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THE UNDECLARED: POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF WESTERN BALKANS

Hotel Double Tree by Hilton, Skopje

DAY ONE – 27.05


Reception
Location: Hilton Sky Bar

Program:

18:00 –18:15 Welcome

18:15-18:30 Video screening - 20 years CRPM

18:30-19:00 Ceremony for handing certificates of appreciation for decade+ cooperation

 Irena Ivanova, EUD Skopje


 David Oberhuber, GIZ
 Oleg Soldatov, COE
 Ambassador Kilian Wahl, OSCE

19:00 – 20:00 Cocktail

DAY TWO – 28.05


10:00-11:30 Panel 1 – The end of the EU’s normative power?! How can EU enhance the
effectiveness of democracies in the Western Balkans?
The Western Balkans need good governance. EU as an external factor for good governance promotion
needs to follow back on the output legitimacy of the European policies in the Western Balkans. Are they
implemented, is the process of implementation without cronyism, corruption and do they deliver for the
people? Can the crises of representative democracy in the Western Balkans be overcome with the
change of how EU is monitoring the enlargement process?

Chair: Marija Risteska

Speakers:

 Ruth Ferrero, University of Madrid - confirmed


 Ruslan Stefanov, CSD Bulgaria - confirmed
 Sokol Zeneli, Director of Programs Regional Action Lab Kosovo - confirmed
 Haakon Blankenborg, Special representative for the Western Balkans, Norway - confirmed

Discussant: Bálint LUKÁCS (Hétfa, HU)- confirmed


12:00-13:30 Panel 2 - Economy of the future- Can the social, educational, health systems
be sustained with the current economic model and the needs and perspectives of
Generation Z?
Western Balkans face remarkable demographic shifts, population is aging, natality is dropping, people
live miserable lives and the Generation Z has different needs, values and perspectives. This panel discuss
the state of affair in the WB economies and the social, educational, health systems and seeks the answer
to the question should the Western Balkans rethink the economic and social system of today to fit the
generations of the future?

Chair: Valentina Popovska

Speakers:

 Danilo Vuković, University of Belgrade -confirmed


 Andrej Pulejkov, KB Publikum - confirmed
 Zofia Polakiewicz, Western Balkan Competitiveness outlook 2024, OECD -confirmed
 Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, Information Technology and Innovation
Foundation, USA - confirmed

Discussant: Ana Mickovska Raleva - confirmed

14:30-15:00 Circular waste management: Case studies Presentations


CRPM / GIZ Business model for circular economy in wine sector
This session aims to present the business model for organic waste management in the wine making
industry. The model considers relevant national and local laws, municipal regulations and policies,
background analysis of the waste and technological and chemical analysis for turning waste into energy.
The model showcases how with innovation fostered through public private partnership a circular
economy model can produce positive environmental results.

15:00 –16:30 Panel 3 – Towards a Circular Economy


Discussion on tackling challenges on just transition through policy solutions and exchange of best
practices in the field of circular economy solutions, introducing innovation in waste management, new
technologies and effective and barrier-free circular economy supply chain measures and possibilities.
Raising awareness about waste as a potential energy resource, regenerative production practices in
businesses, and supporting young entrepreneurs in creating circular solutions. The panel highlights
regional know-how exchange to promote a shift towards a just circular economy transition and
sustainable use of natural resources. In sectors as diverse as plastics, bio waste, food, or textiles and
with the strong engagement of both public and business sectors.

Chair: Biljana Matevska

Speakers:
 Prof. Dr. Henning Wilts, Head of the Department for Circular Economy of the WUPPERTAL
INSTITUTE, Germany
 Bojana Stanojevska Pecurovska, Center for Climate Change, Macedonia- The untapped
opportunities of bio waste (waste to energy) and common regional market of waste
 Karolina Zubel, Case Poland - Urban eco-innovations & innovative financial schemes for
achieving just and circular transition objectives
 Amar Causevic - Financing the gap for just transition in Western Balkans

Discussant: Fiona Imami (Co-Plan, Albania)

DAY THREE – 29.05


09:30 –11:00 Panel 4 - Stability and security- does no war mean peace?
Security of the Balkans is a precondition for the development of the region. Firstly, the Balkans needs to
be secure from external threats and influences. Russia, China, and to certain extent Turkey, have their
own geopolitical ambitions that are counter to those of EU and NATO. The Balkan countries seek
membership of the EU, but some develop ties with Moscow, Beijing and Ankara. This does not
contribute to the stability of the region. The security of the region is also affected by ethno-nationalist
tensions. EU neighbors do not shy from pushing nationalist agenda on Balkan candidate countries. What
is to be done under these circumstances?

