Youth Power had opportunity to be part of “Balkans Summit: transforming global uncertainty” that took place yesterday in Brussels. Senior decision makers discussed crucial developments and creative solutions for the Western Balkans.
This annual summit is the flagship event of our Balkan Journey, a series of events and articles discussing crucial developments and creative solutions for the Western Balkans with key stakeholders. Bringing together senior decision-makers with out-of-the-box movers and shakers, this Summit allowed for an in-depth and innovative discussion on the future of the region and its relations with the EU.
The Western Balkans stand out as key actors bound to play a critical role in the security and democracy of the entire continent. Composed of a series of interactive debates, this Summit addressed the new challenges, risks and uncertainties the Western Balkans have experienced in 2022, while focusing on practical prospects through a set of policy recommendations.
During “Empowering alternative industries in the Western Balkans” session Armin Cerkez, Youth Power CEO, gave astonishing speech about entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina and balkan countries in general. He mentioned all the flaws of our system, the way country leaders lead the country, he pointed out gender inequality when it comes to leading positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and how should youngsters and women take over more these positions and discuss important questions when it comes to future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“There are ways to help (reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina) but you have to be working on this issue non stop” – was one of Armin’s quotes during his speech.
This activity helped us to see different views and perspectives of how should we be solving these issues that we are facing with. We hope we will find together ways and possible solutions to improve current situation in Western Balkan countries when it comes democracy and economic prosperity