Networking

The special session at the IAMO Forum 2022 presented some of the analytical work carried out in the framework of the APD. The presented studies are elaborated in close cooperation between scientists and practitioners from the Western Balkans, Germany and other European countries. The session also provided a forum to discuss future directions of Agricultural Policy Development in the light of latest developments.

FAO established an informal regional technical network on community development in 2019. The 2022 workshop should help revitalize the technical network and strengthen partnerships with key regional and national actors.

The Forum brought together ministers in charge of foreign affairs and European funds, officials of the European Commission, relevant stakeholders and general public to take part in discussing the future of the Strategy and its role in addressing the key issues in our region. The annual event also aims to raise the visibility of the EUSAIR and reflect on the significant progress made in the last year within the Strategy.

This year 5th International Congress of Rural Tourism organized in a period 27-30 April, 2022 in Cavtat, Croatia brought together 400 participants from 15 countries.

Explore Balkans brand was promoted in the scope of the International Tourism Fair held in a period 24-27 March, 2022 in Belgrade. Promotion of Explore Balkans Brand was organized at the Stand of Tourist Organization Region of Western Serbia on Friday, 25 March.

The main goal of the Conference is to strengthen communication, increase cooperation between the Western Balkan countries/territories, through the sharing of information, experiences and ideas in policies/legislation, as well as practices in this field.