The 14th Regional Network of National CT-P/CVE Coordinators (RNNC) from the Western Balkans met in Skopje, North Macedonia on 17th and 18th October 2023. The meeting, organised by the EU Delegation in Sarajevo's Regional Counter-Terrorism and Security Expert in collaboration with the CSC WB project, gathered various stakeholders. These included national CT-P/CVE Coordinators, EU CT-P/CVE
The IISG Secretariat participated in the eighth Regional Security Coordination Conference, held in Rome on 14-15 November 2023, focused on Security Cooperation in the Western Balkans - Securing the Future: Building Resilience through Collaboration. Co-organised by multiple entities, it brought together over 100 participants, including security practitioners from various jurisdictions and representatives of significant regional
On 7th December 2023, the IISG Secretariat organised the 7th IISG Board meeting in Sarajevo in a hybrid form. The Board was presented by the European Commission (DG NEAR which chaired the meeting), Western Balkans Partners: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) as the host entity of
On the 30 – 31 of January 2024, the Head of the Secretariat Mr. Agron Sojati attended a collaborative meeting between CEPOL and Europol at Europol premises in Hague, Netherlands, focused on addressing challenges posed by organised crime and terrorism. Key speakers emphasized the importance of strategic evaluation and a common approach to tackling emerging
On 8th of February 2024, IISG Secretariat actively participated in a meeting with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Interior of Serbia Mr. Danilo Stevandić. Warm greetings were extended to the delegation of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) represented by the Political Director Mr. Amer Kapetanovic, and the IISG Secretariat represented by Mr. Agron
European Union Delegation to Serbia and IISG Secretariat held a meeting in Belgrade to enhance collaboration on regional security. Discussions included the role of the IISG Database, upcoming stakeholder coordination meetings, and plans for cybersecurity integration. Emphasis was placed on donor coordination and needs assessment prioritisation. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration, highlighting
The 15th Regional Network of National CT-P/CVE Coordinators (RNNC) Meeting was held on 17 April 2024 in Tirana, Albania. The meeting served as a collaborative platform for national CT-P/CVE coordinators, regional experts, and stakeholders to discuss counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism in the Western Balkans. Mr. Eddy Greif, the Regional CT/Security Expert, extended a
Following the 7th IISG Board decision, IISG Secretariat initiated the national thematic meetings with WB Partners to complete the third annual response mapping and initiate the second needs mapping. On 18 April 2024, the IISG Secretariat organised National consultations in Tirana for the Western Balkans Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) three pillars: the Western Balkan
Following the 7th IISG Board decision, IISG Secretariat initiated the national thematic meetings with WB Partners to complete the third annual response mapping and initiate the second needs mapping. On 19 April 2024, the national thematic meetings were planned to take place in Montenegro. As part of the governing structure of the IISG, the Secretariat
On 3 May 2024, the IISG Secretariat organised national consultations in Pristina, engaging partners from three pillars: Western Balkan Countering Terrorism initiative (WBCTi), Western Balkan Countering Serious Crime initiative (WBCSCi), and Western Balkan Border Security initiative (WBBSi). The meetings served to finalise the 2023 annual response mapping report and conclude the second needs mapping in
On 17th of May 2024, the IISG Secretariat organised the national consultations in Sarajevo to complete Year 3 Response Mapping, initiate the 2nd Needs Mapping Process, and enhance the IISG Database, with the participation of Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, SIPA, OSA, Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Police Administration (Federation of
The meeting successfully addressed the objectives of enhancing regional cooperation in cybersecurity, presenting and discussing new initiatives, and setting the stage for future collaborative efforts. The IISG Secretariat's role was particularly emphasized, recognizing their expertise and leadership in guiding the development and implementation of the IISG Database. Participants expressed a strong commitment to advancing cybersecurity
