ReSPA, in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian National School of Administration (SNA), is pleased to launch the Opening Conference and Induction Day marks the official launch of the Public Servants’ Capacity Building and Mobility Programme 2.0, an initiative designed to foster knowledge exchange, institutional cooperation, and administrative excellence between the Western Balkans and the Italian administration.

Building on the success of the first programme, this initiative—supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) and implemented in partnership between ReSPA and the Italian National School of Administration (SNA)—aims to strengthen administrative capacities in the Western Balkans.

This event will bring together high-level representatives from Italy, the Western Balkans, and the European Commission, alongside participants of the new cohort. The conference will provide a platform for strategic discussions on European integration, public sector modernization, and best practices in governance. Through insightful presentations, panel discussions, and interactive roundtables, participants will explore new opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

By setting the stage for the programme’s capacity-building modules, study visits, and mobility schemes, this Opening Conference will serve as a catalyst for empowering public servants with the skills, networks, and knowledge necessary to contribute to stronger, more innovative, and EU-aligned public administrations in the Western Balkans.

More details are available in the Provisional Agenda