On 6 November, the Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI) successfully held its 47th Steering Board Meeting in Sarajevo, bringing together representatives of RAI member states and partner organisations to review progress, align priorities, and strengthen regional cooperation in the fight against corruption across South East Europe.
The meeting served as an important platform to assess achievements, exchange perspectives, and define strategic directions for the coming period, reaffirming RAI’s role as a key regional mechanism for promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Key Topics Discussed
The Steering Board Meeting addressed several strategic and operational issues, including:
- Review of RAI Secretariat’s activities and results in 2025,
- Work plan and budget for the upcoming period,
- Progress in the implementation of regional projects, including the SEE-ERA initiative on gender equality in research and innovation,
- Discussion on new priorities and opportunities for cooperation with partner organisations.
RAI Director, Mr. Albert Hani, underlined the importance of sustained collaboration and mutual trust among stakeholders:
“Our strength lies in partnership and trust. By working together, we can make anti-corruption efforts in South East Europe more effective, sustainable, and impactful.”
The discussions highlighted the growing relevance of regional cooperation in addressing complex governance challenges and reinforced the shared commitment of RAI members to advancing anti-corruption standards in the region.
Key Conclusions and Decisions:
- The Steering Group took note of the information on the RAI Secretariat’s activities related to Overview and Plan (achievements in 2025 and upcoming activities),
- The RAI Programme 2026-2028 was presented and approved,
- The budget for 2026 was presented and approved,
- The Founding and Statutory Act Roadmap was presented and endorsed,
- The Governance and Operational Framework Roadmap was presented and endorsed,
- RAI Strategy 2027-2029 development Roadmap was presented and endorsed,
- The Steering Group selected new RAI Motto: Integrity in Action: United Against Corruption for a Better Future
The 47th Steering Board Meeting reaffirmed RAI’s strategic direction and collective commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing institutional frameworks, and advancing good governance for a more transparent and accountable South East Europe.
