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SWISS COOPERATION 2.5 Major lessons learned Overall, the Swiss portfolio displayed considerable relevance in the light of national priorities, and implementation was effective. Switzerland’s cooperation consequently continues to enjoy an excellent reputation, owing to its focus on achieving results, its flexibility and its strong partnership orientation. There is still some work to be done concerning aid effectiveness. National systems and joint aid implementation arrangements should be utilized to the extent possible, and parallel project structures avoided wherever feasible. Alignment with national and sector policies and strategies should be clearly defined and monitored, with a strong emphasis on support for the implementation of reforms. Serbia has recently drafted and passed many new laws, policies and strategies, but implementation often lags behind. Switzerland is one of the major bilateral donors, but does not have sufficient visibility. The potential that exists to increase visibility and position Switzerland’s cooperation in policy dialogue should be utilized more effectively through more vigorous efforts to communicate results and success stories. 6
SERBIA 2010-2013 3. Strategic orientation 2010-2013 The overall goal of European integration and the four domains of the Cooperation Strategy 2007-2009 (see chapter 2) remain well in line with current government priorities, as formulated in several strategic documents and confirmed by the Serbian Ministry of Finance. This, along with long-term partnerships yielding tangible results and a relatively stable context, provides a sound basis for the future. Consequently, there is no need for the programme to be reoriented substantially. What is required is rather a refinement of thematic priorities and certain adjustments in approaches and work modalities. Europe provides the legal basis, and funding derives from the frame credit on the Continuation of Cooperation with Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States approved in 2007. Finally, the international points of reference are the Millennium Development Goals and the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, with the related Accra Agenda for Action. Based on these parameters, the Cooperation Strategy 2010-2013 has been designed with the following objectives framework and related programme structure. 3.1 Overall strategic framework Serbia has experienced considerable economic growth in recent years and is now a country with a clear European orientation and a strong will to take the social inclusion agenda forward. This and the Swiss programme experience are strong assets on which to build the Cooperation Strategy 2010-2013, making use of new opportunities for alignment with Serbia’s policies. While the new medium term programme thus contains elements of continuity, it is also designed to adjust to emerging challenges, including the repercussions of the global economic crisis on Serbia. Key national references are the National Programme for Integration with the European Union, the Needs of the Republic of Serbia for International Assistance, social inclusion policies – which are to replace the Serbian Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – and selected sector policies and guidelines. A “selective” alignment approach will help to focus on topics where Switzerland has a comparative advantage, and to keep a distance where no agreement can be reached on basic concepts or methods. Selective alignment may also refer to programmes of other partners than the central government. On the Swiss side, the objectives of the Strategy for the Western Balkans of the Federal Council continue to provide the overall frame of reference. The Law on Cooperation with Eastern 3.2 Objectives framework and programme structure Overall goal Switzerland will support Serbia’s efforts towards European integration, by contributing to (1) improving social inclusion and reducing poverty, and (2) increasing the competitiveness of its economy. 3.3 Economic Development (SECO and SDC) National priorities Within the Serbian government’s numerous economic priorities, SECO and SDC will align with the following: maintaining macroeconomic sta- 7
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