Countering Chinese Influence in Southeast Europe

The project will contribute to develop comprehensive and coherent China policies in the Western Balkan (WB) countries, considering China's increased presence and influence in the region and the potential risks it entails. The objective is to improve policy-making on China-related issues by assessing China's impact on governance systems, enhancing policy-makers capacity to understand China and deliver evidence-based policy interventions, as well as strengthen their cooperation with civil society on China-related matters. Additionally, the project aims to strengthen transparency and oversight over Chinese activities through civic engagement and invigorated policy debate. 

The project will be implemented over a period of 24 months, coordinated by ESTIMA, in cooperation with CeMI and three other partner organizations in Albania (Albanian Institute for International Studies), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Transparency International), and Serbia (Foundation BFPE for a Responsible Society).