International Conference: What Structural Reform Priorities are Needed for Economic Recovery in Slovenia

The Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF) and the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development of the Republic of Slovenia (IMAD) are organizing the International Conference on Structural Challenges of the Slovenian Economy to discuss structural reform priorities in times of economic crisis. The conference will address fiscal policy challenges, ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts, and the state of financial and labor markets. A special focus will be given to the role of well-organized tax administrations, transforming tax administrations to adapt to current challenges, and to the importance of corporate governance in fostering changes.

The conference targets public (financial) management practitioners and experts from ministries, international institutions, professional associations, embassies, and faculties. The speakers include, among others, Gerd Schwartz and Norman Gillanders from the IMF; Boštjan Vasle, Maja Bednaš, Alenka Kajzer and Marjan Hafner from the IMAD, and Niamh Hardiman from the University College Dublin.

The conference will take place on June 19, 2013 at Hotel Slon in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD) of the Republic of Slovenia is an independent government office. The IMAD monitors, analyzes and evaluates current trends and economic, social and environmental dimensions of development; prepares short- and medium-term forecasts of macroeconomic aggregates; prepares analyses that serve as a basis for strategic decision-making and economic and development policy measures; and conducts research.

The Center of Excellence in Finance is a regional institution promoting capacity development in public financial management and central banking in south east Europe. We deliver tailor-made learning programs for staff working in the public sector and central banks. We also provide technical assistance and promote research and policy dialogue on issues of public financial management and central banking. Our mission is to promote awareness of international standards and best practice in public financial management and central banking by organizing specialized learning events, encouraging knowledge sharing and research, and providing technical assistance.