Naslov
The Lisbon Strategy: Economic and Social Strategic Impacts for the South East European Countries

Autori
Samardžija, Višnja

Izvornik
European Papers on the New Welfare : The counter-ageing society (1970-8947) No. 8, September 2007 (2007), No. 8; 62-72

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Lisbon agenda; Copenhagen criteria; SEE countries; ownership; implementation; good practice

Sažetak
The paper aims to give an answer to the question to which extent the Lisbon agenda goals are relevant for the SEE countries during the EU accession process and how do they relate to the Copenhagen criteria for the EU membership. The reforms following the mid-term Lisbon strategy review are expected to result in improved delivery and better results thanks to the more focused objectives, clearer planning and stronger ownership of the process in member states. The experiences and achievements in implementation of the strategy in EU member states show that the situation differs from country to country. Good practice in new member states is particularly useful for Croatia and other SEE countries. Although not obligatory, the Lisbon objectives are relevant for candidate countries already in the pre-accession stage and are reflected in the EU’ s policies towards the whole South-East European region in the areas that can be considered priorities for the countries’ overall reforms.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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