SEE2020 Strategy Dimension Coordinators
The dimension coordinators are regional structures serving as coordinators of respective policy dimensions (Regional Dimension Coordinators – RDCs) of the SEE 2020 Strategy. The function of dimension coordinators, as performed by the respective regional structures, is to help coordinate the implementation of SEE 2020 in a particular sector/policy dimension and to provide a regional platform for policy peer reviews and monitoring of progress in accordance with their specific mandates.
List of regional dimension coordinators:
The Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe (ERI SEE)
Headquarters | Belgrade |
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Date of establishment | 2004 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | sustainability of the EU integration process. ERI SEE objectives are: a) to continue the support of national education reform efforts in SEE in the perspective of the process of EU integration and the more global developments in education and training; b) to actively promote regional cooperation at system, expert and civil society level through capacity building and know-how transfer; c) to facilitate information exchange and cooperation between the education and the research sector in SEE; d) to support national activities of its participants related to the priorities of the “Detailed Work Programme on the Follow-up of the Objectives of Education and Training Systems in Europe” (Education & Training 2010) and follow-ups, the Copenhagen process and the Bologna process. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Skills and Mobility flagship in the policy areas related to education, i.e. recognition of qualifications and development of national qualification frameworks. |
Central European Free Trade Agreement - CEFTA 2006
Headquarters | Brussels |
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Date of establishment | 2006 (entered into force in 2007) |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | Main objectives of CEFTA 2006 are, inter alia, to expand trade in goods and services and foster investment by means of fair, stable and predictable rules, eliminate barriers to trade between its participants, provide appropriate protection of intellectual property rights in accordance with international standards and harmonise provisions on modern trade policy issues such as competition rules and state aid. It also includes clear and effective procedures for dispute settlement and facilitates the gradual establishment of the EU-Western Balkans zone of diagonal cumulation of origin. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Skills and Mobility flagship in particular through CEFTA Sub-committee on Trade in Services, which works towards progressive liberalisation and mutual opening of trade in services and touches upon one of the key issues related to facilitated service provision and facilitated regional labour mobility of skilled professionals and service providers. Contributing to Connectivity flagship through providing the frame for signing and implementation of a framework agreement on trade facilitation aiming to achieve a progressive liberalisation and mutual opening of services markets in the context of EU integration. |
South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN)
Headquarters | Skopje |
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Date of establishment | 2001 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | SEEHN is a political and institutional forum which aims to sustain and strengthen regional cooperation in public health in SEE in order to further the reforms of the health systems of its participants. SEEHN mission is to promote the sustainable development of SEEHN members by improving the health of their populations through better and more intense cooperation, integration, capacity building and coordination in public health at regional level. This includes supporting reform of their national health systems and contributing to economic and social development. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Skills and Mobility flagship in the domain related to facilitation of trade liberalisation and mobility in health sector. |
South East Europe Transport Observatory (SEETO)
Headquarters | Belgrade |
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Date of establishment | 2004 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | The aim of the SEETO is to promote cooperation on the development of the main and ancillary infrastructure on the multimodal Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans and to enhance local capacity for the implementation of investment programmes as well as data collection and analysis on the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans. The main objectives of the SEETO cooperation are to: a) develop the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans; b) improve and harmonise regional transport policies and technical standards for the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans; c) maintain an effective coordination and communication network; d) integrate the Indicative Extension of TEN-T Comprehensive Network to the Western Balkans in the framework of the wider Trans European Network. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Connectivity flagship in the transport policy areas related to the opening of the transport market; establishment of competitive, reliable and safe transport system; and effective border crossing procedures, as well as contributing to converting the existing and planned transport corridors into vibrant economic corridors. |
Energy Community
Headquarters | Vienna |
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Date of establishment | 2005 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | The Energy Community is an international organisation dealing with energy policy. The key aim of the organisation is to extend the EU internal energy market to SEE and beyond on the basis of a legally binding framework. The mission of the Energy Community Treaty is to: a) establish a stable regulatory and market framework capable of attracting investment in power generation and networks; b) create an integrated energy market allowing for cross-border energy trade and integration with the EU market; c) enhance the security of supply to ensure stable and continuous energy supply that is essential for economic development and social stability; d) improve the environmental situation in relation to energy supply in the region and foster the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency; e) develop competition at regional level and exploit economies of scale. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Connectivity flagship in the policy areas related to developing the regional energy market and helping in implementation of “soft measures” which are centred at spot market development, cross-border balancing and regional capacity allocation. |
Electronic South Eastern Europe Initiative (e-SEE)
Headquarters | Sarajevo (UNDP Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
