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11 Dec 2023
Regional Conference: Mediation in the Context of EU Accession
upcoming activity
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation (CSSP) are to organize regional conference “Mediation in the Context of EU-Accession” in Skopje on 11-12 December. The conference will bring together representatives from the Ministries of Justice, Chambers of Mediation and Judicial Councils of the South East Europe (SEE) aiming to exchange ...
16 Nov 2023
Regional Assessment of the State of Play of Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters in Western Balkans
study
Overcoming the heterogeneity of various systems in the area and fostering mutual confidence and recognition via closer judicial collaboration amongst Western Balkans authorities is essential for the Common Regional Market-building process and the socio-economic development of our region. This legal regional assessment aims to showcase the current state of play of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial ...
16 Nov 2023
Assessing and strengthening the institutional capacities of Parliaments of the Western Balkans region related to the Common Regional Market
study
The study aims to assess the level of familiarity of Members of the Parliaments (MP) with the Common Regional Market (CRM), and includes a mapping of parliamentary committees/ bodies in charge of every given action envisaged by the Common Regional Market Action Plan. The study contains a set of useful recommendations on strengthening capacities and involvement of MPs in promoting and advancing legislative ...
24 Jun 2022
SecuriMeter 2022 - INFOGRAPHICS
information material
SecuriMeter Infographics feature some of the most interesting and defining data from the second edition of regional Public Opinion Survey on Security
24 Jun 2022
SecuriMeter 2022
survey
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)'s second edition of Security Barometer Survey (#SecuriMeter) was compiled based on the results of a comprehensive survey commissioned by the RCC on attitudes, experiences and perceptions of the general public in the Western Balkans concerning the security situation. Being the only instrument that measures sentiments related to security, SecuriMeter has become a valuable ...
24 Jun 2022
Bregu: Support of Western Balkan citizens to regional cooperation remains stable at 76%
news
RCC presents 2022 editions of Balkan Barometer and SecuriMeter Brussels – “While many things change, our public and business perceptions surveys remain a truthful source of sentiments across the region. At times, the results surprise us, sometimes they serve as a wake-up call, while on other occasions they confirm that our efforts are not in vain as citizens and businesses ...
09 Jun 2022
REGIONAL RESPONSE IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY: RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2023–2025
report
The Strategy and Work Programme 2023-2025 ‘Regional Response in Times of Uncertainty’, of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat was endorsed at the RCC Annual Meeting, on 9 June 2022 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The overarching goal of SWP 2023-2025 is to promote the prosperity of South East Europe by supporting sustainable and equitable economic growth policies to enhance regional economic ...
16 Mar 2022
Bregu: European perspective important for socio-economic progress, but also for security and stability
news
RCC Board met today for the 45th time since the establishment of the organisation Sarajevo/Tirana – “The times we are living in are not glamorous, on the contrary these are dark moments. We are all heartened and deeply saddened by the unjust war Ukrainian people are going through. The economic impact of the war stretches beyond Ukraine's borders. Concern is present in the Western ...
03 Mar 2022
Mapping the State of Play of Digitalisation of Justice in the Western Balkans
report
This report is a result of the need to map the state of play of digitalisation of justice in the Western Balkans, and the need to identify potential areas for harmonised exchange of electronic data and documents among judicial systems of the region. The report has two principal objectives: (1) to identify and assess digital solutions and availability of digital options in the justice systems of ...
26 Jan 2022
Regional guidelines for effective judicial E-learning in SEE
report
The overarching goal of these guidelines is to provide specific and practical advice for administrators and teachers at JTIs in the SEE region regarding planning, designing, preparing and conducting online training. However, the goal of the strategy and guidelines for E-learning should therefore not be to promote online training in all cases but provide nuanced advice on the possibilities, advantages ...
08 Nov 2021
70% of Western Balkan citizens believe that incoming migrants are a security risk
news
RCC organised a webinar on Paradigm Change in Afghanistan to discuss possible implications for South East Europe Sarajevo - “Mismanagement of the sudden large influx of migrants in the Western Balkans has likely contributed to the fact that 70% of Western Balkan citizens believe that incoming migrants are a security risk, according to RCC’s Securimeter. There is no reason to believe ...
15 Oct 2021
Bregu: European perspective of Western Balkans is the drive that makes the process of cooperation beneficial
news
RCC Board meets for the 44th time Sarajevo – “European perspective of Western Balkans is the drive that makes the process of cooperation beneficial to all in long-term. It is of highest importance that both the region and the EU deliver on the respective commitments – particularly when we take into account that optimism regarding the time of accession has been declining. ...
22 Sep 2021
Promoting Cross-Border Mediation in Resolving Civil and Commercial Disputes in the Western Balkans
study
The main aim of the Study was to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current situation in cross-border mediation in civil and commercial matters in the Western Balkans Six and its potential for facilitating resolution of trade disputes between the parties in the region, also in the context of the Common Regional Market 2021-2024 Action Plan.
24 Jun 2021
Balkan Barometer 2021 - INFOGRAPHICS
information material
BALKAN BAROMETER is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), which examines aspirations and expectations on life and work, prevalent socio-economic and political trends & regional and European integration. BALKAN BAROMETER’S 2021 infographics booklet features some of the defining thoughts ...
24 Jun 2021
RCC Secretary General Introductory remarks on the occasion of the launch of Balkan Barometer 2021
speech
RCC Secretary General Majlinda Bregu opened the presentation of the 7th edition of RCC's Balkan Barometer. Balkan Barometer is an annual public and business opinion survey commissioned by the RCC examining Western Balkan citizens and businesses perceptions and expectations towards a variety of thematic areas, such as the EU integration and regional cooperation, digitalisation, green recovery, employment, ...
