Entrepreneurship and Employment in SEE – Regional Development Aspects

Continuing the theme of WT II's overall goal to improve the environment for entrepreneurship and employment in SEE, WT II will discuss best practice in preparing and implementing development strategies for different regions within SEE. The content of the session will cover aspects of several of our initiatives including investment compact and social cohesion: Identifying competitive advantages, developing the necessary partnerships and leveraging current resources, and dealing with the impact of industrial restructuring. These topics will also be subject of a workshop to be held on 8-9 November in Skopje.

Developing an Energy Community in South Eastern Europe

The SEE countries are in the process of negotiating a legally binding agreement with the European Union on the creation of an Energy Community in SEE (ECSEE). Given the expected political, economic and social impact of this agreement, it is vital that all relevant groups are made aware of its implications. In this session there will be a presentation of the results of a conference with parliamentarians and social partners on 11-12 October in Bucharest, and an update on the negotiations process. WT II will also discuss the role of parliamentarians and the involvement of social partners and civil society in this process.