SECI Structure

SECI brings together regional decision makers to discuss mutual economic and environmental concerns through joint projects, meetings, conferences and project groups organized by the Agenda Committee, which is the motivating force behind the initiative. The Agenda Committee comprises the SECI National Coordinators, high­ranking government officials from each Participating States. The Agenda Committee is responsible for identifying common areas of concern relating to the economy and environment of the region, as well as proposing short lists of priorities on the basis of which projects will be planned and implemented.

SECI cooperates closely with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE), as well as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The ECE provides technical assistance to SECI and the needed expertise to the project groups. It brings together experts from the member countries and experts from international financial institutions under the auspices of the Coordinator.

The SECI Coordinator facilitates the creation of project groups which will make specific recommendations for action. The Coordinator presents recommendations made by ECE to the Agenda Committee and leads the effort in their implementation. The Coordinator also mobilizes financial resources from bilateral and multilateral sources, including the private sector, as well as encourage the involvement of supporting states such as the US and EU that are willing to work together with SECI to achieve its goals.