24 Jun 2021
Bregu: Balkan Barometer reveals human uncertainty and vulnerability are main concerns followed by some goodish news on benefits of regional cooperation
news
RCC presents 7th edition of Balkan Barometer, annual survey on people and business viewpoints Tirana – “This, seventh in a row, Balkan Barometer shows human uncertainty and vulnerability are the main concerns followed by some goodish news which is the consciousness about the benefits of regional cooperation. For 49% of Western Balkan citizens, unemployment is the biggest problem, ...
23 Jun 2021
Balkan Barometer Business Opinion
survey
Balkan Barometer 2021 - this is the 7th edition of annual public and business opinion survey commissioned by the RCC which examines Western Balkan citizens and businesses perceptions and expectations towards a variety of thematic areas, such as the EU integration and regional cooperation, digitalisation, green recovery, employment, and for the second year in a row it includes topics concerning a challenging ...
22 Jun 2021
RCC to Present Balkan Barometer 2021 - Public and Business Viewpoints on Situation in our Region
news
Western Balkan citizens’ support for regional cooperation and EU integration is growing; employment still causes the biggest concern Tirana – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is to present the 2021 edition of Balkan Barometer on Thursday, 24 June 2021, starting at 10:00, in Tirana. This is the 7th edition of annual public and business opinion survey commissioned by the ...
17 Jun 2021
Bregu: Voice, concerns, hopes & expectations of the people from the region are core of the RCC work
news
SEECP Meeting of Foreign Ministers and the SEECP Summit held in Antalya Antalya – Leaders of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) approved the RCC-developed strategy for socio-economic development of South East Europe (SEE) in the next decade – SEE2030 Strategy, at their Summit held in Antalya, Turkey today. “The SEE 2030 Strategy is a regional call ...
16 Jun 2021
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council 2020-2021
report
This Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) covers the period April 2020 – April 2021. It outlines main RCC activities and achievements in the past year. It also lays out the overall background and crucial developments impacting and shaping the activities of the RCC and the region of South East Europe in the reporting period. Annual Report of the Secretary ...
16 Jun 2021
Bregu: 2020 was difficult, but a real progress and achievements have been made for development of our region
news
Participants of the RCC Annual Meeting endorse SEE2030 Strategy and RCC Annual Report Antalya – “Last year, ruled by the pandemic has definitely showcased the extent of our interconnectivity and interdependency and demonstrated that in cooperating, we boost our strengths and resilience. It is clear that regional socio-economic integration is crucial for regional development. ...
09 Jun 2021
Kapetanovic: Justice system professionals are key players in guaranteeing equal rights to all
news
Sarajevo – Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in cooperation with the Council of Europe (CoE) Programme for Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) and GIZ Open Regional Fund for South East Europe - Legal Reform launched on 9 June the online course ‘Access to justice for women’ within the framework of the activities of SEE Judicial Training Institutes network (SEE JTI). “Justice ...
29 Mar 2021
Report on the Activities of the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat for the period 1 October 2020 – 1 March 2021
report
The Report on the activities of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat is submitted by the RCC Secretary General to the RCC Board in line with Article 15 of the Statute of the RCC. It covers the period between 1 October 2020 – 1 March 2021.
11 Mar 2021
Bregu: 77% of Western Balkans citizens agree that the relations in the region are better than a year ago
news
RCC Board met today for the 42nd time since the establishment of the organisation Sarajevo/Tirana – “The months since our last meeting in October have been difficult with the onset of new Covid-19 waves and new variants of the virus turning things topsy-turvy with a downward spiralling. In terms of regional cooperation, the big good news was the success of the Sofia Summit of the ...
24 Dec 2020
Promoting judicial cooperation in support of economic development in the Western Balkans
study
This report provides an overview of the existing legal framework of the WB6 economies on judicial cooperation in criminal and civil/commercial matters. It highlights whether the existing legal framework is sufficient enough to promote judicial cooperation and foster free circulation of judgments. It summarises some of the main findings on the rule of law performance of Western Balkans Six (WB6), in ...
30 Oct 2020
Overview of the Relevant Experiences in Judicial e-Learning in the SEE Region
report
This Overview of the relevant experiences in judicial distance training in the SEE region and its accompanying Recommendations were developed in the framework of the activity of the SEE Judicial Training Institutions (SEE JTI) Network. The purpose of this document is to support the implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2020 – 2022, in regard to the activities related to strengthening ...
25 Jun 2020
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council 2019-2020
report
This Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) covers the period April 2019 – April 2020. It outlines main RCC activities and achievements in the past year. It also lays out the overall background and crucial developments impacting and shaping the activities of the RCC and the region of South East Europe in the reporting period.
25 Jun 2020
Bregu: It is up to the region to retain commitment to cooperation and bring forth tangible progress to citizens
news
RCC Secretary General takes part in SEECP Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting and hosts, with SEECP CiO, 12th RCC Annual meeting Tirana/Sarajevo/Prishtina – The two meetings have been held today within the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) - the meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the RCC Annual Meeting, which RCC co-organised with the outgoing Kosovo SEECP Chairmanship-in-Office ...
24 Jun 2020
BALKAN BAROMETER 2020: BUSINESS OPINION SURVEY
survey
Balkan Barometer 2020 - the 6th edition of the RCC of the annual business opinion survey commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council to gather and interpret data spanning a number of thematic areas and topics. The Barometer examines both the region’s perceptions of today, and its expectations for tomorrow, giving voice to the SEE’s business community as well as its citizens at large.
24 Jun 2020
BALKAN BAROMETER 2020: PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY
survey
Balkan Barometer 2020 - the 6th edition of the annual public opinion survey commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council to gather and interpret data spanning a number of thematic areas and topics. The Barometer examines the region’s perceptions of today, and its expectations for tomorrow, giving voice to the SEE’s business community as well as its citizens at large. The Balkan Barometer: ...
