercial and family matters and the 7th meeting of the Working Group on Justice, on 21-22 March 2017. (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

22 Mar 2017

Practical and institutional cooperation of regional judiciaries in focus of Podgorica-based events

Podgorica/Sarajevo – Podgorica hosted two events on judicial matters: Regional Seminar on practical issues in the framework of the judicial cooperation in civil, commercial and family matters and the 7th meeting of the Working Group on Justice, on 21-22 March 2017.

Roma Integration 2020: Skopje hosts regional workshop on budgeting for Roma integration policies, on 20-21 March 2017. (Photo: RI2020/Miross)

21 Mar 2017

Orhan Usein: Through policies and budgets governments begin to translate commitments to Roma into integration and equality

Skopje/Sarajevo – A two-day regional workshop on
budgeting for Roma integration policies, organized by the Regional Cooperation
Council’s (RCC) Roma Integration 2020 project (RI2020), took place in Skopje on
20-21 March 2017. The Workshop participants discussed public financing and
budgeting ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (first right), spoke to young diplomats from all over South East Europe, at the 12th Winter School on Diplomacy, on 20 March 2017 in Sandanski, Bulgaria. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

20 Mar 2017

RCC presents its activities and core of regional cooperation in South East Europe to young diplomats

Sandanski/Sarajevo - Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) and Stefana Greavu, Head of RCC’s Political Department spoke
today to young diplomats from all over South East Europe, at the 12th Winter
School on Diplomacy, in Sandanski, Bulgaria. This ...

Western Balkans Six Prime Ministers Summit with the European Commission and the European External Action Service in Sarajevo, 16 March, 2017 (Photo: @JHahnEU)

17 Mar 2017

Western Balkans economies to work with Regional Cooperation Council and EU to further economic cooperation

Sarajevo - At the meeting of six Western
Balkans Prime Ministers with the European Commission and the European External
Action Service in Sarajevo yesterday, the Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitments
on the EU accession path, took stock of the progress made thus far and set out
preparations ...

Participants of the Third Meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans, organized by RCC on 16 March 2017, in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Haris Calkic)

16 Mar 2017

Svilanovic: Higher level of regional economic integration can alleviate region’s economies

Sarajevo - “To
restart convergence with the EU, the Western Balkans (WB) economies need to
look outside of their borders and the fairly small national economies,” said
the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, at
the opening of the Third Meeting on ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (right), presents the Champion of Regional Cooperation Award to Mirsad Purivatra, Director of Sarajevo Film Festival, on 15 March 2017 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Haris Calkic)

16 Mar 2017

Champion of Regional Cooperation Award presented to Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo – Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) was officially presented with Champion of
Regional Cooperation award in Sarajevo last night. Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of
the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) presented the Award to Mirsad Purivatra,
Director of SFF thanking him for vision ...

15 Mar 2017

SEE 2020 triennial Programming Document adopted

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy Programing Committee adopted the SEE 2020 Programming Document 2017-2019 at its 5th meeting in Sarajevo today. The document sets out the priority actions for the Strategy implementation in the coming ...

31st meeting of the RCC Board, on 15 March 2017 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

15 Mar 2017

RCC Board meets in Sarajevo for 31st time

Sarajevo
– The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board met for the first time in 2017
in Sarajevo today. The RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic presented the
report on activities of the organization’s Secretariat in the period
September-December 2016 and informed the Board on ...

RCC's Meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

15 Mar 2017

RCC to host Third Meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans

Sarajevo - The Third Meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), is to take place in Sarajevo tomorrow.

14 Mar 2017

Regional Cooperation Council launches redesigned website

Sarajevo – The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) launched its redesigned, user friendly website today. The website has
undergone significant redesign, reorganisation and technical upgrade to reflect
the RCC work as envisaged by the new triennial Strategy and Work Programme
2017-2019 ...

Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2016

14 Mar 2017

Sarajevo Film Festival - Champion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe

Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) has selected Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) as the Campion of Regional Cooperation in South East Europe in 2016. The
Award will be officially presented to Mirsad Purivatra, Director of SFF by
Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General at a ceremony ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (3rd from the right) moderating panel discussion‘Regional investment projects reform agenda: One region, one economy?’ with representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry from the region at 24th edition of Kopaonik Business Forum 2017 (Photo: RCC/Dragana Djurica)

07 Mar 2017

RCC at Kopaonik Business Forum 2017: Moving forward through regional economic integration

Kopaonik/Sarajevo – Necessity of reforms
leading towards regional economic integration as the part of the EU accession
process of the Western Balkan economies was an overwhelming position of
participants of panel discussion ‘Regional investment projects reform agenda:
One region, one ...

03 Mar 2017

RCC presents its report on activities in countering radicalization and violent extremism to SEECP Foreign Ministers

Zagreb/Sarajevo – The Secretary General of the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, presented the RCC’s
report on activities in countering radicalization and violent extremism
(CVE/FTF), at the informal meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the
South - East ...

Trans-European networks and connectivity agenda were in focus of inter-parliamentary conference, co-organized by the RCC on 3 March 2017 in Pristina. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

03 Mar 2017

Trans-European networks and connectivity agenda in focus of inter-parliamentary conference in Pristina

Pristina/Sarajevo
– Trans-European networks policy and connectivity agenda were the focus of discussion of members of parliaments from the enlargement aspirant economies,
South-East Europe Cooperation Process Parliamentary Assembly (SEECP PA) and the
European Parliament (EP) at inter-parliamentary
conference ...

21 Feb 2017

Skopje: ESAP co-organises National Consultative Meeting on the Employment and Social Reform Programme

Skopje – The Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) project of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) provided support to a National Consultative Meeting on the Employment and Social Reform Programme, held in February 2017 in Skopje.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (first right), at the panel “Ending Reform Paralysis in the European Neighbourhood – with or without the EU” organised by the BMW Foundation onset of the 53rd Munich Security Conference, on 17 February 2017. (Photo: BMW Foundation)

17 Feb 2017

Svilanovic: We should turn to regional economic integration of the Western Balkans

MUNICH/SARAJEVO –
Perspectives of the South East European economies’ reform processes in light of
the current dilemma whether or not they should be continued against the
European Union accession background, was the topic elaborately discussed at the
BMW Foundation Global Dialogue session ...

RCC took part in the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the Western Balkans six in Skopje on 9 February 2017. (photo: Anadolu Agency)

09 Feb 2017

RCC at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the Western Balkans six in Skopje

SKOPJE/SARAJEVO – “It
is of paramount importance to ensure further progress and
reforms in the region, as they are irreversible processes triggered by the EU accession
aspirations. Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is looking forward to continuation
of close cooperation with you in ...

07 Feb 2017

RCC Secretary General discusses organisation’s activities with EU officials in Brussels

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The
Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic,
was in a two-day visit to Brussels where he met with Thomas Mayr-Harting,
Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia in the European External Action
Service, and Christian Danielsson, ...

The first regional Skills Show, organized by the British Council and supported by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) aims to motivate young people to choose vocational schools. Sarajevo, 16-17 December 2016 (Photo/British Council/Denis Ruvic)

16 Dec 2016

Sarajevo hosts first regional ‘Skills Show’ of high school students

Sarajevo – The first regional Skills Show, aiming to link commercial and education sectors in order to improve the overall quality of education in the region, motivate young people to choose vocational schools and ultimately influence the increase of the employment rate, kicked-off in Sarajevo ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic addressing EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs (Photo: RCC/Ivana Goranic)

16 Dec 2016

Justice and Home Affairs discussed at EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum

Brdo
pri Kranju/Sarajevo - Efficiency and cooperation of judiciaries, operational
cooperation in matters such as migration, border management and internal
security, including counter-terrorism and firearms trafficking were the main
topics discussed at the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial ...

Erhard Busek (right), former Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, visits RCC’s Secretariat in Sarajevo and meets organisation's Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, on 13 December 2016. (photo: RCC/ Haris Calkic)

13 Dec 2016

Erhard Busek visits RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo

Sarajevo
– Erhard Busek, former Special Co-ordinator of the Stability
Pact for South Eastern Europe, predecessor of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) visited
RCC’s Secretariat in Sarajevo today.

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic opening regional workshop on monitoring and reporting, organised by RCC’s Roma Integration 2020 (RI2020) Action Team in Vienna, 12-13 December 2016 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

12 Dec 2016

Roma integration as conditionality of EU accession process

Vienna/Sarajevo – The regional
workshop on monitoring and reporting, organised by Roma Integration 2020
(RI2020) Action Team of Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), started in Vienna today. It will
provide the participants with the necessary skills for data collection, use of
monitoring ...

Goran Svilanovic (left), Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council meets Davor Ivo Stier, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Republic of Croatia on the margins of OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, today. (Photo: RCC/Gordana Demser)

08 Dec 2016

RCC Secretary General meets Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs

Hamburg/Sarajevo - The Secretary
General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic met with
the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of
Republic of Croatia, Davor Ivo Stier on the margins of OSCE Ministerial
Council Meeting in Hamburg, ...

RCC Expert on Governance for Growth, Radu Cotici, at the premiere of the RCC funded documentary

08 Dec 2016

THE MEDAL OF THE LOUD: Speak, do not keep silent!

The first regional documentary film on whistleblowers
Belgrade/Sarajevo – The Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) produced a documentary film, ‘The Medal of the Loud’ , dealing with whistleblowers in the region through testimonials of people who reported corruption, pointed ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, speaking at the panel ‘EU membership: the long road from vision to reality’ of the Balkans Summit, Brussels, 7 December 2016. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

07 Dec 2016

RCC’s Svilanovic at Brussels’ Balkans Summit: ‘Business as usual will not work’

Sarajevo/Brussels – “When it comes to the enlargement, ‘business as usual’ is the only policy which will not work“, said Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, speaking at the panel ‘EU membership: the long road from vision to reality’ of ...

RCC's Expert on Governance for Growth-Public Administration Reform and Anticorruption, Radu Cotici, at the Regional Conference Better Regulation and Competitiveness in Western Balkans, held in Belgrade, 1-2 December 2016 (Photo: ReSPA/Ivan Zupanc)

02 Dec 2016

Regional Conference: Better Regulation and Competitiveness in Western Balkans

In the present post-crisis setting of slow growth, high unemployment and fiscal stringency in most economies in this region, the need for improving cost effectiveness and quality of regulation remains critical. Better regulation means changes that improve the quality of regulation, provides ...

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02 Dec 2016

RCC: Setting up priorities for 2017-2019 SEE2020 Strategy implementation in Belgrade

In a series of workshops throughout the Western Balkan economies, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) met today with Serbian authorities to discuss the needs and priorities of national administration related to the implementation of the South East Europe 20202 (SEE 2020) Strategy in the ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic. (Photo: novimagazin.rs)

01 Dec 2016

RCC's Goran Svilanovic awarded the 2016 Elemer Hantos Prize for promoting economic cooperation

Sarajevo – The Central Europe Foundation (CEF)
awarded Goran Svilanovic Dr Elemer Hantos Prize as a recognition of his efforts
to promote cooperation in the region in his current capacity as Secretary
General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), fully respecting
Svilanovic’s previous ...

Roma Integration 2020: at Public Dialogue Forum on implementation and priority measures on Roma issues in Podgorica, 1 December 2016 (Photo: RCC/Aleksandra Bojadjijeva)

01 Dec 2016

Roma Integration 2020: The 2016 cycle of Public Dialogue Forums on Roma issues concludes in Podgorica

Podgorica
– The 2016 cycle of the Public Dialogue Forums on implementation and priority
measures on Roma issues, that took place throughout the region in the past few months,
concluded with the Forum in Podgorica today. The events have been organised by
the Regional Cooperation Council’s ...

30 Nov 2016

RCC: SEE 2020 Strategy’s Monitoring Committee meets at the 3rd annual meeting

Sarajevo/Vienna – Monitoring Committee of the South East Europe 2020
growth Strategy (SEE 2020) met at its regular third annual meeting in Vienna today, organised by
the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

29 Nov 2016

Launch of Advocacy Strategy for the EU Integration of the Western Balkans hosted by RCC Liaison Office in Brussels

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Liaison Office in Brussels hosted today the official EU launch of the Advocacy Strategy for the EU Integration of the Western Balkans, an event organized by the European Movement International in collaboration with the RCC.

25 Nov 2016

Western Balkans need to concentrate regional efforts towards digitalisation

Skopje/Sarajevo – The second
regional meeting on Broadband Infrastructure Development, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat
took place in Skopje today.
The
participants of the meeting were acquainted with the EU's newest
regulatory framework for broadband ...

Public Dialogue Forum on Roma Integration titled “Rules of Procedure of The National Coordination Body, The Roma Information Centres, and The Roma Health Mediators” held in Skopje on 24-25 November 2016 (Photo: RCC/Aleksandra Bojadjieva)

24 Nov 2016

Roma Integration 2020: Public Dialogue Forum on Roma issues in Skopje

Skopje - Public
Dialogue Forum on Roma Integration titled “Rules of Procedure of The National
Coordination Body, The Roma Information Centres, and The Roma Health Mediators”
began in Skopje.
The two-day event is organised by the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Roma
Integration ...

23 Nov 2016

Foreign Terrorist Fighters – Challenges for South Eastern Europe

Zagreb - Conference titled Foreign Terrorist Fighters –
Challenges for South Eastern Europe: An
Integrative and Complementary Approach to Counter – Terrorism and Violent
Extremism began at the RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation. The event is
being organized in Cooperation with ...

Public Dialogue Forum discussing implementation of the Draft Strategy and Action Plan for the inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities in Pristina, 21 November 2016 (Photo: RCC/Rada Krstanovic)

21 Nov 2016

Roma Integration 2020: Public Dialogue Forum on Strategy and Action Plan for inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians

Pristina - Under the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
Project Roma Integration 2020, the first Policy Dialogue Forum, jointly organized
with the Office for Good Governance of the Office of the Prime Minister, was
held in Pristina today.

Reforming and harmonizing investment policies in South East Europe in focus of discussion on UNCTAD's Investment Policy Review of South East Europe on a meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 17-18 November 2016 (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

18 Nov 2016

Job creation in South East Europe needs reform and harmonization of investment policies

Geneva, Switzerland - Reforming and harmonizing investment policies in South East Europe will help to attract investors, a senior regional official said, at a meeting in Geneva on Thursday to discuss economic cooperation on investment into the region.

The South East Europe (SEE) Coalition on Whistleblower Protection holds its second Annual Meeting, with support of the RCC, RAI and Blueprint for Free Speech, in Zagreb on 14 November 2016. (Photo: RAI)

14 Nov 2016

The South East Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection meets in Zagreb

Sarajevo/Zagreb
- The South East Europe (SEE) Coalition on Whistleblower Protection held its
second Annual Meeting, with support of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC),
Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI) and Blueprint for Free Speech (BPfFS),
in Zagreb today.

RCC-organised Regional Coordination Conference focused on stepping up regional response in fight against radicalization, violent extremism, terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters in South East Europe (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

11 Nov 2016

Tirana: Stepping up regional response in fight against radicalization, violent extremism, terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters in South East Europe in the focus of the RCC-organised conference

Tirana
- For the first time in this format key international partners, regional
organisations and representatives of governments from South East Europe (SEE)
gathered to discuss and agree upon practical recommendations and future steps in
fight against radicalization, violent extremism, ...

RCC Secretariat discussed priorities for implementation of the SEE 2020 Strategy for the next 3 years with Albanian authorities at the workshop in Tirana, 11 November 2016 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

11 Nov 2016

RCC: SEE 2020 Strategy implementation priorities in the next 3 years, in focus of the Tirana workshop

Sarajevo/Tirana – The Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) Secretariat discussed the priorities for implementation of the South East
Europe (SEE) 2020 Development Strategy for the next 3 years with Albanian
authorities soliciting comments and feedback for future activities towards the Strategy
goals, ...

RCC’s Expert on Smart Growth, Mimika Dobroshi presenting work plan of regional Working Group on Open Science to EU member states network on scientific information in Brussels, 10 November 2016 (Photo: RCC)

10 Nov 2016

RCC with Western Balkan economies presented regional Open Science agenda at 4th EU meeting on Scientific Information

Sarajevo/Brussels – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and representatives of seven
Western Balkan economies presented their draft plan of activities for the next
period and the latest developments in the field of Open Science at the 4th meeting
of the network of National Points of Reference ...

10 Nov 2016

Judicial training institutions from Western Balkans and Turkey mapped the most important projects in the region and identified common needs as grounds for future cooperation

Sarajevo/Belgrade – Representatives of the Ministries
of Justice and Judicial Training Institutions (JTI) of Western Balkans and
Turkey gathered at the Coordination meeting under the auspices of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) to map the most important projects in the area of
judicial ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, presenting Balkan barometer 2016 results at the conference organized by the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RCC and the Foundation Fridrich Ebert Stiftung, in Tirana, on 10 November 2016 (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

10 Nov 2016

RCC’ Balkan Barometer survey: Albanians among the most optimistic about their expectations from the European integration

Sarajevo/Tirana - The Albanians are among the most
optimistic/hopeful people in the region about their expectations from the
European integration process and the benefits deriving from EU membership - 81%
of the Albanian respondents believe that EU membership is a good thing, against
the ...

6th meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held in Belgrade on 9 November 2016 under auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

09 Nov 2016

RCC: Regional 3-year plan of activities and processes in the area of justice agreed at the meeting of the Working Group on Justice

Sarajevo/Belgrade
– Justice ministries from the region initially agreed on the framework plan of
action for the coming 3-year period, as proposed by the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) at the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held in
Belgrade on 9 November 2016.

Public dialogue forum on Roma Integration held in Sarajevo on 7 November 2016. Sharing information on employment, housing and health care and working on finalisation of the Action Plan on Roma for 2017-2020. (Photo: RCC/Rada Krstanovic)

07 Nov 2016

RCC: Bosnia and Herzegovina works on finalisation of the Action Plan on Roma for 2017-2020 at public dialogue forum in Sarajevo

Sarajevo, 7 November 2016 – Bosnia and Herzegovina works on finalisation of the Action Plan on Roma for 2017-2020 at the public dialogue forum organised by the Roma Integration 2020 project of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees ...

Representatives of public employment services from Western Balkans meet for the first time under the RCC’s Employment and Social Affairs Platform project, in Belgrade, on 27 October 2017. (Photo: RCC/Sanda Topic)

27 Oct 2016

Western Balkan's public employment services agree on concrete actions to enhance their work

Belgrade/Sarajevo – Representatives of public employment services (PES) of the
Western Balkan economies agreed on concrete steps and actions envisaging future
cooperation under the Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP)
project at their first meeting that took place ...

The RCC team, headed by the organisation’s Deputy Secretary General, Gazmend Turdiu, at the 9th meeting of the SEE 2020 Coordination Board, in Athens, Greece on 27 October 2017. (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

27 Oct 2016

RCC: Athens hosts 9th meeting of the SEE 2020 Strategy Coordination Board

Sarajevo/Athens – The
9th meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE)
2020 Strategy Coordination Board was held in Athens, Greece, today.

Concert Jordi Savall & instrumental ensemble Hespèrion XX as a part of Local Award Ceremony for the Employees and Activists of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grand Prix winners of the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Award 2016, with support of RCC (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

21 Oct 2016

RCC: Sarajevo hosts a concert of Balkan traditional music

Sarajevo, 22 October 2016 – Last night Sarajevo was the host of the concert
promoting the dialogue of the Balkan people through its colourful traditional
music. Spanish artist, maestro Jordi Savall, with ensemble Hesperion XXI and
guest musicians from....

3rd Regional Meeting of the Oversight Bodies in Sofia, Bulgaria on 20-21 October 2016 (Photo: courtesy of RAI)

21 Oct 2016

SEE 2020 implementation: Cooperation of Oversight Bodies for asset disclosure and conflict of interest in the region

Sofia/Sarajevo,
21 October 2016 – Exchanging data in the field of asset disclosure and conflict
of interest, as part of implementation of Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
South East Europe 2020 growth strategy (SEE 2020), was the focus of the 3rd
Regional Meeting of the Oversight ...

8th South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC) forum in Chisinau, Moldova on 20 October 2016 (Photo: Ministry of Defense Moldova)

20 Oct 2016

Chisinau: Migration crisis, radicalization and violent extremism leading to terrorism in the focus of SEE military intelligence chiefs meeting

Sarajevo/Chisinau, 20 October 2016 – “The security situation in South East Europe calls for greater responsibility and concerted efforts from all of us in the region”, said Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Mr. Goran Svilanović at the opening of the 8th South ...

RCC presents initial insights of the draft Regional Roaming Study to the governments’ and communication regulatory agencies’ representatives from the Western Balkans, in Brussels, on 18 October 2016. (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

18 Oct 2016

RCC: Initial insights of draft Regional Roaming Study presented to Western Balkans governments and regulatory agencies’

Sarajevo/Brussels – The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat presented the initial insights of the
draft Regional Roaming Study
to the governments’ and communication regulatory agencies’ representatives from
the Western Balkans, in Brussels today.

Public dialogue forum on Roma Integration kicks off with public hearing at Serbian National Assembly, on 13 October 2016, in belgrade. (Photo: RCC/Aleksandra Bojadjieva)

13 Oct 2016

RCC: Public dialogue forum on Roma Integration kicks off with public hearing at Serbian National Assembly

Sarajevo/Belgrade - The
Roma Integration 2020 project of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
presented its activities assisting the Government in the implementation of the
Strategy for Social Inclusion of Roma 2016-2025 at the public hearing organised
in cooperation with the Committee ...

The meeting of the RCC Board held in Sarajevo on 12 October 2016. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

12 Oct 2016

Organisation’s results and upcoming activities in the focus of 30th RCC Board meeting

Sarajevo, 12 October 2016 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presented to the RCC Board today the implementation and results of the RCC’s Strategy and Work Programme (SWP) 2014-2016, as well as how these feed into RCC’s next three-year strategy ...

Open Data and Access in Science meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) on 6-7 October 2016. (Photo:RCC/Nadja Greku)

06 Oct 2016

Western Balkans Joins the European Open Science Agenda

Seven Western Balkans’ economies joined the European Union (EU) family in pursuing the EU Open Science Agenda at the Open Data and Access in Science meeting organised by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) on the margins of the International Open Data Conference (IODC) on 6-7 October 2016.

RCC Deputy Secretary General, Gazmend Turdiu and Maja Pinjo Talevska, Senior Programming Expert at the Fourth Meeting of the SEE 2020 Programming Committee in Vienna on 29 September. (Photo: RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

29 Sep 2016

The new SEE 2020 annual programming cycle kicks –off

Sarajevo/Vienna, 29 September 2016 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Programing Committee agreed upon the concept and timelines of the Strategy implementation work plan in the next three years, at its regular meeting in Vienna today.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović (centre), Director of the NSA of Montenegro, Savo Vučinić (right), and Senior RCC Advisor on Security Policy Issues, Marinko Raos, at the 6th SEENSA Forum, in Podgorica on 29 September 2016. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

29 Sep 2016

Cyber security, education and training on the agenda of the 6th South East European National Security Authorities’ forum (SEENSA)

Sarajevo/Podgorica – “Regional cooperation of national security authorities (NSA) in
South East Europe (SEE) is one of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
success stories,” said RCC’s Secretary General Goran Svilanović at the opening
of the 6th South East European National ...

RCC’S BALKAN BAROMETER 2016: 55% of SEE business leaders believe eliminating mobile phone roaming charges would be useful for their business.

27 Sep 2016

Roaming in the region could be harmonised with the EU even before accession, RCC to provide support in this

“Further
to our long-standing support for regional cooperation in the ICT sphere as part
of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy, our efforts focus on delivering
concrete contributions on two regional initiatives: on roaming and broadband. Roaming
is the area where our economies ...

Washington D.C. (Photo: Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

27 Sep 2016

RCC Secretary General meets U.S. State Department officials

Sarajevo/Washington – Interventions
of Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in regional cooperation in South East
Europe (SEE), with special emphasis on areas of governance, rule of law and
security were discussed at the series of regular annual meetings of the
organisation's Secretary ...

22 Sep 2016

Connection, Communication, Cooperation in South East Europe

Sarajevo/New
York - Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary
General Goran Svilanovic attended the informal meeting of the Ministers of
Foreign Affairs of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP),
organized on the margins of the 71st Session of the United Nations (UN) ...

Participants and representatives of The Southeast European Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG), Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC) and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at the Conference on the Joint Investigation Teams held in Podgorica, Montenegro on 20 September 2016. (Photo: SELEC/Sonia Schachter)

20 Sep 2016

Joint investigation teams as a tool in fighting organised crime

Podgorica - A conference introducing the topic of joint investigation teams organised by The Southeast European Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG), Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC) and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) kicked-off in Podgorica, Montenegro, today.

RCC Balkan Barometer 2016: The people in South East Europe say the most important problems facing our economies are: unemployment (68%); economic situation (55%); and corruption (27%).

14 Sep 2016

Efficiency and equity of public institutions and good governance seen as key problems in the region

‘Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
continues to back public administration and decentralization reform efforts of
pertinent regional cooperation mechanisms in South East Europe (SEE) alike Network
of Associations of Local Authorities of SEE (NALAS) and the Regional School for
Public ...

