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South East Europe 2020: Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective

South East Europe 2020: Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective. September 2013. Evolving role of the Regional Cooperation Council. has a key role in supporting economic and social development and related reforms;

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South East Europe 2020: Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective

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  1. South East Europe 2020:Jobs and Prosperity in a European Perspective September 2013

  2. Evolving role of the Regional Cooperation Council has a key role in supporting economic and social development and related reforms; promotes the region’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration of which regional cooperation is an essential part; links the region with donor community in areas with a regional dimension As a new, regionally owned organisation the RCC represents the region, supports and initiates regional cooperation - 13 SEE beneficiaries The RCC operates under the political umbrella of the South East Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP). Its objectives, working methods and priority areas for action are defined by the Statute and other documents adopted at Annual Meetings and endorsed by SEECP Summits. As the main focal point for regional cooperation, the RCC:

  3. Rationale for SEE 2020 • SEE 2020 materialized as a response to Europe 2020, as the region was left out of the main European growth framework: • Preparations for future membership suggest that the Europe 2020 policy goals and implementation methods are pertinent to enlargement countries, with a strong need to adjust the strategy to region’s needs, making it more realistic and credible • Help anchor reform efforts into an overarching growth and development agenda and refocus on growth and competitiveness • Introduce greater coherence and coordination into the regional cooperation framework ?

  4. Ministries of economy – Main Catalyst • At the Ministerial meeting on November 24, 2011: • Adopted SEE 2020 Vision • Provided clear mandate to the RCC/SEEIC and national administrations to engage on regional strategy development • Secured resources for the strategy • At the Ministerial meeting on November 9, 2012: • Adopted 11 regional and 77 national headline targets to be reached by 2020 Regional vision-building efforts channeled through SEE Investment Committee, main regional body for competitiveness and investment-related reforms:

  5. Five pillars of SEE 2020 Integrated growth deeper regional trade and investment linkages and policies enhancing the flow of goods, investment, services and persons Smart growth commitment to compete on value added, promoting knowledge and innovation across the board Inclusive growth skills development, employment creation and labour market participation by all, including vulnerable groups and minorities SEE 2020 Vision Sustainable growth enhancing competitiveness, entrepre-neurship and a commitment to greener and more energy-efficient development Governance for growth improving the capacity of public administrations to strengthen the rule of law and reduce corruption so as to create a business-friendly environment

  6. SEE 2020 Embodied in 11 Headline Targets Increase of GDP per capita relative to the EU Growth of Total Trade in Goods and Services Reduction of Trade Deficit 122% 7.6 p.p. 144% 158% Overall Growth of intra-regional trade in goods Growth of overall FDI inflows Integrated growth

  7. SEE 2020 Embodied in 11 Headline Targets 20% Growth of Highly Qualified Workforce Growth of enterprise creation Growth of GDP per person employed 33% 20% 138% Smart growth Sustainable growth Growth of exports of goods and services per capita Growth of overall employment rate Increase of government effectiveness Inclusive growth Governance f/growth

  8. Guiding principles of SEE 2020 Added value to national efforts – synergy Decentralized development and implementation Quantifiable indicators and measurable progress Clear governance structure and political support Strong link with IPA 2

  9. SEE 2020 Development Process • Development of SEE 2020 divested to regional structures that: • Are able to play a leading role within each pillar • Are functionally aligned with SEE 2020 policy dimensions • Have capacity to work on development and can build capacity for implementation • Have, or are willing to put in place adequate governance mechanisms • Wide-ranging consultations with national administrations and other partners • More than 1,000 people directly involved in the process so far • Process expected to continue until end of September when the draft Strategy should be finalized

  10. Pillar 1: Integrated growth

  11. Pillar 2: Smart growth

  12. Pillar 3: Sustainable Growth

  13. Pillar 4: Inclusive Growth

  14. Pillar 5: Governance for growth

  15. Prioritization through sectors Example: Automobile parts sector Prioritize removal of trade barriers of raw materials, intermediate and final products Liberalize manufacturing-related services (e.g. integrated logistics services) Incentivize investment in the given sector integrated Identify regional skills-gaps and skills mismatches within the sector with an objective to install mutual recognition arrangements for the given profession smart Prioritize infrastructure investment geared towards supporting the value chain sustainable Mutual recognition arrangements inclusive Piloting alternative dispute resolution methods for the given sectors Automate licensing and concessionary procedures through e-gov services (e.g. paperless customs) governance

  16. SEE 2020 Implementing Structure Ministries of trade, economy, investment SEEIC CEFTA ERI SEE Ministries of PAR, justice, interior, judicial authorities Ministries of education, science, information society, culture • pillar: integrated growth TFCS RAI e-SEE • pillar: governance • pillar: smart growth RESPA NALAS R&D Platform GovBoard RCC SEECEL • SEE 2020 • pillar: inclusive growth • pillar: sustainable growth SEEIC IGWGSD Ministries of education, employment, social affairs, health Ministries of economy, energy, environment, agriculture, transport ECS SEEHN REC SEETO

  17. SEE 2020 Governance Governing Board of SEE 2020 • Overall guidance and general policy orientation • Annual stock-taking of progress • Adoption of ARI SEE 2020 National Coordinator • Provide intra-governmental coordination mechanisms • Liaise with RCC • Brief Govern. Board members Regional Cooperation Council • Overall monitoring and reporting • Horizontal coordination and cross-cutting issues • Preparation of ARI Line ministries/ agencies Dimension coordinator (regnlstructrs) • Implement the Strategy • Provide inputs on progress of implementation and policy developments • Sectoral monitoring and peer reviews • Development of reports on policy dimensions • Coordination with other related dimensions • Preparation of sectoral inputs to the ARI Line ministries/ agencies Dimension coordinator … … Dimension coordinator Line ministries/ agencies

  18. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun … Dec Provide inputs for the Annual Sectoral Review National Administrations Implementation of the Annual Sectoral Review Work Programme Dimension Coordinators Prepare the Annual Sectoral Review Monitoring and peer reviews RCC Prepare the Annual Implementation Report Overall coordination & SEE 2020 monitoring Governing Board Adopt AIR & issue policy guidance SEE 2020 Monitoring Schedule

  19. SEE 2020 Development Process Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Take part in sectoral/horizontal consultations National Administrations Dimension Coordinators Organize sectoral consultations process First set of sectoralinputs for SEE 2020 Identify main partners, define roles and responsibilities Support sectoral consultations process in select areas Hire external TA Generate 1st draft of SEE2020 RCC

  20. SEE 2020 Development Process (cnt’d) Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Review 1st draft of SEE 2020 2nd round of consult. Adoption of SEE 2020 within government procedure SEE 2020 adopted Ministers National Administrations Dimension Coordinators Refinements to the sectoral inputs Political support for respective sectoral inputs RCC Refine the 2nd draft of SEE2020, detailed action plan, costing Finalize proposed SEE 2020

  21. thank you RCC Secretariat Trg BiH 1/V, 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina http://www.rcc.int

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