24 Jun 2020
RCC SG speech at the presentation of Balkan Barometer 2020 on 24 June 2020
speech
Introductory remarks by the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council Majlinda Bregu on the ocassion of Balkan Barometer 2020 launch held in a form of webinar on 24 June 2020
24 Jun 2020
Bregu: Cooperation is the only blueprint that holds the promise of ‘Stronger Together’
news
The Shape of the Things to Come - Presentation of Balkan Barometer 2020 Balkan Barometer 2020 reveals sentiments of citizens and businesses in the region, with a special addition conveying effects of the COVID-19 outbreak Balkan Barometer 2020 presentation was going LIVE Sarajevo – “The regional cooperation continues to grow in prominence with an overwhelming ...
23 Jun 2020
The Shape of the Things to Come - Presentation of Balkan Barometer 2020
news
Annual public and business opinion survey including COVID19 Impact Assessment Moderated by Majlinda Bregu, RCC Secretary General; and key guest speakers Olivér Várhelyi, EU Enlargement Commissioner; & Wolfgang Ischinger, Munich Security Conference Chairman Sarajevo – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will present 2020 edition of Balkan Barometer on Wednesday 24 June 2020. This ...
22 Jun 2020
BALKAN BAROMETER 2020 - INFOGRAPHICS
information material
BALKAN BAROMETER is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), which examines aspirations and expectations on life and work, prevalent socio-economic and political trends & regional and European integration. BALKAN BAROMETER’S 2020 infographics booklet features some of the defining thoughts ...
12 Mar 2020
REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
report
The Report on the activities of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat is submitted by the RCC Secretary General to the RCC Board in line with Article 15 of the Statute of the RCC. It covers the period between 15 October 2019 – 1 March 2020.
04 Oct 2019
Speech by RCC Secretary General, Majlinda Bregu, at the High Level Regional Conference “It’s all about Justice”
speech
RCC and Albanian Ministry of Justice, organised the High Level Regional Conference “It’s all about Justice” gathering WB6 ministers, representatives of judicial institutions, civil society, and media, in Tirana on 4 October 2019
04 Oct 2019
Bregu: There Is No Other Way to Build the Common European Future of the Region than the consolidation of Rule of Law - It’s All about Justice
news
RCC and Albanian Ministry of justice, organised High Level Regional Conference “It’s all about Justice” gathering WB6 ministers, representatives of judicial institutions, civil society, and media in Tirana today WATCH VIDEO STATEMENT BY RCC SECRETARY GENERAL Tirana – “Albania and Northern Macedonia are eagerly awaiting mid-October's decision on opening of the EU negotiations, ...
25 Sep 2019
TOWARDS CREATING E-ENVIRONMENT IN JUSTICE - COMMON STANDARDS ON PROMOTING QUALITY OF JUDICIAL TRAINING AND REGIONAL CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN SEE
study
The study “Towards creating E-environment in justice - common standards on promoting quality of judicial training and regional cross-border cooperation in SEE” , aims to identify the possible common basic standards for enhancing the quality of judicial training and its components in the main phases of the training cycle, thus creating the base for exchange of trainers and mentors, materials and ...
08 Jul 2019
Bregu: RCC keen to embark on any challenges with full support of regional and EU partners - we don’t need to loose time in order to find it again
news
11th Annual Meeting of the RCC took place in Sarajevo today Sarajevo – „A year behind us was a dynamic one and we are prepared to continue just as dynamic in the next one. We, at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) are ready and keen to embark on any challenges ahead of us but we cannot do it without the full support of our regional and European partners, as we don’t need to loose ...
25 Oct 2018
RCC hosts workshop for Western Balkans journalists on media coverage of terrorism and violent extremism topics
news
Budva - The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) hosts a Regional Workshop on media coverage of violent extremism-related topics for journalists from the Western Balkans, in Budva, Montenegro, today. The event gathers journalist from all over Western Balkans together with regional and international experts on the subject matter, discussing the role of media in fight against violent ...
23 Apr 2018
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council 2017-2018
report
This Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) covers the period 1 April 2017 – 15 March 2018. It outlines main RCC activities and achievements in the past year. It also lays out the overall background and crucial developments impacting and shaping the activities of the RCC and the region of South East Europe in the reporting period.
12 Mar 2018
List of participants of the Sixth Meeting of the SEE 2020 Programming Committee
meeting document
List of participants of the Sixth Meeting of the SEE 2020 Programming Committee held in Brussels on 12 March 2018
15 Jan 2018
Study on the Existing Systems of Judicial Training in the Wester Balkans
report
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) commissioned a Study on the existing systems of judicial training in the Western Balkans containing deep analysis of judicial training systems in WB6. The Study identifies recent reforms in the field and necessary changes of the regulatory framework. The Study also identifies topics in EU and international law relevant for WB region and proposes RCC’s regional training ...
07 Dec 2017
Regional Working Group on Justice and Western Balkans’ Judicial Training Institutions held a joint meeting
news
Brussels – Joint meeting of the regional Working Group on Justice (WGJ) and Western Balkans Judicial Training Institutions (WB JTIs) group was held in Brussels on 6-7 December 2017, under auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). The participants discussed preliminary findings of the draft RCC-commissioned Study on ...
16 Dec 2016
Justice and Home Affairs discussed at EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum
news
Brdo pri Kranju/Sarajevo - Efficiency and cooperation of judiciaries, operational cooperation in matters such as migration, border management and internal security, including counter-terrorism and firearms trafficking were the main topics discussed at the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs held under Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Brdo ...
10 Nov 2016
Judicial training institutions from Western Balkans and Turkey mapped the most important projects in the region and identified common needs as grounds for future cooperation
news
Sarajevo/Belgrade – Representatives of the Ministries of Justice and Judicial Training Institutions (JTI) of Western Balkans and Turkey gathered at the Coordination meeting under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) to map the most important projects in the area of judicial training in the region and to identify both the common needs and possibilities of using the already ...
