The RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2026-2028 "Smart, Skilled, and Sustainable: Resilience through Transformation and Development" was endorsed at the RCC Annual Meeting, on 16 June 2025 in Tirana.
The RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2026-2028 (SWP) is a strategic framework prepared by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) outlines a coordinated vision for South East Europe (SEE) focused on building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready region. The programme emphasizes three core pillars -Smart, Skilled, and Sustainable development- to address regional challenges and leverage collective strengths through innovation, education, digital transformation, green transition, and stronger socio-economic cohesion. These objectives align with the broader European agenda and integrate three major regional frameworks: the Common Regional Market (CRM) 2025-2028, the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB), and the South East Europe 2030 Strategy (SEE2030).
Serving as both a strategic guide and an implementation roadmap, the SWP details thematic workstreams, governance structures, and monitoring mechanisms to foster cross-sectoral cooperation, evidence-based policymaking, and institutional coordination. It positions the RCC as a key convener and facilitator of regional initiatives and outlines mechanisms for stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, communication, and adaptability. Overall, the document aims to drive regional integration, promote sustainable growth, and prepare SEE for future challenges while reinforcing alignment with EU and global standards.
Strategy and Work Programme 2026-2028
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Strategy and Work Programme 2023-2025
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Strategy and Work Programme 2020-2022
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Strategy and Work Programme 2017-2019
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