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
Under the facilitation of the IISG Secretariat, a meeting was held on 9th of February 2024, in Belgrade, with the representatives of SEESAC to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing regional security. The IISG Secretariat provided updates on recent developments within the IISG process, highlighting progress made in mapping needs, mapping responses, and the IISG
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
As part of the National Thematic meetings, the IISG Secretariat held a meeting in Podgorica on the 19th of April 2024, focusing on the Western Balkan Countering Serious Crime Initiative (WBCSCi) and the Western Balkan Border Security Initiative (WBBSi). Key objectives of the meeting included the completion of the 2023 annual response mapping report and
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