14 Sep 2016

Researcher mobility and open science contributing to research excellence

A workshop on successful facilitation of
technology transfer and commercialization of research results in the Western
Balkans, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and Western Balkan
Research and Innovation Center (WISE), took place in Split, Croatia, today.

RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016 show that South East European businesses that export cooperate much more with universities than non-exporters

13 Sep 2016

Svilanovic at Milocer Development Forum: We at the RCC foster multi-dimensional approach to sustainable development

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Goran
Svilanovic participated today at the regional Milocer Development Forum in
Cetinje (Montenegro) where he presented some of the specific RCC contributions
towards strengthening sustainable development in the region.

ILO and RCC launch ESAP Project, for better labour market governance in the Western Balkans, on 29 June in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

29 Jun 2016

ILO and RCC launch project for better labour market governance in the Western Balkans

Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the
International Labour Organization (ILO) will work together to further regional
cooperation in order to achieve more effective labour market governance in the
Western Balkans. The new joint project, funded by the European Union, ...

ESAP launch, 29 June 2016, Sarajevo BiH.

28 Jun 2016

RCC and ILO to launch ‘Employment and Social Affairs Platform’ Project

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and
the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are launching tomorrow (29 June
2016) the “Employment and Social Affairs Platform” (ESAP) project at a one day
Conference in Sarajevo. The ESAP project is supported by the European
Commission’s ...

From left to right: Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General; Renate Brauner, Member of Vienna's Government, Executive City Councillor for Finance, Economy & International Affairs; Thomas Prorok, KDZ_Austria Deputy Managing Director; and Michael Linhart, Secretary-General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry; at the “Public Governance as the Foundation of European Integration” conference in Vienna on 23 June 2016. (Photo: @KDZ_Austria)

23 Jun 2016

Svilanovic: “Low credibility of public institutions in South East Europe”

Vienna/Sarajevo – “The credibility of public institutions is low and
dissatisfaction with the efficiency and fairness of the public institutions
continues to be high”, said Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary
General, Goran Svilanovic, speaking at
the “Public Governance ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, presenting the RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016 survey, in Sarajevo on 21 June 2016. (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

21 Jun 2016

RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016: The region is moving forward but unemployment, the economic situation and corruption remain the most pressing issues

SARAJEVO – South
East European (SEE) economies have started to recover, shows the 2016 edition
of the Regional
Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Balkan Barometer, which was presented in Sarajevo
today.

RCC Balkan Barometer 2016: The people in SEE say the most important problems facing our economies are: unemployment (68%); economic situation (55%); and corruption (27%).

17 Jun 2016

RCC’s Balkan Barometer 2016: And the people say… jobs!

SARAJEVO – Next week, on Tuesday, 21 June 2016, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is launching this
year’s edition of the Balkan Barometer - an annual survey of attitudes,
experiences and perceptions across the economies covered by the RCC’s South
East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy ...

RCC supports two award winning authors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lejla Kalamujić (Sarajevo) and Tanja Stupar-Trifunović (Banja Luka), presenting their work to the Belgrade audience at the National Library of Serbia, on 14 June 2016. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

14 Jun 2016

Belgrade audience lauds two female authors from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belgrade – Two award winning
authors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lejla Kalamujić (Sarajevo) and Tanja
Stupar-Trifunović (Banja Luka), presented their work to the Belgrade audience
at the National Library of Serbia, today. This literary afternoon was supported
by the Regional Cooperation ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (right) and Zeljko Jovanovic, Director, Roma Initiatives Office, Open Society Foundations (left) at the Roma Integration 2020 Launch Event on 9 June 2016 in Brussels (Photo: RCC/Gordana Demser)

09 Jun 2016

"Before accession, countries will need to prove tangible progress on Roma inclusion"

Brussels, June the 9th 2016 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and the European Commission (EC) jointly launched the “Roma Integration 2020” initiative today in Brussels. The event brought together Roma integration policy leaders from the Western ...

RCC hosted regional expert workshop on “Factors and drivers underlying radicalization and violent extremism leading to terrorism”, in Sarajevo on 7 June 2016. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

07 Jun 2016

RCC hosts workshop on countering violent extremism in South East Europe

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat hosted a regional
expert workshop on “Factors and drivers underlying radicalization and violent
extremism leading to terrorism”, in Sarajevo today. The event, organized with
the support of the Organization for Security and Co-operation ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (first left), took part at the Enlargement Day, organised by the European Committee of the Regions in cooperation with the EC's DG Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, in Brussels on 2 June 2016. (Photo: RCC/Ivana Petricevic)

02 Jun 2016

Svilanovic: Making sure that local administrations are well prepared for demanding EU accession process and membership, is our common objective

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, took part at the Enlargement Day,
organised by the European Committee of the Regions in cooperation with DG Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission, in Brussels today.

31 May 2016

RCC embarks on new three-year working cycle as the Strategy and Work Programme for 2017-2019 gets endorsed at the organisation’s Annual Meeting

Pravets – The new three-year Strategy and Work Programme (SWP) of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) was endorsed at the organisation’s ninth Annual meeting in Pravets (Bulgaria) today. The meeting, co-organized with the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office 2015-2016 of the South-East European ...

The foreign ministers of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) endorsed the Annual Report of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) 2015-2016 and the new three-year Strategy and Work Programme (SWP) of the RCC today in Pravets (Bulgaria). (Photo: EC/Kjartan Bronsson)

31 May 2016

SEECP foreign ministers endorse the new RCC’s three-year Strategy and Work Programme

Pravets, 31 May 2016 - Meeting in Pravets (Bulgaria) today, the foreign ministers of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) endorsed the Annual Report of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) 2015-2016 presented by the RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic, as well as the new ...

The third meeting of the Governing Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy took place in Pravets (Bulgaria), on 30 May 2016. (Photo: Regional Cooperation Council/Ivo Petkov)

30 May 2016

SEE 2020 Strategy implementation shows a mixed bag of results in the past year

Pravets – The Governing Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy heard the Annual Report on the Strategy’s implementation (ARI) at its third meeting held in Pravets (Bulgaria) today.

The ninth RCC Annual meeting takes place on 31 May 2016 in Pravets, Bulgaria.

23 May 2016

RCC to present the new three-year strategy and work programme at its Annual meeting in Pravets, Bulgaria

Sarajevo - The
new three-year Strategy and Work Programme (SWP) of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) will be presented at the ninth Annual meeting of the organisation
on 31 May 2016 in Pravets, Bulgaria. The meeting, co-organized with the Bulgarian
Chairmanship-in-Office 2015-2016 ...

19 May 2016

Furthering security cooperation in South East Europe

Chisinau/Sarajevo – The annual meeting
of the Expert working group of the Southeast Europe Military Intelligence
Chiefs' Forum (SEEMIC EWG) was held in the Moldovan capital today and was opened
by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic
and Aurel Fondos, ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (centre) takes part in the First Forum of EU Strategy for Adriatic and Ionian Region, in Dubrovnik, Croatia on 12-13 May 2016. (photo: RCC/Gordana Demser)

13 May 2016

RCC Secretary General at the Forum of EU Strategy for Adriatic and Ionian Region

The Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, spoke today at the 1st Forum of
the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), in Dubrovnik,
Croatia. Svilanovic presented the implementation structure, and programing and
monitoring processes, ...

11 May 2016

RCC Board accepts the new three-year Strategy and Work Programme of the organization

The
new three-year Strategy and Work Programme (SWP) of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) has been accepted today by the organisation’s Board, at its
meeting in Sarajevo. The RCC SWP refers to the period 2017 – 2019, and outlines
the organisation’s vision and activities in the ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (second left), takes part in the 2nd International Conference on “E-Permitting for a Competitive Region”, in Tirana on 6 May 2016. (Photo RCC/Dragana Djurica)

06 May 2016

Furthering the digitalisation in South East Europe

Tirana/Sarajevo – The 2nd International Conference on “E-Permitting for a Competitive Region” that started
in Tirana today, will look at the state of issuing electronic permits in the region
and thereby the state of digitalisation in South East Europe. Regional
Cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, moderated “One Region, One Economy - Connecting the Region through Economic Corridors” panel at 7th Sarajevo Business Forum on 4 May 2016. (Photo: RCC/Dragana Djurica)

04 May 2016

RCC at Sarajevo Business Forum: With common market our region can be economically stronger and more competitive

Sarajevo – The 7th International
Investments Conference – Sarajevo Business Forum, started today in the capital
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year’s focus of the conference is on Industrial Capacity Cooperation and on expanding the
business opportunities with China.

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic and BBI Bank Director Amer Bukvic present scholarship certificates to ten pupils and students from Srebrenica and Bratunac (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

28 Apr 2016

Ten scholarships for a better future

Sarajevo – Ten pupils and students from Srebrenica and Bratunac received
today certificates for scholarships awarded by the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) in partnership with the BBI bank. Congratulating the pupils and the
students, RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, wished ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic at the Conference “Energizing the Enlargement Process by Solving Bilateral Disputes” in Vienna, 25-26 April 2016 (Photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

27 Apr 2016

“EU incomplete without the Western Balkans”

Vienna/Sarajevo – An
impressive public panel hosted last night by Austrian Minister for Europe,
Integration and Foreign Affairs, Sebastian Kurz, rounded off a two day conference in Vienna
called “Energizing the Enlargement Process by Solving Bilateral Disputes”. Set
up ...

22 Apr 2016

RCC and BBI to provide scholarships for ten pupils and students from Srebrenica and Bratunac

Sarajevo – Ten pupils and students from Srebrenica and Bratunac will
receive scholarships awarded by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and BBI
bank next week. At the ceremony, to be held in Sarajevo next Thursday (28 April 2016), the
certificates of scholarship will be presented ...

RCC Secretariats activities in the future period focuses on the implementation of it SEE 2020 strategy. (Photo: RCC/Vanja Lisac)

20 Apr 2016

RCC call for proposals - 300.000 EUR for projects supporting implementation of the SEE 2020 Strategy

Sarajevo
- The Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat (RCC) is seeking proposals for
the implementation of the South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) Strategy with
financial assistance from the RCC Small Grants Instrument for 2016. The total amount
for these grants is 300.000 EUR.

RCC hosted the first part of a two-day meeting of the Steering Group of Priority Area 10 (PA10) of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), on 14 April 2016 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

14 Apr 2016

Synergising RCC and EU macro-regional strategies

The
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosted and co-organised today the first part
of a two-day meeting of the Steering Group of Priority Area 10 (PA10) of the EU
Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR). This meeting is an opportunity to
present to the PA10 Steering Group and all interested ...

RCC-organized conference establishing the Network of Judicial Training Institutions in South East Europe (SEE), was held in Bucharest on 13 April 2016. (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

13 Apr 2016

SEE judicial training institutions network established

Bucharest – A two day
conference started in Bucharest today, establishing for the first time a
Network of Judicial Training Institutions in South East Europe (SEE). The
general goal of this initiative is to strengthen cooperation in the field of
justice in the Western Balkans and the ...

08 Apr 2016

Svilanovic: International Roma Day excellent opportunity to recall extensive heritage of region’s largest ethnic minority

Today,
on the occasion of the International Roma Day, the Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council, Goran Svilanovic, extended his congratulations stressing
that this is an excellent opportunity to recall rich and extensive heritage and
diversity of the region’s largest ethnic ...

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (right), and Christian Hellbach, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6 April 2016. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

06 Apr 2016

Continued German support for RCC activities

The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the German Federal Foreign office
(Auswärtige Amt) signed an agreement today on a 50,000 euro grant to support RCC’s
public awareness activities in 2016. The agreement was signed by the RCC
Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic and ...

The First High Level Ministerial Panel on Responding to Climate and Environmental Challenges in South East Europe (SEE) took place in Podgorica on 1 April 2016. (photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

01 Apr 2016

Climate change and environment – Crucial issues for SEE

Sarajevo/Podgorica - The First High Level Ministerial Panel on Responding to Climate
and Environmental Challenges in South East Europe (SEE) took place today in
Podgorica. The meeting was opened by the Montenegrin Minister of Sustainable
Development and Tourism Branimir Gvozdenovic; the ...

30 Mar 2016

Climate change and environment issues in focus on Friday in Podgorica

Sarajevo/Podgorica - The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro
and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat are co-organising the
First High Level Ministerial Panel on Responding to Climate and Environmental
Challenges in South East Europe (SEE) this Friday, ...

Participants of the second meeting on donor coordination in the Western Balkans, held under RCC auspices on 23 March 2016 in Sarajevo. (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

23 Mar 2016

RCC: Second meeting on donor coordination in the Western Balkans ends in Sarajevo

The
Second meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans, organised by the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took place today in Sarajevo. The meeting
brought together all the major donors who are active in the Western Balkans as
well as representatives of international organisations ...

Sarajevo City Hall. (Photo: www.sarajevotimes.com)

22 Mar 2016

RCC to host second donor coordination meeting in the Western Balkans

SARAJEVO – The second Meeting on Donor Coordination
in the Western Balkans, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
Secretariat, will take place in Sarajevo tomorrow. Getting a better understanding of regional donor interventions and
helping align those interventions with region’s ...

Standing ovations for “Romeo and Juliet”, a theater play produced by Belgrade-based “Radionica Integracije” and “Quendra Multimedia” from Pristina, played in Sarajevo National Theater on 21 March 2016. (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

22 Mar 2016

Full house and standing ovation for “Romeo and Juliet”

Sarajevo/Belgrade/Pristina/Tirana -

Last night’s “Romeo and Juliet” was in Sarajevo,
in the National Theatre, but this was truly such a great example of regional
co-operation that it deserves a by-line which mentions the cities which were in
one way or another the four pillars ...

The Third Regional Rule of Law Forum for South East Europe takes place on 18 March 2016, in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

18 Mar 2016

RCC: Strengthening regional cooperation in the field of justice

Sarajevo – The Third
Regional Rule of Law Forum for South East Europe kicked off in the Sarajevo City
Hall this morning, bringing together over 130 eminent representatives of the regional
highest courts, the supreme and constitutional courts, judicial councils, directors
of judicial academies ...

RCC supports ' Romeo and Juliet' theater play by Belgrade-based Radionica Integracije and Pristina-based Quendra Multimedia, in Sarajevo on 21 March 2016. On the photo is Tristan Halilaj as Romeo. (Photo: Radionica integracije)

16 Mar 2016

Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo

Sarajevo/Beograd/Pristina – Sarajevo
National Theatre will host a play staged jointly by Belgrade-based Radionica
Integracije and Pristina-based Quendra
Multimedia on Monday, 21 March 2016. It is about Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
against the background of burdened Pristina-Belgrade ...

RCC was at the 11th Winter School on Diplomacy, in Sandanski, Bulgaria, on 14 March 2016. (Photo: Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute)

14 Mar 2016

RCC Secretary General speaks to young diplomats from South East Europe about region’s opportunities and challenges

The Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, spoke today to young diplomats
from all over South East Europe, at the 11th Winter School on Diplomacy, in
Sandanski, Bulgaria. The event, co-organized by the RCC, Bulgarian
Chairmanship in Office of the ...

10 Mar 2016

European Training Foundation award for RCC

The European Training Foundation
(ETF) has recognized RCC’s efforts towards the ETF’s Entrepreneurial Communities
Initiative with a special award yesterday. In its capacity as an Advisory Board
member, the RCC has - in the past two years - contributed to the selection
of ten good ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, takes part in the 23rd Kopaonik Business Forum, on 8 March 2016. (Photo: RCC/Sanjin Arifagic)

09 Mar 2016

Svilanovic on regional economy - tough but with a glimmer of optimism

Taking part in the 23rd Kopaonik Business Forum yesterday, Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic emphasised that
it is impossible to overestimate the importance of regional cooperation and
economic consolidation if South East Europe wants to remain ...

German Bundestag. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

08 Mar 2016

German MPs: Regional Cooperation Council has to be strengthened

Members of the German Parliament (Bundestag)
from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have said
that the role of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Central
European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) have to be strengthened.

RCC and ILO will jointly create a Western Balkans Platform on Employment and Social Affairs in the framework of a new European Commission funded project signed in Brussels on 1 March 2016. (Photo: RCC/Mimika Loshi)

01 Mar 2016

Three million euro for boosting jobs in the Western Balkans

Brussels - The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) will jointly create a Western Balkans Platform on
Employment and Social Affairs in the framework of a new European Commission
funded project signed today in Brussels.

01 Mar 2016

Balkans Bioenergy Task Force kicks-off

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Deutsche
Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) jointly hosted the
kick-off meeting of the Balkans Bioenergy Task Force (BBTF). The main goal of
the BBTF is to provide a permanent regional dialogue and an advocacy platform
for ...

Executive Director of the European Fund for the Balkans, Hedvig Morvai (left), on behalf of the EFB, receives RCC's Champion of Regional Cooperation award for 2015 from RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović, in Sarajevo, BiH on 25 February 2016. (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

26 Feb 2016

RCC awards European Fund for the Balkans as 2015 Champion of Regional Cooperation

Sarajevo – The
Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) recognition for outstanding work in the
field of regional cooperation was awarded last night to the European Fund for
the Balkans (EFB) which was selected as the Champion
of Regional Cooperation for the year 2015.

The 28th meeting of the RCC Board, in Sarajevo on 26 February 2016. (photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

26 Feb 2016

Sarajevo: RCC Board meets for the first time in 2016

Sarajevo – The 28th meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
Board took place in Sarajevo today. RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic,
presented the activities of the RCC Secretariat since October 2015 and the
Board accepted them.

19 Feb 2016

RCC to actively participate in future roaming policy in Western Balkans

The
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will help agree on future roaming policy
among the telecommunications regulators in Western Balkans. This was concluded
in Skopje today at the first meeting of Open Communications Platform at the
level of line ministries and regulatory bodies for electronic ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic(first left), at the Friends of Europe's conference 'Balkan Partnership, strengthening the Region’s ties”, in Brussels on 16 February 2016. (Photo: @pvengu)

16 Feb 2016

Political stability, growth and jobs – Svilanovic on strengthening the ties in the region

The challenges but also the opportunities for closer regional
cooperation are aplenty in the year which just started, said Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic at today’s one
day conference on “Balkan Partnership, strengthening the Region’s ties”,
organised ...

Ms. Hedvig Morvai, Executive Director of the European Fund for the Balkans, this year's Champion of regional cooperation (Photo: www.mc.rs )

09 Feb 2016

European Fund for the Balkans - Champion of regional cooperation

Sarajevo, 9 February 2016 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) has selected the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) as the Champion of Regional Cooperation in the year 2015. The Award will be presented to Hedvig Morvai, the Executive Director of the EFB at a ceremony in ...

At the launching of a three year project „Open Regional Funds for South-East Europe – Biodiversity“, on 4 February 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo: Ivan Zupanc/ORF BD)

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More work on biodiversity protection a regional “must do”

Sarajevo, February 8th 2016 – Even though the governments of South-East Europe developed an initial political and legal framework for the conservation of biodiversity, the operational implementation is lagging behind and positive results from conservation efforts are limited. In a nutshell, ...

Launching of a three year project „Open Regional Funds for South-East Europe – Biodiversity“, on 4 February 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo: Ivan Zupanc/ORF BD)

04 Feb 2016

Protecting biodiversity on a regional level is a must

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) launched its regional project for Biodiversity today in
Belgrade with a two day conference which aims to explore the synergies between
current regional biodiveristy conservation initiatives, create targeted
partnerships to achieve ...

Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov hosted the Second Informal Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) on 2 February 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo: RCC/Dorin Vremis)

02 Feb 2016

SEECP ministers discuss migration issues

“In this year, we will continue to see rising hopes for more progress on the European and Euro-Atlantic integration path of the South East European region”, said the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at this morning’s informal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign ...

Marinko Raos, RCC Senior Advisor on Security Policy Issues, Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General and Stefana Greavu, RCC Head of Political Department at the first meeting of the Group of National focal points for countering radicalization and violent extremism leading to terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters in Southeast Europe held in Sarajevo on 27 January 2016 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

27 Jan 2016

Flow of recruits for violent extremists, terrorists and foreign fighters must be stopped

Sarajevo, 27 January 2016 - Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, chaired today’s first meeting of the Group of National focal points for countering radicalization and violent extremism leading to terrorism and foreign terrorist fighters in Southeast Europe.

18 Dec 2015

Regional Cooperation Day in Sarajevo: Strong debate about a tough year

Regional Cooperation Council organised a meeting of civil sector representatives from South East Europe economies and journalists from the region

RCC hosts Regional Cooperation Day in Sarajevo on 18 December 2015. (Photo: RCC)

16 Dec 2015

RCC: Sarajevo to host Regional Cooperation Day

Sarajevo - Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is
organising a gathering of representatives of civil society and media from the South
East Europe region to mark the Regional Cooperation Day.

Participants of the SEEIC Ministerial Conference, held on 9 December 2015 in Budva, Montenegro. (Photo: RCC)

09 Dec 2015

RCC boosting competitiveness in South East Europe

BUDVA/SARAJEVO -
Ministers for Economic Affairs of the Western Balkans gathered today for a
conference in Budva and expressed their commitment to continue regional
cooperation based on principles of accountability, participation, solidarity
and good neighbourly relations. In this way, they ...

REGIONAL COOPERATION ALSO IN CULTURE - Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) supports a guest performance of “Balkan spy in Sarajevo” in Zvezdara theatre in Belgrade on Friday, 11 December 2015.

07 Dec 2015

RCC: “Balkan Spy in Sarajevo” to perform in Belgrade’s Zvezdara Theatre

SARAJEVO/BELGRADE, 7 December 2015 – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) supported a guest performance of “Balkan spy in Sarajevo” in Zvezdara theatre in Belgrade on Friday, 11 December 2015.

Supported by RCC, Qendra Multimedia arts and cultural centre in Pristina hosted theater-literary performance by BiH actor, writer and director, Zijah Sokolovic, on 1 December 2015. (Photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek).

02 Dec 2015

Pristina hosts Zijah Sokolovic’s one man show

Supported by the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the “Qendra Multimedia” arts and cultural
centre in Pristina hosted last night the renowned Bosnia and Herzegovina’s
actor, writer and director, Zijah Sokolovic. A full house greeted Mr Sokolovic
and thunderous applause interrupted ...

RCC supports theatrical-literary evening of the renowned Bosnia and Herzegovina’s actor, writer and director, Zijah Sokolovic, at the Qendra Multimedia, in Pristina, on 1 December 2015. (Photo: Courtesy of Mr Zijah Sokolovic)

30 Nov 2015

Zijah Sokolovic in Pristina on 1 December 2015

The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) will be supporting a theatrical-literary evening of
the renowned Bosnia and Herzegovina’s actor, writer and director, Zijah
Sokolovic at the Qendra Multimedia, in Pristina, at 20.00h tomorrow.

SEECP Political Directors meet on 23 November 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo: Courtesy of Bulgarian MFA)

23 Nov 2015

SEECP Political Directors meet in Sofia

Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic attended today’s
meeting of Political Directors of the South-East European Cooperation Process
(SEECP), the first organised by the current Chair-in-Office, Bulgaria.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (right), speaking in Sarajevo at the conference on Regional Cooperation in South East Europe -

18 Nov 2015

RCC at the SEE Regional Conference: “Working Together Towards EU Accession”

Sarajevo, 18 November 2015 – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic highlighted regional cooperation as a key element in fostering reconciliation, good neighbourly relations, stability and prosperity in South East Europe (SEE). “It is also an EU membership ...

White Tower of Thessaloniki (Photo: https://hr.wikipedia.org)

05 Nov 2015

RCC partakes in security issues conference

Thessaloniki/Sarajevo, 5 November 2015 – The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki hosted today the 7th session of the South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs’ Forum (SEEMIC), co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and Greece.

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (first on the right) and SEECP Chair in Office, represented by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Daniel Mitov at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna (Photo: OSCE/Micky Kröll)

29 Oct 2015

Better cooperation between the RCC and the OSCE

Vienna/Sarajevo, 29 October 2015 -

Ways
and means for better cooperation between the Organisation for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) were
discussed today at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna.

Inter-parliamentary conference in Sarajevo, 15-16 October (Photo: RCC/Dorin Vermis)

16 Oct 2015

Job creation and dynamising economic life is crucial for the future of South East Europe (SEE) - Inter-parliamentary Conference in Sarajevo ends today

Sarajevo, 15/16 October 2015 – A two day inter-parliamentary conference coorganised by the European Parliament, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina ended today in Sarajevo. It was attended by Members of the European Parliament and Members of ...

RCC Board meets in Sarajevo on 15 October 2015 (Photo: Amer Kapetanovic)

15 Oct 2015

Meeting of the Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo

Sarajevo, 15th October 2015 – The 27th meeting of the RCC Board took place in Sarajevo today. RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, presented the activities of the RCC Secretariat between April and October 2015 and the Board accepted them. Particular attention was given to RCC’s engagement ...

