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)
Email: jochenp@unops.org

Beneficiary Contact

Ivan Despotovski (Ministry for European Affairs)
Email: ivan.despotovski@sep.gov.mk