Meeting of the Subgroup for Business Environment and Private Sector Development Held on the Framework of the Reform Agenda 2024–2027
The Reform Agenda framework for the period 2024 – 2027, with a focus on reforms in public investment management, improvement of the business environment, development of the innovation ecosystem, and strengthening economic competitiveness, was the central topic of the meeting of the Subgroup for Business Environment and Private Sector Development, coordinated by NALED.
The intersectoral working group serves as a platform that brings together civil society organizations, experts, and other relevant stakeholders with the aim of monitoring the implementation of reform measures, analyzing their impact, and informing the public about progress in the European integration process. The working group operates through plenary sessions and thematic subgroups, of which NALED coordinates the Subgroup for Business Environment and Private Sector Development.
Participants discussed progress in the implementation of reform measures for 2025. Some measures have been partially achieved, such as increasing project transparency, while challenges were identified in others, particularly regarding the transparency of the regulatory-making process and the conduct of public consultations.
The need for clearer guidelines and available data to monitor reforms was also highlighted, as well as additional clarification of the European Commission’s criteria for assessing progress. Plans for 2026 were presented, including improvements in public investment management and the application of the legal framework for public enterprise management, with an emphasis on continuous monitoring and the involvement of civil society in this process.
Next steps were agreed upon, including the preparation of a report on the implementation of the Reform Agenda and further strengthening cooperation with institutions and organizations, along with announcements of upcoming meetings, including a session of the Committee for Monitoring the Reform Agenda.
The meeting once again confirmed the importance of actively monitoring reforms, given that their progress directly affects the availability of EU financial support and Serbia’s European integration process.
