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The event was hosted by the OECD South East Europe Regional Programme.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\nThis meeting was part of the Programme\u2019s broader series of fact-finding missions in the region in support of the upcoming fourth iteration of the<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd-ilibrary.org\/development\/competitiveness-in-south-east-europe-2021_dcbc2ea9-en\"><em>Competitiveness Outlook<\/em><\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><em>for Western Balkans<\/em>, which will be launched in summer 2024. By assessing macroeconomic policies and structural reforms in the Western Balkans, the publication offers policymakers a comprehensive view of reform progress and offers recommendations on further alignment with OECD standards and best practices favouring further integration with the EU. 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The conversation covered recent and upcoming initiatives driving digital transformation and innovation in Serbia\u2019s public and private sectors as well as how Serbia can benefit from learning from OECD good practice examples.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\nThe event brought together diverse local and international stakeholders involved in the Competitiveness Outlook publication. Participants included government representatives from the Serbian ministries who contributed to the self-assessment, selected non-government stakeholders, and representatives from OECD member state embassies and the European Commission.\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, Serbia Prime Minister Ana Brnabi\u0107, and Ambassador of the European Union to Serbia H.E. Emanuele Giaufret opened the\u00a0Western Balkans Competitiveness Outlook 2024: Digital Transition in Serbia\u00a0meeting in Belgrade. 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