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About the Regional Cooperation Initiatives (RCI) Database

Regional cooperation constitutes a cornerstone of European Union policy towards the South East Europe. The number of Regional Cooperation Initiatives has experienced fluctuations in numbers over time, but also enhanced results in terms of regional cooperation and this is to a certain extent linked to the political momentum, will, and leadership of the local elites, accompanied also by favorable international participation, primarily from the side of the EU and its member states.

Cooperation and Development Institute has carried out extensive research to map the regional cooperation initiatives, where at least two South East European Six countries are part of. We have identified at least 57 regional cooperation platforms.

To read more about the research methodology which led to the Regional Cooperation Initiatives (RCI) Database read HERE.

You may consult the RCI database by filtering them according to one or more of features filters: Participating Countries, Area of Cooperation and Stakeholders Membership.

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RCI Name	Goal	Participating Countries	No of Members	Area of Cooperation	Members	Website
Adriatic Region Employers’ Centre (AREC)	AREC promotes cooperation, exchange of knowledge, and a business-friendly environment favourable to local and foreign investments. The initiative was established in 2008 in Croatia.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; North Macedonia; EU Member State.	6	Economy	Business community	N/A
Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII)	AII aims to provide concerted solutions to shared problems, from fighting against organized crime to the need to protect the natural environment of the Adriatic-Ionian Sea. From 2010, its objectives were updated in promoting the European membership of its non - EU members. Initiative ongoing since 2008 with headquarter in Italy.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; EU Member State.	8	Multi-Area	Government	https://www.aii-ps.org
Association of Balkan Chambers (ABC)	The Association of the Balkan Chambers was established on the initiative of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in September 1994. Its main objective is to render support to the companies of the member countries in the developing of their bilateral and multilateral relations and to provide assistance for the liberalization of trade in the Balkans by putting forward concrete propo sals to the governments. The Association is directed by the President, elected for a 1-year period on the rotary principal and assisted by a Secretariat and Working parties.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; North Macedonia; EU Member State.	10	Economy	Business community	https://www.bcci.bg/abc.htm
Association of Universities of the Adriatic-Ionian area (UNIADRION)	The aim is to create a permanent connection among Universities and Research centres from the Adriatic-Ionian region. Operating since 2000, the initiative has established headquarters in Italy.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; EU Member State.	8	Social	Academia	https://www.uniadrion.net/
Balkan Asset Management Interagency Network (BAMIN)	This network aims to increase member's efforts, on a multi-agency basis, in depriving criminals of their illicit profits through effective management of their assets liable for confiscation. The initiative has no established headquarters and operates since 2017.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro; Kosovo; North Macedonia; EU Member State; Non-EU Member State.	8	Internal Affairs	Mix	http://www.bamin-network.org
Balkan Museum Network (BMN)	BMN aims to celebrate, preserve and share the complex common heritage of the Balkans and to create a strong, collective voice for Balkan heritage and the museum profession. The Balkan Museum Network was established in April 2006 in Gustavianum Museum in Uppsala, Sweden.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; Kosovo; North Macedonia.	6	Social	Mix	https://www.bmuseums.net/
Berlin Process (BP)	BP aims to enhance joint regional economic governance - in the framework of the European perspective of the Western Balkans - by laying the foundations for higher and sustainable growth. Initiated in 2014, it has a rotating Presidency and no established headquarters.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; Kosovo; North Macedonia; EU Member State.	12	Multi-Area	Mix	N/A
Brdo-Brijuni Process	It is a high level initiative aiming at enhancing regional cooperation and strategic dialogue in the Western Balkans. This initiative was launched in 2013 with no established headquarter.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; Kosovo; North Macedonia; EU Member State.	8	Political/Diplomatic Cooperation	President	N/A
Budapest Process	It is a consultative forum aiming at developing comprehensive and sustainable systems for orderly migration. This initiative was established in 1993 with headquarters in Austria.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; North Macedonia; EU Member State; Non-EU Member State.	52	Internal Affairs	Mix	https://www.budapestprocess.org/
Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)	CEFTA was amended in 2006 to include partnership with six countries of the South East Europe. CEFTA’s aim is to stimulate economic development and the EU integration agenda in this region. This RCI works to expand trade in goods and services, foster investment by means of fair, stable and predictable rules, and to eliminate barriers to trade between the members. This major initiative was established since 2006 with established headquarters in Belgium.	Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Montenegro; Kosovo; North Macedonia; Non-EU Member State.	7	Economy	Government	https://www.cefta.int
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