Our History
From Informal Dialogue to Structured Regional Platforms
CEE CA SEC builds on years of practical experience in developing platforms, networks and policy frameworks across Central Europe and Central Asia.
Before its formal establishment, its founders and partners were already actively engaged in creating structures for dialogue, economic cooperation and policy development.
Key Milestones and Contributions
Public Private Dialogue & Policy Development
- Development of Public Private Dialogue (PPD) frameworks
- Preparation and presentation of policy papers in Estonia, Ukraine and Sweden
- Contribution to the development of structured PPD platforms and networks
Network and Platform Building
- Establishment and development of the Central Asia Business Council (Kyrgyzstan)
- Contribution to the CEE Business Council network
- Initiating the Public Private Dialogue Network
- Founding of Rotary Club Fergana Valley (Kyrgyzstan)
- Founding of Rotary Club Gagauzia (Moldova)
Institutional and Regional Cooperation
- Support to institutional development of EBA Georgia
- Strengthening cooperation between business associations and public institutions
- Development of cross-border economic cooperation platforms
Project Implementation and Programme Development
- BOOST (EU-funded project) – SME development, PPD and export promotion
- Engage H2O (EU-funded project) – PPD & advocacy for water resources
- From Sea to Sand (Aliph-funded project) – Conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage
- Development of capacity-building programmes for business associations and SMEs
- Training, certification and value chain development initiatives
From Experience to Institutional Platform
These experiences have shaped the foundation of CEE CA SEC as a structured platform that connects:
- Policy dialogue and advocacy
- Economic cooperation and trade
- Academic engagement and research
- Social and community-based development
Today, CEE CA SEC builds on this track record to develop new initiatives, partnerships and projects across regions.
CEE CA SEC transforms practical experience into structured cooperation platforms with long-term regional impact.