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Date of establishment | 2000 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | The aim of e-SEE Initiative is to better integrate SEE economies into the global, knowledge-based economy by regionally supporting the development of Information Society. Actions undertaken by e-SEE Initiative are complementary to the effort of drawing SEE closer to EU action plans for Information Society development expressed in the current Digital Agenda for Europe. e-SEE Initiative continues to work in meeting the goals outlined in e-SEE Agenda Plus, the strategic document for Information Society development signed at a Ministerial Conference in Sarajevo on 29 October 2007. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Connectivity flagship in the electronic communications policy area, with the focus on addressing the limited interoperability of ICT systems in order to enable the deployment of region-wide and/or cross-border e-services, and reducing - and possibly eliminating - the roaming charges across the region. |
Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Headquarters | Szentendre |
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Date of establishment | 1990 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | REC is an international organisation with a mission to assist in addressing environmental issues. The REC fulfils this mission by promoting cooperation among governments, nongovernmental organisations, businesses and other environmental stakeholders, and by supporting the free exchange of information and public participation in environmental decision-making. The REC continues to: a) follow the development of global environmental problems; b) regularly assess strategic environmental needs in Central and Eastern Europe and serve as a resource in identifying solutions; c) promote public participation in environmental decision-making; d) promote cooperation for improving the environment between governments, academic, and nongovernmental organisations and members of the business community; e) gather and distribute environmental data on the countries of the region as well as pertaining to the region as a whole; f) offer opportunities for mutual exchange of experiences for interested countries, organisations and individuals; g) offer in-kind as well as financial support to promote the solution of certain environmental issues; and h) award fellowships and organise educational, training and scientific programmes in the field of environmental protection, management as well as nature conservation in the region. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Connectivity flagship through implementing the SEE Strategy 2020 goals in the Environmental dimension. |
South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC)
Headquarters | Sarajevo |
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Date of establishment | 2007 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | The SEEIC promotes and facilitates regional cooperation in the sphere of investment-related reform and competitiveness in SEE. SEEIC currently has three main objectives: a) implementation of the SEE 2020 Strategy; b) increasing competitiveness of the region through joint targeted action and enhancing regional value chains; c) promoting the SEE region as an attractive business and investment destination. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to Competitiveness flagship in the areas related to industrial and investment policy. |
Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA)
Headquarters | Danilovgrad |
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Date of establishment | 2008 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | ReSPA is an international organisation which has been entrusted with the mission of boosting regional cooperation in the field of public administration in the SEE region. ReSPA seeks to achieve its mission through the organisation and delivery of training activities, high-level conferences, networking events and publications, the overall objectives of which are to transfer new knowledge and skills as well as to facilitate the exchange of experiences both within the region and between the region and the EU Member States. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to cross-cutting issues related to public administration reform. |
Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI)
Headquarters | Sarajevo |
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Date of establishment | 2007 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | The RAI acts as a regional process through which governments of SEE region combine their efforts to help curb corruption. It intends to give an impetus to the fight against corruption in SEE by building upon existing actions through better coordination of all efforts and by relying on high-level political commitment. With the understanding of the European perspective of SEE region’s future, RAI seeks to foster closer integrative links and common European values in regard of good governance. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to cross-cutting issues related to promoting transparency and fight against corruption. |
RCC Task Force on Culture and Society (RCC TFCS)
Headquarters | No |
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Date of establishment | 2010 |
Legal entity | No |
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Mission / Main objectives | The RCC TFCS was established by the Decision of the Board of the RCC. The aim of the RCC TFCS is to promote regional cooperation in the sphere of culture by creating a platform for dialogue of relevant stakeholders. The subsequent goal is to maximise the benefits of investment in culture through its contribution to sustainable economic and social development by ensuring the coherency with other actions promoted at regional and national level. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
The RCC TFCS closely cooperates with the RCC Secretariat in the framework of promoting regional cooperation in the sphere of culture. |
South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning
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Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS)
Headquarters | Skopje |
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Date of establishment | 2004 |
Legal entity | Yes |
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Mission / Main objectives | NALAS aims to provide services to local governments for the benefit of the citizens in the SEE region and wishes to develop itself as the knowledge centre for local government development in SEE. It brings together 16 Associations which represent roughly 9000 local authorities. NALAS stimulates exchange of information and experiences among its members. Its Task Forces have a key role in knowledge production and dissemination. |
Link with RCC SWP 2017-2019 |
Contributing to cross-cutting issues by engaging local governments in implementation of the RCC SWP 2017-2019. |