Dialogue, education and cooperation for South East Europe and its path towards European integration.
The South East Europe Observatory was established through a partnership between Fondazione Luigi Einaudi and MIB Trieste School of Management, which hosts the Observatory at Palazzo Ferdinandeo in Trieste, with the support of Open Society Foundations and Generali.
Founded in 2026, the Observatory has a clear mission: to foster dialogue across South East Europe, strengthen exchange among institutions, leaders and civil society, and support the European integration process of Western Balkan countries that are not yet members of the European Union.
The Observatory promotes international dialogue and educational initiatives focused on South East Europe, bringing together institutions, universities, businesses, civil society and younger generations around the issues shaping the region’s development and European future.
Its geographical focus extends from Italy through Slovenia and Croatia to the Western Balkans.
For MIB Trieste, the South East Europe Observatory builds on a commitment that has shaped the School for more than thirty years: contributing to the development of a region that is strategic to Europe’s future by investing in people, skills and education as drivers of lasting change.
The South East Europe Observatory was established through a partnership between Fondazione Luigi Einaudi and MIB Trieste School of Management, which hosts the Observatory at Palazzo Ferdinandeo in Trieste, with the support of Open Society Foundations and Generali.
Founded in 2026, the Observatory has a clear mission: to foster dialogue across South East Europe, strengthen exchange among institutions, leaders and civil society, and support the European integration process of Western Balkan countries that are not yet members of the European Union.
The Observatory promotes international dialogue and educational initiatives focused on South East Europe, bringing together institutions, universities, businesses, civil society and younger generations around the issues shaping the region’s development and European future.
Its geographical focus extends from Italy through Slovenia and Croatia to the Western Balkans.
For MIB Trieste, the South East Europe Observatory builds on a commitment that has shaped the School for more than thirty years: contributing to the development of a region that is strategic to Europe’s future by investing in people, skills and education as drivers of lasting change.
Areas of activity
Dialogue & Cooperation
Through events, meetings and forums, the Observatory brings together representatives of institutions, academics, experts, young people and civil society from different countries, creating opportunities for exchange on the major political, economic and social issues affecting the region.Among the Observatory’s first initiatives are the Liberal Dialogues, a series of international meetings exploring liberal thought, society, economics and South East Europe’s path towards European integration.
The programme has connected Trieste, Ljubljana, Belgrade, Podgorica and Tirana and will culminate in the Annual Forum in Trieste, bringing countries, institutions and younger generations into a shared regional dialogue.
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Education & Leadership
Education and skills development are a central part of the Observatory’s work.Through dedicated programmes, scholarships and initiatives for younger generations, it supports the development of professionals and future leaders who can contribute to the economic development and European integration of South East Europe.
MIB Trieste School of Management offers a full scholarship for its MBA in International Business, funded by the South East Europe Observatory.
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The role of MIB Trieste
MIB Trieste School of Management is a founding partner and the home of the South East Europe Observatory.
MIB’s involvement in the Observatory reflects a vocation that has been part of the School since its foundation: building connections between Italy and Central and Eastern Europe through management education, skills development and engagement with the business community.
Within the South East Europe Observatory, MIB contributes particularly to initiatives focused on education and younger generations through management programmes and scholarships, with the involvement of its faculty and business community.
MIB’s involvement in the Observatory reflects a vocation that has been part of the School since its foundation: building connections between Italy and Central and Eastern Europe through management education, skills development and engagement with the business community.
Within the South East Europe Observatory, MIB contributes particularly to initiatives focused on education and younger generations through management programmes and scholarships, with the involvement of its faculty and business community.