Agricultural Policy Forum (APF) 2015 in Pravets (Bulgaria) on achievements of the APF process. (Photo: RCC/Srdjan Susic)

14 Oct 2015

RCC at the Agricultural Policy Forum (APF) 2015

Pravets, 14 October 2015 - Representatives from members of the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG RRD) gathered at the Agricultural Policy Forum (APF) 2015 in the Bulgarian town of Pravets to review the achievements of the APF process so far and the challenges and opportunities ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (right) and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for European and Eurasian affairs, Hoyt Yee, meet in Washington on 5 October 2015. (Photo RCC/Stefana Grevu)

06 Oct 2015

Countering violent extremism in focus of RCC-State Department talks

Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic and US Deputy
Assistant Secretary of State responsible for European and Eurasian affairs, Hoyt
Yee, met in Washington yesterday and exchanged views on the current political
situation in Southeast Europe (SEE) and the ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (seventh right), at a meeting on 30 September 2015 in New York, USA. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

01 Oct 2015

RCC and regional issues discussed in New York

New York
–

Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, attended an informal meeting
of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Foreign Ministers
yesterday in New York. The meeting was hosted by Daniel Mitov, Bulgarian
Minister of Foreign ...

Ministerial Conference on Information Society Development, Budva, Montenegro, 30 September 2015 (Photo: RCC/Nadja Greku)

30 Sep 2015

Towards a Single Information Space

South-East European Ministers responsible for Information Technologies who gathered at the Budva Conference today expressed their strong common interest in participating in the creation of a single information space.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, gives opening remarks at the ministerial conference launching Western Balkans Research and Innovation Centre, in Split, Croatia, on 18 September 2015. (Photo: RCC/Elvira Ademovic)

18 Sep 2015

Western Balkans gets Research and Innovation Centre

Western Balkans ministers of science signed in
Split today an agreement on establishment of the Western Balkans Research and
Innovation Centre (WISE).

Western Balkans Research and Innovation Centre (WISE) to be located in Split, Croatia. (Photo: www.isaussm.com)

17 Sep 2015

Split to become headquarters of the Western Balkans Research and Innovation Centre

First
Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia Vesna
Pusić will open the ministerial conference on the occasion of establishment
of the Western Balkans Research and
Innovation Centre (WISE) tomorrow in Split. Together with the hosts, Vedran Mornar, Minister of Science,
Education and Sports of ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, participates at a conference on energy security and energy infrastructure in South East Europe, in Sofia on 15 September 2015. (Photo: IGMO President, Ellen Wasylina)

15 Sep 2015

Sofia: RCC at the conference on energy security and infrastructure in South East Europe

Energy
Security and Energy Infrastructure in South East Europe are the focus of a two-day
conference that started in Sofia today, organised by the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-office
of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) and opened by the
Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borissov.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović (left), with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Daniel Mitov, in Sofia on 14 September 2015. (Photo: MFA Bulgaria/Dimitar Kyosemarliev)

14 Sep 2015

Svilanovic officially signs Agreement on Assumption of Duties as RCC Secretary General in second term

The Secretary General of the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanović, signed the official Agreement
on Assumption of Duties of the RCC Secretary General, for the period 1 January
2016 – 31 December 2018. On behalf of the Chairmanship-in-Office of the
South-East European ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (second left), receives the Swedish Ambassador to BiH, Fredrik Schiller (second right), in Sarajevo on 11 September 2015. (Photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

11 Sep 2015

RCC Secretary General receives Swedish Ambassador to BiH

Regional
Cooperation Council’s (RCC), Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, received today
the Swedish Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fredrik Schiller.

RCC Secretary General participates at the meeting of International Steering Committee of the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015, in Sarajevo on 10 September 2015. (Photo: FENA)

11 Sep 2015

Roma Decade ends – Roma Integration 2020 picks up

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, said that Bosnia and Herzegovina
successfully completed its year of chairing the Roma Decade thus completing
this process started 10 years go.

The new Director of the Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI), Ms Tamara Mugosa, paid her first visit the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and met with the Secretary General, Mr Goran Svilanovic. (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

09 Sep 2015

The new Director of MARRI, Tamara Mugosa, visits RCC

The new Director of the Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI), Ms Tamara Mugosa, paid her first visit the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic at his first official visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of BiH, Igor Crnadak (Photo: MFA of Bosnia and Herzegovina/Jasmin Gagula)

09 Sep 2015

RCC Secretary General visits Foreign Minister Crnadak

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, met today in Sarajevo with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crnadak.

Regional Cooperation Council at the 'Integrating South Eastern Europe to Global Markets' session at B20 Conference in Ankara, Turkey, 3-5 September (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

04 Sep 2015

RCC connecting SEE and Turkish business

“There
is a lot of noise about more and better economic cooperation between Turkey and
South Eastern Europe. It is time to turn that noise into harmonious music.”

A discussion on cooperation prospects between SEE economies and Turkey will be held under the umbrella of G20/B20 Conference today in Ankara. (Photo: https://sh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankara)

04 Sep 2015

Integrating South Eastern Europe to global markets: RCC brings together Turkish and SEE businesses

Ankara, 4 September 2015 - The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanović, is to lead the panel on integration of South East Europe into the global markets, at the B20 meeting in Ankara today.

Rama, Svilanovic and Vucic, at the recording of regional TV Talk Show “Okruzenje”, in Vienna on 26 August 2015. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

31 Aug 2015

Rama, Svilanovic and Vucic, tonight in regional TV Talk Show “Okruzenje”

The margins of last Thursday’s Vienna summit of the WB6 leaders and the
leaders of the Berlin Process countries and the EU, were rich with events in
the days preceding and following the actual Summit.

Western Balkans Summit group photo with Foreign Ministers, Prime Ministers and Ministers of Economy. (Photo: MFA Austria)

28 Aug 2015

The Western Balkans Civil Society Forum at the Vienna Summit

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) rounded off its participation at the Vienna Summit yesterday with the Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, participating in the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the SEE2020 Coordinator, Sanjin Arifagic, attending the meeting of Economics ...

Bilateral disputes in the Western Balkans discussed in Vienna. (Photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

27 Aug 2015

Tackling tomorrow's issues today - bilateral disputes in the Western Balkans discussed in Vienna

Vienna - Today’s Western Balkans Summit in Vienna is being accompanied by a series of side events that complement the political and economic issues discussed by the WB leaders and the initiators of the Berlin Process – last year’s host Germany, this year’s Austria and next year’s ...

West Balkan and EU leaders will gather in Vienna in the next two days for the continuation of the Berlin Process, widely perceived as an initiative to pursue the EU accession process of the region. (Photo: http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/)

25 Aug 2015

RCC at the Vienna WB summit

West Balkan and EU leaders will gather in Vienna in the next two days for the continuation of the Berlin Process, widely perceived as an initiative to pursue the EU accession process of the region. The actual Summit and its political discussions will be held on August 27th accompanied by meeting ...

Representatives of regional CSOs will have the opportunity to discuss and present their work at the forthcoming Vienna Western Balkans Summit (Photo : www.eesc.europa.eu)

10 Aug 2015

Civil Society at the upcoming Western Balkans Summit in Vienna

This year’s continuation of the Berlin Process
will culminate at the end of August in Vienna when Western Balkans leaders
gather for Summit hosted by Austria but also attended by the leaders of
Germany, France (which will carry the torch in the next 12 months) as well the
European ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (first left), and Bulgarian Minister of Economy, Bozhidar Lukarski (second left), at the conference focusing on the state of regional economy and ways to improve it, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 19 June 2015. (Photo: RCC/Gordana Demser)

19 Jun 2015

RCC Secretary General on the region’s economy

The Bulgarian
Chairmanship-in-Office of the South East European Cooperation Process (CiO
SEECP) has kicked off its activities with the two-day event in Sofia focusing
on the state of regional economy and ways to improve it. Taking part in today’s
round table which gathered representatives ...

15 Jun 2015

Third round of RCC’s ‘Voice of the Region’ competition opens

The third round of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) competition
‘Voice of the Region’ started off with the theme: Tourism –
how to present the beauty of our common home?

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, at the conference dedicated to strengthening intercultural youth exchange programmes in the Western Balkans, held in Sarajevoon 10 June 2015. (photo: RCC/Nenad Sebek)

10 Jun 2015

Svilanovic voices strong support for creation of youth exchange programme for the Western Balkans

Speaking
at the conference dedicated to strengthening intercultural youth exchange programmes
in the Western Balkans in Sarajevo today, the Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, expressed the strong support of
the RCC for the initiative to create ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic briefs the Ambassadors of the South East European (SEE) countries accredited in Brussels, 5 June 2015 (Photo: RCC/Natasa Mitrovic)

05 Jun 2015

RCC Secretary General briefs South East Europe’s Ambassadors accredited in Brussels to EU and NATO and EC Director General Christian Danielson

Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Goran Svilanovic met today with the Ambassadors of
SEECP participants accredited to EU and NATO in Brussels as well as with EC Director General
Christian Danielsson.

Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (Photo: RCC)

26 May 2015

SEECP summit approves appointment of Goran Svilanovic as RCC Secretary General

Tirana/Sarajevo, 26 May 2015 – Meeting in Tirana today, the participants of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit approved the appointment of Goran Svilanovic for a second three year term as the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General. The Declaration ...

22 May 2015

RCC Annual Meeting and presentation of the SEE Development Scoreboard

Tirana/Sarajevo - The RCC’s (Regional Cooperation Council) Annual Meeting in Tirana today heard a strong endorsement of the organisation’s efforts in fostering economic recovery and speeding up the European integration process of the region. The meeting’s host, Albanian Foreign Minister ...

22 May 2015

SEECP Foreign Ministers appoint Goran Svilanovic as RCC Secretary General for a second 3 year term

Meeting
in Tirana today, the Foreign ministers of the South- East European Cooperation
Process (SEECP) unanimously appointed Goran Svilanovic for a second term as the
Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General. The ministers also
adopted the Annual Report of the RCC ...

Participants of the second South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) Governing Board meeting, held on 21 May in Tirana, Albania. (Photo: RCC)

21 May 2015

Governing Board of RCC’s SEE2020 Strategy Meets in Tirana

TIRANA/SARAJEVO – The South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020) Governing Board held its second meeting in Tirana today. The SEE 2020 Strategy is the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) primary instrument for boosting growth in the region, creating jobs and assisting the EU accession ...

Establishing Regional Working Group on Environment ended with a memorable tree-planting ceremony. Podgorica, 18 May 2015. (Photo: RCC/Srdjan Susic)

19 May 2015

RCC helps establish the Regional Working Group on Environment

Podgorica/Sarajevo, 18 May 2015 - The inaugural meeting of the Regional Working Group on Environment was held in Podgorica last week (May 14th ) under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council.

18 May 2015

RCC to present South East Europe Development Scoreboard

SARAJEVO, 18 May 2015 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat will officially launch and present the South East Europe Development Scoreboard (SEEDS) on the sidelines of its Annual Meeting, on the 22nd of May 2015 in Tirana, Albania. SEEDS is a comprehensive but simple ...

15 May 2015

RCC’s ‘Voice of the Region’ competition enters its second round

After the pilot of the Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
competition ‘Voice of the region’ proved to be successful, we have a pleasure
to invite citizens of South East Europe (SEE) to take part in its second round,
starting today.

13 May 2015

Goran Svilanovic hosts “One Region, One Economy’ panel at Sarajevo Business Forum

Sarajevo – Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, hosted today’s
panel “One Region – One Economy” at the 6th International investment
conference, the Sarajevo Business Forum (SBF).

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, RCC Deputy Secretary General, Gazmend Turdiu (R), and Gjergj Murra, RCC National Coordinator and Head of the SEECP Secretariat (L), at the RCC Board meeting in Sarajevo on 12 May 2015. (Photo: RCC/Alma Arslanagic Pozder)

12 May 2015

RCC Board endorses renewal of mandate for RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic

The Board of the Regional Cooperation council met in Sarajevo today ahead of the Annual meeting which will take place in Tirana, later this month.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic briefing the Austrian parliamentarians on the SEE 2020 Strategy in Vienna, 8 May, 2015 (Photo: RCC/Sanjin Arifagic)

08 May 2015

RCC Secretary General briefs Austrian parliamentarians on the SEE2020 Strategy

The
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, briefed
Austrian parliamentarians today on the implementation of the SEE2020 Strategy,
RCC’s primary instrument for boosting growth and jobs in the region’s
economies.

Regional Cooperation Day, dedicated to South East Europe, held in Brussels on 6 May 2015. (Photo: RCC/Jos L. Knaepen)

06 May 2015

Regional Cooperation Day in Brussels

Sarajevo/Brussels – The
Regional Cooperation Day continued in Brussels with a High Level Conference on
cooperation and enlargement in the Western Balkans which included Albanian Foreign Minister, Ditmir Bushati,
the EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations,
Johannes ...

Brussels hosts Regional Cooperation Day, dedicated to South East Europe, on 6 May 2015. (Photo: RCC/Jos L. Knaepen)

06 May 2015

RCC’S Balkan Barometer Presented at the Regional Cooperation Day in Brussels

Sarajevo/Brussels - The Regional Cooperation
Day (RCC) kicked off in Brussels with a premiere of the Balkan Barometer (BB),
a comprehensive survey encompassing public and business opinion and sentiment
on crucial economic and development issues. The Balkan Barometer is a part of
an RCC’s ...

RCC Secretariat, in cooperation with Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU, and European Fund for the Balkans, organizes Regional Cooperation Day, in Brussels on 6 May 2015.

06 May 2015

Regional Cooperation Day ends in Brussels

The Regional Cooperation Day concluded in Brussels with closing remarks by Igor Luksic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, MEP Andrej Plenkovic, Vice Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Andreas Brandstaetter from the Austrian Foreign Ministry.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović, at the eleventh meeting of the RCC Task Force on Culture and Society, in Durres, Albania, on 29 April 2015. (Photo RCC/Mimika Loshi)

29 Apr 2015

RCC: Regional programmes in culture and creative industries are an enormous potential for overall development of societies

Eleventh meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Task Force
on Culture and Society (TFCS) ended in Durres,
Albania, today.

28 Apr 2015

Combating Shadow Economy: A Necessity for Investments in SEE

SARAJEVO – Ministers of finance, trade or economic development from South East
Europe gathered in Sarajevo today to take part in a major conference on
combating the shadow economy in the region. The event is co-organised by the
Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Regional ...

JHA Ministerial Conference Budva 16-17 May 2015 (Photo by the Government of Montenegro)

17 Apr 2015

Justice and Home Affairs Ministers agree on stepping up cooperation in the joint fight against terrorism

SARAJEVO/BUDVA,
17 April 2015 – Ministers of Interior and Justice from South East Europe (SEE)
agreed on the importance of a common approach to prevention, detection and
fight against terrorism in the region, at the Ministerial Conference on Justice
and Home Affairs that ended in Budva, ...

Przno/Budva, Montenegro, Ministerial conference on Justice and Home Affairs, 16-17 April 2015 (Photo: RCC/Ratka Babic)

16 Apr 2015

Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Conference on Terrorism in Budva, 16-17 April 2015

Ministry of Interior of Montenegro, Ministry of Justice of Montenegro, Ministry of Interior of Slovenia and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), as operational Secretariat of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), are organising a Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Conference ...

15 Apr 2015

RCC launches “Voice of the region” public competition

SARAJEVO, 15 April 2015 – Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat invites citizens from South East Europe
(SEE) with writing, video-making or photography skills and talents to take part
in the “Voice of the Region” competition. All entries: essays, photos and
videos compete ...

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and H.E. Dr Christian Hellbach, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed an agreement with which the Federal Republic of Germany continues its support of the RCC. (Photo: RCC/Senad Gubelić)

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Germany continues to support RCC’s activities

Sarajevo - Goran
Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat
(RCC) and H.E. Dr Christian Hellbach, German Ambassador to Bosnia and
Herzegovina, signed an agreement with which the Federal Republic of Germany
continues its support of the RCC.

Panelists at the meeting devoted to stocktaking and evaluation of the RCC’s SEE 2020 development Strategy implementation, Belgrade, 23 March 2015 (Photo RCC/Miros)

23 Mar 2015

RCC's SEE2020 Strategy: stocktaking and evaluation continues in Belgrade

“We
have gathered here to assess what has been done in the implementation of Regional
Cooperation Council’ (RCC) SEE 2020 Strategy, adopted by all the regional
governments in November 2013”, said RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic. He
stressed that the preliminary results of ...

The SEE 2020 strategy roadshow held in Skopje on 2 March 2015. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

02 Mar 2015

Implementation and monitoring of RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy discussed in Skopje today

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Fatmir Besimi, Minister of Economy, Bekim Neziri, and Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanović, opened a meeting dedicated to the implementation and monitoring of the RCC’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 development ...

Director of the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS), Janez Kopac (right), on behalf of the ECS, receives RCC's Champion of Regional Cooperation award for 2014 from RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović, in Sarajevo, BiH on 25 February 2015 . (Photo: RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

26 Feb 2015

Regional Cooperation Council recognizes Energy Community Secretariat as Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2014, marks 7th anniversary

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) selected the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS) as the Champion of Regional Cooperation for 2014. The Award has been presented by the RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, to the ECS Director, Janez Kopac, at the occasion of seventh anniversary ...

RCC hosted Meeting on Donor Corrdination in the Western Balkan, on 12-13 February 2015, in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

13 Feb 2015

RCC: Sarajevo hosts Meeting on Donor Coordination in Western Balkans

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is hosting a two day meeting on Donor Coordination in the Western Balkans in Sarajevo this Thursday and Friday and bringing together all the major donor organisations and countries as well as recipients.

13 Feb 2015

Donor coordination conference for Western Balkans to be held annually under RCC auspices, concludes Sarajevo meeting

The two day Donor Coordination meeting hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) ended today in Sarajevo. Almost a hundred participants from major donor countries and organisations as well as recipients took part in the mapping and coordination of donor activities in the ...

Conference dedicated to the monitoring and implementation of RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy, held in Tirana, Albania, on 9 February 2015. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

09 Feb 2015

Svilanovic: Unemployment – Problem number 1 in the region

“It’s a great pleasure to be with you here in Tirana to discuss the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy and the main developments in the past year” said Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), at the conference dedicated to the monitoring and implementation ...

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (R) and the Commissioner for the European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn (Photo: European Commission Audiovisual services)

06 Feb 2015

EU continues to support regional cooperation aimed at wellbeing of citizens

The European Commission will continue to strongly support the activities
of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) to enhance regional cooperation and promote
European integration in South East Europe (SEE). This was confirmed during
constructive meeting between RCC Secretary General Goran ...

RCC roadshow on SEE 2020 strategy implementation, monitoring and promotion, in Podgorica, on 5 February 2015. (Photo RCC)

05 Feb 2015

Podgorica: RCC roadshow on SEE 2020 strategy implementation, monitoring and promotion continues

More than 50 representatives of the Montenegrin administration, international organisations, the business community, academia and civil society organisations, gathered in Podgorica today for a conference dedicated to the monitoring and implementation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s ...

The implementation of the RCC's SEE 2020 strategy, was the focus of the conference in Pristina, organized by the RCC Secretariat in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the OECD, on 3 February 2015. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

03 Feb 2015

Employment and economic situation crucial for the region

PRISTINA – The implementation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy, was the focus of today’s conference in Pristina, organized by the RCC Secretariat in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the Organisation for Economic ...

24 Dec 2014

RCC meets the citizens of Belgrade

With a street installation in Knez Mihailova in the heart of Belgrade (Tuesday, December 23rd), the RCC rounded off its end of year tour which also included Podgorica, Tirana, Skopje, Pristina and Sarajevo.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic. (Photo RCC)

11 Dec 2014

RCC Secretary General meets SEECP Troika

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC),
Goran Svilanovic, met today in Sarajevo with the South-East European
Cooperation Process (SEECP) Troika (The “Troika” consists of the previous,
current and next Chair in office of the SEECP, in this case - Romania, Albania
and ...

11 Dec 2014

RCC out on the street to meet citizens in Sarajevo

Working towards the prosperity of Southeast European
citizens, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is going out into the streets
to ask the citizens how they feel about their lives, their job prospects or the
lack of them. It will be an opportunity to discuss regional cooperation, RCC’s
ambitious ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, took part in the Friends of Europe Balkan revival summit in Brussels, on 9 December 2014.

10 Dec 2014

A kick-start to stalled accession?

Brussels,
9 December 2014: Balkan revival was the topic in Brussels’s Cercle Gaulois grand
hall yesterday with Friends of Europe as the host. Guest speakers included the
Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, MEPs Eduard Kukan and Andrej Plenkovic, the
foreign minister of The Former Yugoslav ...

A two-year contribution agreement to the amount of 7,150,000.00 euro supporting the activities of the RCC Secretariat in 2015-2016 was signed in Brussels on 27 November 2014, between the European Commission (EC) and the RCC. (Photo: Wikimedia.org)

27 Nov 2014

European Commission supports RCC with 7,15 million euro

A two-year contribution agreement to the amount of
7,150,000.00 euro supporting the activities of the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) Secretariat in 2015-2016 was signed in Brussels today between the
European Commission (EC) and the RCC. This is the first time that the European
Commission ...

Prishtina (Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/)

25 Nov 2014

RCC out on the street to meet citizens in Prishtina

Skopje, capital of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org)

21 Nov 2014

RCC out on the street to meet citizens in Skopje

Working towards the prosperity of Southeast
European citizens, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is going out into the
streets to ask the citizens how they feel about their lives, their job
prospects or the lack of them. It will be an opportunity to discuss regional
cooperation, RCC’s ...

The Square Conference Centre, rue Mont des Arts, Brussels, the venue of the Launch Conference of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/)

10 Nov 2014

RCC at the Launch of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region

Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC)
Secretary General Goran Svilanovic is to speak at the Conference launching the
European Union’s (EU) Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), in Brussels on 18 November
2014.

Podgorica, Montenegro (Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org)

03 Nov 2014

RCC out on the streets to meet citizens in Podgorica

Working towards the
prosperity of Southeast European citizens, the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC) is going out into the streets to ask the citizens how they feel about
their lives, their job prospects or the lack of them. It will be an opportunity
to discuss regional cooperation, RCC’s ...

27 Oct 2014

Through cultural heritage to more jobs

Dubrovnik - The fields of Arts and Culture and
the Cultural heritage rehabilitation are more than just “food for the
soul”; they can also be a tool for the creation of wealth and crucially,
jobs! This is the underlying message of the two day High-level Regional
Conference which started ...

23 Oct 2014

Svilanovic: Strong and vibrant regional economies crucial for EU integration

Belgrade, 23 October 23, 2014 – The Secretary General of the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, pointed out today that
even though political stability, reconciliation and security are still crucial
activities for the RCC, the region as a whole needs to focus on sustainable
development ...

Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presents organisation’s activities in the period April – September at the third RCC Board Meeting in 2014 (Photo: RCC)

15 Oct 2014

RCC Board adopts Report on RCC activities April-September 2014

Sarajevo – At the third meeting of the RCC Board this year the
RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, presented a number of activities of
the RCC Secretariat in the period April – September 2014 and informed the Board
on the most important future activities, especially those related ...

Sarajevo is to host launching of the project to improve cooperation in South East Europe by strengthening RCC, on 16 March 2012. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

16 Sep 2014

RCC co-organises the 4th BiH Congress on Roads

SARAJEVO – The Association of Consulting Engineers
of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ACE
BH) with the support of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) and under
the auspices of the Ministry of
Transport and Communications is organizing the 4th
BiH Congress on Roads which will be held ...

RCC Secretary General attends Western Balkans conference in Berlin

01 Sep 2014

Berlin conference confirms importance of regional cooperation

Last week’s conference in Berlin, hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ushered in a new phase of EU accession for the Western Balkans countries, one in which the goals and targets are more clearly defined and assorted in an ongoing process which will be hosted by Austria and then France ...

28 Aug 2014

RCC Secretary General attends Western Balkans conference in Berlin

BERLIN – At the initiative of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and hosted by Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, a discussion on economic potentials and prospects of the Western Balkans kicked off the Western Balkans summit in Berlin.

21 Aug 2014

RCC and Sarajevo Film Festival’s round table on “Regional cooperation in the audio visual sector”

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
and the Sarajevo Film Festival are organizing this Friday a round table on
regional cooperation in the audio visual sector. This round table, on the
margins of the Sarajevo Film Festival, aims to re-confirm the consensus and
commitment ...

Ministers of Culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia met in Ohrid, on 28 June where they handed over a joint nominations dossier to the UNESCO Secretary General, Irina Bokova (Photo courtesy of Ministry of Culture of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

28 Jun 2014

Joint South East European initiative presented to UNESCO

OHRID/SARAJEVO - The Ministers of Culture of Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia handed over a joint nominations
dossier to the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Secretary General, Irina Bokova. The “Stećci
Nomination Dossier” ...

The South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) meeting in Zagreb, Croatia on 26 June 2014 (Photo RCC)

26 Jun 2014

South East Europe Investment Committee integrated into Regional Cooperation Council’s structures as of 1 July 2014

The South East Europe Investment Committee
(SEEIC) met in Zagreb on 26 June to discuss a range of issues dealing with the
economic growth in the region.

