We are happy to present insights from Žana Jovanović, Head of the Division for Finance and Accounting and Coordination of the Growth Plan at the Ministry of Finance of Montenegro. Following her participation in the recent Brussels conference “Economic Reform Programme and Reform Agenda Teams Working Towards EU…

We are pleased to share a reflection by Saša Jazbec, CEF Associate Fellow and State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia, who joined the CEF Expert Development Program to deepen her coaching and mentoring skills. In her story, Ms. Jazbec describes how a simple New Year’s resolution to invest in formal…

Darya Sukhatska, Head of Training and Development Unit at the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, shares her experience from the recent Training of Trainers workshop. She reflects on how the program supported her professional growth and how the skills, ideas, and practical tools she gained will help improve learning…

Minister Franc Props leads the Slovenian Ministry of Public Administration at a time of rapid global change and rising citizen expectations. In this interview, he discusses the competencies public servants need for the future, Slovenia’s efforts in human-resources and digital transformation, and the growing importance…

As part of the Efficient Public Sector Asset Management (EPSAM) project, Albana Shala, Director of the Office for Public Property Administration (OPPA) within the Prime Minister’s Office of Kosovo, shares her reflection on how participating in the CEF learning activities has shaped her professional growth and…

We are happy to share a reflection by Mateja Vraničar Erman, Chair of the Advisory Board at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, who took part in the CEF Expert Development Program. In her story, Mateja shares how developing coaching and mentoring skills helped her rediscover her own strengths,…

As part of the National Bank of Moldova–Institutional Transformation into a Learning Organization (NBM LearnOrgLab) project, several colleagues from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) shared insights from their participation in the project and the related Training of Trainers (ToT) program. Their reflections –…

To mark the 10th anniversary of the CEF becoming an international organization, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of North Macedonia and the current chair of the CEF Governing Board Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska reflects on the CEF’s growth, its role in fostering regional cooperation and knowledge sharing,…

Learning experiences can leave a lasting mark, shaping not only our skills but also our outlook on growth and collaboration. This story offers a glimpse into such a journey — a reflection on participating in innovative training within the LearnOrg project and the impact it had on our professional practice. Written…

During the 2025 CEF Expert Development Program, Andreja Jerina, a distinguished expert in European affairs and public administration, experienced a profound shift in her approach to communication and leadership. Drawing on decades of experience in negotiation, coordination, and strategic management, she entered…