The regional conference took place in Belgrade on 31 January, aimed to support joint governance efforts by the EU and enlargement countries on reforms for improving the economic and social situation of all citizens in the Western Balkans and Turkey.
As the economic governance process for EU enlargement countries is entering its third year in 2018 and reform implementation is advancing, the conference took stock of the achievements and experiences gained so far all aimed to further strengthen and accelerate the delivery of reforms beneficial to work and life of all citizens in the region.
The conference started with a snapshot of significant recent employment and social trends in the Western Balkans and Turkey, followed by three thematic sessions on the most pertinent and common challenges of the countries and a panel discussion on the delivery of reforms through economic governance.
Conference participants came from administrations of enlargement countries, national and EU Social Partners, EU Member States, academic experts and regional and international organizations. Ms Ana Maras, a Head of Department for Education and Members Support at MEF, was one of the panelists in the thematic session on Promoting Access to Employment for All.
Source: European Commission
