Over a quarter-century, the CEF has – through learning and knowledge sharing – supported thousands of public officials, strengthened institutions, and contributed to the social and economic development of the region.
Across the Western Balkans, young public officials are entering public service with talent, ambition, and a drive to make public institutions more effective while helping the region move closer to the European Union. This is exactly what the EU-funded multi-beneficiary project “EU Scheme for Young Professionals…
All Voices from the RegionMarsed Harizi shares his reflections on the CEF Expert Coaching and Mentoring Skills Development Program, a coaching and mentoring skills training program recognized and certified by International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). His experience captures the program’s…
All Voices from PartnersGeri Dule from the Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA) reflects on his journey within the WeCoach component of the WeLead project, funded by the European Union. In his reflection, he shares how structured coaching supported her personal growth and helped her become a more conscious and intentional…
All Voices from the RegionWe 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…
All Voices from PartnersAs part of the WeCoach component of the WeLead project, funded by the European Union, participants engaged in a structured coaching process designed to support personal growth, leadership development, and professional impact. In the reflection below, Nina Blazic, who works at the Ministry of Public Administration…
All Voices from the RegionMinister 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…
All Voices from PartnersEarlier this year, Elena Gubavu from the National Bank of Romania attended the “Mastering Skills through On-the-Job Training for Internal Auditors” training. It brought together public sector internal auditors from different institutions and countries, combining an intensive face-to-face workshop with mentor-supported…
All Voices from the RegionWe are happy to share a reflection by Mateja Vraničar Erman from 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, shift her leadership mindset,…
All Voices from PartnersAs part of the National Bank of Moldova – Institutional Transformation into a Learning Organization (NBM LearnOrgLab) project, this value creation story shows how one concrete learning experience led to visible changes in daily work. Over three intensive days in Chișinau, NBM HR team used practical tools and a…
All Voices from the RegionTo 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,…
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