The RCC participated in the formal meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs, in Bucharest on 20 June 2014. (Photo RCC/Erhan Turbedar)

20 Jun 2014

RCC at the meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, participated in
the formal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Southeast Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP), in Bucharest today. The Ministers approved the Annual Report of the RCC Secretary General ...

The sixth RCC Annual Meeting took place in Bucharest, Romania, on 19 June 104. (Photo RCC/Dejan Miholjcic)

19 Jun 2014

Regional Cooperation Council holds Annual Meeting

BUCHAREST – SARAJEVO – The 6th Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) took place in Bucharest today. The meeting endorsed the report of the RCC Secretary General on Regional Cooperation in South East Europe (SEE) 2013-2014 and assessed the implementation of the RCC Strategy ...

Participants of the first meeting of the RCC South East Europe 2020 Strategy's Governing Board, held on 19 June 2014 in bucharest, Romania. (Photo: RCC/Dejan Miholjcic)

19 Jun 2014

Governing Board of the Regional Cooperation Council’s South East Europe 2020 Strategy meets in Bucharest

BUCHAREST – The first ever meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy's Governing Board took place in Bucharest today. With low growth and unemployment as the greatest problems of the region, the SEE 2020 Strategy was developed by the RCC to assist ...

Bucharest will host the 2014 RCC Annual Meeting, on 19 June. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

06 Jun 2014

RCC to Present its Annual Report and SEE 2020 Scoreboard on 19 June 2014 in Bucharest

SARAJEVO – The 6th Annual Meeting
of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will be held in Bucharest, Romania,
on 19 June 2014. It is expected to endorse the report of the RCC Secretary
General on
Regional Cooperation in South East Europe (SEE) 2013-2014, and to assess the
implementation ...

28 May 2014

Implementation of two EU grants for rehabilitation of Western Balkans cultural heritage almost completed

The ninth meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society (TFCS), marking the entering into the final phase of implementation of the Ljubljana Process II – Rehabilitating Our Common Heritage, ended in Ulcinj, Montenegro, today.

Regional Action Plan for South East Europe (SEE) in the area of justice has been unanimously approved at the first meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held under the guidance of the RCC Secretariat, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 23 May 2014 (Photo: RCC/Vanja Vekic)

23 May 2014

RCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy: Regional Action Plan in the area of justice approved

Regional Action Plan
for South East Europe (SEE) in the area of justice has been unanimously approved
by all members at the first meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held under
the guidance of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in Ljubljana, Slovenia,
today.

“Air Transport as a Driver for Development and Economic Prosperity in the South East Europe” Conference held at RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo on 22 May 2014 (Photo: RCC/Via Media)

22 May 2014

Air Transport potentials in South East Europe focus of Sarajevo Conference

Conference titled “Air Transport as a Driver for Development and
Economic Prosperity in the South East Europe” was held at the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today.

19 May 2014

RCC calls EU for continuation of urgent assistance to flood-affected countries in the region

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC),
Goran Svilanovic, asked for continuation of EU assistance to flood-affected
countries in the region, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, during his
meeting with the European Union's Commissioner ...

Goran Svilanović (left), RCC Secretary General, met with Filip Vujanović, President of Montenegro, at the organisation’s Secretariat in Sarajevo on 14 May 2014. (Photo RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

14 May 2014

President of Montenegro Filip Vujanović meets with RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanović in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Goran Svilanović, Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Secretary General, met with Filip Vujanović,
President of Montenegro, at the organisation’s Secretariat in Sarajevo today.

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic (right) welcomes Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo on 13 May 2014. (Photo RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

13 May 2014

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic visits Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat

SARAJEVO – Regional
Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretary General Goran Svilanovic welcomed Serbian
delegation led by the Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic at the RCC Secretariat in
Sarajevo today.

23rd RCC Board meeting held at the RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 24 April 2014

24 Apr 2014

Regional Cooperation Council Board accepts the organisation’s Annual Report

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board accepted the Annual Report of the RCC Secretary General on regional cooperation in South East Europe in the period 2013-2014 at its 23rd meeting held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, today.

RCC Secretary General Goran Svilanovic talks to a group of students and professors from the Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) from Hague, Netherlands during their visit the RCC Secretariat

15 Apr 2014

Public Policy Masters Students from Hague visit RCC Secretariat

Regional Cooperation Council’s (RCC) Secretariat hosted a group of 26 students and professors from the Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) from Hague, Netherlands today.

Participants of the Steering Committee for implementation of the Western Balkans Regional Research and Development (R&D) Strategy for Innovation. (Photo RCC/Nedima Hadziibrisevic)

02 Apr 2014

RCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy: Regional Action Plan for implementation of Western Balkans Research and Development Strategy for Innovation adopted

Under the
guidance of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, the Steering
Committee of representatives of ministries of science from the Western Balkan
countries, adopted in Split today the Regional Action Plan for 2014, defining
specific activities for implementation of the ...

31 Mar 2014

Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat launches organisation’s redesigned website and social media profiles

SARAJEVO – The
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today a redesigned,
user friendly version of the organization’s website
and its social media profiles.

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (right), and Ulrike Knotz, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, sign a 50,000 euro grant agreement supporting activities of the RCC, in Sarajevo on 27 March 2014. (Photo: RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

27 Mar 2014

Germany supports RCC’s public awareness activities with 50,000 euro grant

Agreement on 50,000
euro grant to support public awareness activities of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Secretariat in 2014 was signed by the RCC Secretary General, Goran
Svilanovic and German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ulrike Knotz in
Sarajevo today.

Western Balkan journalists gather for a two-day workshop devoted to Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy, in Sarajevo, BiH, on 18-19 March 2014. (Photo: CEI)

19 Mar 2014

RCC’s South East Europe 2020 strategy topic of workshop for journalists held in Sarajevo

A two-day workshop devoted to Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy gathering journalists from the Western Balkan, ended in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, today.

Participants of the conference 'Enhancing Growth through Regional Action – South East Europe 2020', organised by CEI and the RCC Secretariat, on 18 March 2014, in Sarajevo, BiH (Photo: CEI)

18 Mar 2014

EU-financed project improving cooperation in South East Europe by strengthening RCC, successfully completes

SARAJEVO – The successful completion of project Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) was marked by a final conference that was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, today.

Director of the South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL), Efka Heder, on behalf of her organisation, receives RCC's Champion of Regional Cooperation award for 2013 from RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović, in Sarajevo, BiH on 27 February 2014 . (Photo: RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

27 Feb 2014

Regional Cooperation Council presents Champion of Regional Cooperation award for 2013, marks 6th anniversary

SARAJEVO – On the occasion of today’s sixth anniversary of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), the organization’s Secretary General Goran Svilanovic presented the South East European Centre for
Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL) with the Champion
of Regional Cooperation award for ...

Participants of the eighth meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Task Force on Culture and Society, held in Podgorica, Montenegro, on 24-25 February 2014. (Photo: RCC/TFCS)

25 Feb 2014

EU invests 100,000 euro in rehabilitating 8 cultural heritage sites in Western Balkans through RCC Task Force; more funds to follow

SARAJEVO/PODGORICA
– 100,000 euro worth works on rehabilitating eight cultural heritage sites in
four Western Balkans countries have been completed, informed the meeting of the
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)’s Task Force on Culture and Society that ended in Podgorica, Montenegro,
today.

Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (Photo: RCC/Vanja Lisac)

21 Jan 2014

Regional Cooperation Council Secretary General congratulates Serbia on opening accession talks with European Union

SARAJEVO – Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC), congratulated Serbia for opening negotiations for a
European Union (EU) membership today.

19 Dec 2013

European Commission supports work of RCC Secretariat with EUR 3.575 million grant

A 3,575,000 euro grant agreement supporting activities of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in 2014 was signed today in Brussels
between the European Commission (EC) and the Regional Cooperation Council
(RCC).

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (Photo: RCC)

18 Dec 2013

Svilanović via Twitter: SEE 2020 strategy dependable mechanism of regional economic growth

SARAJEVO – The
region of South East Europe (SEE) may progress only if we work together
diligently on transforming our economies into more open, competitive and
interconnected ones, said the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Goran Svilanović in his first Twitter ...

17 Dec 2013

RCC Secretary General to interact with regional press via Twitter on SEE 2020 strategy

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Coopration
Council Goran Svilanović will be available for Twitter interview on the
official RCC account @rccint and via hashtag #SEE2020 on Wednesday, 18 December
2013, from 13.00 until 13.30, dealing with topics covered by the South East
Europe ...

Participants of RCC’s panel debate on findings of the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe: Online media regulation – Where does regulation end and overregulation start? , held in Belgrade on 13 December 2013. (Photo: Courtesy of Law Faculty of the Belgrade University)

12 Dec 2013

Panel debate on online media regulation in South East Europe to be held in Belgrade tomorrow

SARAJEVO/BELGRADE – A panel debate on findings of the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe: Online media regulation – Where does regulation end and overregulation start? will take place in Belgrade, tomorrow, 13 December.

Ministerial Conference of the South East Europe Investment Committee adopted the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy on 21 November 2013 in Sarajevo, BiH (Photo: RCC/Dokukino)

21 Nov 2013

South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the region adopted in Sarajevo today

SARAJEVO – Creation of one million new jobs in South East Europe (SEE) until 2020 is the most important aim of the strategy dubbed “Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective”. The RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy was adopted in Sarajevo today at the Ministerial Conference of the South ...

Workshop presenting the RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy, in Belgrade on 18 September 2013. (Photo: RCC/Dokukino)

19 Nov 2013

Region’s ministers to adopt South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the region

SARAJEVO – The RCC’s South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy is to be adopted in Sarajevo this Thursday, 21 November 2013, at the Ministerial Conference of the South East Europe Investment Committee. Creation of one million new jobs in SEE until 2020 is the most important aim of the strategy ...

Participants of the international roundtable on water and energy nexus in transboundary basins in South East Europe agree to intensify cooperation on integrated water resources management, Sarajevo, 6-8 November 2013 (Photo: Anna Maria Papaioannou/ GWP-Med)

08 Nov 2013

Sarajevo roundtable agrees to intensify regional cooperation on integrated water resources management in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – Closer regional cooperation
of water, energy and environmental sectors on the sustainable use of waters; involvement
of private sector in water infrastructure development; and introduction of a
regional legal and coordination instrument to ensure achievement of these goals,
are ...

The RCC hosts a three-day international roundtable on regional cooperation in achieving water and energy security in South East Europe, in Sarajevo, on 6-8 November 2013. (Photo: RCC)

05 Nov 2013

Roundtable on water and energy nexus in transboundary basins in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrow, hosted by RCC

SARAJEVO – A three-day international roundtable on water and energy nexus in transboundary basins in South East Europe (SEE) will open in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, tomorrow, 6 November.

Ministers of science from the region adopt the Western Balkans Regional Research and Development Strategy for Innovation in Zagreb, Croatia, on 25 october 2013 with support of RCC, WB and EC (Photo: RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

25 Oct 2013

Western Balkan Countries Develop Joint Strategy for Innovation-Based Economic Growth

ZAGREB – The Western Balkans Regional Research and Development (R&D) Strategy for Innovation was adopted today in Zagreb by the ministers of science from the region during the ministerial meeting on regional R&D.

02 Oct 2013

Regional Cooperation Council Board holds last meeting in 2013, supports final preparations for SEE 2020 growth strategy

The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Board RCC Board heard today a report
by Secretary General on activities of the organization’s Secretariat in
the period April-September 2013, as well as information on future plans.

RCC presenting its SEE 2020 strategy, at a workshop in Tirana on 1 October 2013. (Photo RCC∕Dinka Zivalj)

01 Oct 2013

First version of South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs presented in seven cities across the region

SARAJEVO/TIRANA –
Experts of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat concluded in
Tirana today a series of presentations of the first draft of the South East
Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy for creating one million new jobs in the region,
with participation of Arben Ahmetaj, Minister ...

Goran Svilanovic (left), RCC Secretary General, Dr. Brigitte Heuel-Rolf (centre), GIZ Regional Director for Western Balkans, and Alexandra Hilbig (right), GIZ Manager for Open Regional Funds, sign Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in foreign trade promotion, energy efficiency, legal reform and modernisation of municipal services, in Sarajevo on 30 September 2013. (Photo RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

30 Sep 2013

RCC, GIZ agree to cooperate on foreign trade promotion, energy efficiency, legal reform and modernisation of municipal services

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat
and the German Organization Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) signed
in Sarajevo today a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in foreign trade
promotion, energy efficiency, legal reform and modernisation ...

Jovan Tegovski (first left), RCC Chief of Staff, opens the 2nd South Eastern European Government Communication Conference, in Budva, Montenegro, on 27 September 2013.

29 Sep 2013

South East Europe public sector communicators association created in Budva today

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – The 2nd South Eastern European Government Communication Conference concluded today in Budva, Montenegro, with the establishment of the South East Europe Public Sector Communication Association (SEECOM), as an international, non-profit, professional association of senior public ...

Second RCC-co-organized Congress on Railways in South East Europe was held in Sarajevo on 26-27 September, with over 250 participants from eleven countries agreeing to work on a common railway system in the region.

27 Sep 2013

2nd railway congress ends in Sarajevo, agrees to work on common railway system in South East Europe

SARAJEVO –
A two-day Congress on Railways in South East Europe ended in Sarajevo today,
with over 250 participants from eleven countries agreeing to work on a common railway
system in the region.

The basic goal of the SEE 2020 strategy is to improve living conditions in the region and bring competitiveness and development back in focus. (Photo: www.blogspot.com)

09 Sep 2013

RCC to present South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the region

SARAJEVO – The first draft of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy for creating one million new jobs in the region will be presented in Skopje tomorrow. The document is being prepared by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in close consultation with governments and initiatives ...

The 2nd Academy on Media Law in South East Europe was held under RCC auspices on 3-5 September in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo: RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

05 Sep 2013

Academy on Media Law in South East Europe calls for more plurality of views in media, proposes ways to increase trust in public service media

SARAJEVO – Participants of the second edition of the
Academy on Media Law in South East Europe proposed ways
to increase pluralism of content and views in the region and the independence
and accountability of public service media, at a three-day event that closed in
Sarajevo today.

Participants of the first Academy on Media Law in South East Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 3-8 June 2012. (Photo: Courtesy of the European Association of Public Service Media in South East Europe)

02 Sep 2013

Second edition of the Academy on Media Law in South East Europe to kick off in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The second edition of the Academy on Media Law in South East
Europe will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, 3 September. It will focus on issues of media pluralism, public
service broadcasting and the freedom of the media on the Internet.

Participants of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society (TFCS) meeting, in Novi Sad, Serbia, on 15 July 2013. (Photo: RCC TFCS)

15 Jul 2013

Three Western Balkans heritage sites chosen for a €2.8 million EU funding, says RCC meeting

SARAJEVO/NOVI SAD –
Three Western Balkans sites have been chosen for a €2.8 million worth EU-funded
project to support preservation and restoration of cultural heritage in the
region, the European Commission announced today at a meeting of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Task ...

Head of RCC Expert Pool, Jelica Minic (left), receives 'Europe Contribution of the Year' award by European Movement in Serbia, Belgrade, 25 June 2013. (Photo emins.org)

25 Jun 2013

Head of RCC Expert Pool receives 'Europe Contribution of the Year' award by European Movement in Serbia

Jelica Minic, Head of Expert Pool at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, has been awarded the ‘Europe Contribution of the Year’ award by the European Movement in Serbia for her contribution to European integration and values in Serbia.

The 13th SEEIC meeting was hosted by the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo, BiH, on 19 June 2013. (Photo RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

19 Jun 2013

Competitiveness working group created under South East Europe 2020 growth strategy, at RCC-hosted meeting in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – A working group of regional experts on competitiveness was created in
Sarajevo today, under the South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) growth
strategy, at a meeting hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

12th meeting of the South East Europe Investment Committee was held in Sarajevo on 19 March 2013. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

18 Jun 2013

RCC meeting to discuss progress in developing South East Europe 2020 growth strategy, in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The South East
Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) will discuss progress in developing the South
East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy at its meeting in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event
will be held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

The RCC Secretariat briefs the diplomatic community in Sarajevo of results in implementing the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, the outcome of the RCC Annual Meeting held in Ohrid last month, and the state of regional cooperation in South East Europe. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 17 June 2012. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

17 Jun 2013

RCC Secretary General briefs diplomats in Sarajevo of results of the organization's 5th Annual Meeting

Secretary
General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Goran Svilanovic, briefed
today the diplomatic community in Sarajevo of results in implementing the RCC
Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, the outcome of the RCC Annual Meeting
held in Ohrid last month, and the state of regional ...

31 May 2013

South East European ministers of foreign affairs express support to RCC work, hail its SEE 2020 growth strategy

OHRID/SARAJEVO – Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) approved in Ohrid today the annual report of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General and the organization’s work programme for 2014-2016, focused on SEE 2020 – a Job-Creating ...

30 May 2013

Regional Cooperation Council key forum for all-inclusive regional cooperation in South East Europe, say organization’s participants

OHRID/SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is a key forum for inclusive regional cooperation in South East Europe, participants of the 5th Annual Meeting of the organization agreed in Ohrid today, while endorsing its new strategy for the 2014-2016 period and the annual report ...

30 May 2013

Annual Meeting endorsed new Regional Cooperation Council strategy and annual report

OHRID/SARAJEVO – The 5th Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) endorsed the organization’s new strategy for the 2014-2016 period and the Annual Report of the RCC Secretary General. The meeting was held in Ohrid on 30th May 2013.

Skopje is to host conference on strategic communication between security institutions and media in South East Europe, on 26-28 May 2013. (Photo: www.trekearth.com)

24 May 2013

Conference on strategic communication between security institutions and media in South East Europe to open in Skopje

SKOPJE – A conference on strengthening cooperation and communication between security institutions and public service media from South East Europe will open in Skopje on Monday, 27 May 2013.

16 May 2013

UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights pays visit to RCC Secretariat

Farida Shaheed, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, visited the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat today, to learn about efforts in fostering cultural and education cooperation in South East Europe.

16 May 2013

Regional Cooperation Council Secretary General meets chief executive of Vienna Economic Forum

Goran Svilanovic, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, met today with Ambassador Elena Kirtcheva, Secretary General of the Vienna Economic Forum (VEF), at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo.

The RCC works to transpose South East Europe’s regional needs into visible and viable infrastructure projects (Photo: http://www.eurocontrol.int)

26 Apr 2013

10 aviation organizations to sign letter of intent on joint service provision in South East Europe, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – Representatives
of 10 national aviation authorities and air navigation service providers will
sign a Letter of Intent on the Joint
Service Provision Area Initiative in South East Europe, in Sarajevo, on 29
April, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

Participants of the 20th meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board, held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 25 April 2013. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

25 Apr 2013

Regional Cooperation Council Board adopts the organization’s new three-year strategy and work programme

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board adopted
today the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2014-2016, centred around
implementation of the South East Europe 2020 (SEE 2020) strategy, as the
organization's contribution to overcoming economic crisis in the region.

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (left), and Ulrike Knotz, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, sign a 50,000 euro grant agreement supporting activities of the RCC, in Sarajevo on 22 April 2013. (Photo: RCC/Zoran Kanlic)

22 Apr 2013

Germany supports work of RCC Secretariat with a 50,000 euro grant

A 50,000 euro grant agreement supporting activities of the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in 2013 was signed by Goran Svilanovic,
RCC Secretary General, and Ulrike Knotz, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina,
in Sarajevo today.

12th meeting of the RCC's South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) takes place in Sarajevo, on 19 March 2013 (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic).

19 Mar 2013

New work programme of South East Europe Investment Committee to focus on SEE 2020 growth strategy

SARAJEVO - The South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) adopted an updated work programme at its meeting in Sarajevo today, focused on development of the South East Europe 2020 regional growth strategy.

10th meeting of the South East Europe Investment Committee, first one under RCC Secretariat’s umbrella, was held in Sarajevo on 24-25 April 2012. (Photo: RCC)

18 Mar 2013

South East Europe 2020 growth strategy in focus of regional meeting, to be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – Development of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 regional growth strategy and its implementation will be the main topics of the 12th South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) Meeting, which will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow.

Goran Svilanovic, RCC Secretary General (right), welcomes German ambassadors from the Western Balkans region at the RCC premises, Sarajevo, 11 March 2013. (Photo: RCC/Nedim Grabovica)

11 Mar 2013

Seven German ambassadors from Western Balkans and foreign ministry discuss regional issues, express support to RCC work

SARAJEVO - Ambassadors of Germany in Belgrade, Podgorica, Prishtina, Sarajevo, Skopje and Tirana, accompanied by colleagues from the foreign ministry, discussed political situation in Western Balkans and the region’s European perspective during a visit to the Regional Cooperation Council ...

The new RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (first left) chairs the first meeting of the RCC Board in 2013, in Sarajevo on 28 February 2013. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

28 Feb 2013

Regional Cooperation Council Board amends statutory documents to reflect EU-mediated agreement on Kosovo* regional representation

At
its first meeting in 2013, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board decided
to amend the statute and the list of participants of the organization,
reflecting the results of the EU-mediated dialogue between Belgrade and Prishtina.

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Poposki, met at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo on 27 February 2013. (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic)

27 Feb 2013

Foreign Minister Poposki visits RCC Secretariat, backs organization’s goals and activities

The current
Chair-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) and
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Nikola Poposki, paid a visit to the RCC Secretariat today to express support to
the activities of the organization and congratulate ...

RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanović (left), Deputy Chair of the BiH Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zlatko Lagumdžija (centre), and Director General for Enlargement of the European Commission Stefano Sannino, at the event marking the 5th RCC Anniversary, in Sarajevo, BiH, on 27 February 2013. (Photo: Regional Cooperation Council)

26 Feb 2013

Regional Cooperation Council to mark its 5th anniversary, inaugurate Champion of Regional Cooperation award

SARAJEVO – A panel
discussion and an award for best
achievement in cooperation in South East Europe will be central elements of the marking of the
fifth anniversary of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in Sarajevo
tomorrow.

Head of RCC Expert Pool, Jelica Minic (left), receives on behalf of the RCC, the traditional Sloboda (Freedom) award of the International Peace Centre Sarajevo (IPC), presented by its President, Ibrahim Spahić, for an extraordinary contribution to humanism, fight for human rights and freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe and the world. Sarajevo, BiH, 7 February 2013. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

07 Feb 2013

Regional Cooperation Council receives award for extraordinary contribution to humanism

The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) received in Sarajevo today the traditional Sloboda (Freedom) award of the International Peace Centre Sarajevo (IPC) for
an extraordinary contribution to humanism, fight for human rights and freedom
in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe and the world. The ...

Goran Svilanović is the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council. (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic)

08 Jan 2013

New Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council takes up post

SARAJEVO
– Goran Svilanović, the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC), has assumed his duties in Sarajevo today.

The RCC has been honoured to get the International Peace Centre Sarajevo (IPC)’s traditional Sloboda (Freedom) award on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Sarajevo, 10 December 2012. (Photo: www.wordpress.com)

10 Dec 2012

Regional Cooperation Council wins award for extraordinary contribution to humanism

SARAJEVO – The
International Peace Centre Sarajevo (IPC) assigned its traditional Sloboda (Freedom) award to the Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) for an extraordinary contribution to humanism, fight
for human rights and freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe and the world.

The RCC views promotion of social economy and new jobs creation as a key to economic and social development in the region. (Photo: www.novosti.rs)

21 Nov 2012

Western Balkans policy on new skills for new jobs to be adopted at RCC, FES co-organized event in Sarajevo, tomorrow

SARAJEVO,
21 November 2012 – A policy paper on ‘new skills for new jobs’ in the Western
Balkans is expected to be adopted at a meeting hosted by the Regional Cooperation
Council (RCC) Secretariat, in Sarajevo, tomorrow.

Participants of the ministerial conference ‘National Museums in South East Europe - Status, Management and Partnerships’, in Skopje, on 13 November 2012 (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

13 Nov 2012

Museums network in South East Europe established at RCC-organized ministerial conference in Skopje

SARAJEVO/SKOPJE – South East European Museums Network, which will enhance cross-border cooperation between these cultural institutions, was established at a ministerial conference held in Skopje today.

Mladen Dragašević (first left), Head of the RCC Secretariat’s Building Human Capital Unit, Wenceslas de Lobkowicz (first right), Advisor for Cultural Heritage in the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enlargement, and Borče Nikolovski, Chair of the RCC Task Force on Culture and Society (TFCS), at the opening of the fourth meeting of the RCC’s TFCS, in Skopje, on 12 November 2012. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

12 Nov 2012

Preservation of cultural heritage in South East Europe in focus of Skopje meeting, held under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO/SKOPJE – Funds for rehabilitating South East European cultural heritage, including a 2.8 million euro worth project, will be presented at a meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council’s Task Force on Culture and Society, which began in Skopje today.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), and Edmond Haxhinasto, Albanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy , at the ministerial conference of the RCC’s South East Europe Investment Committee , in Tirana, Albania, on 9 November 2012. (Photo: RCC)

09 Nov 2012

Western Balkans ministers adopt 11 targets for regional economic growth by 2020, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO/TIRANA – Western Balkans economy ministers adopted today 11 targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the region, to be reached by 2020. The commitment was made at the ministerial conference of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)'s South East Europe Investment Committee ...