Chair: Zhidas Daskalovski

Speakers:

 Stefan Vladisavljev, BFPE Serbia


 Sandro Knezevic, IMO Croatia
 Malazogu Leon – Consultant, Kosovo
 Despina Syrri, Symbiosis Greece

Discussant: Ljupka Trajanovska

11:30-12:30 Workshops
Workshop 1: Is a regional circular supply chain possible?
World café policy dialogues/ lessons from V4 and WB: Interactive workshop discussing efficient policies
and measures for circular economy and circular supply chain solutions in the Western Balkans.
Circular economy principles are becoming increasingly integrated into manufacturing and distribution
strategies, but there are no developed supply chain systems in the Western Balkans, on the contrary, the
prevalence of illegal dumping and informal waste management practices. Addressing these practices
requires the enforcement of regulations and raising awareness about the need to complete changes in
waste management in WB. The workshop will engage aspiring innovation, business and policy solutions
in the region and will focus on deepening the understanding of the green economy, innovation and
green entrepreneurship and waste management, including circular supply chains' potential for the WB
region and Europe.

Facilitators: Ivana Petrisková (CRPM) and Emil Angelov (SALAR International)

12:30- 13:30 Workshop 2: Climate and security


The workshop aims to bring together CSO representatives and relevant professionals, to discuss how
climate change affects security related risks. The workshop will serve as a platform for discussing what
are the possible approaches and strategies to mitigate the security risks and foster regional cooperation
in addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and security. More specifically, different
experiences, from diverse regions from the globe will be shared on how climate change influence
migration movements (considered as one of the major security risks), food and water security, disaster
risks and how the society builds its resilience in combating such risks.

Facilitator: Kristina Jovanovska, OSCE

14:30-16:30 Donor and CSO Strategy Synchronization


The donor and CSO strategy synchronization meeting provides a venue for structured communication,
coordination and cooperation between donors and CSOs that work towards similar goals. The meeting
will be a rare opportunity to link funding strategies for the region to CSO development and action
strategies. Meetings like this can ensure better CSO alignment and less frequent doubled efforts. For the
purpose of the session CRPM will conduct a sector wide survey to identify challenges and CSO priorities
so that the matching with donor priorities can happen.

Facilitator: Ksenija Putilin

Representative of international development and bilateral agencies

Representatives of CSOs from Western Balkans region

Outcome: Synchronized Strategy shared with participants week after Conference

20:00 Party Celebrating 20 years CRPM


Chatau Kamnik

DAY FOUR – 30.05 Gender Budgeting Community of Practice


Gender-Responsive Budgeting: Between Desired and Successful Practices of Redistribution of Public
Finances at Local, National, and Regional Levels for the Needs of Women and Men

Location: AUE FON Skopje


Program:

09:30-11:00 Local Initiatives: Successful implementation of gender-responsive budgeting at the local


level – section chair

11:00-11:30 Coffee break

11:30-13:00 National Strategies: Case studies and analyses of effective gender-responsive budgeting
practices at the national level

13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break

15:00 - 16:30 Innovative Approaches: Exploring innovative methodologies, tools, and technologies for
gender-responsive budgeting

DAY FIVE – 31.05 Gender Budgeting Community of Practice


Gender-Responsive Budgeting: Between Desired and Successful Practices of Redistribution of Public
Finances at Local, National, and Regional Levels for the Needs of Women and Men

Location: AUE FON

Program:

09:30-11:00 Budgeting for the Well-being Economy and its Benefits for Gender Equality

11:00-11:30 Coffee break

11:30-13:00 Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Assessing the impact of gender-responsive budgeting
initiatives, gender audits initiatives and evaluating their effectiveness -

13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break

15:00 - 16:30 Challenges and Solutions: Identifying challenges faced in the implementation of gender-
responsive budgeting and proposing solutions.

Partners:
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