Our colleague Marija Basheska is participating in the conference “Structural Changes in the Western Balkans Region”, held from October 27 to 29 in Tirana, organized by the Aspen Institute Germany.
The conference brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers from across the region and Europe to discuss structural transformations in the areas of the labour market, digitalization, energy, and migration in the Western Balkans.
Meeting of the WEBecon Network held within the World Bank’s Second Macro-Peer Learning Event
Finance Think organized a meeting with representatives from public institutions, experts, and the business community on the topic “Just Energy Transition: What Are the Benefits and What Are the Risks.”
Key conclusions:
Economic benefits through savings in household electricity costs and increased competitiveness of companies.
Cleaner and healthier environment through greater use of renewable energy sources.
Coordination and commitment in policy implementation are crucial for a successful and fair transition.
Supported by: OSF Western Balkans, Open Society Foundations, and Instituti GAP.
It cannot be said that larger “municipalities always have greater capacity – there are also examples of small municipalities with good planning and discipline. The main problem is often the internal capacity for planning and phased implementation, as many municipalities start numerous projects but do not complete them.