09 Nov 2016
RCC: Regional 3-year plan of activities and processes in the area of justice agreed at the meeting of the Working Group on Justice
news
Sarajevo/Belgrade – Justice ministries from the region initially agreed on the framework plan of action for the coming 3-year period, as proposed by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) at the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held in Belgrade on 9 November 2016. „The part of the RCC’s Strategy and Work Programme 2017-2019 pertaining to justice reflects suggestions of ...
20 Sep 2016
Joint investigation teams as a tool in fighting organised crime
press release
Podgorica – A conference introducing the topic of joint investigation teams organised by The Southeast European Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG), Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC) and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) kicked-off in Podgorica, Montenegro, today. Underlining the necessity of Joint Investigation Teams as a tool in fighting organized crime, RCC’s Expert on Justice ...
27 May 2015
TERMS OF REFERENCE: Support to the Development of the South East Europe 2020 Strategy through the Establishment of a Working Group on Justice Dimension
agreement
The purpose of the establishment of a Working Group of the high level representatives of ministries of justice is to assist in the implementation of the SEE 2020 – Jobs and Prosperity in European Perspective, particularly in the area of justice under the Governance for Growth Pillar of the Strategy. For this purpose, the Working Group will operate under the auspices of Regional Cooperation Council ...
23 May 2014
RCC’s SEE 2020 Strategy: Regional Action Plan in the area of justice approved
news
Regional Action Plan for South East Europe (SEE) in the area of justice has been unanimously approved by all members at the first meeting of the Working Group on Justice, held under the guidance of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, today. The Plan refers to the following three areas: efficiency of courts, quality of justice and competence ...
27 Feb 2014
Report to RCC Board on activities of RCC Secretariat
report
The report covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2013.
27 Jan 2014
Article by RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, featuring RCC’s SEE 2020 strategy
article
The author article by the RCC Secretary General, has been published by 9 dailies from the region: in Politika (Serbia, published on 24 January 2014); Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine and Vecernji list (Bosnia and Herzegovina, published on 22 January 2014); Vijesti (Montenegro, published on 20 January 2014); Mapo (Albania, published on 17 January 2014); Jutarnji list (Croatia, published on 17 January 2014); ...
05 Nov 2013
Welcome address by Jovan Tegovski, Chief of Staff of the RCC Secretariat, at the 4th South East Europe Workshop on Counter Terrorism
speech
The workshop “THE LINKS BETWEEN ORGANIZED CRIME AND TERRORISM” was held in Antalya, Turkey, on 4-5 November 2013
16 Sep 2013
RCC staff featuring South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy
speech
Videos of RCC staff: Sanjin Arifagic, SEE 2020 Coordinator and Senior Expert on Economic and Social Development; Dinka Zivalj, Spokesperson; Mladen Dragasevic, Head of Building Human Capital and Cross Cutting Issues Unit; Miroslav Kukobat, Senior Expert on Energy and Infrastructure; and Svetlana Gligorovska, Expert on Infrastructure, featuring SEE 2020 strategy, at a workshop held in Sarajevo on 16 ...
09 Sep 2013
RCC to present South East Europe 2020 strategy for creating 1 million jobs in the region
press release
SARAJEVO – The first draft of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy for creating one million new jobs in the region will be presented in Skopje tomorrow. The document is being prepared by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, in close consultation with governments and initiatives from South East Europe. The basic goal of the SEE 2020 strategy is to improve living conditions ...
27 Jun 2013
Interview by RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, to Bosnia and Herzegovina daily Oslobodjenje
interview
The RCC Secretary General talks about political situation in South East Europe, regional cooperation and the RCC role, especially in relation to the SEE 2020 growth strategy.
26 Jun 2013
Article by RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, to Serbian daily Danas
article
The article discusses regional cooperation, EU integration, SEE 2020 and Serbia in this context.
30 May 2013
Strategy and Work Programme of the Regional Cooperation Council for 2014-2016
report
The strategy was adopted by the RCC Board on 25 April 2013 in Sarajevo and endorsed by the participants of the RCC Annual Meeting, on 30 May 2013 in Ohrid.
19 Mar 2013
New work programme of South East Europe Investment Committee to focus on SEE 2020 growth strategy
press release
SARAJEVO - The South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) adopted an updated work programme at its meeting in Sarajevo today, focused on development of the South East Europe 2020 regional growth strategy. The South East Europe (SEE) 2020 strategy sets out the region’s growth and development vision. By 2020 the region needs to increase its GDP from ...
19 Mar 2013
South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) Work Programme for the Year 2013
meeting document
Adopted at the 12th SEEIC meeting, held in Sarajevo, on 19 March 2013.
18 Mar 2013
South East Europe 2020 growth strategy in focus of regional meeting, to be held in Sarajevo tomorrow, under RCC auspices
press release
SARAJEVO, 18 March 2013 – Development of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 regional growth strategy and its implementation will be the main topics of the 12th South East Europe Investment Committee (SEEIC) Meeting, which will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow. The SEE 2020 targets that the region needs to reach by 2020 include: regional GDP increase from 38% to 46% of EU average; total value of ...
13 Mar 2013
Statement by RCC Secretary General, Goran Svilanovic, to BiH news agency Fena
interview
Secretary General Svilanovic talks about opportunities for the region under the new EU Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II).
11 Mar 2013
Seven German ambassadors from Western Balkans and foreign ministry discuss regional issues, express support to RCC work
press release
SARAJEVO, 11 March 2013 – Ambassadors of Germany in Belgrade, Podgorica, Prishtina, Sarajevo, Skopje and Tirana, accompanied by colleagues from the foreign ministry, discussed political situation in Western Balkans and the region’s European perspective during a visit to the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo today. The ambassadors gave full support to RCC efforts in ...
