Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF), Cankarjeva 18, Ljubljana (2026)

29/09/2026

📊 Building skills today, supporting accounting reform tomorrow!
Public sector accountants from spent two days learning, discussing, and working together on the transition from modified cash-based to accrual-based accounting.

With experts Daniel Stojanovski and Marina Trpeska guiding the learning, participants explored everything from the legal framework and implementation to the use of AI in . 🤖📚

And the focus was not only on learning. Participants also developed concrete action plans to help move the reform process forward.

💬 And what did participants take away? A clearer understanding of accrual accounting, practical ideas for supporting the transition in their institutions, and new ways to use AI in everyday accounting work. They particularly valued the practical examples and exchange of experiences, helping connect new knowledge with the realities of their daily work.

💡 Because mastering new approaches starts with putting knowledge into practice.

🤝 The learning initiative is supported by Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through .

21/09/2026

💬 In 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈, we share reflections from those who helped shape the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) journey and will continue building on its .

🏦“Central banks can no longer remain observers; artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the way we fulfil our fundamental mandate, from monetary policy and the supervision of the financial and banking system to combating money laundering. Nevertheless, its integration into core operations must remain prudent. The fundamental principle is clear: artificial intelligence should support decision-making, not make decisions. Human intervention, institutional accountability and economic judgement remain key elements in the exercise of monetary authority.”
Anca Dragu, Governor of the NBM

🌱“NBM LearnOrgLab is helping embed learning into the organizational culture, shaping collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. It shows that learning is becoming a shared value and a natural driver of sustainable institutional growth.”
Tatiana Ivanicichina, Deputy Governor of the NBM

👉 Placing the project in the wider context of Moldova's EU path and Slovenia's development cooperation, 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐣 highlighted the broader importance of this partnership. He reaffirmed Slovenia's support for Moldova's ongoing reforms, highlighting the importance of resilient and transparent public institutions. He welcomed the results of the three-year cooperation between CEF and the National Bank of Moldova and expressed support for continuing the partnership as Moldova advances on its EU accession journey.

🤝 “It will leave a permanent mark not just in the Bank, but also in other institutions aligned with the project, such as the Ministry of Finance and the State Tax Service. I wish to thank all the colleagues of the National Bank of Moldova for being the front runners; I hope it will not stop here, and that the Lions will continue their work.”
Angelique van Haasteren, Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands

💡 “Over three years, the project has contributed to tangible changes in how the National Bank of Moldova develops its people, shares knowledge, collaborates, and learns as an institution. For CEF, this has turned our strategic ambition into practical experience and important evidence that investing in organizational development can create lasting institutional capacity and strengthen resilience.”
Jana Repansek, CEF Director

👉 Read more: https://www.cef-see.org/strengthening-national-bank-of-moldovas-capacity-to-deliver-on-its-mandate

🙏 This project was financially supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through , and the Constituency Program of the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands (Kiesgroepprogramma).
In-kind contributions: Banka Slovenije, Banque de France, the National Bank of Romania, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Ministry of Public Administration of Slovenia, the Authority for Financial Markets, the Netherlands, the National Bank of Belgium.

21/09/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈: 𝐍𝐁𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐋𝐚𝐛: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
🤝 Together, colleagues across the Banca Națională a Moldovei (NBM) have spent the past three years building stronger ways to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge through our joint project. Today, they are carrying this work forward through new practices, stronger capacities, and a shared commitment to continuous development.

🌱 Along the way, colleagues, managers, and learning practitioners formed new connections, explored new approaches, and created momentum that continues to support development across the institution, as well as beyond the project's conclusion.
At CEF, we believe that the most sustainable results come when people and institutions have the confidence and capacity to keep building on progress themselves. That belief shaped NBM LearnOrgLab from the beginning and continues to guide how we approach our work and partnerships.

🙏 A sincere thank you to everyone who shared their expertise, energy, and commitment throughout this journey.

👉 Read more: https://www.cef-see.org/strengthening-national-bank-of-moldovas-capacity-to-deliver-on-its-mandate

This project was financially supported by the Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through , and the Constituency Program of the Ministry of Finance, the Netherlands.

In-kind contributions: Banka Slovenije, Banque de France, the Nationa Bank of Romania, De Nederlandsche Bank, the Ministry of Public Administration of Slovenia, the Authority for Financial Markets, the Netherlands, the Nationale Bank van België / Banque nationale de Belgique.

18/09/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.
Recently, we also welcomed colleagues from the Ministry of Finance of Armenia (ՀՀ ֆինանսների նախարարություն) to CEF.
It was a study visit focused on communication, collaboration, mentoring, and building learning organizations.
Thank you for the inspiring exchange and for sharing your perspectives and experiences with us.

This learning initiative was part of the M*F AM LearnOrgLab project, supported by the Ministry of Finance, Slovenia, through Slovenia Aid and Partnerships.

