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BOSMIP IV Steering Committee meeting 1 Zagreb, 23-24 May 2011

BOSMIP IV Steering Committee meeting 1 Zagreb, 23-24 May 2011 By Wytze Russchen Project Manager BOSMIP IV (BUSINESSEUROPE). www.bosmip.eu. Wytze Russchen. 24 May 2011. Content. BUSINESSEUROPE in brief BOSMIP: background (I-IV) BOSMIP: concept & format BOSMIP II & III: results

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BOSMIP IV Steering Committee meeting 1 Zagreb, 23-24 May 2011

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  1. BOSMIP IV Steering Committee meeting 1 Zagreb, 23-24 May 2011 By Wytze Russchen Project Manager BOSMIP IV (BUSINESSEUROPE) www.bosmip.eu Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  2. Content • BUSINESSEUROPE in brief • BOSMIP: background (I-IV) • BOSMIP: concept & format • BOSMIP II & III: results • Lessons and recommendations • BOSMIP IV: CSO / next steps Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  3. BUSINESSEUROPE in brief • BUSINESSEUROPE’s members are 40 industry and employers’ federations from 34 countries; • Working together for growth and competitiveness in Europe: number 1 business lobby in Brussels; • Pro-accession / Invest in projects/memberships; Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  4. BOSMIP: Background (I-IV) • BOSMIP: Bringing Business Together • Historical overview (2003-2011..) • 4 main objectives: • Transfer of knowledge • Implementation acquis - support • Capacity building • Regional (and EU) integration Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  5. BOSMIP IV – Financial Issues Commission Funding: BSP II BSP III IPA SEP I Leander van Laerhoven

  6. BOSMIP: concept & format • National seminars • EU-27 experts from members • Tripling (EU-15 + EU-12 + targets) • Mentoring programme • Advocacy + working visits EU • Tangible output & communication • Sustainable - integration Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  7. BOSMIP II & III: Results (I) • Not always easy to measure – long-term • Increased know-how of acquis topics • Better training capacities to 3rd parties • Improved accession information • Enlargement networks region + EU • Integration within BUSINESSEUROPE • Knowledge EU and advocacy enhanced Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  8. Results (II) • Membership services improved = • Membership / credibility increase • Sustainable follow-up – various: • Publications, websites, videos, etc. • Bilateral cooperation develops • (Sometimes) enhanced dialogue with national authorities + CSOs… Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  9. Lessons & Recommendations • Stick to rules + be Flexible (e.g. extra seminars, budget publications, etc.) • Pro-active role target countries essential: demand-driven works best • New focus on lobby and networking • Tripling = success: match old/new • Report to EC + inform/involve • Preparation = key - matching needs Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  10. Lessons & Recommendations (II) • Monitoring and impact assess: follow-up • Regional spread, no capitals only • Involve national + EU authorities + press • Interactive + Practical = only way to success! • Mentoring is paying off – spill-over • Tangible outcome (products) required • Challenges: assertive + advocate Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  11. BOSMIP IV : a CSO project • Duration: 24 months • 6 Interactive seminars in 6 countries: Bosnia, Croatia, FYROM, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia • CSO partners: trade unions, academia, NGOs • Exporting Best Practices (SER eg.) • Dialogue CSO / integration nat.+EU focus • Study Visit – Brussels – EU impact/influence • Mentoring and Publication Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

  12. Next steps / closing remarks • End of BOSMIP IV December 2012 • BOSMIP V (Eastern Partnership Countries) – VIand beyond … • Website: www.bosmip.eu This presentation has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Commission. The views expressed herein are those of BOSMIP IV and can therefore in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Commission. Wytze Russchen 24 May 2011

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