02 Oct 2012
Entire society must join forces to fight violent extremism, agrees South East European meeting in Istanbul today
press release
ISTANBUL/SARAJEVO – Prevention, awareness-raising, advanced use of information and communication technologies, engaged civil society, and public-private partnerships are crucial in countering violent extremism, concluded a South East European workshop that ended in Istanbul today. The two-day event has been developed and co-organized by the Executive Directorate of the United Nations Counter ...
19 Jul 2012
Final Report on the First Academy on Media Law in South East Europe, with conclusions
report
The Academy took place in Zagreb, Croatia, on 3-8 June 2012, with participation of media law practitioners from all of the countries in South East Europe as well as from relevant international organisations. It aimed at safeguarding media freedoms by enhancing regional cooperation and by building capacity of media lawyers to use the best national media laws and practices in the region in line with ...
30 May 2012
South East European experts prepare regional conventions on criminal, civil and commercial matters, under RCC auspices
press release
BUCHAREST/SARAJEVO – Two regional conventions, on criminal and on civil and commercial matters, were discussed by over 70 South East European experts in justice and home affairs at a meeting in Bucharest today, held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The two-day event was co-organized with the Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit ...
03 Jan 2012
Interview by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, to Radio Free Europe
interview
In the interview Deputy RCC Secretary General speaks about RCC’s activities in 2011 and plans for 2012.
23 Dec 2011
Interview by Hido Biscevic, RCC Secretary General, to Albanian weekly Tirana Times
interview
In the interview, published on 23 December 2011, the RCC Secretary General speaks about the organization’s work and the regional cooperation in South East Europe.
08 Dec 2011
Report to RCC Board on activities of RCC Secretariat
report
The report covers the period from 9 September - 30 November 2011, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.
02 Dec 2011
South East European conference evaluates regional needs in justice, home affairs and security cooperation, under RCC auspices
press release
BELGRADE/SARAJEVO – A two-day conference to evaluate regional needs in justice, home affairs and security cooperation ended in Belgrade today, establishing mechanisms to foster South East European cooperation on criminal investigations and protection of fundamental rights. The 4th Annual Coordination Conference of Regional Organizations and International Partners in the Area of Justice, Home ...
02 Dec 2011
Address by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, at the Meeting of the Steering Group on Regional Strategy and Annual Coordination Conference of Regional Organizations and International Partners in area of Justice Home Affairs and Security Cooperation
speech
The event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat, took place on 1-2 December 2011 in Belgrade, Serbia.
06 Oct 2011
Address by the Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, at the Second Regional Conference of Supreme Court Presidents and State Chief Prosecutors on cooperation in criminal matters
speech
The speech has been delivered at the opening of the conference on 6 October in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
15 Sep 2011
Report to RCC Board on activities of RCC Secretariat
report
The report covers the period from 9 May 2011 to 9 September 2011, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.
21 Jul 2011
Interview by Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Jelica Minic, to Balkans.com Business News
interview
In the interview Deputy RCC Secretary General speaks about RCC’s role in regional cooperation in South East Europe, organization’s activities and its short and long-term goals.
06 Jul 2011
Serbian President Tadic gives full support to RCC activities in promoting regional cooperation in South East Europe
press release
SARAJEVO – President of the Republic of Serbia, Boris Tadic, paid a visit today to the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in Sarajevo, where he expressed full support to the work of the organization during his meeting with RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic. The two officials discussed joint activities following the last week’s Serbian takeover of the Chairmanship-in-Office ...
06 Jul 2011
RCC to host first meeting on implementation of regional strategy on justice and home affairs in South East Europe
press release
SARAJEVO – The first meeting of the Steering Group on Regional Strategy on Justice and Home Affairs, designed to facilitate the Strategy implementation, will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The meeting, which will be opened by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, is to discuss implementation of the South East European ...
30 Jun 2011
Heads of State and Government of South East Europe praise work of Regional Cooperation Council
press release
BUDVA/SARAJEVO – The Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) praised today in Budva the successful implementation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013, endorsing the Annual Report of its Secretary General. “We paid particular attention to the results achieved by the RCC in the implementation of the Strategy ...
29 Jun 2011
South East European foreign ministers voice support to RCC activities, endorse its Annual Report
press release
BUDVA/SARAJEVO – Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) countries commended today the work of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and its Secretary General at a meeting in Budva, Montenegro. They extended full support to the implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 and endorsed the organization’s Annual Report ...
29 Jun 2011
Address of RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at the meeting of SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs, 29 June 2011
speech
The address was delivered in Budva, Montenegro.
28 Jun 2011
Regional cooperation in South East Europe encouraging, says RCC Secretary General at the organization’s Annual Meeting
press release
BUDVA/SARAJEVO – “Regional cooperation in South East Europe has exhibited encouraging signs over the past year“ said Hido Biscevic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), while opening the organization's third Annual Meeting in the Montenegrin town of Becici near Budva, on 28 June 2011. “The new spirit of cooperation, reconciliation, moderation and pragmatism ...
28 Jun 2011
Address by the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, at the RCC Annual Meeting
speech
The third RCC Annual Meeting was held on 28 June 2011, in Becici, Montenegro.
12 May 2011
Quarterly report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic
report
The report covers the period from 9 March 2011 to 9 May 2011, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.
06 Apr 2011
Interview by RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, to Serbian Radio Novi Sad
interview
In the interview, RCC Secretary General speaks about the conference ‘Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth’, organized by RCC on 30-31 March 2011 in Brussels, as well as about RCC activities in general.
03 Apr 2011
Article by New Europe weekly featuring Regional Cooperation Council’s activities
article
The article reports on the conference ‘Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth’, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat on 30-31 March in Brussels.
31 Mar 2011
Western Balkans and Europe 2020 conference agrees RCC best suited to help align regional programmes with Europe 2020
press release
BRUSSELS/SARAJEVO – Over 100 participants of a Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth conference of regional initiatives and international donors concluded in Brussels today that the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is the institution most apt to help align regional programmes with goals of Europe 2020 strategy of the European Union (EU). The participants agreed ...
