The Institute for Democracy “Societas Civilis” Skopje (IDSCS) has released a policy brief on the importance of crisis prevention and critical infrastructure in the Western Balkans. The brief highlights the vulnerabilities of the region’s critical infrastructure, such as energy and transportation systems, to natural disasters and cyber-attacks. It calls for greater cooperation and coordination among governments, CSOs, and private sector stakeholders in the region to strengthen crisis prevention and response efforts. The brief recommends investing in resilient infrastructure and developing early warning systems to help mitigate the impact of crises. It also emphasizes the role of CSOs in promoting transparency and accountability in the management of critical infrastructure, and the importance of public participation in decision-making processes related to infrastructure development. Read more here.
Source: IDSCS