The RCC Board met in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 18 October 2012. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

18 Oct 2012

Regional Cooperation Council Board discusses state of cooperation in South East Europe, thanks outgoing Secretary General Biscevic

The last meeting in 2012 of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board heard today a report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic on activities of the organization’s Secretariat in the period May-October 2012, primarily in relation to results achieved in the implementation ...

04 Oct 2012

2.2 million euro project boosting women entrepreneurship in South East Europe kicks off

Women-led enterprises have direct impact on economic development, as they reduce use of safety net services and bring higher social and tax benefits for the economy, said Jelica Minic, Deputy Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, at the Bosnia and Herzegovina launch of the project ...

Jelica Minic (centre), Deputy RCC Secretary General, Bashkim Sykja (left), Director of Competitiveness Policy Department at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy of Albania and Yngve Engstroem, Head of Regional Cooperation and Programmes Unit at the EC’s Directorate General for Enlargement, at the opening of the 11th SEEIC meeting, in Sarajevo on 3 October 2012. (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic)

03 Oct 2012

Nine targets of regional 2020 strategy supported by South East Europe Investment Committee, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – A set of nine targets for integrated, smart, inclusive and sustainable growth in the region until 2020 was supported by the members of the South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC), during a meeting held at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today.

RCC recognizes the need for modernization of education systems in South East Europe, including the areas of lifelong learning, adult education and evidence-based policy making. (Photo: www.novska.hr)

03 Oct 2012

Lifelong learning and non-formal adult education in South East Europe focus of RCC, dvv international conference in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The conference Lifelong Learning and Non-formal Adult Education in South East Europe will discuss ways to build knowledge-based society in the region by increasing participation in adult learning, in Sarajevo, tomorrow.

RCC recognizes the fight against organized crime, particularly the regional dimension of counter-terrorism, as its core priority in the field of justice and home affairs. (Photo: RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

02 Oct 2012

Entire society must join forces to fight violent extremism, agrees South East European meeting in Istanbul today

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – Prevention, awareness-raising, advanced use of information and communication technologies, engaged civil society, and public-private partnerships are crucial in countering violent extremism, concluded a South East European workshop that ended in Istanbul today.

02 Oct 2012

South East Europe Investment Committee to back initial targets for regional 2020 strategy, at RCC-hosted meeting in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) is expected to back initial flagship targets for the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy at its meeting in Sarajevo, tomorrow.

Participants of the meeting of SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held on 29 June 2011, in Becici, Montenegro. (Photo: Courstesy of Montenegrin Government)

27 Sep 2012

As South East European ministers discuss measures to consolidate cooperation, RCC Secretary General Biscevic is awarded Bulgarian Golden Laurel medal

Participants of the 3rd Road Congress in South East Europe, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 20-21 September 2012. (Photo: Alen Mehic)

21 Sep 2012

3rd road congress wraps up in Sarajevo, agrees ways to develop road infrastructure in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – A two-day Road Congress in South East Europe ended in Sarajevo today, with over 400 participants from ten countries agreeing to establish a professional regional forum for the development of the road sector.

Participants of the 4th conference of the South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs, Sofia, Bulgaria, 19 September 2012. (Photo: Courtesy of the Defence Information Service of Bulgaria)

19 Sep 2012

South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs meet in Sofia

The 4th conference of the South East European Military Intelligence Chiefs (SEEMIC) was held in Sofia today focusing on military-political and security situation in South East Europe. Special attention was devoted to challenges facing the military intelligence organizations associated with ...

The RCC’s Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 identifies air traffic in South East Europe as an organisation’s priority. (Photo: RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

12 Sep 2012

RCC, EC organized meeting proposes extension of Single European Sky Programme in South East Europe beyond 2012

OHRID/SARAJEVO – The third Governing Body meeting of the Implementation of Single European Sky (ISIS) Programme in South East Europe ended in Ohrid today, approving a progress report and proposing ISIS continuation beyond 2012.

RCC Secretariat hosted a meeting of the electronic-South East Europe (eSEE), in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 10-11 July 2012. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

11 Jul 2012

Investment in modern technologies at core of efficient economy, says RCC hosted meeting of e-South East Europe initiative

SARAJEVO – A meeting of the electronic-South East Europe (eSEE) initiative ended in Sarajevo today with a conclusion that competitiveness in South East Europe has benefited from investments in information and communication technologies (ICT), which play an important role in jobs creation ...

Jelica Minic (left), Deputy RCC Secretary General, and Roland Feicht, Director of FES Project for Labor Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe, are to open a two-day regional conference ‘New Skills for New Jobs’ in Western Balkans, in Sarajevo on 12 July 2012. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

11 Jul 2012

Long-term social development in Western Balkans to be discussed at RCC, FES event in Sarajevo, tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A two-day regional conference New Skills for New Jobs in Western Balkans will open in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event will discuss steps to establish a long-term vision of social development in the region, in line also with EU social agenda.

Participants of the third meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council Task Force on Culture and Society, held in Prcanj, Montenegro, on 27-28 June 212. (Photo: Courtesy of RCC’s Task Force on Culture and Society)

28 Jun 2012

RCC Task Force on Culture and Society meeting agrees to reinforce protection of cultural heritage in South East Europe

The Third Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society (TFCS) ended today in Prčanj, Montenegro, with an agreement to finalize the establishment of Ljubljana Process national task forces, necessary for implementing the project ‘Sustaining the Rehabilitation ...

The RCC Secretariat briefs the diplomatic community in Sarajevo of results of the 4th Annual Meeting of the organization and the related SEECP events, held in Belgrade on 12-15 June 2012. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 22 June 2012. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

22 Jun 2012

RCC briefs diplomats in Sarajevo of results of its 4th Annual Meeting

The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) briefed today the diplomatic community in Sarajevo of results of the 4th Annual Meeting of the organization and the related South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) events, held in Belgrade last week.

Hido Biscevic (left), RCC Secretary General, and Ulrike Knotz, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina

20 Jun 2012

Germany grants 50,000 euro to support work of RCC Secretariat

The Regional
Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, and German
Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ulrike
Knotz, signed in Sarajevo today a 50,000 euro grant
agreement in support of the work of the RCC Secretariat in 2012.

Regional access to finance forum ‘SEEnovate: Supporting Intelligent Growth’ is to be held under RCC auspices, in Sarajevo on 19 June 2012. (Photo: www.warwicksciencepark.co.uk)

18 Jun 2012

Regional access to finance forum to be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, under RCC, USAID and Sida auspices

SARAJEVO – A regional access to finance forum titled SEEnovate: Supporting Intelligent Growth, showcasing the most up to date investment and business opportunities in South East Europe and bringing over 30 equity investors, will be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, tomorrow, 19 June.

Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process met in Belgrade, Serbia, on 15 June 2012. (Photo: Tanjug)

15 Jun 2012

South East European Heads of State and Government praise RCC work, thank outgoing and approve of new Secretary General

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – The Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) praised in Belgrade today the achievements of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and its Secretary General Hido Bisevic, approving at the same time of the election of his successor ...

On 14 June 2012 Belgrade, Serbia, hosted meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the states participating in the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). (Photo: www.wikimedia.org)

14 Jun 2012

South East European foreign ministers appoint Goran Svilanović as the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – Goran Svilanović has been appointed the new Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) by the ministers of foreign affairs of the states participating in the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), at their meeting held in Belgrade today.

Participants of the fourth RCC Annual Meeting held on 13 June 2012 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

13 Jun 2012

Annual Meeting endorses RCC annual report and nomination of new Secretary General

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – The 4th Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) endorsed in Belgrade today the Annual Report of the organization’s Secretary General and the nomination of Goran Svilanovic as the next RCC Secretary General for a three-year period, effective as of 1 January ...

08 Jun 2012

1st media law academy in SEE ends in Zagreb, makes recommendations on public service media remit, media pluralism and professionalism

ZAGREB, 8 June 2012 – The first Academy on Media Law in South East Europe wrapped up its work in Zagreb, Croatia, today, with a set of recommendations to enhance public service media remit, media pluralism and responsibility.

The first Academy on Media Law in South East Europe, was held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 3-8 June 2012. (Photo: Courtesy of the European Association of Public Service Media in South East Europe)

31 May 2012

First academy on media law in South East Europe to kick off in Zagreb

ZAGREB – The first academy on media law in South East Europe will open in Zagreb, Croatia, on Monday, 4 June, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), with support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, and the OSCE Mission ...

Two regional conventions, on criminal and on civil and commercial matters, were discussed by over 70 South East European experts in justice and home affairs at a meeting held under RCC Secretariat auspices, in Bucharest, Romania, on 29-30 May 2012. (Photo: www.osce.org)

30 May 2012

South East European experts prepare regional conventions on criminal, civil and commercial matters, under RCC auspices

BUCHAREST/SARAJEVO – Two regional conventions, on criminal and on civil and commercial matters, were discussed by over 70 South East European experts in justice and home affairs at a meeting in Bucharest today, held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

RCC promotes journalistic ethics and media independence, supports inter-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

28 May 2012

Conference on investigative journalism and data protection in South East Europe to open in Pula, Croatia

ZAGREB/SARAJEVO/PULA – A conference to promote investigative journalism and journalistic independence in South East Europe, while respecting data protection principles, will open in Pula, Croatia, on Wednesday, 30 May.

25 May 2012

RCC-supported conference discusses higher education in Western Balkans

A two-day international conference in support of higher education reform in Western Balkans ended in Petrovac, Montenegro, today. The event discussed the role of professional administrators and public-private partnerships in developing higher education systems in the region, as well as new ...

15 May 2012

Regional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo, accepts annual, financial reports

The second meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board in 2012 accepted today the Annual Report 2011-2012 of the organization’s Secretary General. It also approved the Secretary General’s financial report for 2011.

10th meeting of the South East Europe Investment Committee took place under RCC Secretariat’s umbrella, in Sarajevo on 24-25 April 2012. (Photo: RCC)

25 Apr 2012

RCC’s Southeast Europe Investment Committee adopts 2-year work programme in Sarajevo, to boost region’s competitiveness

SARAJEVO – The Southeast Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) adopted its two-year Work Programme for 2012-2013 in Sarajevo today, at the first meeting held under the umbrella of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

RCC Secretariat is partner in organization of the event marking the International Girls in ICT Day, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 26 April 2012. (Photo: www.womensviewsonnews.org)

25 Apr 2012

Greater involvement of girls in ICT to be promoted in Sarajevo by Ministry of Communications, RCC, and partners

SARAJEVO – Opportunities for study, work and personal development that information and communication technologies (ICT) offer to girls will be in focus of International Girls in ICT Day to be marked in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, tomorrow.

Directors of eight SEE stock exchanges signed a Platform for Joint Action under RCC Secretariat auspices, in Sarajevo on 27 March 2012. (Photo RCC/Midhat Poturovic)

26 Mar 2012

Eight South East European stock exchanges to sign platform for joint action, under RCC auspices in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Directors of eight South East European (SEE) securities (stock) exchanges will sign a Platform for Joint Action under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in Sarajevo, tomorrow, 27 March.

Participants of the kick-off meeting for the project Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council, held in Sarajevo on 16 March 2012. (Photo: Central European Initiative)

16 Mar 2012

CEI project of strengthening the RCC launched in Sarajevo to support stronger regional cooperation in Western Balkans

More than 50 participants of the kick-off meeting for the project Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) agreed in Sarajevo today that enhancing RCC role is vital for upgrading regional cooperation.

15 Mar 2012

Project to improve cooperation in South East Europe by strengthening RCC to kick-off in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The project Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will be launched in Sarajevo tomorrow, at a kick-off meeting organized by the Central European Initiative (CEI) in cooperation with the RCC Secretariat.

15 Mar 2012

Regional Cooperation Council Board holds its first meeting in 2012, in Sarajevo

Assessment of the first year of implementation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, and the report of the organization’s Secretary General on the activities of the Secretariat over the past three months, were in focus of today’s meeting of the ...

Regional Cooperation Council marked its fourth anniversary at the panel discussion ‘From ownership to responsibility: Regional cooperation in South East Europe and EU membership’, on 14 March 2012 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

13 Mar 2012

Regional cooperation in South East Europe, EU membership focus of 4th RCC anniversary celebration

SARAJEVO – The 4th anniversary of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will be marked in Sarajevo tomorrow with a panel discussion From ownership to responsibility: Regional cooperation in South East Europe and EU membership.

Hido Biscevic (left), RCC Secretary General, and Zlatko Lagumdzija, BiH Foreign Minister, at the meeting in Sarajevo on 13 March 2012. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

13 Mar 2012

RCC Secretary General, BiH Foreign Minister meet in Sarajevo

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, held consultations with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zlatko Lagumdzija, in Sarajevo today.

Hido Biscevic (right), RCC Secretary General, met with Nikola Poposki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in Skopje on 6 March 2012. (Photo: Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

06 Mar 2012

RCC Secretary General meets Minister of Foreign Affairs in Skopje

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met in Skopje today with Nikola Poposki, Minister of Foreign Affairs, of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as the incoming chair of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).

RCC hosted a two-day parliamentary seminar, organized jointly with the European Parliament, on 23-24 February 2011 in Sarajevo, BiH. At the photo: Jelica Minic (left), Deputy RCC Secretary General, Anna Ibrisagic (centre), Member of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Mladen Dragasevic, Head of RCC Building Human Capital and Parliamentary Cooperation Unit. (Photo: RCC/ Dado Ruvic)

22 Feb 2012

RCC, European Parliament to bring together Western Balkan parliamentarians to discuss environmental policy, in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The European Union (EU) environmental policy and Western Balkans environmental trends and perspectives will be the topic of a two-day parliamentary seminar hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo, on 23-24 February.

31 Jan 2012

RCC Secretary General, Serbian Foreign Minister meet in Belgrade

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met in Belgrade today with Vuk Jeremic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and the current chair of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), to talk about regional cooperation and political developments ...

A two-day conference on civil society organisation (CSO) networks in the Western Balkan countries and Turkey, organised by the EU-funded TACSO project and the RCC Secretariat, held in Sarajevo (Photo TACSO/Sanela Tunovic)

13 Dec 2011

Conference on the role of Civil Society Networks in the Western Balkans and Turkey starts in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference on civil society organisation (CSO) networks in the
Western Balkan countries and Turkey
started today in Sarajevo.
It aims at enhancing their
structured participation in the EU accession process, and at their greater involvement
in the implementation of ...

Greater part of civil society in EU accession and in implementing RCC strategy is in focus of a two-day conference in Sarajevo on 13-14 December. (Photo: Europe by Satellite)

12 Dec 2011

Western Balkans civil society to discuss greater participation in EU accession and RCC strategy implementation, at Sarajevo conference

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference on civil society networks in the Western Balkan countries and Turkey, in support of their greater participation in the EU accession process and in implementing the Regional Cooperation Council strategy, will be opened in Sarajevo tomorrow.

RCC co-organizes lecture on perceptions of crisis-struck Europe by an LSE professor, at Sarajevo School of Economics and Business, on 9 December 2011. (Photo: www.efm.ba)

08 Dec 2011

Head of LSE institute to speak about perceptions of crisis-struck Europe, sign agreement with RCC, in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The impact of the current euro-zone crisis on perceptions of ‘Europe’ will be the topic of a lecture by Professor Kevin Featherstone, Head of the European Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), to be held at the Sarajevo School of Economics ...

Meeting of the RCC Board, held in Sarajevo, BiH, on 8 December 2011. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

08 Dec 2011

Regional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo today, adopts budget

The Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) reviewed today in Sarajevo the activities of the organization over the past three months, adopted the RCC Secretariat’s budget for 2012, and provided guidance for the future work of the organization.

3rd Regional Coordination Conference on Justice, Home Affairs and Security Cooperation took place in Sarajevo, BiH, 30 November-1 December 2010. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

02 Dec 2011

South East European conference evaluates regional needs in justice, home affairs and security cooperation, under RCC auspices

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – A two-day conference to evaluate regional needs in justice, home affairs and security cooperation ended in Belgrade today, establishing mechanisms to foster South East European cooperation on criminal investigations and protection of fundamental rights.

Žarko Obradović, Minister of Education and Science of Serbia (left), Mladen Dragašević, Head of RCC Building Human Capital and Parliamentary Cooperation Unit (right), and Tania Friederichs, of the EC’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation, at the conference launching Western Balkans’ research and development strategy, in Belgrade, Serbia, on 24 November 2011. (Photo: Courtesy of Serbian Ministry of Education and Science)

24 Nov 2011

Western Balkans’ research and development strategy project launched in Belgrade, with RCC support

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – A two-year project to develop a strategy for regional dimension of Research and Innovation cooperation in the Western Balkans has been launched today, in Belgrade, Serbia.

RCC and OECD Secretaries General, Hido Biščević (right) and Angel Gurría, respectively, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transfer of management of SEEIC, from OECD to RCC, in Paris, France, on 24 November 2011. (Photo: Courtesy of OECD)

24 Nov 2011

Ministerial conference in Paris welcomes management transfer of South East Europe Investment Committee from OECD to RCC

PARIS/SARAJEVO – The management of the South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) has been transferred today to the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at a ministerial conference held in Paris, France.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević (left), and Head of EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina/EU Special Representative, Ambassador Peter Sorensen, at the opening of IPA Multi-Beneficiary Coordination Meeting, in Sarajevo, BiH, on 15 November 2011. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

16 Nov 2011

131 million euro European Commission strategy for Western Balkan discussed at Regional Cooperation Council in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – More than 70 participants, representing beneficiaries from the Western Balkans and Turkey, took part in the latest Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) Multi-Beneficiary Programme Coordination Meeting on regional cooperation that ends in Sarajevo today.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right), welcomed Director General for Enlargement of the European Commission, Stefano Sannino, at RCC premises in Sarajevo, BiH, on 16 November 2011. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

16 Nov 2011

European Commission’s Director General for Enlargement visits RCC Secretariat

Director General for Enlargement of the European Commission, Stefano Sannino, visited the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today, to discuss regional cooperation with RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic.

Participants of the international seminar ‘South East Europe 20 Years On: Transformation from State to Public Broadcasting’, held in RCC premises on 14 November 2011, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo RCC/Midhat Poturovic)

14 Nov 2011

Independence, sustainability of public service media in South East Europe needs to be strengthened, agrees Sarajevo conference

SARAJEVO – The economic standing, editorial independence and autonomy of public service media need to be improved, to avert political interference, achieve managerial stability, ensure sustainability and stable funding for the public service media, in order for them to fulfill their role, ...

Hido Biščević, RCC Secretary General (right) and Josip Popovac, President, European Association of Public Service Media in South East Europe, at the signing of Protocol on Regional Cooperation in Education and Training among members of the Association, in Sarajevo, BiH, on 30 September 2011. (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic)

11 Nov 2011

Seminar on freedom, independence and sustainability of public service media in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo on Monday

SARAJEVO – Over 50 participants from the Regional Cooperation Council’s 13 South East European members will discuss independence and sustainability of the region’s public service media in Sarajevo, on Monday, 14 November.

10 Nov 2011

RCC Secretary General Biščević meets EU Commissioner Füle over regional cooperation

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, met in Brussels today with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, to talk about current situation in the region and regional cooperation in view of the last month’s European ...

Development of Information Society contributes significantly to improving the quality of life in South East Europe (Photo: www.skole.hr)

07 Nov 2011

High level meeting on information society development takes place in Tirana, boosts commitment to regional growth

TIRANA/SARAJEVO – A high level meeting on information society development has commenced in Tirana, with a goal to reap the full potential of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to spur innovation, economic growth, regional competitiveness and improved quality of life in ...

New skills are prerequisite for the creation of new jobs and for a stable economic and social development. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

25 Oct 2011

RCC-hosted South East European social agenda week to open in Sarajevo today

SARAJEVO – A social agenda week will begin in Sarajevo today, focusing on social economy and creation of new jobs in South East Europe over the next decade. The event will be hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

Conference on urban planning in South East Europe took place under RCC auspices on 24 October 2011, in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

24 Oct 2011

Conference on urban planning in South East Europe takes place in Sarajevo today, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – Regulation of informal settlements was the topic of a conference on urban planning in South East Europe, which took place today at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Hido Biscevic (left), RCC Secretary General, and Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the opening of the third Forum of South East European health ministers, on 13 October 2011, in Banja Luka, BiH. (Photo: Predrag Milasinovic)

13 Oct 2011

South East European health ministers foster inclusion of health into all policies, tackle killer diseases, at RCC- and WHO-supported forum

BANJA LUKA/SARAJEVO/COPENHAGEN – Health ministers from South East Europe are devoting two days to considering how to involve other crucial sectors in reducing death and disease in their countries. The Third Health Ministers’ Forum is meeting in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...

RCC actively supports cooperation of the South East European military intelligence chiefs. (Photo: www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr)

13 Oct 2011

Twelve South East European military intelligence chiefs step up cooperation in Sarajevo today, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – Chiefs and senior officials of military intelligence from 12 South East European countries, members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), agreed in Sarajevo today to move forward regional cooperation in the field of intelligence exchange and adopted rules of procedures to ...

RCC provides continued support to the SEE Health Network. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

10 Oct 2011

South East European health ministers to tackle killer diseases together, with RCC and WHO support

BANJA LUKA/SARAJEVO/COPENHAGEN – Health ministers and high level officials from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Israel will hold their third ministerial forum in Banja Luka, Bosnia ...

Participants of the first regional training of education inspectors held in Danilovgrad, Montenegro, on 5-6 October 2011. (Photo: Courtesy of Regional School for Public Administration)

06 Oct 2011

First training of South East European education inspectors concludes in Montenegro today, supported by RCC

DANILOVGRAD/SARAJEVO – The first regional training of education inspectors ended today at the Regional School for Public Administration (ReSPA) in Danilovgrad, Montenegro.

05 Oct 2011

RCC Secretary General, Albanian Deputy Prime Minister meet ahead of key European decisions affecting the region

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met today in Tirana with Edmond Haxhinasto, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, to discuss regional cooperation and developments in South East Europe ahead of European Union’s ...

Protocol on Regional Cooperation in Education and Training among members of the European Association of Public Service Media in South East Europe, signed on 30 September 2011 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

30 Sep 2011

Protocol on regional cooperation among South East European public media signed in Sarajevo, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – Directors general of 12 public broadcasters signed today in Sarajevo a Protocol on Regional Cooperation in Education and Training among members of the European Association of Public Service Media in South East Europe, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) ...

Media development activities of RCC, overarching by nature, seek to foster development of free and professional media in South East Europe. (Photo www.reci.ba)

28 Sep 2011

Directors general of South East European public media to sign cooperation protocol in Sarajevo, with RCC support

SARAJEVO – Directors general of 13 public service broadcasters from South East Europe, supported by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), will sign a protocol on regional cooperation in Sarajevo on Friday, 30 September.

23 Sep 2011

RCC Secretary General meets South East European foreign ministers in New York

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, took part in an informal meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII), held in New York ...

Meeting of the RCC Board, held in Sarajevo, BiH, on 15 September 2011. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

15 Sep 2011

RCC Board meets in Sarajevo to discuss activities of the organization

The 28-member Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) met in Sarajevo today, to review activities of the past trimester and set course for the work of the organization until the end of the year.

RCC’s Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 identifies air traffic as an organisation’s priority. (Photo: www.shc.hu)

07 Sep 2011

RCC, EC organize second meeting on implementation of Single European Sky in South East Europe

SOLIN/SARAJEVO – The second conference of the Governing Body for the Implementation of Single European Sky in South East Europe (ISIS Programme) concluded today in Solin, Croatia, with a recommendation that competent ministers extend ISIS Programme to a third phase after 2012.

07 Sep 2011

RCC Secretary General discusses regional affairs and organization’s activities with senior U.S. and World Bank officials

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met yesterday in Washington D.C. with Phil Reeker, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, and a number of senior U.S. officials; as well as with Philippe Le Houerou, Vice President of the World Bank for ...

13 Jul 2011

RCC, SIDA sign 2.2 million Euros agreement to support women entrepreneurship in South East Europe

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) signed today in Sarajevo a 2.2 million Euros worth agreement aiming to boost women entrepreneurship in South East Europe (SEE) through combined public and private sector effort.

11 Jul 2011

RCC organizes preparatory meeting for ministerial conference on Western Balkans strategy for research and development

Zagreb hosted a preparatory meeting today for the Ministerial Conference on Regional Strategy for Research and Development for Innovation for Western Balkans, to be held in November 2011. The event was organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

Serbian President Tadic (left) and RCC Secretary General Biscevic meet at the RCC premises in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 6 July 2011 (Photo: RCC/Dado Ruvic)

06 Jul 2011

Serbian President Tadic gives full support to RCC activities in promoting regional cooperation in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – President of the Republic of Serbia, Boris Tadic, paid a visit today to the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo, where he expressed full support to the work of the organization during his meeting with RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic.

