1. BOSMIP IV Skopje (FYROM), 24-25 November 2011 By Wytze Russchen Project Manager BOSMIP IV (BUSINESSEUROPE) Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011 www.bosmip.eu BUSINESSMACEDONIA

2. Content BUSINESSEUROPE in brief BOSMIP: background (I-IV) BOSMIP: concept & format BOSMIP II & III: results Lessons and recommendations BOSMIP IV: CSO / next steps 2 Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011

3. Welcome - BUSINESSEUROPE Who we are? 4 th Seminar BOSMIP IV Thanks to our host KSS and CERM Welcome to the foreign experts : DI (Denmark) & IV (Austria): –Marianne Korsby Clasen (DI) –Prof. Dr Hans Schnitzer (IV) 3 Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011

4. BUSINESSEUROPE in brief BUSINESSEUROPEs members are 41 industry and employers federations from 35 countries; Working together for growth and competitiveness in Europe: number 1 business lobby in Brussels; Pro-accession / Invest in projects / Memberships; 4 Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011

5. BOSMIP: Background (I-IV) BOSMIP: Bringing Business Together Historical overview (2003-2011...) 4 main objectives: Transfer of knowledge Implementation acquis - support Capacity building Regional (and EU) integration 5 Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011

6. BOSMIP: concept & format National seminars EU-27 experts from members Tripling (EU-15 + EU-12 + targets) Mentoring programme Advocacy + working visits EU Tangible output & communication Sustainable - integration 6 24-25 November 2011Wytze Russchen

7. BOSMIP IV : a CSO project Duration: 24 months until end of Nov. 2012 6 Interactive seminars in 6 countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, FYROM, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia CSO partners: employer federations, trade unions and academia Exporting Best Practices (SER eg.) Study Visit – Brussels – EU impact/influence Mentoring and Publication – TBC 7 Wytze Russchen24-25 November 2011

8. Next steps / closing remarks End of BOSMIP IV: November 2012 « BOSMIP V » (Eastern Partnership and Mediterranean Countries) – VI and beyond … Website: www.bosmip.euwww.bosmip.eu 8 Wytze Russchen This presentation has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Commission. The views expressed herein are those of BOSMIP III and can therefore in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Commission. 24-25 November 2011

9. Thank you for your attention 9 Wytze Russchen This presentation has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Commission. The views expressed herein are those of BOSMIP III and can therefore in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Commission. 24-25 November 2011