31 Mar 2011
Preliminary summary findings of a survey of regional initiatives and task forces in South East Europe
meeting document
The document was presented at the RCC-organized conference ‘Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth’, on 30-31 March 2011 in Brussels.
30 Mar 2011
Address by the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, at the conference 'Western Balkans and Europe 2020: Path Towards Convergence and Growth’
speech
The event, that gathered over 100 participants, was held in Brussels, Belgium on 30-31 March 2011.
30 Mar 2011
Article by Serbian news agency Beta featuring Regional Cooperation Council’s activities
interview
The article reports on the opening of the conference ‘Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth’, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat on 30-31 March in Brussels.
24 Mar 2011
RCC-organized conference on Western Balkans and Europe 2020 to discuss growth in the region, gather close to 50 institutions and donors
press release
SARAJEVO/BRUSSELS – A Western Balkans and Europe 2020 – Towards Convergence and Growth coordination meeting of regional initiatives and interested donor institutions will take place in Brussels, on 30-31 March 2011. The event will be organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The conference compliments goals of the European Union’s Europe 2020 strategy for smart, ...
18 Mar 2011
Regional Strategic Document on Justice and Home Affairs 2011-2013 and the Action Plan for its implementation
report
The Strategic Document was endorsed by the Ministers in Budva, Montenegro, on 18 March 2011.
18 Mar 2011
Common Declaration of SEECP Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs regarding the endorsement of the Regional Strategic Document 2011-2013 and the Action Plan for its implementation
declaration/decision
The Declaration was adopted by the Ministers in Budva, Montenegro, on 18 March 2011.
17 Mar 2011
South East European ministers to endorse regional strategy on justice and home affairs, prepared under RCC auspices
press release
BUDVA/SARAJEVO, 17 March 2011 – A two-day conference of ministers of justice and interior of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which is expected to endorse the Regional Strategic Document on Justice and Home Affairs 2011-2013 developed by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and relevant stakeholders from the region, commenced in Budva today. The Strategic Document ...
17 Mar 2011
Article on cross-border cooperation in Western Balkans, with references to Regional Cooperation Council.
interview
The article, published at TransConflict and Eurasia Review websites, was originally written by Development and Transition, a joint project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and the CIS and the London School of Economics (LSE).
17 Mar 2011
Address by the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, at the regional conference of ministers of justice and ministers of interior from South East Europe
speech
The SEECP ministerial conference ‘Strengthening Co-operation in Fight against Organized Crime in South East Europe’ was held in Budva, Montenegro on 16-18 March 2011.
09 Mar 2011
Interview by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, to BiH monthly magazine and news portal Intermezzo
interview
In the interview, Deputy RCC Secretary General speaks about RCC activities and regional cooperation with emphasis on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
08 Mar 2011
Quarterly report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic
report
The report covers the period from 4 December 2010 to 4 March 2011, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.
07 Mar 2011
Welcoming speech by the RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, at a panel discussion ‘South East Europe in 2011 and Beyond: Sharing the Same Vision’
speech
The panel discussion was held in Sarajevo, BiH, on 7 March 2011, to mark the third anniversary of the Regional Cooperation Council.
04 Mar 2011
Prospects for regional cooperation in South East Europe in 2011 and beyond focus of the 3rd RCC anniversary celebration
press release
SARAJEVO, 4 March 2011 – A panel discussion South East Europe in 2011 and Beyond: Sharing the Same Vision will be held in Sarajevo, on Monday, 7 March, to mark the third anniversary of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). The panellists will include Hido Biscevic, RCC Secretary General; Andris Kesteris, Principal Advisor, Directorate General for Enlargement, European Commission; Jasminka Kronja, ...
27 Jan 2011
Survey Report: Integrity and Resistance to Corruption of the Law Enforcement Bodies in South East European Countries
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The study, conducted among nine members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) from South East Europe, has been coordinated by the RCC and prepared by Transparency International (TI) Romania and its partners, together with the Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI). The results of the Survey have been analyzed during the 2010 Anticorruption Conference held in Bucharest, organized by RCC, RAI, ...
12 Jan 2011
Interview by Jelica Minic, Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, to EurActiv Serbia
interview
13 Dec 2010
Interview by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic to Business Magazine
interview
In the interview, the RCC Secretary General talks about the activities of the organization over the past three years, as well as future prospects.
02 Dec 2010
Quarterly report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic
report
The report covers the period from 11 September to 26 November 2010, and reflects progress in implementation of the RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013.
30 Nov 2010
Address by Senior RCC Expert on Justice and Home Affairs Virgil Ivan Cucu at the SEE Regional Coordination Conference on Justice, Home Affairs and Security Cooperation
speech
The address was delivered at the opening of the two-day event, dedicated to finalization of drafting of the South East European Regional Strategic Document and Action Plan 2011-2013 in the area of justice, home affairs and security cooperation, held under RCC auspices in Sarajevo, BiH.
29 Nov 2010
RCC hosts conference to finalize draft South East European strategy on justice and security cooperation
press release
SARAJEVO – A two-day conference of national authorities, regional organizations and international partners on justice and security cooperation in South East Europe is to open in Sarajevo tomorrow, under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The event is expected to finalize drafting of the South East European (SEE) Regional Strategic Document and Action Plan 2011-2013 ...
23 Nov 2010
Address by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs
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The address titled “Working Together in Strengthening EU Perspectives: the Role of the RCC” was delivered on 23 November 2010 in Brussels.
25 Oct 2010
Workshop on national coordination and regional cooperation in counter-terrorism matters in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo
press release
SARAJEVO – Implementation of effective national coordination and regional cooperation strategies to counter terrorism will be in focus of a high-level workshop targeting countries of South East Europe, which will open in Sarajevo on Wednesday, 27 October 2010. The event will be co-hosted by the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. Close ...