Cooperation in justice and home affairs in South East Europe is high on the list of RCC priorities. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

06 Jul 2011

RCC to host first meeting on implementation of regional strategy on justice and home affairs in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – The first meeting of the Steering Group on Regional Strategy on Justice and Home Affairs, designed to facilitate the Strategy implementation, will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

Representatives of diplomatic community in Sarajevo at RCC Secretariat’s briefing on implementation of its work strategy and results of third RCC Annual Meeting, 5 July 2011, Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

05 Jul 2011

RCC Secretariat briefs diplomatic community in Sarajevo on implementation of its work strategy and results of 3rd Annual Meeting

The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) presented today the first results of implementation of the organization’s Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 to the diplomatic community in Sarajevo. The briefing follows last week’s RCC Annual Meeting and related South-East European ...

Participants of meeting of Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process, on 30 June 2011, in Budva, Montenegro. (Photo: www.predsjednik.me)

30 Jun 2011

Heads of State and Government of South East Europe praise work of Regional Cooperation Council

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – The Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) praised today in Budva the successful implementation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, endorsing the Annual Report of its Secretary General.

29 Jun 2011

South East European foreign ministers voice support to RCC activities, endorse its Annual Report

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) countries commended today the work of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and its Secretary General at a meeting in Budva, Montenegro.

RCC Secretary General , Hido Biscevic (right), and Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration , Milan Rocen, at the opening of the third RCC Annual Meeting, on 28 June 2011, in Becici, Montenegro. (Photo: Courtesy of Montenegrin Government)

28 Jun 2011

Regional cooperation in South East Europe encouraging, says RCC Secretary General at the organization’s Annual Meeting

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – “Regional cooperation in South East Europe has exhibited encouraging signs over the past year“ said Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), while opening the organization's third Annual Meeting in the Montenegrin town of Becici near ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right), with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoğlu, at the second RCC annual meeting, held on 22 June 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

24 Jun 2011

Annual Meeting of Regional Cooperation Council to be held in Budva, Montenegro

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – The third Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), will take place in the Montenegrin town of Becici near Budva, on 28 June 2011.

RCC Task Force on Culture and Society was constituted on 23 June 2011 in Cetinje, Montenegro (Photo: Courtesy of Montenegrin Ministry of Culture)

23 Jun 2011

Regional Cooperation Council’s Task Force on Culture and Society constituted in Cetinje today

CETINJE/SARAJEVO – “The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society will promote cooperation in preserving the cultural heritage of South East Europe”, said Hido Biscevic, RCC Secretary General, at today’s constitutive meeting of the Task Force in Cetinje, Montenegro.

Montenegrin city of Cetinje is the host of the RCC's Task Force on Culture and Society. (Photo RCC/Mirjana Preljevic)

21 Jun 2011

Regional Cooperation Council Task Force on Culture and Society to begin work in Cetinje

CETINJE/SARAJEVO – The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society will be opened on Wednesday, 22 June 2011, at the premises of the Montenegrin Ministry of Culture, in Cetinje.

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council. (Photo/Europe by Satellite)

21 Jun 2011

RCC Secretary General takes part in EU-Western Balkans ministerial meeting

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took part in the ministerial meeting EU-Western Balkans: Western Balkans Forum, held in Luxembourg yesterday.

15 Jun 2011

RCC role in Parliamentary Dimension of South-East European Cooperation Process important, Speakers of Parliament say

The role of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in the context of the Parliamentary Dimension of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) was recognized as important by the participants of the 9th Conference of the SEECP Speakers of Parliament, which took place in Becici, Montenegro, ...

Bulgarian capital Sofia hosts the first meeting of heads of national security authorities from South East European countries, on 25-27 May 2011. (Photo: www.flickr.com, Boby Dimitrov)

25 May 2011

First meeting of national security authorities from South East Europe to discuss regional platform for exchange of classified information

SOFIA – The first meeting of heads of national security authorities from South East European countries – members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) – will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 25-27 May 2011.

25 May 2011

RCC Secretary General and European Commission Director discuss transport priorities in South East Europe

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), met today with Marjeta Jager, Director for General Policy at the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) of the European Commission, to discuss transport sector priorities in South East Europe.

RCC-organized conference on social agenda for the Western Balkans to address issues of employment, poverty reduction and social inclusion, Sarajevo, 25-26 May 2011. (Photo: EC audiovisual service Europe by Satellite)

24 May 2011

RCC to host first meeting on social agenda for the Western Balkans

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference to discuss possible development of regional social agenda for the Western Balkans is to open in Sarajevo, tomorrow. It will address issues of employment, poverty reduction and social inclusion.

RCC recognizes the importance of regional cooperation in the area of integrated water resources management as one of the pillars of EU accession process. (Photo: www.sxc.hu)

16 May 2011

RCC to host fundraising event for International Sava River Basin Commission projects

SARAJEVO – A roundtable on fundraising for projects of the International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC) will be held at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo, tomorrow, 17 May.

12 May 2011

RCC Board reviews progress in implementation of organization's 2011-2013 strategy

The second meeting of the Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in 2011, held in Sarajevo today, reviewed work of the RCC Secretariat over the past two months and discussed its future activities.

28 Apr 2011

Regional Cooperation Council website introduces new user-friendly features

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today several new online features, designed to diversify user-friendly access to the content of the organization’s website.

RCC Secretariat’s Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 recognizes road safety promotion in South East Europe as one of priority activities in transport sector. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

19 Apr 2011

Conference on road infrastructure safety in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The second Conference on Road Infrastructure Safety Management in South East Europe, aimed at halving the number of traffic accidents in the region by 2020, will open in Sarajevo tomorrow.

RCC-organized conference ‘Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth’, gathered over 100 participants in Brussels, Belgium, on 30-31 March 2011. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

31 Mar 2011

Western Balkans and Europe 2020 conference agrees RCC best suited to help align regional programmes with Europe 2020

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – Over 100 participants of a Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth conference of regional initiatives and international donors concluded in Brussels today that the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is the institution most apt to help align regional ...

RCC’s mission is to inspire development and economic growth in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Igor Banskoliev)

24 Mar 2011

RCC-organized conference on Western Balkans and Europe 2020 to discuss growth in the region, gather close to 50 institutions and donors

SARAJEVO/BRUSSELS – A Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth coordination meeting of regional initiatives and interested donor institutions will take place in Brussels, on 30-31 March 2011. The event will be organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

22 Mar 2011

Sarajevo meeting discusses security sector reform in Western Balkans

Representatives of seven regional civil society organizations (CSOs) – from Belgrade, Podgorica, Pristina, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tirana and Zagreb – analyzed in Sarajevo today security sector reforms (SSR) in the Western Balkans, at a roundtable co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council ...

Regional Strategic Document on Justice and Home Affairs 2011-2013, prepared under Regional Cooperation Council’s auspices, is one of the most important endeavours of the kind undertaken in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

17 Mar 2011

South East European ministers to endorse regional strategy on justice and home affairs, prepared under RCC auspices

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – A two-day conference of ministers of justice and interior of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which is expected to endorse the Regional Strategic Document on Justice and Home Affairs 2011-2013 developed by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat ...

RCC works to strengthen parliamentary cooperation in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

16 Mar 2011

Role of Western Balkan parliaments in EU accession to be debated in Sarajevo, under RCC and EC auspices

SARAJEVO – Role of national parliaments in Western Balkans and Turkey in negotiations for EU accession will be discussed at a meeting hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo, on 17-18 March.

15 Mar 2011

South East European defense ministers stress RCC’s importance in regional cooperation

In a Joint Statement adopted in Budva today, Ministers of Defense of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) stressed the importance of defense and security cooperation in fostering general stability and development in the region.

The RCC Board meets quarterly and provides the RCC with operational guidance and supervision. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

08 Mar 2011

Regional Cooperation Council Board holds its first meeting in 2011 in Sarajevo today

The Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) met in Sarajevo today to review the activities of the organization over the past three months and provide guidance for the period ahead.

Regional Cooperation Council marked its third anniversary at the panel discussion ‘South East Europe in 2011 and Beyond: Sharing the Same Vision’, held on 7 March 2011 in Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/ Dado Ruvic)

04 Mar 2011

Prospects for regional cooperation in South East Europe in 2011 and beyond focus of the 3rd RCC anniversary celebration

SARAJEVO – A panel discussion South East Europe in 2011 and Beyond: Sharing the Same Vision will be held in Sarajevo, on Monday, 7 March, to mark the third anniversary of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic (left), and Member of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, Anna Ibrisagic, opened a two-day seminar on the role of parliaments in the legislative process and in the government oversight in Western Balkans, 23 February 2011, Sarajevo, BiH. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

24 Feb 2011

Role of parliaments in legislative process and government oversight discussed in Sarajevo, under EP and RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – A two-day seminar on the role of parliaments in the legislative process and in the government oversight in Western Balkans will wrap up in Sarajevo today at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

Fortress of Kosmac in Brajici, Montenegro, is a part of the so-called Ljubljana Process - a project of rehabilitation of cultural sites throughout South East Europe, that is being coordinated by the RCC Task Force on Culture and Society. (Photo: www.butua.com)

28 Jan 2011

Montenegrin Foreign Minister, RCC Secretary General sign protocol on hosting regional task force on culture and society

BECICI/SARAJEVO – A protocol on the host country arrangements for the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society was signed this evening by Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Milan Rocen, and RCC Secretary General, ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević (left), and the President of the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH, Veselin Poljašević, on behalf of the Association of Balkan Chambers, signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in economic and investment development in Sarajevo, BiH, on 26 January 2011. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

26 Jan 2011

RCC Secretariat and Association of Balkan Chambers sign cooperation agreement today

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, and the President of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Veselin Poljašević, on behalf of the Association of Balkan Chambers (ABC), signed today at the RCC premises in Sarajevo a memorandum of ...

Minister of Communications and Transport of BiH, Rudo Vidovic (left) and RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, opened the sixth meeting of the South East European Research Area for e-Infrastructures in Sarajevo, BiH, on 26 January 2011. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

25 Jan 2011

Integration of e-infrastructures in South East Europe to be discussed in Sarajevo, with Bosnia and Herzegovina government and RCC support

SARAJEVO – The sixth meeting of the South East European Research Area for e-Infrastructures (SEERA-EI), organized by the Ministry of Communication and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina and hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, will commence in Sarajevo tomorrow.

16 Dec 2010

RCC Secretary General and EU Commissioner for Regional Policy discuss cooperation

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, met in Brussels yesterday with EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, and exchanged views on RCC activities related to implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.

15 Dec 2010

RCC-supported conference of National Councils of European Movement in South East Europe held in Podgorica

A conference of National Councils of the European Movement in South East Europe, which gathered representatives of ten countries from the region, was held in Podgorica today. The event was co-organized by the European Movement of Montenegro and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, ...

13 Dec 2010

RCC Secretary General, EU Enlargement Director General agree 2010 successful for regional cooperation

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, met in Brussels today with the European Commission's Director General for Enlargement, Michael Leigh, to discuss preparations for implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, and evaluate ...

10 Dec 2010

RCC Secretary General meets EU Commissioner for Enlargement

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, met in Brussels yesterday with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Stefan Fuele, to discuss regional cooperation in South East Europe.

Meeting of the RCC Board held on 2 December 2010, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

02 Dec 2010

Regional Cooperation Council Board meets in Sarajevo today

The 28-member Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) heard in Sarajevo today a report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic on the activities of the organization’s Secretariat since September 2010 and the information on the work planned for the next three months.

Justice and home affairs is one of the RCC priority areas. (Photo: www.uskportal.ba)

29 Nov 2010

RCC hosts conference to finalize draft South East European strategy on justice and security cooperation

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference of national authorities, regional organizations and international partners on justice and security cooperation in South East Europe is to open in Sarajevo tomorrow, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

29 Nov 2010

RCC Secretary General meets officials of upcoming Hungarian EU Presidency

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, held a series of meetings in Budapest today with officials of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the context of Hungary’s takeover of the Presidency of the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2011.

A workshop on establishment and empowerment of national airspace authorities was held at RCC Secretariat on 23-25 November 2010, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo: www.simulation.org.uk)

22 Nov 2010

Stronger national airspace authorities in South East Europe focus of a Sarajevo workshop, organized by RCC and Belgian EU Presidency

SARAJEVO – A three-day workshop on establishment and empowerment of airspace National Supervisory Authorities (NSA), will open tomorrow at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

15 Nov 2010

RCC Secretary General meets Slovenian Foreign Minister over cooperation in South East Europe

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, met today with Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar and Ambassador Mitja Strukelj, National Coordinator for the Western Balkans, to discuss political situation and regional cooperation in South East Europe.

25 Oct 2010

Workshop on national coordination and regional cooperation in counter-terrorism matters in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Implementation of effective national coordination and regional cooperation strategies to counter terrorism will be in focus of a high-level workshop targeting countries of South East Europe, which will open in Sarajevo on Wednesday, 27 October 2010. The event will be co-hosted ...

RCC works to encourage emissions reduction from the power industry in South East Europe. (Photo: UNFPA, www.unfpa.org)

24 Oct 2010

Energy Community, RCC to host workshop on reducing emissions in the energy sector in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – A two-day workshop on reducing pollutions from the power industry in South East Europe will commence in Sarajevo tomorrow, co-organized by the Secretariats of the Energy Community (EnC) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

RCC supports institutional reform of higher education sector in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

19 Oct 2010

Inspectors to seek ways of improving quality of education in South East Europe, with RCC and OSCE support

SARAJEVO – Role of inspectors in education quality assurance in South East Europe will be in focus of a two-day regional conference that will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (centre) and EBU Vice-President Claudio Cappon (left) sign concluding statement at the end of an international conference on digitalization and sustainability of public broadcasters in South East Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 15 October 2010. (Photo RCC/Dado Ruvic)

15 Oct 2010

Sarajevo conference calls on European institutions to support public media in digital transition for South East Europe

SARAJEVO – Broadcasters and government officials pledged to ensure a smooth digital transition in South East Europe and called on European institutions for financial support in the interests of European cohesion.

RCC and EBU organized an international conference on digitalization and sustainability of public service media in South East Europe, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 14-15 October 2010. (Photo: www.wikipedia.org)

13 Oct 2010

International conference on digitalization and sustainability of public broadcasting in South East Europe to commence in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A two-day international conference on digitalization and sustainability of public service media in South East Europe will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Parliamentary Cooperation is one of the priority areas of the Regional Cooperation Council. (Photo by National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia)

12 Oct 2010

South East European parliamentarians agree in Belgrade to boost regional cooperation in fighting poverty and social exclusion

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – A regional conference on the role of national parliaments in fighting poverty and social exclusion concluded in Belgrade today, with a pledge to increase inter-parliamentary cooperation in order to decrease impoverishment levels in South East Europe.

Regional Cooperation Council promotes sustainable energy development in South East Europe. (Photo: www.sxc.hu)

08 Oct 2010

South-East and Eastern European initiative on sustainable energy development launched in Trieste today

TRIESTE/SARAJEVO – A regional initiative on sustainable energy development was launched today in Trieste, Italy, at its first task force meeting. The meeting was organized jointly by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative ...

06 Oct 2010

RCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation with Bulgarian officials

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, held consultations in Sofia today with Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Energy and Transport, Milen Ljutzkanov, Mario Kosev and Ivaylo Moskovski, respectively, as well as Ambassador at Large for Energy Security ...

The RCC supports cooperation among the military intelligence in confronting regional security threats through organized and systemic joint efforts. (Photo www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr)

30 Sep 2010

Nine South East European military intelligence chiefs sign cooperation statement in Belgrade today, under RCC auspices

BELGRADE – A statement on cooperation among military intelligence institutions of Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) members from South East Europe was signed in Belgrade today by nine military intelligence chiefs from the region. The signatories of the first such statement in the region ...

Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic (right), and Knut Dreyer, Senior Police Adviser to the OSCE Secretary General, open the workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 30 September 2010. (Photo RCC /Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

30 Sep 2010

OSCE organizes workshop on democratic policing in South-Eastern Europe, with Regional Cooperation Council support

SARAJEVO – A regional workshop on democratic policing organized by the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit with the support of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) started in Sarajevo today.

RCC recognizes importance of human capital in developing knowledge-based economies in South East Europe.(Photo/StockExchange website)

29 Sep 2010

International conference on higher education reform concludes in Dubrovnik today

DUBROVNIK/SARAJEVO – A three-day international forum on higher education reform ended today in Dubrovnik, Croatia, agreeing to focus on a strategic development of Western Balkans’ education capacity over the next 10 years, in the context of the EU higher education area.

RCC supports democratic policing in South East Europe. (Photo: www.brdovec.hr)

29 Sep 2010

OSCE- and RCC-supported workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A two-day workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The event has been organized together with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Participants of the First Forum for South East European Women Entrepreneurs in Istanbul, Turkey, 21-22 September 2010. (Photo/Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Development Administration of Turkey)

22 Sep 2010

Istanbul conference creates platform for further advancing women entrepreneurs’ networks in South East Europe

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – Participants of the First Forum for South East European (SEE) Women Entrepreneurs, agreed today in Istanbul to create a permanent platform for the exchange of experiences and good practices and promote further advancement of women entrepreneurs’ networks in the region.

Meeting of the RCC Board, Sarajevo, BiH, 16 September 2010. The RCC Board meets quarterly and provides the RCC with operational guidance and supervision. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

16 Sep 2010

Regional Cooperation Council’s Task Force on Culture and Society established today

A Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Task Force on Culture and Society has been established today, by the decision of the Organization’s 28-member Board, which met in Sarajevo.

Regional Cooperation Council supports infrastructure development in South East Europe. (photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

15 Sep 2010

RCC Secretary General to outline the organization’s new three-year strategy at a press conference in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, will present the organization’s new strategy for 2011-2013, and outline the main activities scheduled for this autumn, at a press conference in Sarajevo, tomorrow, 16 September.

10 Sep 2010

The first meeting of South East European political directors under Montenegrin leadership held in Podgorica today

The first meeting of political directors of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) under the Montenegrin Chairmanship-in-Office, held in Podgorica today, discussed the priorities of the Chairmanship and the situation in the region.

RCC recognizes the importance of air transport for the economic and social development of South East Europe. (Photo/EC audiovisual service)

08 Sep 2010

Improved air connectivity, increased air traffic and its safety, goals of South East European conference held in Montenegro

BUDVA/SARAJEVO – A conference on the Implementation of Single European Sky in South East Europe (ISIS Programme) agreed today that improved air traffic regulation will stimulate connectivity and create new market opportunities in the region.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), welcomes Montenegrin Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nebojsa Kaludjerovic, at the RCC premises in Sarajevo, 29 July 2010. (Photo RCC/ Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

29 Jul 2010

Representatives of RCC Secretariat and Montenegrin SEECP Chairmanship-in-Office meet in Sarajevo

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, held today in Sarajevo consultations with Montenegrin Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nebojsa Kaludjerovic, representing the rotating Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) ...

14 Jul 2010

RCC Secretary General presents the organization’s new strategy at COWEB Capitals meeting

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic presented today to the COWEB Capitals meeting in Brussels the organization’s Strategy and Work Programme 2011-13, adopted last month, and received support to the organization’s work by the participants.

07 Jul 2010

RCC hosts first meeting for preparing South East European strategy on justice and home affairs

The first meeting of the South East European Steering Group for Regional Strategy on Justice and Home Affairs 2011-2013, ended in Sarajevo today at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, which is coordinating the preparation of the document.

Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council. (Photo RCC/Dinka Živalj)

30 Jun 2010

RCC Secretary General discusses energy and transport projects with Albanian officials

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Hido Biscevic met in Tirana today with top Albanian officials to discuss concrete regional projects, primarily in the energy and transport sectors.

29 Jun 2010

RCC Secretary General discusses regional cooperation in Pristina

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic visited Pristina today to discuss development opportunities in the context of regional cooperation in South East Europe.

RCC recognizes the significant role of information and communication technologies in promoting further economic and social development of SEE and catching up with EU standards and practice. (Photo: www.srce.hr)

25 Jun 2010

Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat to host e-leadership workshop in Sarajevo on Monday

SARAJEVO – A two-day regional e-leadership workshop will open at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo on Monday, 28 June. The event is co-organized by the RCC Secretariat and the eLeadership Programme for the Western Balkans of the United Nations Development Programme, with ...

25 Jun 2010

Albanian parliament hosts workshop on Energy Community, with Regional Cooperation Council support

Implementation of the Energy Community (EnC) Treaty was the main topic of a workshop on Energy Community and Regional Sustainability, which took place in Tirana today. The event was co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Albanian national assembly, with support ...

On 22 and 23 June 2010 Istanbul hosted second RCC annual meeting, as well as meetings of heads of state and government and ministers of foreign affairs of the SEECP participating states. (Photo: www.sxc.hu)

23 Jun 2010

South East European heads of state give full support to the Regional Cooperation Council, approve appointment of its Secretary General

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – The Heads of State and Government of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) expressed today at the summit meeting in Istanbul their appreciation for the work of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in transforming the current advanced regional cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right), with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoğlu, on the occasion of the second RCC annual meeting and the meeting of the SEECP ministers of foreign affairs in Istanbul, Turkey, 22 June 2010. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

22 Jun 2010

South East European foreign ministers re-appoint Hido Biscevic as Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – The ministers of foreign affairs of the states participating in the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) re-appointed Hido Biscevic as the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), at their meeting in Istanbul today.

The second RCC Annual Meeting took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 22 June 2010. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

22 Jun 2010

Annual Meeting endorses new RCC strategy, annual report and nomination of Secretary General

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – The Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Istanbul today, endorsed the organization’s 2011-2013 Strategy and Work Programme, and the Annual Report of its Secretary General for the past year’s activities.

12 Jun 2010

RCC Secretary General and EU Enlargement Commissioner discuss EU policy towards South East Europe

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Stefan Fuele, agreed at their meeting in Brussels yesterday that the last week’s high level EU-Western Balkans meeting and recent activities of political leaders from South East Europe ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right), and RCC Expert on Parliamentary Cooperation, Mimika Loshi, at the 8th conference of SEECP speakers of parliament in Istanbul, Turkey, 7 June 2010. (Photo by Turkish SEECP CiO)

07 Jun 2010

RCC Secretary General takes part in the 8th conference of SEECP speakers of parliament

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, participated today in the 8th meeting of speakers of parliament of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) participating states, held in Antalya. The event was organized by the Republic of Turkey, which ...

02 Jun 2010

RCC Secretary General hails messages of EU-Western Balkans meeting in Sarajevo, and new era of regional relations

SARAJEVO – “The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) strongly supports political meetings, statements and decisions that lead to a new era of relations in South East Europe, based on trust, dialogue and tolerance”, said RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, at today’s high level EU-Western ...

Senior RCC Expert on Justice and Home Affairs, Virgil Ivan-Cucu (first right), at the opening of a two-day regional South East European anti-corruption conference in Bucharest, Romania, 20-21 May 2010. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

21 May 2010

South East European conference agrees in Bucharest today on the need to strengthen regional efforts in fighting corruption

BUCHAREST/SARAJEVO – Participants of a two-day regional South East European (SEE) anti-corruption conference concluded in Bucharest today that countries in this part of Europe should develop more effective mechanisms to fight corruption.

The RCC supports fight against corruption as a prerequisite for the overall societal development. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagić)

19 May 2010

Bucharest-held regional anti-corruption conference to present study on corruption in nine South East European countries

SARAJEVO/BUCHAREST – A two-day regional South East European anti-corruption conference will open in Bucharest tomorrow, 20 May.The event is to present and debate a study on integrity and resistance to corruption of the judicial systems in nine South East European countries...

18 May 2010

RCC Board finalizes discussions on the organization’s three-year strategy

Members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board supported in Sarajevo today the concept of the 2011-2013 strategy and work programme of the organization, and agreed to finalize it in time for the approval by the RCC Annual Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, on 22 June.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), receives the “European Partnership” plaque from Vice-President of the European Movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dino Colic, at an RCC-hosted meeting of European Movements from South East Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 17 May 2010. (Photo RCC/ Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

17 May 2010

European Movements from South East Europe meet for the first time in Sarajevo, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – National European Movement Councils from eight South East European countries met in Sarajevo today for the first time to discuss greater civil society involvement in regional cooperation. The event was hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

RCC Secretary General (right), Hido Biscevic, with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Bozidar Djelic. (Photo RCC/Nenad Bozovic)

29 Apr 2010

Biscevic, Djelic agree on the importance of regional projects as a developement stimulus

“The main goal of the series of visits to the RCC members from South East Europe, I have undertook, is pinpointing the national projects that could be implemented on a regional level, thus creating a climate for invigorated economic development of the region as a whole,” said Regional Cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (second left), meets Prime Minister of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski (centre), in Skopje, 28 April 2010. (Photo / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

29 Apr 2010

Secretary General with PM Gruevski: Cooperation on joint projects a way to accelerated development

As part of visits to the Regional Cooperation Council members from South East Europe, the Secretary General Hido Biscevic met yesterday in Skopje with the Prime Minister of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski, and informed him on the finalization of the Strategy ...

27 Apr 2010

RCC national coordinators from South East Europe discuss new strategy of the organization

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) national coordinators from South East Europe met today to discuss the draft organization’s strategy for 2011-2013, with the aim of its finalization and subsequent approval by the RCC Board on 18 May 2010.

