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At the latest RGF Monitoring Committee meeting in North Macedonia, our partners from Институт за европска политика (ЕПИ)/European Policy Institute - EPI pushed for a more structured, meaningful role for civil society organizations (CSOs) in tracking North Macedonia's Reform Agenda.

CSOs bring field experience, policy expertise, and evidence to the table. To turn this expertise into impact, we are calling for three key actions:

1️⃣ Establish formal CSO representation in the Monitoring Committee, with clearly defined roles, rights and responsibilities.
2️⃣ Ensure inclusive and informed participation by providing timely access to relevant information and space for both written contributions and spoken CSO input.
3️⃣ Strengthen transparency and follow-up by publishing key documents and explaining how recommendations are considered.

EPI: CSOs should have a structured and meaningful role in the RGF Monitoring Committee - WB Reform and Growth Monitor The European Policy Institute – Skopje participated in the second meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Reform and Growth Facility (RGF), with representatives of the European Commission, the Delegation of the European Union, national institutions, civil society organisations and internationa...

🇽🇰 🇪🇺 The WB Reform and Growth Monitor Project welcomes the EU decision to disburse the 7% or 61.2 million euros of the Growth Plan for Kosovo. This step follows the ratification of the Facility and Loan agreements on 13 February 2026 and the completion of other technical procedures. This disbursement marks the country’s first step towards benefiting from the total package of 883 million euros allocated to Kosovo from the Growth Plan.

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EU disbursed 7% or 61.2 million euros of the Growth Plan for Kosovo - WB Reform and Growth Monitor The WB Reform and Growth Monitor Project welcomes the EU decision to disburse the 7% or 61.2 million euros of the Growth Plan for Kosovo. This step follows the ratification of the Facility and Loan agreements on 13 February 2026 and the completion of other technical procedures. This disbursement mar...

🇲🇪 🆕 Our Reform Monitor for Montenegro for the second semester of 2025 is published!

🔎 The Reform Agenda Update, prepared by the Institut alternativa checks the progress made in the implementation of the facility in Montenegro.

📄 The “Reform Agenda Updates” assessment focuses on the implementation progress of country-specific obligations under the RGF. Monitoring is conducted through a set of procedural, reform implementation, and financial indicators. The core of the monitoring exercise tracks reform steps with defined deadlines, assessing their implementation status based on publicly available evidence and official documentation obtained by national authorities, and, where relevant, complemented by information from independent institutions and civil society sources. Cross-cutting attention is given to stakeholder participation and transparency.

🔎 This publication is part of the series “Reform Agenda Updates”, national monitoring reports that track the implementation of the Reform Agendas as part of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans, within the Reform Monitor project.

▶️ https://reform-monitor.org/montenegro-reform-agenda-update-2nd-semester-2025/

🆕 As part of our Call for Proposals, we have published the Sublimated Questions and Answers to assist you in finalizing your applications.

📄 This document addresses all inquiries received to ensure a transparent and fair process for all prospective CSOs.

Review the clarifications here:
🔗 https://reform-monitor.org/sublimated-questions-and-answers-small-grant-facility-re-form-for-growth/

As a reminder, the "Re-form for Growth" facility aims to empower civil society in monitoring the Reform Agendas across the Western Balkans.

🗓 Application Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 17:00h CET.

ℹ️ More information: https://reform-monitor.org/re-form-for-growth-small-grant-facility/

Sublimated Questions and Answers: Small Grant Facility “Re-form for Growth” - WB Reform and Growth Monitor In accordance with the guidelines set forth in our Call for Proposals, the Reform Monitor Project has compiled and addressed all inquiries received regarding the Re-form for Growth: Small Grant Facility. To ensure transparency and equal access to information for all prospective applicants, we have p...