RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2014 2016 RCC

RCC Strategy and Work Programme 2014 -2016 RCC Annual Meeting Ohrid, 30 May 2013

RCC BEYOND 2013 • Developing a new pattern of work • Vision building process – SEE 2020 • Upgraded relationship with SEECP • More direct role in the EU Enlargement process • Keeping on fundamental principles of regional cooperation: regional ownership, regional responsibility (leadership), all inclusiveness

Structure of the RCC SWP 2014 -2016 1. • • • INTRODUCTION First five years of operation Overview of progress so far and achievements from the previous strategy Key challenges identified - political, socio-economic, self-assessment (focus, streamlining) • Introduction of the new strategy and how it responds to these challenges (SEE 2020) • Main messages of the new strategy: (i) Job-creating growth through renewed focus on competitiveness and regional economic integration, (ii) support to accession (functional integration, acquis adoption, good governance)

Structure of the document (cont’d) 2. STRATEGY AND WORK PROGRAMME 2. 1. SEE 2020 Strategy - Job Creating Growth and EU Integration 2. 1. 1 Overview – Key objectives of SEE 2020 – Key operating principles of SEE 2020 and main features of implementation: measurable progress, quantifiable indicators, decentralized and multi-level (national administrations, regional organizations with mandate, international partners supporting the process) 2. 1. 2 Regional priorities – Horizontal (strategic leadership, coordination, monitoring of progress, donor coordination around SEE 2020, streamlining cooperation, strengthening reg. structures) – Sectoral priorities (Integrated: trade and investment, Smart: education, strengthening research capacities for innovation, cultural and creative sectors; digital society; Sustainable: resource efficiency; competitiveness; Inclusive: social development; Governance: improved public services, anti-corruption. 2. 1. 3 RCC Work Programme

Structure of the document (cont’d) 2. 2. JHA and Security Cooperation – Stability and Rule of Law 2. 2. 1 Overview 2. 2. 2 Regional priorities – Greater coordination of regional cooperation in fighting organised crime – Support activities in the area of Migration, Asylum and Refugees – Improve efficiency of regional dialogue and cooperation mechanisms on security and defense issues – Contribute to enhanced political support to security cooperation and the cross-sectoral dimension 2. 2. 3 RCC work programme

Structure of the document (cont’d) 2. 3. Cross-cutting Issues – Extending Participation, Widening Partnerships 2. 3. 1. Overview 2. 3. 2. Regional priorities – Supporting parliamentary activities related to the EU acquis and strengthening of SEECP parliamentary dimension – Fostering regional cooperation in the field of media – Supporting involvement of civil society – Gender 2. 3. 3. RCC work programme

Revised RCC SWP Structure JOB-CREATING GROWTH AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: Integrated, smart, inclusive, sustainable growth underpinned by good governance (ESD, EIU, BHC, JHA) Budgeted activities: 65. 3% of programme activities SEE 2020 STABILITY AND RULE OF LAW: Security cooperation, fighting organized crime and supporting cooperation in migration mgmt (JHA, SEC) Budgeted: 26. 8% of prog. activities EXTENDING PARTICIPATION, WIDENING PARTNERSHIPS: Parliamentary cooperation, media development, NGOs, gender (BHC, Front Office) Budgeted : 7. 9% pr. activ. JHA and Security Cooperation Cross-Cutting Issues Cross Cutting Issues

Links between budget and activities Units ESD EIU BHC Activities 1. Trade and investment integration 2. Digital Society development 3. Increased competitiveness 4. Social development 5. Contribute to increased use of renewables , EE 6. Contribute to the dev’t of sust and integrated transport 7. Regional environmental and climate change cooperation SWP SEE 2020 8. Strengthen regional cooperation in education 9. R&D & Innovation – Establishment of the RRP 10. Culture and Creative Sectors 11. Streamlining JHA activities in the Governance for Growth JHA 12. Coordination of cooperation in fighting organised crime 13. Enhance regional cooperation on migration management SCU 14. Development of effective regional mechanisms in SCU 15. Encourage the cross-sectoral dimension PAR & FO Links btween budget and activities 16. Assisting SEECP in developing parliamentary dimension 17. Supporting parliamentary activities related to SEE 2020 18. Women Entrepreneurship Project 19. Independence and sustain. of public service media in SEE Stability and Rule of Law Cross-cutting

Key principles of the SWP 2014 -2016 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Added value to national efforts – regional relevance Decentralized development and implementation Quantifiable indicators and measurable progress Clear governance structure and political support Strong link with IPA 2

Governance of the RCC SWP • Overall political guidance • General policy orientation South East Europe Cooperation Process • Adoption of SWP • Annual stock-taking of progress in achieving targets RCC Annual Meeting • Regular monitoring and oversight • Intra-governmental coordination through national coordinators RCC Board/National Coordinators • Implementation of regional actions • Convening role, consensus building • Coordination and reporting • Streamlining with national (horizontal and sectoral) strategies and implementation at the national level RCC Secretariat Nat’l administrations/ line ministries … Nat’l administrations/ line ministries

SEE 2020 OBJECTIVES, STAKEHOLDERS AND COORDINATION MECHANISM

SEE 2020 Implementing Structure Ministries of trade, economy, investment CEFTA SEEIC Ministries of PAR, justice, interior, judicial authorities pillar: integrate d growth RAI RESPA NALAS ERI SEE pillar: governan ce TFCS e-SEE Gov. Board RCC Ministries of economy, energy, environment, agriculture pillar: smart growth R&D Platform SEE 2020 pillar: inclusive growth IGWGSD Ministries of education, employment, social affairs, health pillar: sustainab le growth SEEIC SEEHN SEECEL REC Ministries of economy, energy, environment, agriculture

Layers of SEE 2020 Implementation SEE 2020 targets, policy objectives and implementation methods Cooperation at the level of measures (e. g. trade facilitation, investment promotion, etc. ) Western Balkans 23. 7 million Other SEE states 142. 4 million Knowledge transfer, peer learning, etc. Other EU 500 million

If done correctly, SEE 2020 provides… • A clear framework with identified strategic targets, indicators and measures to guide cooperation, consistent with national priorities • Governance framework for cooperation and coordination on policy responses to issues that cross national borders • Framework for interaction with donors engaged in regional interventions and coordination with national IPA programmes

…with clear benefits for regional cooperation as well • Unambiguous roles of stakeholders in regional cooperation • Fully streamlined activities of regional players • Clear monitoring mandate with pre-defined indicators and agreement with regional structures and national administrations • Strong focus

Challenges: 1. Political will 2. Capacities and institutions 3. Putting forward appropriate governance mechanisms and incentives 4. Coupling commitments with tools to reach objectives 5. Intra-governmental coordination within the SEE administrations 6. Barriers (infrastructure, NTBs) 7. Evolution of the EU Enlargement Policy