30 Sep 2010
OSCE organizes workshop on democratic policing in South-Eastern Europe, with Regional Cooperation Council support
press release
SARAJEVO – A regional workshop on democratic policing organized by the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit with the support of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) started in Sarajevo today. The two-day executive-level event, gathered more than 40 senior police officers from OSCE and RCC members from South-Eastern Europe, policy and management experts from the OSCE region and international organizations ...
29 Sep 2010
OSCE- and RCC-supported workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe to open in Sarajevo tomorrow
press release
SARAJEVO – A two-day workshop on democratic policing in South East Europe will open in Sarajevo tomorrow, at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. The event has been organized together with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The objective of the meeting is to identify concrete steps to translate the good law enforcement practices into ...
27 Sep 2010
Article by BiH daily Oslobodjenje featuring Regional Cooperation Council
article
The article is about the Strategy and Work Programme 2011-2013 of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and carries statements of RCC Secretary General, Hido Biscevic, and his Deputy, Jelica Minic.
15 Sep 2010
RCC Secretary General to outline the organization’s new three-year strategy at a press conference in Sarajevo tomorrow
press release
SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, will present the organization’s new strategy for 2011-2013, and outline the main activities scheduled for this autumn, at a press conference in Sarajevo, tomorrow, 16 September. Secretary General Biscevic will be accompanied by his Deputy and Head of the RCC Expert Pool, Jelica Minic, as well as the organization’s ...
08 Jul 2010
Commentary for EurActiv by Hido Biščević, Secretary General, Regional Cooperation Council
interview
Secretary General Biscevic writes about the new spirit of rapprochement in Western Balkans and the ways it can be advanced, also in light of the RCC strategy for the next three years, endorsed last month by South East European heads of state and government.
28 May 2010
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe 2009-2010
report
21 May 2010
South East European conference agrees in Bucharest today on the need to strengthen regional efforts in fighting corruption
press release
BUCHAREST/SARAJEVO – Participants of a two-day regional South East European (SEE) anti-corruption conference concluded in Bucharest today that countries in this part of Europe should develop more effective mechanisms to fight corruption. The conclusion came following the results of a comprehensive study on integrity and resistance to corruption of the judicial systems in nine SEE countries (Albania, ...
19 May 2010
Bucharest-held regional anti-corruption conference to present study on corruption in nine South East European countries
press release
SARAJEVO/BUCHAREST – A two-day regional South East European anti-corruption conference will open in Bucharest tomorrow, 20 May. The event is to present and debate a study on integrity and resistance to corruption of the judicial systems in nine South East European (SEE) countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, ...
01 May 2010
Interview by Jelica Minic, Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, to Radio Free Europe
interview
14 Apr 2010
Regional Cooperation Council launches redesigned website and new publication, a monthly newsletter
press release
SARAJEVO, 14 April 2010 – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat launched today a redesigned version of the organization’s website and a new publication, the monthly e-newsletter. The new website features enable users to customize the content while maintaining the simplicity of design, which is meant to provide even easier browsing through the content. They also allow subscription ...
04 Mar 2010
RCC Board starts discussing the organization's strategy for the next three years
press release
SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board discussed today the first draft of the new, three-year Strategic Work Programme of the organization for the period 2011-2013. “The new RCC strategy will outline, in a clear and focused manner, envisaged directions of RCC activities until 2013, on the basis of the region’s needs, added value of specific projects and cooperation within ...
23 Feb 2010
International conference on overcoming economic crisis in Western Balkans to mark 2nd RCC anniversary
press release
SARAJEVO – A two-day regional conference “Western Balkans in 2020 – Overcoming the Economic Crisis and Developing Competitive Economies” will open in Sarajevo tomorrow. The event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, will also mark the 2nd anniversary of the organization. This international conference will review the impact on the Western Balkan countries of ...
17 Dec 2009
Preparation of South East European justice and home affairs strategy starts in Sarajevo, under RCC auspices
press release
SARAJEVO – A two-day conference on multi-annual South East European (SEE) strategy on justice and home affairs ended in Sarajevo today. The event, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat, marked the beginning of work on this important regional document. “The main objective of the strategy is to identify and centralize regional priorities, needs and objectives in the ...
14 Dec 2009
Talking Points of the RCC Deputy Secretary General, Jelica Minic at the Western Balkans Investment Framework Steering Committee Meeting in Brussels
speech
03 Dec 2009
RCC Board discusses future strategic focuses of organization's activities and supports efforts of its Secretariat in Sarajevo
press release
SARAJEVO – The 29 members of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Board discussed today in Sarajevo further strategic prioritization of activities of the organization and gave full support to its Secretariat in these efforts. At the last Board meeting this year, the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic submitted a report on the activities of the RCC Secretariat in the September-December period, ...
13 Nov 2009
Speech by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, at the signing of memorandum of understanding with the Southeast Europe Police Chiefs Association, Sarajevo, BiH
speech
05 Nov 2009
Speech by Deputy RCC Secretary General, Jelica Minic, at international conference on competitiveness of regions, Novi Sad, Serbia
speech
07 Oct 2009
Article by Serbian daily Politika, with Regional Cooperation Council references
interview
17 Sep 2009
First meeting of prominent experts from South East Europe on regional response to economic crisis takes place in Sarajevo under RCC auspices
press release
SARAJEVO – A panel of high-level experts from South East Europe (SEE) met in Sarajevo today to stimulate in depth discussion on regional response to global economic crisis. The first such meeting in the region was held under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat. “The projects and ideas from this panel will be presented to the RCC members from SEE for review and ...
15 Sep 2009
RCC Board discusses situation in South East Europe and praises work of the organization’s Secretariat in Sarajevo
press release
SARAJEVO – The Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Hido Biscevic, presented his latest quarterly report on the activities of the RCC Secretariat to the 29 members of the organization's Board, who gathered in Sarajevo today. The report covers the period between 9 May and 9 September 2009. Secretary General Biscevic received full support of the RCC Board to the Secretariat's ...