14 Apr 2010

Regional Cooperation Council launches redesigned website and new publication, a monthly newsletter

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today a redesigned version of the organization’s website and a new publication, the monthly e-newsletter.

09 Apr 2010

RCC Secretary General joins experts in addressing economic crisis in South East Europe

Hido Biščević, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), took part in a conference of ministers of economy and finance of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which is being held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 8-10 April 2010.

A group of young Turkish diplomats visits RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 9 April 2010. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

09 Apr 2010

Young Turkish diplomats visit RCC Secretariat

Within the framework of a training programme that envisages a tour throughout the Balkan countries, a group of seventy-two young Turkish diplomats were welcomed today in the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minić.

08 Apr 2010

RCC Secretary General holds talks with Turkish officials

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, met today with Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, and Ambassador Şanıvar Olgun, Turkish RCC National Coordinator, to discuss future activities of the ...

Participants of a preparatory meeting for the 8th Conference of Speakers of Parliament of the South-East European Cooperation Process, Sarajevo, BiH, 31 March 2010. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

31 Mar 2010

RCC hosts preparatory meeting for the Conference of SEECP Speakers of Parliament

A two-day preparatory meeting for the 8th Conference of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Speakers of Parliament ended in Sarajevo today with the participants agreeing on the outline programme and discussing the main aspects of the final declaration of the Conference.

30 Mar 2010

RCC Secretary General, officials of the Republic of Moldova discuss joint activities

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Hido Biscevic met today with high-level officials of the Republic of Moldova to outline the organization’s priorities in the next three years and the ways the Republic of Moldova can take best advantage of regional cooperation in ...

24 Mar 2010

Deputy RCC Secretary General welcomes publication of OECD Investment Reform Index 2010

Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Jelica Minic welcomed today the launch of the OECD Investment Reform Index 2010 report, the preparation of which was initiated at the RCC offices in Sarajevo in September 2008. The report was prepared based on inputs from governments, ...

RCC recognizes the role that education, science and research play in increasing competitiveness of South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

09 Mar 2010

Public research institutes instrumental to upgrading Western Balkans competitiveness, concludes regional workshop

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – The role of public research institutes in technological development of the Western Balkan countries is instrumental to upgrading the competitiveness of the region, participants of a two-day South East European workshop agreed in Istanbul today.

09 Mar 2010

Future RCC role in focus of talks between the organization’s Secretary General and EC Director General for Enlargement

Future role of the RCC and its Strategic Work Programme for 2011-2013 was in focus of a meeting between RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and Director General for Enlargement in the European Commission Michael Leigh, held in Brussels today.

Quarterly meeting of the RCC Board, Sarajevo, BiH, 4 March 2010. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

04 Mar 2010

RCC Board starts discussing the organization's strategy for the next three years

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board discussed today the first draft of the new, three-year Strategic Work Programme of the organization for the period 2011-2013.

26 Feb 2010

RCC Secretary General and Montenegrin Prime Minister discuss cooperation

The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, and the Montenegrin Prime Minister, Milo Djukanovic, discussed in Podgorica today political developments in South East Europe (SEE) and importance of the SEE countries’ steady progress towards EU integration.

Hido Biscevic, RCC Secretary General (right), and Eduard Kukan, Chairman of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with SEE Countries, at the opening of the International Conference on Western Balkans in 2020, Sarajevo, BiH, 24 February 2010. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

23 Feb 2010

International conference on overcoming economic crisis in Western Balkans to mark 2nd RCC anniversary

SARAJEVO – A two-day regional conference “Western Balkans in 2020 – Overcoming the Economic Crisis and Developing Competitive Economies” will open in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, will also mark the 2nd anniversary of ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), at a meeting with the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nikola Spiric, Sarajevo, BiH, 17 February 2010. (Photo/BiH Council of Ministers website)

17 Feb 2010

RCC Secretary General holds talks with Chairman of BiH Council of Ministers

The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, met today with the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nikola Spiric, and informed him of the new phase of RCC activities following the initial period of the organization’s profiling as the key driver of regional cooperation ...

10 Feb 2010

RCC-organized workshop on air transport in South East Europe to take place in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – A workshop on importance of air transport for the economic and social development of South East Europe will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, 11 February, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

22 Dec 2009

First meeting of Regional Expert Network on Energy in South East Europe takes place at RCC Secretariat

A two-day initial meeting of the Regional Expert Network on Energy in South East Europe (SEE), which ended today at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo, discussed the energy policies in the region and its future activities, and produced appropriate documents in terms of its work plan and agenda.

The RCC delegation headed by the Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minić (sitting, first right), visit Joint Research Centre – Institute for Prospective Technological Studies in Seville, Spain, 18 December 2009. (Photo by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies)

18 Dec 2009

RCC delegation visits Institute for Prospective Technological Studies

The delegation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, headed by the Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minić, visited the Joint Research Centre – Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (JRC-IPTS) in Seville, Spain on 18 December 2009. The meeting, hosted by IPTS ...

Participants of the conference on multi-annual South East European strategy on justice and home affairs, organized by the RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, 16-17 December 2009. (Photo RCC /Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

17 Dec 2009

Preparation of South East European justice and home affairs strategy starts in Sarajevo, under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference on multi-annual South East European (SEE) strategy on justice and home affairs ended in Sarajevo today. The event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, marked the beginning of work on this important regional document.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević (right), and the Chairman of the Assembly of the Standing Working Group for Regional Rural Development, Dušan Nešković, sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation on rural development in South East Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 15 December 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

15 Dec 2009

RCC, Standing Working Group to promote regional rural development in South East Europe

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, and the Chairman of the Assembly of the Standing Working Group for Regional Rural Development (SWG RRD), Dušan Nešković, signed today at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation ...

14 Dec 2009

Workshop on energy security for Bosnia and Herzegovina lawmakers to take place in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The workshop “Energy Community and Regional Security“, will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, focusing on the implementation of Energy Community (EnC) Treaty and related market developments in South East Europe. The event is co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) ...

Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic (first right), at the meeting of the organizational board of the South East European Women Entrepreneurs, Sarajevo, BiH, 11 December 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

11 Dec 2009

First preparatory meeting of South East European Women Entrepreneurs Conference held at RCC Secretariat

The organizational board of the South East European Women Entrepreneurs drafted today at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo relevant documents and agreed on further steps in preparing its 2010 Conference, which will be held in the framework of the Turkish Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (first left, pannel), at the conference 'The Western Balkans: Overcoming the economic crisis - from regional cooperation to EU membership', Brussels, 9 December 2009. (Photo/EC audiovisual service)

09 Dec 2009

Reforms, confirmed European perspective and development cooperation set base for advancement of South East Europe, says RCC head at Western Balkans conference in Brussels

BRUSSELS – “The EU enlargement process must continue to be based upon the principle of fulfilment of accession criteria, on one hand, and on full confirmation of the European perspective for all countries of South East Europe, on the other“, said Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the ...

07 Dec 2009

High-level Western Balkans conference to be held in Brussels on Wednesday, under EU auspices and with RCC support

SARAJEVO/BRUSSELS – A conference on the Western Balkans “Overcoming the economic crisis – from regional cooperation to EU membership” will take place in Brussels, on Wednesday, 9 December. The event will be organized by the Swedish EU Presidency and the European Commission, in cooperation ...

03 Dec 2009

RCC Board discusses future strategic focuses of organization's activities and supports efforts of its Secretariat in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The 29 members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board discussed today in Sarajevo further strategic prioritization of activities of the organization and gave full support to its Secretariat in these efforts.

RCC supports infrastructure development in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

27 Nov 2009

South East European Public-Private Partnership Network to be launched in Sarajevo next week

SARAJEVO – The South East European Public-Private Partnership (SEE PPP) Network will be launched in Sarajevo on Monday, 30 November, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

24 Nov 2009

RCC hosts workshop on enhancing cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking in South East Europe

On 23-24 November 2009, the RCC Secretariat hosted in Sarajevo a regional workshop on enhancing comprehensive cooperation in combating illicit drugs trafficking in South East Europe (SEE). The event was organized together with the Strategic Police Matters Unit of the Organization for Security ...

13 Nov 2009

RCC Secretary General takes part in a summit of Heads of Government of the Central European Initiative

The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević, participated in a meeting of Heads of Government of the Member States of the Central European Initiative (CEI) in Bucharest today. Secretary General Biščević extended his congratulations on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of successful ...

29 Oct 2009

Sarajevo conference on higher education in Western Balkans to open at Regional Cooperation Council tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A two-day conference on higher education ‘Building Capacity for Change in the Western Balkans’ will tomorrow open in Sarajevo at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The event is organized by the RCC Secretariat, in cooperation with the Universities of Novi Sad, ...

Policy makers and experts from South East Europe (SEE) and OECD meet to boost competitiveness of business environment in SEE, at RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, BiH, 22 October 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

22 Oct 2009

OECD, RCC bring together policy makers and experts in Sarajevo to increase parliamentary involvement in better business regulation in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – Policy makers and experts from South East Europe (SEE) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) gathered today at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo to streamline co-operation between parliaments and governments in order ...

Participant of the panel lecture on global economic crisis, that took place in RCC premises, Sarajevo, 20 October 2009. (Photo RCC /Željko Smola)

20 Oct 2009

RCC hosts lecture ‘Global Economic Crisis: Implications and the Way Out, for Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans'

A panel lecture Global Economic Crisis: Implications and the Way Out for Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans was organized in Sarajevo today by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV) and the Faculty ...

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (second left) and leading journalist from all of South East Europe at the workshop 'Building a New South East Europe - Role and Potential of the Media', Sarajevo, BiH, 15-16 October 2009. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic

16 Oct 2009

Forty South East European journalists agree in Sarajevo today to shape new image of the region, under RCC and OSCE auspices

SARAJEVO – Forty journalists and editors from leading South East European (SEE) media outlets agreed in Sarajevo today that the region needs the media to shape its new image, promote greater journalistic responsibility and maintenance of highest possible professional standards.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (centre), and Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Gary D. Robbins (left), present conclusions of a two-day workshop “Building a New South East Europe – Role and Potential of the Media”, Sarajevo, BiH, 16 October 2009. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

12 Oct 2009

South East European journalists to talk in Sarajevo about media role in the region, under RCC and OSCE auspices

SARAJEVO – Journalists and editors from leading South East European media outlets will gather in Sarajevo on 15-16 October to discuss their role in shaping a new image of the region as a place of tolerance, progress and European values.

09 Oct 2009

RCC Secretary General takes part in informal meeting of South East European Foreign Ministers in Istanbul

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević participated in Istanbul in the first informal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) under the Turkish SEECP Chairmanship.

08 Oct 2009

RCC Secretariat hosts 1st Working Group Meeting of Education Reform Initiative of South East Europe

The 1st Working Group Meeting of the Education Reform Initiative of South East Europe (ERI SEE) concluded today at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo. The two-day event gathered representatives of education ministries from South East Europe.

Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic (centre), Senior UNECE Social Affairs Officer, Malinka Koparanova (right), and Entrepreneurship Department Director of the Small and Medium Industrial Development Organisation of Turkey, Necla Haliloglu at the meeting on launching a regional project aimed at supporting women entrepreneurship in South East Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 1 October 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

30 Sep 2009

RCC to support stronger women entrepreneurship in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – A regional project aimed at supporting women entrepreneurship in South East Europe (SEE), focusing on expansion and job creation of women-owned businesses, will be launched at a stakeholders meeting at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo tomorrow, 1 October.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), and UNDP Resident Representative, Christine McNab, at the opening of the ministerial conference on public private partnerships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 September 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

24 Sep 2009

RCC, UNDP to organize ministerial conference on generating public private partnerships in South East Europe, in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – A ministerial conference aimed at generating public private partnerships in South East Europe will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, 25 September, co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

High-level experts from South East Europe gather in Sarajevo to discuss regional response to the global economic crisis, Sarajevo, BiH, 17 September 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

17 Sep 2009

First meeting of prominent experts from South East Europe on regional response to economic crisis takes place in Sarajevo under RCC auspices

SARAJEVO – A panel of high-level experts from South East Europe (SEE) met in Sarajevo today to stimulate in depth discussion on regional response to global economic crisis. The first such meeting in the region was held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat.

16 Sep 2009

RCC, MARRI to promote rule of law principles in South East Europe

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, and Director of the Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI), Trpe Stojanovski, signed today at the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo a Memorandum of Understanding on development of an effective regional cooperation ...

15 Sep 2009

RCC Board discusses situation in South East Europe and praises work of the organization’s Secretariat in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, presented his latest quarterly report on the activities of the RCC Secretariat to the 29 members of the organization's Board, who gathered in Sarajevo today. The report covers the period between 9 May ...

Regional Cooperation Council supports research and development cooperation in South East Europe (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

06 Sep 2009

RCC to gather experts on regional research and development strategy for the Western Balkans, in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – An expert meeting on developing the Regional Strategy for Research and Development for the Western Balkans will be held on Monday, 7 September 2009, at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo. The meeting is a follow-up to the Ministerial Conference organized ...

03 Sep 2009

Senior Greek officials commend work of RCC and its Secretary General

The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević, held talks in Greece today with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yannis Valinakis, and the Ministry's Secretary General for European Affairs, Dimitrios Katsoudas. The officials discussed political developments in South East Europe and challenges ...

Regional Cooperation Council has 46 participants. Its Secretariat is based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

22 Jul 2009

US to continue strong support to Regional Cooperation Council, senior official tells RCC Secretary General

WASHINGTON/SARAJEVO – The United States will continue its strong support to the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) as key partner in maintaining Euro-Atlantic perspective of the countries of South East Europe (SEE), senior US State Department officials told RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic ...

16 Jul 2009

First preparatory meeting on establishing South East European Firefighting Regional Center held in Sarajevo under RCC auspices

The first preparatory meeting on the establishment of the South East European Firefighting Regional Center (SEEFREC) was held at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo on 15-16 July 2009.

23 Jun 2009

RCC Secretariat presents its mission, priorities and activities to European and Euro-Atlantic institutions in Brussels

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – Experts of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat presented today the mission, priorities and activities of the organization to representatives of European and Euro-Atlantic institutions active in Brussels. The event took place in the premises of the RCC Secretariat’s ...

22 Jun 2009

South East European Employment and Social Policy Network to hold first meeting under RCC umbrella in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat will tomorrow, for the first time under its umbrella, host a meeting of the Employment and Social Policy Network of South East Europe (SEE), in its premises in Sarajevo.

21 Jun 2009

Regional Cooperation Council to host meeting on strengthening social dialogue in South East Europe, in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A regional meeting on strengthening social dialogue in South East Europe (SEE) will take place at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event is co-organized by the RCC Secretariat and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation’s Regional ...

08 Jun 2009

RCC co-organized workshop on energy security held in Belgrade

A workshop “Energy Community and Regional Security”, co-organized by the Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, with support of the Energy Community (EC) Secretariat, was held in Belgrade today.

Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), Chisinau, Moldova, 4 June 2009. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova)

05 Jun 2009

Good neighbourly accommodations and development cooperation essential for progress in South East Europe, said RCC Secretary General at the Summit of regional leaders

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – “Good neighbourly accommodations are essential for moving South East Europe (SEE) forward at the time of challenging regional agenda and the adverse effects of the current economic and financial crisis“, said Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), gives an interview to the Moldovan Radio at the occasion of the first RCC Annual Meeting, Chisinau, 2 June 2009. (Photo RCC/Dinka Zivalj)

04 Jun 2009

First RCC Annual Meeting endorses Secretary General’s Annual Report and Strategic Work Programme of the organization

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – The first Annual Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), held in Chisinau today, endorsed the RCC Secretary General’s Annual Report on regional co-operation in SEE and the 2009-2010 Strategic Work Programme of the organization.

RCC supports protection of endangered habitats and species in South East Europe. (Photo RCC/Vildana Becirevic)

28 May 2009

Regional meeting on protection of endangered habitats and species in South East Europe to take place in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – A regional meeting on NATURA 2000 (protection of sites for endangered habitats and species) will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event is organized by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC), under the EU-funded Regional Environmental Reconstruction ...

22 May 2009

Regional cooperation needed to address security challenges in South East Europe, defence policy directors agree in Sofia

SOFIA/SARAJEVO – Multinational cooperation is very much needed to address present security challenges in South East Europe (SEE), SEE defence policy directors agreed at a meeting in Sofia today.

RCC and UNODC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to step-up the cooperation for security and justice in South East Europe, in Vienna on 21 May 2009. ( Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

21 May 2009

UNODC and Regional Cooperation Council to promote security and justice in South East Europe

VIENNA – Cooperation between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) was enhanced today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to build security and the rule of law in South East Europe. A joint priority will be to address ...

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (centre) at the opening of the International Workshop on Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management in South Eastern Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 18 May 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

20 May 2009

Shared water resources management important component of stability in South East Europe, agrees RCC-hosted international conference

SARAJEVO – A three-day International Workshop on Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management in South Eastern Europe (SEE) concluded in Sarajevo today that cooperation on shared water resources management is a crucial component of stability and prosperity in SEE. The event was co-organized ...

19 May 2009

RCC Secretary General meets EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy

During a visit to Sarajevo today, the EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, met with the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, to reiterate EU support to RCC activities.

RCC promotes integrated use of water resources. (Photo RCC /Samir Pinjagic)

17 May 2009

International workshop on management of water resources in South East Europe to start in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – A three-day international workshop on management of transboundary water resources in South East Europe (SEE), co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, 18 May.

14 May 2009

RCC Board accepts the organization's 2008 Annual Report on regional cooperation in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – The 29 members of the Board of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) accepted in Sarajevo today the 2008 Annual Report of the RCC Secretary General on regional cooperation in South East Europe.

12 May 2009

RCC Secretariat and CEI Executive Secretariat to strengthen cooperation

Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, and Secretary General of the Central European Initiative Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES), Ambassador Pietro Ercole Ago, signed in Sarajevo today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalized cooperation between ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), welcomes Croatian President, Stjepan Mesic, at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo, BiH, 4 May 2009 (Photo RCC/ Amer Kapetanovic)

04 May 2009

Regional cooperation key to any progress of South East Europe, Croatian President says at RCC in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – “Regional cooperation is key to any significant advancement of South East Europe (SEE), and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) plays an indispensible role in making this progress happen”, President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesic, said at the RCC Secretariat in ...

03 May 2009

Croatian President to visit Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesic, will tomorrow pay a visit to the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo, to highlight support to the organization and the importance Croatia attributes to regional cooperation.

30 Apr 2009

RCC Secretary General gains support of Swiss officials for RCC projects

The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, held consultations in Berne today with the Deputy State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Pierre Helg, on cooperation among RCC members and upcoming projects in the organization’s ...

Participants of the Ministerial Conference “Developing Regional Research Strategy for the Western Balkans” in Sarajevo, BiH on 24 April 2009. The RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević is fifth from the right. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagić)

24 Apr 2009

Education, research and innovation key to Western Balkans development, region’s ministers agree in Sarajevo today

SARAJEVO – Western Balkans ministers agreed today in Sarajevo to launch preparations of a regional research strategy, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Czech Presidency of the European Union.

22 Apr 2009

Ministerial conference launching regional research strategy to be held in Sarajevo on Friday

SARAJEVO – A ministerial conference to launch a regional research strategy for the Western Balkans will take place in Sarajevo, on Friday, 24 April. The event will be co-hosted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Czech Presidency of the European Union.

20 Apr 2009

RCC Secretary General speaks to Council of Europe Development Bank officials

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic met today in Paris with officials of the Council of Europe Development Bank, including the Bank’s Vice Governor Imre Tarafas, to explore the ways the two institutions can cooperate the best in the future.

16 Apr 2009

RCC Secretary General meets Hungarian officials over RCC priorities

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic held consultations in Budapest today with State Secretary of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gabor Szentivanyi, and other ministry officials, on RCC work and Hungarian contribution to the activities of the organization.

14 Apr 2009

RCC Secretary General holds consultations with Czech EU Presidency and delivers lecture at Prague Institute for International Relations

Within regular consultations with the EU Presidency, the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, met today with the First Czech Deputy Foreign Minister, Tomas Pojar, to discuss current situation in South East Europe (SEE) and cooperation between the RCC and the Presidency.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (second right) with Czech, French and Swedish Foreign Ministers, Karel Schwarzenberg, Bernard Kouchner and Carl Bildt (right to left), at RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, BiH, 8 April 2009. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

08 Apr 2009

RCC work tremendously important for the region and Europe, Czech, French and Swedish Foreign Ministers say in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – “The work of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat is tremendously important for the countries of the region and for all of Europe”, said Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Carl Bildt, at the RCC Secretariat’s premises in Sarajevo today.

07 Apr 2009

Czech, French and Swedish Foreign Ministers to visit Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and current President of the Council of the European Union, Karel Schwarzenberg, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the French Republic, Bernard Kouchner, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Carl Bildt, ...

Participants of the 5th regional conference on stolen vehicle crime in South East Europe at the premises of the RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, BiH, 7 April 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

07 Apr 2009

RCC-hosted international conference agrees to strengthen efforts in fighting stolen vehicle crime in South East Europe

SARAJEVO, 7 April 2009 – The 5th conference of the Bled Process on Stolen Vehicle Crime agreed in Sarajevo today to strengthen regional efforts in fighting this crime in South East Europe (SEE). The event was co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Southeast ...

06 Apr 2009

Regional Cooperation Council to host international conference on stolen vehicle crime, in Sarajevo tomorrow

SARAJEVO – The 5th conference of the Bled Process on Stolen Vehicle Crime will take place tomorrow at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo. The event is jointly organized by the RCC and the Southeast Europe Police Chiefs Association (SEPCA).

RCC Spokesperson, Dinka Živalj (right), INA Academy Director, Despina Anastasiadou (centre), and Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Greek Embassy in BiH, Georgios Mergimis, at the workshop on eGovernment, RCC Secretariat, Sarajevo, BiH, 2 April 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

02 Apr 2009

South East European experts in electronic government gather in Sarajevo to promote information society development

SARAJEVO – A workshop on electronic government (eGovernment), promoting information society in South East Europe (SEE) as a platform for economic growth, competitiveness, social inclusion and high quality of living, was held at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat ...

25 Mar 2009

RCC Secretary General holds consultations with 2010 Spanish EU presidency

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic met in Madrid today with the Secretary of State for Europe at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diego López Garrido, and other high-level officials of the Ministry, for consultations on RCC activities and the role of Spain as a future EU presidency ...

24 Mar 2009

South East Europe should apply pre-accession reforms, work together to counter economic crisis, say RCC head, EU commissioner

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – South East European countries aspiring to join the EU should apply the necessary pre-accession reforms, continue with regional cooperation and mutual assistance, and decouple accession talks from bilateral issues, concluded Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), meets Member of the German Bundestag and Minister of State at the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gernot Erler, at the RCC Secretariat headquarters, Sarajevo, BiH, 10 March 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

06 Mar 2009

German Minister of State to deliver lecture on regional cooperation stability and way to EU, at RCC in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Member of the German Bundestag and Minister of State at the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gernot Erler, will deliver a lecture on regional cooperation stability and the way to the EU at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo, ...

Meeting of the RCC Board, Sarajevo, BiH, 5 March 2009. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

05 Mar 2009

29 RCC Board members discuss future cooperation with representatives of 18 initiatives active in South East Europe

SARAJEVO – The 29 members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board gathered today in Sarajevo to discuss cooperation with 18 regional taskforces and initiatives active in South East Europe (SEE) and to review RCC activities since December 2008.

Regional Cooperation Council marking its first anniversary at the National Museum of BiH, Sarajevo, BiH, 27 February 2009. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjgaic)

26 Feb 2009

Regional Cooperation Council to mark its first anniversary tomorrow, in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will tomorrow mark the first anniversary since it has been established at a historic meeting in Sofia on 27 February 2008 that demonstrated dedication to strengthen regional ownership and cooperation in South East Europe (SEE).

19 Feb 2009

RCC National Coordinators from South East Europe meet in Sarajevo

National Coordinators from RCC members from South East Europe (SEE) held their first meeting in 2009 in Sarajevo today, to discuss the most recent RCC activities.

18 Feb 2009

Swedish Foreign Minister says RCC role of utmost importance for South East Europe

STOCKHOLM/SARAJEVO – The role of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is of utmost importance for cooperation in South East Europe (SEE) and completion of the region’s EU integration processes, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at a meeting in ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (left), meets Prime Minister of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski, in Skopje, 11 February 2009 (Photo / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)

12 Feb 2009

RCC Secretary General invites Skopje to propose projects with neighbours to fully utilize EU funds available

SKOPJE/SARAJEVO – “I invite Skopje authorities to propose projects to be implemented under the EU’s Multi-beneficiary Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (MB IPA) Programme, and take full advantage of cooperation links the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) has built with EU institutions ...

10 Feb 2009

EU role in preserving South East European market from crisis vital, RCC Secretary General tells European Commission

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – In times of economic crisis, a key strategic interest of South East European countries is to ensure that the regional market, as one of the most dynamic emerging markets in the world, is preserved and economic activities enhanced, said Secretary General of the Regional ...

