Projects & initiatives
Knowledge for Reform Action in the Western Balkans
| Location |
Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo * Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia |
|---|---|
| Project value | c. 6 million euros for all Western Balkan administrations |
| Donors |
Kingdom of Norway |
| Beneficiaries |
Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo* Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia |
| Policy areas |
European Integration and Accession Negotiations |
| Short summary | The multi-year project "Knowledge for Reform Action in the Western Balkans," implemented by UNOPS Vienna, provides capacity development and assistance to government institutions in the six Western Balkans administrations. The project offers tailored expertise, knowledge, and best practices to support these institutions in advancing their respective reform agendas in line with EU recommendations. Learning and exchanges are also promoted across the region, as well as with neighboring countries that have already joined the European Union. |
| Objectives | The aim of the project is to strengthen institutional, administrative, and legislative frameworks and practices in the Western Balkan administrations as they pursue EU integration and engage in reform processes. |
| Start date | |
| End date | December 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Donor Contact | Mr. Jochen Penker (Chief Technical Advisor, UNOPS Vienna) |
| Beneficiary Contact | Ivan Despotovski (Ministry for European Affairs) |