Balkan Security and Development
Security Challenges and Development of Southern Balkans
The project addressed a number of pressing issues arising from the institutional collapse and series of security crises in this part of the Balkans. The main goal of the project was to involve outstanding think tanks from
Project activities focused on policy research, security risk assessment and examining current security policies of all three countries. The project envisioned also networking and public events with the participation of policy experts, analysts, opinion leaders and journalists for generating tailored strategies and recommendations to governments and the international community to strengthen security and stability in the Balkans. The project had adopted a unique design of events -- National Workshops, Balkan Workshops and Security Roundtable, which ensured a gradual implementation and optimal results. Each event was marked by a press conference and media campaign, to enhance public awareness on project issues and help advance public policy making in this field. Approximately 200 direct beneficiaries were involved in project events.
Project findings were collected in reports, policy papers and final publication. The latter contained a detailed account of current security issues in Southern Balkans and policy solutions. Findings are being disseminated to over 800 recipients in project countries, EU and the