ReSPA is pleased to announce the Programme Committee Meeting, which will take place on 9 September 2025, at ReSPA premises, Podgorica, Montenegro. The draft agenda is attached for your reference.

This year’s Programme Committee meeting will provide a strategic platform for updates on ReSPA’s recent initiatives, highlight regional good practices, and engage participants in discussions on the upcoming EC Action Grant proposal for 2026–2028. A particular focus will be placed on ReSPA’s strengthened cooperation with EU Member States. Participants will also reflect on the support instruments ReSPA has provided to date and explore ways to improve its offer, including horizontal activities, on-demand support, eGovernment initiatives, and the Western Balkans Knowledge Management Platform.

We kindly invite participants to propose additional topics they would like to see reflected in the agenda.

Please find attached the most recent list of Programme Committee members and let us know if there were any updates. Online registration should be completed by Monday, 24 July 2025, COB, at the following link: https://www.respaweb.eu/inc/training_registration.php?id=515

The working language will be English. Please note that no interpretation will be provided.

A detailed Practical information sheet, tailored for the event in question, will be sent upon your registration. ReSPA will cover international travel for the participants. The participants will be paid Per diems for covering their accommodation, meals, and the costs of local transportation in the place of residence and the place of mission. Please note that in case of cancellation, the costs of flight tickets will be covered by the participants’ respective institutions.