Skopje - As part of the series of Open Days in each Member, ReSPA presented the strategic focus and blend of activities envisaged in the Programme of Work for 2023 to civil servants, members of the ReSPA thematic groups and program committee of North Macedonia. They provided concrete suggestions and proposed initiatives to be considered for implementation during 2023 to propel reform processes in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans and contribute to the region's European perspective.

"Despite the socio-economic challenges, ReSPA remains on track with its substantive contribution to the PAR Agenda and advancing the European perspective of the region. Dynamising our activities, we want to reach tangible results to support and transform public administration in WB. In shaping our activities, we want to turn ReSPA's motto into reality - to listen and work jointly with our stakeholders. ReSPA Open Days 2023 came as an aspiration to share our vision and offer avenues to concrete initiatives to build resilient, transparent and professional public administration that nurtures its employees and works for the citizens. In this journey, we have strong support from the European Commission. Results will not be possible without strong regional collaboration between all PAR actors because the logic of cooperation and dialogue is the only path forward." said Maja Handjiska-Trendafilova, ReSPA Director.