15 Sep 2009
Interview by Senior RCC Expert on Building Human Capital and Parliamentary Cooperation, Mladen Dragašević, to Montenegrin web portal Evropski reporter
interview
11 Sep 2009
Interview by Deputy RCC Secretary General/Head of Expert Pool, Jelica Minic, to BiH daily Oslobodjenje
interview
04 Sep 2009
Article in Croatian weekly Globus, with Regional Cooperation Council references
interview
03 Aug 2009
Interview by Deputy RCC Secretary General/Head of Expert Pool, Jelica Minic, to Montenegrin daily Pobjeda
interview
14 Jul 2009
Article by Croatian weekly Nacional on Regional Cooperation Council, featuring Secretary General Hido Biscevic
article
Croatia's leading political weekly Nacional gives an overview of the Regional Cooperation Council and its activities, imbedding segments of an interview with the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic into the article.
10 Jul 2009
Address by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at The Croatia Summit 2009
speech
Description: The theme of the Croatia Summit 2009, held in Dubrovnik, was “Europe’s Strategic Imperative: Energy, Investment and Development”.
06 Jul 2009
Interview by Deputy RCC Secretary General/Head of Expert Pool, Jelica Minic, to Serbian daily Dnevnik
interview
26 Jun 2009
Interview by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant
interview
05 Jun 2009
Chisinau Declaration of the 12th Meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the South East European Cooperation Process
declaration/decision
05 Jun 2009
Chisinau Joint Statement of the Heads of State and Government of the South East European Cooperation Process
declaration/decision
05 Jun 2009
Address by RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević at the South-East European Cooperation Process Summit, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
speech
04 Jun 2009
Introductory remarks by RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević at the first RCC Annual Meeting, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
speech
04 Jun 2009
Speech by RCC Secretary General Hido Biščević at the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the South-East European Cooperation Process, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
speech
21 May 2009
UNODC and Regional Cooperation Council to promote security and justice in South East Europe
press release
VIENNA – Cooperation between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) was enhanced today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to build security and the rule of law in South East Europe. A joint priority will be to address the challenges posed by illicit drugs and organized crime in the region. The Memorandum of Understanding ...
19 May 2009
Address by Deputy RCC Secretary General Jelica Minic at Belgrade Information Society and eDemocracy conference
speech
The topic of the address is “Challenges for the Development of South East Europe“.
14 May 2009
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe 2008-2009
report
14 May 2009
Annual Report of the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council on regional co-operation in South East Europe
report
22 Apr 2009
Article by Jelica Minić, Deputy Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, to AmCham’s magazine Perspective
interview
07 Apr 2009
RCC-hosted international conference agrees to strengthen efforts in fighting stolen vehicle crime in South East Europe
press release
SARAJEVO, 7 April 2009 – The 5th conference of the Bled Process on Stolen Vehicle Crime agreed in Sarajevo today to strengthen regional efforts in fighting this crime in South East Europe (SEE). The event was co-organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat and the Southeast Europe Police Chiefs Association (SEPCA). In his opening address, the Norwegian Ambassador to Bosnia ...
06 Apr 2009
Regional Cooperation Council to host international conference on stolen vehicle crime, in Sarajevo tomorrow
press release
SARAJEVO – The 5th conference of the Bled Process on Stolen Vehicle Crime will take place tomorrow at the premises of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretariat in Sarajevo. The event is jointly organized by the RCC and the Southeast Europe Police Chiefs Association (SEPCA). The purpose of the conference is to improve national structures fighting the stolen vehicle crime, coordinate activities ...
12 Dec 2008
Quarterly report by RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic
report
Report to the RCC Board on the activities of the RCC Secretariat, for the period 1 October-5 December 2008.
09 Dec 2008
Establishment of international law enforcement coordination units in Western Balkans launched in Vienna today
press release
VIENNA/SARAJEVO – The opening conference of the EU-funded project to establish the International Law Enforcement Coordination Units (ILECUs) in the Western Balkans was held in Vienna, today, under the auspices of the Austrian Ministry of Interior, relevant Slovenian and Romanian ministries, and the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). The project, to be implemented under the ...
07 Nov 2008
Regional cooperation in justice and home affairs indispensible to EU integration of Southeast Europe, says RCC Secretary General
press release
ZAGREB/SARAJEVO – Regional cooperation in fighting organized crime and corruption, reforming judicial system, combating illegal migration, visa liberalization, and strengthening border management are of particular importance for reaching Southeast Europe’s strategic goal of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, said the RCC Secretary General Hido Biscevic at the two-day EU-Western Balkans Ministerial ...
07 Nov 2008
Presidency Statement of the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs
speech
31 Oct 2008
Common Declaration of SEECP’s Ministers of Home Affairs regarding the Strengthening of Cooperation in Combating Cybercrime
declaration/decision
31 Oct 2008
SEECP Memorandum on Legal and Judicial Guaranties against Unlawful Processing of Personal Data
agreement
12 Sep 2008
RCC to host first meeting of key Southeast Europe initiatives and international partners on justice and home affairs issues
press release
SARAJEVO – The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) will host the first meeting of six regional initiatives and 20 international organizations active in the field of justice and home affairs in the Southeast Europe, in Sarajevo on 15-16 September. The First Coordination Conference of the Southeast Europe Initiatives on Justice and Home Affairs will provide a forum for better coordination of the ...
17 Jul 2008
Conclusions of the First Meeting of the Committee of Ministers under the Police Cooperation Convention for Southeast Europe
meeting document
27 Feb 2008
Declaration on RCC establishment, its participants, and Statute
declaration/decision
Annex I and Annex II amended by the RCC Board on 28 February 2013