The European Union Police Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUPA4BiH) proudly co-hosted a Berlin Process Side Event in Sarajevo, supporting a regional initiative organized by the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) and its partners. The event gathered institutions, experts, and practitioners committed to advancing integrity and accountability frameworks across the Western Balkans.
Central to the programme was a panel discussion titled “Strengthening Integrity Systems through Enhancing Regional Cooperation: From Political Commitments to Effective Implementation.” The panel brought together leading professionals in the field, including:
Nikola Naumovski, Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor
Aleksander Krebl, Team Leader, EUPA4BiH
Lejla Kurtanović, Prosecutor and Member of the Asset Recovery Network, Prosecutor’s Office Sarajevo
Sabina Đapo, Programme Manager, The AIRE Centre – Western Balkans
The session was moderated by Hans van den Berg, CILC Project Director of EUPA4BiH. Panelists discussed the importance of translating political commitments into concrete actions and underscored that effective anti-corruption frameworks rely on strong institutions, regional collaboration, and consistent enforcement.
Hans van den Berg, Project Director EUPA4BiH
The side event highlighted how cross-border cooperation is essential for improving transparency and accountability throughout the Western Balkans. Participants exchanged best practices and explored practical solutions for strengthening integrity systems in the region.
Through initiatives like this, EUPA4BiH and its partners continue to contribute to a safer, more transparent, and resilient future for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader region.
This project is funded by the European Commission.
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