Tag Archives: Western Balkans

We are proud to inform you that the WeBER Project has received financial support from the European Commission for its continuation and that in the next three years we will continue our work toward reformed public administrations in the Western Balkans.

Rule of law is not a panacea: Resolving post-war inter-ethnic conflicts is central to Western Balkans stability and cooperation *This article was originally published in Finnish in the fall 2019 edition of foreign affairs magazine Ulkopolitiikka.   Author: Alban Dafa The October 2019 ‘non-decision’ of the European Council on opening accession …

Policy Brief | Vulnerable Asylum Seekers and Irregular Migrants in Albania June 2019 – During the last few years (2015-2018), Albania has witnessed an increased influx of irregular migrants entering the country, mostly via the southern border with Greece. The influx of irregular migrants intercepted in Albania during 2018 was …

Conference Conclusions: Role of Religion in the Western Balkans’ Societies Summary of the conference proceedings  The regional conference organised on 11 and 12 June 2019 offered a unique opportunity to discuss among religious leaders, politicians, academia and civil society leaders of the region, how we can enhance societal and policy …

The first regional conference on the Role of Religion in Western Balkans Societies A unique opportunity for religious leaders, policymakers, academia, and civil society of the Western Balkan to discuss challenges and opportunities of religion in multi-religious societies.   Tirana, 11 – 12 June 2019 – This regional conference brought together …

Conference Volume: Role of Religion in the Western Balkans’ Societies Country snapshots, elite survey reports and papers delivered to the conference The regional conference organised on 11 and 12 June 2019 offered a unique opportunity to discuss among religious leaders, politicians, academia and civil society leaders of the region, how …

EU and Albanian think tanks exchange perspectives on Albania’s Europeanization process Tirana, 30 April 2019 – Last week, IDM hosted the first event of the Policy Forum “Europeanization beyond process” series that aims to drive the exchange of ideas and perspectives covering important issues in the process of Europeanization. The …

IDM discussing progress and enlargement with stakeholders in Berlin | 10-12 April 2019 A three day visit of IDM senior representatives took place last week 10 – 12 April 16, 2019 in Berlin with the purpose to discuss Albania’s reforms and prospects for accession negotiations with German decision makers and …

Future challenges of violent extremism in the Western Balkans *This article was originally published by the academic blog ResPublica  on 15 February 2019. Author: Leonie Vrugtman Western Balkan countries face a new security challenge: the deradicalization and reintegration of returnees. By 2017, at least 310 adults had returned to the …

WeBER infographics Click to download the infographic on Strategic Framework of Public Administration Reform and the implementation of freedom of information (FOI) laws in the WB countries was produced by the WeBER project. The Western Balkans Enabling Project for Civil Society Monitoring of Public Administration Reform – WeBER – is …