04 Feb 2009

RCC Secretary General meets Chair of BiH Council of Ministers over investment initiative

The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, met today the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nikola Spiric, to discuss investment possibilities in South East Europe.

03 Feb 2009

RCC leadership discusses European perspective of South East Europe, at a regional meeting in Belgrade

The “European Perspective of South East Europe (SEE) in the Time of Challenges: Dealing with Economic and Energy Crisis” was the topic of a regional meeting held in Belgrade, on 2-3 February 2009.

31 Jan 2009

Knowledge, political will, responsibility and compromise, tools for shaping South East Europe relations, says RCC Secretary General in Moldova

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – “Added urgency, self-responsibility and solidarity among the countries of South East Europe (SEE) are the key tools in ensuring continued positive trends in regional cooperation in SEE”, said the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, ...

19 Jan 2009

Enhanced political dialogue based on compromise and realism, essential for Bosnia-Herzegovina to optimize EU funds, RCC Secretary General tells Prime Ministers Dodik and Brankovic

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) working platforms and new opportunities it opens up to Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of much needed accelerated development were topics of separate talks the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic held with Prime Ministers of the two BiH entities ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina officials at the presentation of RCC Secretariat’s mission, priorities and activities, Sarajevo, BiH, 20 January 2009. (Photo RCC/Amer Kapetanovic)

19 Jan 2009

RCC Secretariat to present its mission, priorities and activities to Bosnia and Herzegovina officials

SARAJEVO – Experts of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat will tomorrow present in detail its mission, priorities and activities to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) authorities. The presentation, organized jointly with the BiH government, will take place at the premises of the ...

08 Jan 2009

RCC Secretary General asks Russian and Ukrainian Prime Ministers to take steps to restoring gas supply to South East Europe

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, sent a letter today to the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, conveying greatest concerns in South East Europe (SEE) over the present gas supply cut-off and urging Prime Minister Putin to consider ...

19 Dec 2008

Chair of EP Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South East Europe visits RCC Secretariat

The Chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South East Europe, Doris Pack, met today with the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo.

Key, Skopje, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 2008. (2nd award photo: Maja Zlatevska)

16 Dec 2008

RCC Secretariat announces winners of its Essay and Photo Contest 2008

SARAJEVO – The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) announced today the winners of its Essay and Photo Contest 2008, which was open for submission of the works in September/October 2008.

12 Dec 2008

29 members of RCC Board meet in Sarajevo to discuss current and future activities of the organisation

SARAJEVO – The 29 members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board met in Sarajevo today to discuss RCC work in the last quarter of 2008 and the activities planned for 2009.

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right) at the workshop “Parliaments – Support to Harmonized Energy Reforms in Southeast Europe”, Sarajevo, BiH, 15 December 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

12 Dec 2008

Southeast European parliamentarians to discuss regional energy reforms in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – Parliamentarians from Southeast Europe will address the ways of supporting regional energy reforms, in Sarajevo, on Monday. The event will be co-organized by the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biščević (right), meets Albanian Prime Minister, Sali Berisha, in Tirana, Albania, 9 December 2008. (Photo Albanian Foreign Ministry)

10 Dec 2008

Sustained reform policies key to EU integration of Southeast Europe, say Albanian Prime Minister, RCC Secretary General

TIRANA/SARAJEVO – Southeast Europe (SEE) is maintaining continuous measured progress towards European integration by carrying out sustained reform policies in the region, said the Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Hido ...

09 Dec 2008

Establishment of international law enforcement coordination units in Western Balkans launched in Vienna today

VIENNA/SARAJEVO – The opening conference of the EU-funded project to establish the International Law Enforcement Coordination Units (ILECUs) in the Western Balkans was held in Vienna, today, under the auspices of the Austrian Ministry of Interior, relevant Slovenian and Romanian ministries, ...

05 Dec 2008

RCC Secretary General takes part in 16th OSCE Ministerial Meeting

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic participated at the 16th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that took place in Helsinki on 4-5 December 2008.

02 Dec 2008

RCC Secretariat concludes 2008 series of presentations across Southeast European capitals in Ankara today

ANKARA/SARAJEVO – Experts of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat ended in Ankara today a series of presentations on the organization’s work across Southeast Europe (SEE).

29 Nov 2008

Close ties between Central and Southeast Europe important for EU enlargement, says RCC Secretary General in Chisinau

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – Nurturing of close ties between Central European Initiative (CEI) and South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) is an important impetus for EU enlargement, said the RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević at the meeting of CEI Heads of Government held in Chisinau, ...

27 Nov 2008

RCC Secretary General underpins joint cooperation as prerequisite for economic growth in Southeast Europe

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – Joint cooperation in Southeast Europe is a prerequisite for regional economic growth and development, said the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at the two-day Balkan Economic Summit that ends in Istanbul today.

21 Nov 2008

RCC Secretary General discusses organization’s activities with Irish officials

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic received support of the Irish Government to the work of the RCC Secretariat at a consultative meeting held with representatives of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs on 20 November 2008.

20 Nov 2008

Southeast Europe must be preserved from spillover effects of world financial crisis, says RCC Secretary General at EBRD in London

LONDON/SARAJEVO – Southeast Europe (SEE) remains a top priority for the investment policy of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Bank’s Vice President Horst Reichenbach told the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at their meeting in London yesterday.

18 Nov 2008

RCC Secretary General holds consultations with UK officials

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic met today in London with the Director of the Western Balkans at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Daniel Fearn, and other FCO officials, for consultations regarding the activities of the RCC Secretariat.

Participants of the Ministerial Conference on Combating Climate Change in Southeast Europe, Sarajevo, BiH, 14 November 2008 (Photo RCC/Dejan Vekic)

14 Nov 2008

Environmental ministers launch plan for adapting to climate change in Southeast Europe

SARAJEVO – Five ministers launched the Southeast European (SEE) Climate Change Framework Action Plan for Adaptation at a conference held in Sarajevo today, thus making a concrete commitment to regional cooperation in combating climate change.

13 Nov 2008

RCC to host first ministerial conference on combating climate change in Southeast Europe

SARAJEVO – The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will host the first Ministerial Conference on Combating Climate Change in Southeast Europe (SEE), in Sarajevo tomorrow.

07 Nov 2008

Regional cooperation in justice and home affairs indispensible to EU integration of Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary General

ZAGREB/SARAJEVO – Regional cooperation in fighting organized crime and corruption, reforming judicial system, combating illegal migration, visa liberalization, and strengthening border management are of particular importance for reaching Southeast Europe’s strategic goal of European and ...

07 Nov 2008

RCC National Coordinators from Southeast Europe meet in Sarajevo

The RCC National Coordinators from Southeast Europe met in Sarajevo today to discuss the regional cooperation priorities and level of harmonization of national activities and strategies with the RCC Strategic Work Programme 2008-2009 as well as with the Multi-beneficiary IPA Programme 2008 ...

04 Nov 2008

RCC Secretary General addresses European Parliament’s Working Group on Western Balkans

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic exchanged views today in Brussels with the European Parliament (EP) rapporteurs for the Western Balkans on RCC activities, and on political situation and developments in Southeast Europe (SEE).

31 Oct 2008

RCC Secretary General takes part in World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic participated in the work of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, which concluded in Istanbul today.

30 Oct 2008

RCC Secretary General invites Southeast European businessmen for a stronger cooperation in regional development projects

ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic invited a stronger engagement in regional projects of prominent Southeast European (SEE) businessmen and members of wider international business community, at a meeting of the Business Advisory Council for South Eastern Europe (BAC), ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (centre), UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator, Christine McNab (left), and Chair of the eSEE Initiative, Diana Simic, at the meeting of the eSEE Working Group and the eSEE Taskforce, Sarajevo, 27 October 2008 (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

24 Oct 2008

RCC to host first meeting of Electronic South East Europe Initiative and Broadband South East Europe Taskforce

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat will for the first time under its umbrella host a meeting of the Electronic South East Europe (eSEE) Initiative Working Group and the Broadband South East Europe Taskforce (bSEE), at its premises in Sarajevo, on 27 and 28 ...

24 Oct 2008

Zurich conference presents Southeastern and Central Europe Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility to the countries of the region

ZURICH/SARAJEVO – A conference discussing the potential of establishing the Southeastern and Central Europe Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (SECE-CRIF), organized by the World Bank, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, and the UN Secretariat of International Strategy for ...

24 Oct 2008

Southeast Europe should make best use of its potential for energy transport routes, says RCC Secretary General in Prague

PRAGUE/SARAJEVO – The Southeast European governments should design transnational projects in energy sector to enhance regional energy infrastructure links and make the best use of geo-economic potential for transport routes from energy sources through Southeast Europe to Western Europe, said ...

23 Oct 2008

Southeast European airliners to elaborate project of enhanced air transport cooperation in the region under RCC auspices

DUBROVNIK/SARAJEVO – Southeast European airliners agreed at a meeting in Dubrovnik yesterday that air traffic cooperation in the region should be enhanced to improve air connections, increase competitiveness and better position Southeast Europe on the European air transport market.

23 Oct 2008

Montenegro signs SEECP charter on good neighborly relations

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic signed today in Bucharest the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Charter on Good Neighborly Relations, Stability, Security and Cooperation in Souheastern Europe, thus fully formalizing Montenegro’s participation in the SEECP.

21 Oct 2008

Promoting stability in Southeast Europe remains important priority, say RCC and NATO officials

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – Southeast Europe remains a NATO priority in terms of strengthening the security in the region, said Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, the Alliance’s Deputy Secretary General, at a meeting with the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, in Brussels yesterday.

20 Oct 2008

RCC’s inclusive approach to regional cooperation important for further development of Southeast Europe, says EU Commissioner Rehn

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn commended the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic in Brussels today for the organization’s successful and pragmatic approach to regional cooperation, which enables the countries of Southeast Europe to work together on developmental ...

17 Oct 2008

Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat to open its Liaison Office in Brussels on 20 October

SARAJEVO/BRUSSELS – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat will host a cocktail reception in Brussels on Monday, 20 October, to officially mark the opening of its Liaison Office with Euro-Atlantic institutions.

16 Oct 2008

Accelerated reforms, self-responsibility conditions for lasting prosperity in Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary General in Ankara

ANKARA/SARAJEVO – Doubled efforts are needed to solve the remaining open issues in Southeast Europe and create conditions for lasting prosperity and good relations in the region, said RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic during his political consultations with Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, Undersecretary ...

11 Oct 2008

Pragmatic solutions needed to place Kosovo within RCC scope of work, says organization’s Secretary General in Berlin

BERLIN/SARAJEVO – The role of the RCC is to encourage the countries in Southeast Europe to strengthen mutual cooperation on concrete developmental projects of interest to all the peoples in the region, said RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at an international conference held in Berlin ...

Secretary Generals of Central European Initiative, Regional Cooperation Council, Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (left to right), at a coordination meeting in Sarajevo, 13 October 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatovic-Lihic)

10 Oct 2008

RCC Secretariat to host meeting of key initiatives active in Central, Southeast Europe and Black Sea region

SARAJEVO – The Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will host a coordination meeting of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII), the Permanent International Secretariat of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC PERMIS) and the Central European Initiative ...

Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic (right), and the Head of Unit in the EC Regional Programmes Department, Yngve Engstrom (left) at the presentation of the report on ways to increase competitiveness in the Western Balkans, Sarajevo, 10 October 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatović-Lihić)

09 Oct 2008

OECD, European Commission, Regional Cooperation Council to present report on ways to increase competitiveness in the Western Balkans

SARAJEVO – The study “Defining and Strengthening Sector Specific Sources of Competitiveness in the Western Balkans – Recommendation for a Regional Investment Strategy” will be presented tomorrow at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo.

08 Oct 2008

RCC Secretary General moderates Crans Montana Forum session on EU enlargement and regional cooperation

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic moderated the plenary session of Crans Montana Forum in Sarajevo on 8 October 2008, dedicated to the European enlargement and regional cooperation.

07 Oct 2008

Croatia’s EU accession talks to have positive impact on advancement of Euro-Atlantic integration of entire Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary General

ZAGREB/SARAJEVO – Croatia’s role in promoting cooperation in Southeast Europe and the expected positive impact of the country’s EU accession talks on the European integration prospects of the entire region, were the central themes of the talks between the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic ...

RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic (right), and Deputy Secretary General, Jelica Minic (left), at the meeting of the RCC Board, Sarajevo, 6 October 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatović-Lihić)

06 Oct 2008

RCC Secretary General presents quarterly report to members of the organization’s Board

SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic presented today his quarterly report to the 29 members of the RCC Board, at their first meeting at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo.

02 Oct 2008

Pristina invited to participate in development projects in Southeast Europe by RCC Secretary General

PRISTINA/SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, discussed with high officials in Pristina yesterday the most beneficial ways of utilizing RCC networking capacities to ensure faster development of the organization’s every Southeast European member.

RCC Deputy Secretary General, Jelica Minić (right), Head of RCC Infrastructure and Energy Unit, Miroslav Kukobat (left), and RCC Junior Political Advisor, Ivan Bojanić (centre), at the presentation of RCC mission, priorities and activities, Chisinau, 1 October 2008 (Photo/ MFA of the Republic of Moldova)

01 Oct 2008

RCC launches series of presentations throughout Southeast Europe on its mission, priorities and activities

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Jelica Minic, and Senior Experts of the organization started today in Chisinau a series of presentations accross Southeast Europe on RCC mission, priorities and activities.

26 Sep 2008

RCC Board met in Sarajevo on 6 October

The 29 members of the RCC Board met for the first time at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo on 6 October 2008.

25 Sep 2008

Bosnia and Herzegovina should take advantage of regional projects, say RCC Secretary General and Chairman of BiH Council of Ministers

SARAJEVO – The ways Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) can take the best advantage of the projects advocated by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) was the main point of discussion between the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and the Chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers, Nikola Spiric, ...

19 Sep 2008

Southeast Europe at crossroads, needs faster EU integration to avoid stagnation, says RCC Secretary General at conference in Prague

PRAGUE/SARAJEVO – Southeast Europe needs faster reform pace in order to speed up EU integration and avoid dangerous stagnation, said the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, at a conference on further EU enlargement organized by the incoming Czech EU Presidency and ANO pro Evropu non-governmental ...

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (left) and OECD Principal Administer Alistair Nolan (right) at the kick-off preparation meeting of the Southeast Europe Investment Reform Index 2009, Sarajevo, 16 September 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatović-Lihić)

15 Sep 2008

OECD and RCC to kick-off preparation of Southeast Europe Investment Reform Index 2009

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and its partner, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), will tomorrow hold a kick-off meeting initiating the preparation of the Southeast Europe Investment Reform Index 2009 (IRI 2009), at the RCC offices in Sarajevo.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic (right) and Head of RCC Justice and Home Affairs Unit Virgil Constantin Ivan Cucu (left) at the first meeting of key Southeast Europe initiatives and international partners on justice and home affairs issues, Sarajevo, 15 September 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatović-Lihić)

12 Sep 2008

RCC to host first meeting of key Southeast Europe initiatives and international partners on justice and home affairs issues

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will host the first meeting of six regional initiatives and 20 international organizations active in the field of justice and home affairs in the Southeast Europe, in Sarajevo on 15-16 September.

10 Sep 2008

RCC Secretariat announces Essay and Photo Contest 2008

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today its first Essay and Photo Contest with the theme Regional Cooperation in Southeast Europe.

29 Aug 2008

RCC Secretariat and Kingdom of Belgium sign Headquarters Agreement for RCC Liaison Office in Brussels

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and the President of the Comité Interministériel pour la Politique de Siège (CIPS), Ambassador Michel Godfrind, signed today in Brussels a Headquarters Agreement between the RCC Secretariat and the Kingdom of Belgium, establishing ...

27 Jul 2008

SEE Heads of Government meet in Salzburg

The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic participated in the annual informal meeting of Heads of Government of Southeast European (SEE) countries organized by the Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer in Salzburg on 27 July 2008.

19 Jul 2008

Regional cooperation key for progress in Southeast Europe, say RCC Secretary General, Montenegrin Prime Minister

PODGORICA/SARAJEVO – The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic received full support of the Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic in Podgorica yesterday for RCC efforts in promoting cooperation in Southeast Europe.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević (left) and Deputy RCC Secretary General Jelica Minić, at the meeting with World Bank Vice President Shiego Katsu, Sarajevo, 16 July 2008. (Photo RCC/Selma Ahatović-Lihić)

16 Jul 2008

World Bank Vice President gives full support to RCC, stresses fire-fighting and waterway use as areas of joint focus

SARAJEVO – At a meeting with the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic in Sarajevo today, the World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Shigeo Katsu, expressed his complete support to the work of the RCC and to the development of joint cooperation between the two organizations.

11 Jul 2008

Role of RCC National Coordinators to be strengthened, says organization’s Secretary General

ATHENS/SARAJEVO – The ways of enhancing the role of RCC National Coordinators was in the centre of talks between the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yannis Valinakis in Athens yesterday.

10 Jul 2008

RCC Secretary General praises Serbia's commitment to regional cooperation at a meeting in Belgrade

BELGRADE/SARAJEVO - The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic thanked the Serbian Government for its contribution to the RCC work at a meeting with the State Secretary of the Serbian Foreign Ministry Radojko Bogojevic in Belgrade yesterday.

09 Jul 2008

RCC Secretary General starts his round of political consultations with leaders in South Eastern Europe

SOFIA/SARAJEVO - The RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic started in Sofia yesterday his round of political consultations with high-level officials of Southeast European countries.

01 Jul 2008

RCC and Council of Europe chiefs stress importance of building human capital in South Eastern Europe

STRASBOURG/SARAJEVO – Education and building of human capital in South Eastern Europe were highlighted as joint priorities of the RCC and the Council of Europe (CoE), at the meeting of the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and the CoE Deputy Secretary General Maud De Boer-Buquichcio in ...

30 Jun 2008

RCC National Coordinators from SEE hold first meeting in Sarajevo

The 30 June 2008 meeting at the premises of the RCC Secretariat in Sarajevo assessed the level of harmonization of national activities and strategies with the 2008-2009 RCC Strategic Work Programme, and with the priorities of the 2008 Multi-beneficiary Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance ...

27 Jun 2008

RCC Secretary General takes part in ministerial meeting on implementation of Energy Community Treaty for SEE

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – Implementation of the Treaty Establishing the Energy Community for South Eastern Europe was the topic of the meeting of the EC Ministerial Council held in Brussels today.

The first meeting of RCC national coordinators from South Eastern Europe, Sarajevo, 30 June 2008. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

27 Jun 2008

RCC national coordinators from South Eastern Europe to hold first meeting in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The first meeting of Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) National Coordinators from South East European countries will take place in Sarajevo on Monday, 30 June, at the premises of the RCC Secretariat.

24 Jun 2008

Political and economic situation in South Eastern Europe topic of European policy summit, with RCC Secretary General's participation

SARAJEVO/BRUSSELS – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Hido Biscevic participated today in the European Policy Summit "A Balkans Balance Sheet" focusing on current political and economic situation affecting the Western Balkans.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević welcomed the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU on 16 June 2008

17 Jun 2008

RCC Secretary General welcomes signing of Stabilization and Association Agreement between EU, Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, welcomed the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Luxembourg yesterday.

16 Jun 2008

RCC Secretary General and Moldovan President meet over priorities of the organization

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, started today his two-day visit to the Republic of Moldova to discuss future RCC work and priorities during the country's Chairmanship of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).

14 Jun 2008

Task force on building human capital in South Eastern Europe launched

LJUBLJANA/SARAJEVO – A regional Task Force on Fostering and Building Human Capital in South Eastern Europe was launched in Ljubljana yesterday, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

Economic and social development in South East Europe is an RCC priority. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagic)

06 Jun 2008

Development perspectives in South Eastern Europe, role of RCC topics of Western Balkans forum

ROME/SARAJEVO – Participants of a two-day Western Balkans Strategic Forum, which ended in Rome today, discussed investments into the region and the role the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) can play in this respect. The Forum was organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ...

02 Jun 2008

RCC and UNECE heads discuss ways of fostering sustainable economic growth in South Eastern Europe

SARAJEVO – Identifying ways of fostering sustainable economic growth in South Eastern Europe was the main topic of today’s meeting in Sarajevo between the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic and the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Marek Belka.

30 May 2008

RCC Secretary General discusses organization’s work, South Eastern Europe affairs with high US and World Bank officials

WASHINGTON/SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Hido Biscevic informed the officials of the US Department of State and the World Bank of the start of RCC’s work and of the latest developments in South Eastern Europe, ending his two-day working visit ...

28 May 2008

RCC Secretariat and European Commission officials discuss ways of linking EC programmes and RCC priorities

BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – The officials of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat ended today the three-day working visit to the European Commission (EC) in Brussels, marking the beginning of intense cooperation and consultations between the two institutions.

23 May 2008

OECD and Regional Cooperation Council team up to boost regional business climate in South Eastern Europe

PARIS/SARAJEVO – Policymakers and government representatives from throughout South Eastern Europe (SEE) met in Paris today to identify ways of boosting economic reform in the region, the major challenges ahead and the role of collaboration between the OECD and the Regional Cooperation Council ...

21 May 2008

Heads of State and Government of South Eastern Europe endorse the RCC strategy for 2008-2009

POMORIE, BULGARIA – The Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) endorsed the 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), presented to them by the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic in Pomorie today.

21 May 2008

RCC Board adopts the organization’s 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme

On 20 May 2008 in Pomorie, Bulgaria, the RCC Board adopted a report by the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic on transformation of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe into the Regional Cooperation Council, as well as the RCC Strategic Work Programme for 2008-2009 and the appointments ...

RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević presented the organization's 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme to the SEECP Foreign Ministers, Pomorie, 20 May 2008 (Photo RCC/Dinka Živalj)

20 May 2008

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of South Eastern Europe approve the RCC strategy for 2008-2009

POMORIE, BULGARIA – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) approved in Pomorie today the 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), presented to them by the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević (left) presents the organization's 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme to the members of the RCC Board, Pomorie, 20 May 2008 (Photo RCC/Dinka Živalj)

20 May 2008

Regional Cooperation Council Board adopts the organization’s strategic work programme for 2008-2009

POMORIE, BULGARIA – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board adopted the 2008-2009 Strategic Work Programme of the organization at a meeting held in the Bulgarian city of Pomorie today.

19 May 2008

Three-day SEECP summit events start in Pomorie, Bulgaria

On 19 May 2008, the political directors of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) are meeting in Pomorie, Bulgaria, to prepare for the Ministerial and Summit meetings on 20 and 21 May.

16 May 2008

Regional Cooperation Council launches website at www.rcc.int

SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) today launched its newly designed website, which can be visited at www.rcc.int.

28 Apr 2008

RCC work and staff presented to the public

On 28 April 2008, the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biščević, presented the media with RCC priorities, staff and premises. The event was also attended by the Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Erhard Busek.

RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević (left) and Head of Expert Pool Jelica Minić (centre) at the presentation of RCC work to the Bosnia-Herzegovina public, 28 April 2008. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagić)

25 Apr 2008

Regional Cooperation Council Secretary General to host first public event at the organization’s head office in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Co-operation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, will present to the public the RCC Secretariat staff and offices, as well as the organization’s work priorities, on Monday, 28 April.

11 Apr 2008

RCC Secretary General and Moldovan Prime Minister discuss priorities of upcoming Moldovan regional chairmanship

CHISINAU/SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, met in Chisinau today with the Moldovan Prime Minister Zinaida Grecieanii, to discuss priorities of the upcoming Moldovan Chairmanship of the South Eastern Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP).

09 Apr 2008

First ministerial meeting on disaster preparedness and prevention in South Eastern Europe takes place in Sofia

SARAJEVO – The first ministerial meeting on disaster preparedness and prevention in South Eastern Europe, held today in Sofia, Bulgaria, pointed to a need to strengthen regional cooperation in this important field and take joint action to cope with fires, floods and earthquakes.

RCC and OSCE Secretary Generals, Hido Biščević (right) and Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, respectively, met in Sarajevo to discuss priority areas of cooperation, 17 March 2008. (Photo RCC/Sead Filipović)

17 Mar 2008

RCC and OSCE Secretary Generals agree on priority areas of cooperation in South Eastern Europe

SARAJEVO – Justice, home affairs, security and parliamentary support will be in focus of cooperation between the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the organizations’ Secretary Generals, respectively, Hido Biscevic and ...

14 Mar 2008

RCC and OSCE Secretary Generals to discuss regional situation and future cooperation in Sarajevo

SARAJEVO – The Secretary Generals of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), respectively, Hido Biscevic and Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, will meet in Sarajevo on Monday, 17 March 2008.

Dinka Živalj is the Spokesperson of the Regional Cooperation Council, in Sarajevo, May 2008. (Photo RCC/Samir Pinjagić)

13 Mar 2008

Spokesperson of the Regional Cooperation Council takes up post

SARAJEVO – The first Spokesperson of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Dinka Zivalj, has taken up her post.
A Croatian national, Ms Zivalj recently served as the Head of Press and Public Information of the OSCE Mission to Serbia. She earlier worked as the Spokesperson/Media Development ...