
WB6 Competitiveness Policy Priority
Context The goal of this project was to develop public policy recommendations that will inform the broader European Bank initiative
CEVES supports deeper economic cooperation and integration of the Western Balkans through monitoring the regulatory approximation to the EU Acquis, improving the functioning of CEFTA, the common regional market, and connecting to the EU Single Market. The program also includes an analysis of the Energy Community's work, as well as monitoring and supporting the implementation of the regional reform agenda. Through these activities, CEVES contributes to the creation of an integrated, predictable, and competitive regional space that promotes trade, investment, and long-term economic growth.
Below you can see a brief overview of Projects that CEVES has implemented or is implementing within this program area.

Context The goal of this project was to develop public policy recommendations that will inform the broader European Bank initiative

Description: Regional policy study on renewable energy sources and prosumers, analyzing Serbia's framework and proposing measures to improve energy production

Description: Regional policy study assessing the economic potential and barriers to integration within the Open Balkan Initiative, with recommendations for improvement

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the economic backbone of Serbia, but many dynamic, fast-growing companies remain invisible to policymakers

Description: Regional analysis of business sentiment in the economies of the Western Balkan countries (WB6), interpreting survey data to assess competitiveness, innovation, and progress

Description Serbia's path to EU accession requires alignment with EU legal acquis in the area of competition policy, including state aid regulation.

Description CEVES participates in inclusive and evidence-based dialogue on economic governance. Since 2018, CEVES has been participating in the National