September 25, 2009

RCC Ministerial Conference, Sarajevo

On 25th September in Sarajevo was held a Ministerial conference “Public Private Partnerships in Strategic Network Industries – Developing the PPP Enabling Environment in Southeast Europe”, organised by Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). The Croatian delegation led by State Secretary in the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship Ms. Tamara Obradović Mazal was one of official delegations from a number of countries from Southeast Europe Cooperation Pact that have taken an active role at the Conference. Presentation of Ms. Tamara Obradović Mazal referring to Croatian experiences in Public Procurement System reform, including PPP, has been perceived as very valuable contribution. A delegation of the Croatian Agency for PPP has also participated at the Conference and the presentation of the Acting General Manager, Mr. Kamilo Vrana emphasised the importance of cooperation within frame of RCC in developing PPP in SECP region. As a result of the Conference the Ministerial Statement has been adopted, including a support of the initiative to establish a Southeast PPP Network within RCC and the initial SE PPP Network secretariat in Croatian Agency for PPP, as an initial body for adopted initiative implementation.

Ministerial Statement