13. 3. 2019 | European Digital Diplomacy Exchange, PR
The European Digital Diplomacy Exchange project is proud to present the Western Balkan Road Show activities unfolding this March. The series of interlinked events occurring in different countries and cities are a continuation of a prosperous cooperation built in the Enhancing Digital Diplomacy Activities project, that was implemented in the years 2017 and 2018. The lather sought to bring together PR representatives, members of the private sector, members of academia and many other experts working in the field of digital diplomacy with the aim of composing a functioning community, that could share experience, learn from their best practices or mistakes and most importantly build a better and more inclusive future for all of the communities combined.
The project is organised as a joint cooperation between the U.S. Department of state, the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana and the Centre for European Perspective. The activities are only the beginning of a series of events that will take place in the year 2019, building on past experience and motivation to contribute to the rapidly changing field of digital diplomacy.
11. 3. 2019 | PR, WB6 Startup academy
A colorful group of representatives of incubators, accelerators, universities and other support institutions, which are working to improve the environment in which innovative business ideas emerge and are developed, gathered in Tirana on 7th and 8th of March. They represented all major players from the six Western Balkan countries. The Center for European Perspective (CEP) in cooperation with the German development agency GIZ from Sarajevo organized the first of the four workshops that will be held in the region this spring. A two-day interactive workshop took place in Tirana, where many positive and encouraging ideas were heard on the possibilities of cooperation, networking and thus the expansion of support for young entrepreneurs in each of the six Western Balkan countries. We are pleased that the participants were also welcomed by the Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in Podgorica, Milena Radenković, who emphasized the commitment of Slovenia to the region, youth and economic prosperity, and this project perfectly combines all three dimensions.
The main purpose of the workshop was to present to the actors of the supportive environment new and effective ways of encouraging, supporting and developing the entrepreneurial ideas that are developed in their environment. Three experienced experts were perfectly complemented by their diverse experience in sales, investment and the creation of a supportive environment. Slovenian experience was presented by Jakob Gajšek from the Ljubljana University Incubator, which provides the widest support to startups and young entrepreneurs who want to test their ideas in the economy.
Second workshop will be held in Nikšić, Montenegro, on March 28-29 and focused on pitching and fundraising skills of the startups.
Project is part of the activities that are through the Slovenia’s Development Cooperation financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia.
Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language. 
6. 3. 2019 | Perspektive/Perspectives, PR
Discover our Perspectives, which is a compilation of policy papers and analytical pieces from various policy experts, academics and practitioners. We are grateful for their invaluable contributions.
Centre for European Perspective (CEP) has had a standing commitment to fostering diverse perspectives and exchange of views in the field of security, foreign policy and economy ever since its foundation. As we are entering an era of increased global instability and insecurity, the policy decisions we make today will impact the lives of our future generations. Prosperity, security, natural resources and freedom should not be taken for granted. Slovenia, as an international actor, needs to have a clear vision of the future it wants and it needs to be shrewd about pursuing policies which will bring that vision to life, the success of which much depends on external forces and trends.
It is therefore crucial that we recognize the challenges ahead as well as seize opportunities. Perspectives (Perspektive) offer just that – perspectives of developing global geopolitical, security and economic trends as well as specific policy recommendations on how to address them. They are meant to provoke critical thought and enhance discussions on these important issues which will shape our common future.
You are kindly invited to read our March 2019 edition and encouraged to contribute to Perspectives (Perspektive) in the future.
6. 3. 2019 | Macedonia - Finance, PR
The Centre of European Perspective was honored to welcome Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani at Jable Castle on his official visit to Slovenia.
He was welcomed by Program Director Andreja Dolničar Jeraj and CEP Executive Director Katja Geršak. The discussion revolved around cooperation between the Republic of Northern Macedonia and CEP. CEP is currently involved with the implementation of Slovenian Development Assistance to Northern Macedonia and is jointly working with multiple projects. Both sides also expressed certainty that the joint work on the accession of North Macedonia to the EU will be intensified in the future. We look forward to continue our fruitful cooperation.
1. 3. 2019 | Macedonia - Finance, PR, Slovenian Development Assistance
In the period 2019-2020 we continue the work which started in the last two years with Slovenian development support in the area of capacity building of North Macedonia for the implementation of financial investigations and confiscation of proceeds of crime and property of illegal origin.
In addition to fulfilling criteria for the EU membership, this is an important area for prevention of organised crime and functioning of role of law which constitute favorable business environment for economic development and foreign investments. With confiscations we prevent perpetrators of criminal offences to continue its criminal activities and offer a clear message that crime does not pay off.
Talks with North Macedonia stakeholders were conducted in Skopje between 25 and 27 February 2019 about details of activities to be implemented in the period 2019-2020 for improvements of the system of financial investigations.
The project is part of the program activities carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia / Police of the Republic of Slovenia and is financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia from the funds for international development cooperation.
Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language.
