EUPA4BiH Co-Hosts Berlin Process Side Event on Strengthening Integrity Systems in Sarajevo

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.

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.