The Future of the Welfare State

Regional initiative established with the aim of contributing to sustainable reforms in the Western Balkans countries

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

We, members of @WBwelfarestate network invite the @EU_Commission, the @Europarl_EN, WB governments, civil society and development partners to join forces in establishing the EU Child Guarantee for the Western Balkans as part of the region's new Growth Plan https://t.co/dkFuWTW7t6

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

The ambition of the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans (https://t.co/yFjIKEvElK) to double the size of the region's economies within the next 10 years cannot be achieved without measures that support human capital development in the region. ⬇️

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Let's ensure that children in the Western Balkans have equal opportunities as those in the European Union: https://t.co/85n4EVSfdb. Join us and support our new initiative to establish the EU Child Guarantee for WB as part of the region's new Growth Plan: https://t.co/FQzZ8SGNBI

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

The regional network @WBwelfarestate is urging the @EU_Commission, the @Europarl_EN, and the governments of WB to endorse and support the development of the EU Child Guarantee in Western Balkans within the framework of the new Growth Plan for the WB: https://t.co/FQzZ8SGNBI

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Join us LIVE to discuss the role of civil society organisations in shaping the #FutureOfEducation and share your views: https://t.co/6F0wri3fPY
#Skills4Change #LearningConnects

[Centar za socijalnu politiku - CSP @CspOffice]

Počeo je onlajn razgovor na temu ORGANIZACIJE CIVILNOG DRUŠTVA ZA BOLJE OBRAZOVANJE koji organizuje @etfeuropa, pridružite nam se u diskusiji na https://t.co/N0NFJxbdDi

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

📢📢📢 @FES_SOE & @CspOffice are inviting you to online promotion of the policy study "Social Protection in the Western Balkans – Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis" starting on Wednesday 23rd of September at 10.00 a.m.

Find out how to participate at: https://t.co/KVKWJWjyFj

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

📢📢📢 @FES_SOE & @CspOffice are inviting you to online promotion of the policy study "Social Protection in the Western Balkans – Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis" starting on Wednesday 23rd of September at 10.00 a.m.

Find out how to participate at: https://t.co/KVKWJWjyFj

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

What recommendations can be made regarding social protection emergency preparedness within the COVID-19 crisis? More information can be found in the regional study prepared by our social policy experts, with the support from @FES_SOE: https://t.co/jo3J8W4Zpc

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

📢📢📢 Regional social policy experts of @WBwelfarestate
network, with the support from @FES_SOE, prepared the Regional study SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS: https://t.co/jo3J8W4Zpc

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Number of largely negative observations can be made from the social protection response across the Western Balkan Region during the COVID-19 crisis, from which lessons can be learned. More information in the regional study authored by our experts: https://t.co/e53qcapKkx

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Some positive lessons can be drawn from the social policy response across the Region during COVID-19 crisis. More information in the study "Social Protection in the Western Balkans – Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis": https://t.co/e53qcapKkx

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

This Study has been authored by Gordana Matković and @Paulstubbsa
with the support of @zarkosun
. It is based on a review of literature and, most importantly, information provided by members of @WBwelfarestate
network. The Study can be downloaded here: https://t.co/jo3J8W4Zpc

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

📢📢📢 Regional social policy experts of @WBwelfarestate network, with the support from @FESonline prepared the Regional study SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS: https://t.co/jo3J8W4Zpc

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

The third part focuses on a broader agenda for transitioning to sustainable reform of social protection across the region, revisiting the document "Future-Oriented Welfare State Policies in the Western Balkans" produced by the Network in December 2019: https://t.co/CqpiZR7K17

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

On Thursday, 4 June, @UNICEFInnocenti held the third installment of the Leading Minds Online webinar series ‘What the Experts Say - Coronavirus and Children: Support for Families". Gordana Matković (@CspOffice) was one of the panelists. Full video recording is available here:

[Centar za socijalnu politiku - CSP @CspOffice]

Pogledajte snimak konferencije "Leading Minds" u organizaciji @UNICEFInnocenti, posvećene temi „Koronavirus i deca – podrška porodicama“. Konferencija je okupila međunarodne eksperte, među kojima je bila i Gordana Matković, programska direktorka @CspOffice https://t.co/7ynAA4b8ES

[UNICEF Innocenti @UNICEFInnocenti]

Join us for our webinar on *Support for Families*

📅 June 4 15:00 CET

REGISTER: https://t.co/HWonCfV7er

Panelists:
-@UNICEF's Natalia Elena Winder-Rossi
-@UNICEFInnocenti's Dominic Richardson
-@Sida's Ulrike Lang
-@CspOffice's Gordana Matković
-@WorldBank's @Ugentilini

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Please read the article TOWARDS A WELFARE STATE IN THE WESTERN BALKANS, published in the latest edition of the Political Trends & Dynamics newsletter (@FESonline). The article is written by @Paulstubbsa, member of our network: https://t.co/YljX0y2irI (.pdf, pp. 9-13)

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Inclusive education should become a top priority in WB countries (including day care services for children with disability in schools, hot meals for poor children, access to all levels of education for Roma children) - FUTURE OF THE WELFARE STATE PLATFORM: https://t.co/CqpiZR7K17

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Closing of equity gaps in access and health outcomes should be ensured. -- For more information, please see our FUTURE OF THE WELFARE STATE PLATFORM at https://t.co/CqpiZR7K17

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Universal health coverage should be ensured in all Western Balkan countries. General government expenditure for health care should be at least 5% GDP (with clear steps outlined for its realization within a reasonable time scale). https://t.co/CqpiZR7K17

[The Future of the Welfare State @WBwelfarestate]

Increased investing in preventive services (immunization, regular check-ups, screening programs) and public health programs is needed. Monitoring and evaluation of service quality should be improved. https://t.co/CqpiZR7K17