Sectoral Policymaking
We promote a structured discussion and analysis of sector-specific policies by strengthening the capacities of line ministries (LMs) to position them within the wider policy planning frameworks. We build capacities to assess fiscal implications of various sectorial policies and discuss how to integrate them into budgetary planning frameworks. We particulary focus on structural reforms, and strengthening LMs capacities to describe, sequence, prioritize and negotiate them. Our activities also look into how the relationship between LMs, ministries of finance and other central government planning bodies (e. g. Prime minister’s office, policy secretariat) can be more coordinated and strengthened.
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2025 Highlights
Building on our established collaboration within the Economic Reform Programmes (ERPs) for the Western Balkans and Türkiye, and aligned with the EU's Reform and Growth Facility (RGF) for the Western Balkans (2024–2027), our 2025 efforts focus on:
• Supporting reforms outlined in both ERPs and Reform Agendas (RAs) to ensure alignment and complementarity between the two programs.
• Strengthening monitoring, coordination, impact assessment, and reporting for policy reforms across critical sectors, including the digital and green transitions, human capital development, and the business environment.
• Fostering regional knowledge sharing by organizing a regional workshop to address challenges in the energy policy sector. The workshop will explore how reforms outlined in ERPs and RAs tackle these challenges while aligning with EU policy guidance.
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Within Fiscal Frameworks [FISR 2]](/assets/images/learning-resources/FISR2_brochure.jpg)
