We are delighted to share a thoughtful reflection by Ms. Zorica Božinovska Lazarevska, a respected academic from the Faculty of Economics at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, North Macedonia,…

Today, a group of selected young public professionals from the Western Balkans concluded months of hard work by presenting their policy papers at the Young Bled Strategic Forum's Powered Discussion, “We…

The nearly year-long journey of the WeLead Project’s Cohort 1 has come to an end. Participants in this EU-funded, multi-beneficiary capacity development initiative had the opportunity to collaborate across…

As summer winds down and September approaches, it is time to prepare for the busy season ahead. At the CEF, we are kicking off a new learning season, offering plenty of fresh online and in-class learning…

The recent workshop on "Governance and Communication in Central Banks" provided participants with valuable insights into preparing effective reports for executive boards, thereby enhancing transparency…

As Montenegro takes on the chairing of the CEF Governing Board, we are pleased to share key insights from Minister of Finance Novica Vuković’s address to the Board members. Minister Vuković expressed appreciation…

We are pleased to present our 2023 Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive summary of our activities over the past year. This report also highlights how we have progressed in our vision to inspire…