17/09/2026

🤝 Great conversations start with a warm visit.
This week, we welcomed Lefterije Lleshi, Commissioner for the Albanian independent public administration oversight institutions (KMSHC Albania), and her colleagues to CEF, where they met with colleagues Aleksandra Tekijaški and Robertina Gjoka Vasilieva.
💡 We exchanged experiences, discussed public-sector professional development, and explored opportunities for future cooperation. We look forward to staying connected and continuing to learn together.

The visiting delegation also included:
• Ermira Manja, Adviser to the Commissioner
• Arbana Basha, Director General of Inspection and Oversight
• Mimoza Zeneli, Director of Finance and Support Services
• Enkelejda Hebibasi, Director of Inspection and Oversight

12/09/2026

– Fact 2️⃣5️⃣
🎬 As we wrap up our series, here's a simple reminder: every team needs a chance to pause, recharge, and reconnect from time to time.
Last week, we stepped away from our desks and spent a day together at Velika Planina. Good conversations, fresh air, a change of perspective...

💖 And an important reminder that strengthening and nurturing connections behind the work is just as important as the work itself. 💖

10/09/2026

💡 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.
The workshop "Smart Controls for Strong Governance: Managing Growth Funds, Indicators and Double-Financing Risks", brought experts and practitioners from across the region to Ljubljana. Together, the Regional School of Public Administration, the SIGMA Programme, and CEF explored practical approaches to governance, monitoring, controls, and audit.
The workshop opened with reflections from CEF Director Jana Repanšek, ReSPA Director ad interim Jelena Mrdak and SIGMA Senior Expert Klas Klaas, who set the strategic context for the discussions.

Experts Rozalija Karchicka-Vasilevska (ReSPA), Robertina Gjoka Vasilieva (CEF), Joyce Teunissen (CEF Expert) and Alastair Swarbrick (SIGMA) then led practical exchanges on managing risks, strengthening accountability and protecting public resources.

A big thank you to ReSPA and the SIGMA Programme for another excellent collaboration. We greatly value this partnership and the opportunity to continue learning and working together.

08/09/2026

➡️ Avoid the FOMO (fear of missing out)! Only a few days remain to apply for "𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬": https://www.cef-see.org/24-iccagtima-2130
If climate risks are becoming part of your institution's analytical agenda, this is an excellent opportunity to learn directly from practitioners who are already integrating these considerations into macroeconomic analysis and policy work.

Join experts from leading international and national institutions to explore practical approaches, methodologies, and real-world experiences.

🎯 For ministries of finance, central banks, and ministries of environment
📍 Ljubljana, Slovenia
📅 20-22 October 2026
⏳ Apply by 13 September

This event is part of the "Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans" project, implemented by the CEF and supported by the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Slovenia, and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia.

Ministrstvo za okolje, podnebje in energijo Bank of England
World Bank Group Banka Slovenije International Monetary Fund

01/09/2026

🌍 What's keeping the Western Balkans awake at night?
💡 Young people leaving.
💡Skills gaps.
💡Energy costs.
💡Climate challenges.
💡Trust in institutions.
💡Preparing for the EU.

As we wrap up the 3rd generation of the project, eight young public officials from across the region took a closer look at these issues through the WeWrite component.

The result?
📘 WeWrite: From Ideas to Influence - a collection of policy papers that explores practical ways forward on issues that matter to communities across the Western Balkans.
🔗 www.cef-see.org/assets/files/26-wewrite-from-ideas-to-influence.pdf

The eight authors – Elkjer Qema, Ester Beqiraj, Maja Jovičić Prole, Aurora Popova, Lirikë Kamberi, Aleksandar Cvijovic, Daniel Jovevski, and Aleksandar Ljubomirović – presented their work during the roundtable discussion “Young Leaders Driving Policy Change After the Rupture: From Ideas to Influence in a Fragmented World.” It took place at the Young Bled Strategic Forum.

A special thank you, of course, to all the mentors of the # WeWrite component & the policy paper writing: Eralda Çani, Petrina Broka, Vlado Dimovski, Merdza Handalic Plahonjic, Dragan Tilev, Svetlana Lausevic, Natasha Ilijeva Acevska, and Stefan Surlic.

Because the future isn't only something we prepare for. It's something we help shape.

This was part of the project .

26/08/2026

🌱 The economic implications of climate change are becoming impossible to ignore. Is your institution ready to respond?

💡 Join CEF's workshop on Climate Change & Green Transition in Macroeconomic Analysis and explore practical ways to integrate climate considerations into economic and fiscal decision-making.

📍 Ljubljana, Slovenia
📅 October 20–22, 2026

Learn directly from experts from the Bank of England, World Bank, Bank of Slovenia, the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development of the Republic of Slovenia, and other leading institutions how to tackle climate-related risks and strengthen the analytical tools needed to respond.

🎯 Who should apply?
Central bank, ministry of finance, and ministry of environment officials working on climate policy, fiscal risk, macroeconomic analysis, or financial stability.

✅ Fully funded participation is available for selected officials from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.* Participants from other countries are also welcome to apply.

⏳ Applications close on September 13, 2026.
👉 Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dSfhRiRX

This workshop is part of the Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans project, implemented by the CEF and supported by the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning of Slovenia and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia.

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