15. 5. 2025 | Enter: Change, PR, Slovenian Development Assistance, Youth
On Wednesday, 14 May 2025, as part of the Enter Change project—led by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Embassy of the United States of America in Slovenia—project participants visited the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Through an open dialogue, the participants learned about the functioning of the Slovenian Embassy in Sarajevo, diplomatic processes, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the relations between Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The young participants highlighted the importance of direct dialogue with diplomats, which provided valuable insight into the workings of institutions that shape international relations and contribute to regional stability.
A sincere thank you to H.E. Ambassador Damjan Sedar and his team for their exceptional hospitality, time, and willingness to engage with the participants’ many questions. The Enter Change project continues with activities that promote inclusive leadership, interethnic dialogue, and regional cooperation.
28. 4. 2025 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR, Slovenian Development Assistance
The second set of workshops within the project “Advancing nursing and midwifery education and establishing the system for the recognition of professional qualifications in the Republic of North Macedonia (2024–2025)” will take place from 27 to 28 May in Skopje. The workshops will bring together representatives from six faculties, healthcare professionals, and international experts to discuss the proposed national curriculum for nursing and midwifery, regulatory reforms, and the future of integrated primary healthcare.
Joining the workshops will be Slovenian experts from the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia (Zbornica – Zveza) and the Angela Boškin Faculty of Health Care, who will share insights into curriculum development, the establishment of regulatory bodies, and the role of nurses in family medicine clinics.
The project is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia [through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme] and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of North Macedonia, with technical support from WHO Office North Macedonia.
13. 2. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance
Yesterday, 12th February, a new project in the field of digitalization in North Macedonia was launched in Skopje.
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ms Gordana Klincharova, and representatives of the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Association of the Units of Local Self-Government (ZELS) held a working meeting with the CEP Project Team, headed by Ms Jelka Klemenc, Head of International Development (CEP). They were also joined by Ms Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador, and Ms Gjyle Vishaj, Minister Plenipotentiary, Economic Affairs (Slovenian Embassy in Skopje). They agreed upon an initial timeline, work plan, and other modalities.
The project, which is supported by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Slovenian Aid & Partnerships), will address one of the central elements of the National Development Strategy of North Macedonia (2024–2044), related to the strategic priority of “Sustainable local and regional development.” Incorporating applicable Slovenian experience and expertise, the project will enable key steps to provide a sustainable national platform for the digital development of North Macedonia’s cities and towns and thus enable more efficient delivery of municipal services to citizens.
27. 1. 2025 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance
V okviru projekta “Spodbujanje izobraževanja in poklicev v zdravstveni negi in babištvu v Republiki Severni Makedoniji” je nastal dokument z naslovom Analysis of the existing higher education programs for nurses and midwives in North Macedonia according to the requirements of the European Directive for regulated profession. Dokument analizira izobraževalne sisteme za medicinske sestre in babice v Republiki Severni Makedoniji, pri čemer se osredotoča na primerljivost znanja, veščin in izobraževalnih vsebin študijskih programov v skladu z Direktivo 2005/36/EC in njenimi spremembami iz leta 2013 in 2024.
Analiza vključuje primerjavo izobraževalnih programov ter prepoznavanje razlik med izobraževalnimi ustanovami v državi. Cilj dokumenta je zagotoviti, da so izobraževalne vsebine usklajene in omogočajo kakovostno ter primerljivo izobraževanje, ki ustreza evropskim smernicam.
Avtorica dokumenta je prof. dr. Brigita Skela Savič, raziskovalna svetnica in strokovnjakinja za izobraževanje medicinskih sester na Fakulteti za zdravstvo Angela Boškina v Sloveniji.
Projekt je del Slovenskega mednarodnega razvojnega sodelovanja, financiran s strani Ministrstva za zunanje in evropske zadeve in podprt s strani Ministrstva za zdravje Severne Makedonije.
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13. 1. 2025 | Enter: Change, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance
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From December 8 to 13, 2024, the first forum titled “BiH’s Visionary Voices: Leading the Change” was held in Portorož as part of the development project Enter Change. The forum brought together future young leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Through lectures, workshops, and discussions, the forum addressed key topics such as:
✔️ Leadership competencies and effective communication
✔️ Challenges and opportunities for the Western Balkans on the path to EU integration
✔️ Strategic communication and combating disinformation
✔️ Diversity in the business world, gender equality, and the role of women in politics
✔️ Youth engagement in driving social change
The event’s highlights included contributions from esteemed speakers such as Alexander Kasanof, Peter Grk, Dr. Danica Purg, and Borut Pahor and interactive workshops that enabled participants to develop concrete solutions for future challenges.
The forum was a significant step in empowering young future political leaders from BiH and fostering positive change in the region. It was organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia. In 2025, we will continue our work with future leaders and look forward to the second forum in Slovenia, scheduled for late August. This forum will be aligned with the framework of the Bled Strategic Forum.
