June 9, 2026
News/Events The Secretariat

WBF-UN Women explore cooperation paths

Last week, the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund, Mr. Murra, welcomed Elisa Fernandez, Deputy Regional Director of UN Women, during her official visit to Tirana. Mr. Ribotta, UN.

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News/Events The Secretariat

Lana and Arbi join WBF

We are lucky to have Lana and Arbi with us. Since 23 February, two new interns have joined the Western Balkans Fund. In such a short time, Lana Joketić from.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

Lead Balkans wraps up with a stronger network and many recommendations for the future

We close #LeadBalkans – Regional Leaders of Diaspora with immense gratitude and appreciation for all the guest, speakers, moderators and friends who honoured us with their presence. Over the past.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

EU experiences in migration, labour and integration for the Western Balkans

The fourth panel of the #LeadBalkans – Regional Leaders of Diaspora Conference, moderated by Sofija Todorović, explored “EU experiences in migration, labour and integration for the Western Balkans”, bringing together.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

#LeadBalkans ideas for a better society and additional dialogue

At #LeadBalkans – Regional Leaders of Diaspora Conference, we dived into two much-anticipated interactive sessions. Society 5.0 explored a human-centered digital future for the Western Balkans, moderated by Josh Miekley.

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Lead Balkans News/Events Success Stories The Secretariat

#LeadBalkans inspires | “Success” Storytelling puts successful diaspora leaders on the spotlight

During the evening session of the #LeadBalkans – Regional Leaders of Diaspora Conference, the spotlight turned to seven diaspora leaders whose professional journeys reflect the scale of Western Balkans talent.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

Moving from Brain-Drain to Brain Circulation

This panel, moderated by Shkendije Himaj and titled “Moving from Brain-Drain to Brain Circulation”, focused on a practical shift in mindset: instead of treating talent loss as a one-way tragedy,.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

Diaspora in-re shaping the Western Balkans

Second panel of the LeadBalkans Conference, “Diaspora Impact in Re-shaping the Western Balkans”, examined how diaspora engagement is already changing local economies, culture and governance across the region and what.

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News/Events Partner The Secretariat

Ms. Helbichova, IVF Director address to the #LeadBalkans Conference

As prepared for delivery Esteemed ministers, ambassadors, colleagues from the Western Balkans Fund, dear friends It is my privilege to join you this afternoon at the opening conference LEADBALKANS, strengthening.

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

H.E. Ibrahimovic opening remarks at #LeadBalkans Conference

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro greeted today the #LeadBalkans Conference, a platform that has gathered over 100 regional leaders in Tirana

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Lead Balkans News/Events The Secretariat

Charge D’Affaires, H.E. Omori, opening remarks at #LeadBalkans Conference

As prepared for delivery Your Excellency, Ms. Shyti, Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania (P), Your Excellency Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović of Montenegro, Distinguished.

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