RYCO Publication: A Better Region Starts with YOUth (2020)

ahead of us. We underlined the fact that the last
four years were just the beginning and that we
should not deceive ourselves that our work is
done. We pointed out that we will start to live
better lives in a better region once we manage
to come together and start looking at each
other as allies rather than enemies, when our
societies start resolving common issues
together for the common good without
competing and when we realise that there is no
other way than cooperation.
We believe that this publication will inspire you
to continue to work in this direction because
RYCO's achievements are above all the result
of the efforts and commitment of all actors
involved in our journey: our six governments,
donors, international supporters, partners,
beneficiaries, young people, and every
employee at RYCO. Without working together
with all of you, RYCO would not be able to
engage in the important task of changing the
Western Balkans and making this region a
better place for us all. We are happy to have you
with us on this journey.
Fatos Mustafa is the first
Deputy Secretary General
of RYCO. He is assisting the
Secretary General in
leading the organisation.
Let this publication be yet another cornerstone
of our work and the inspiration for achieving
new heights of regional cooperation. On our
way to making these needed changes in the
Western Balkans, we should never forget that a
better region starts with youth.
Yours ever,
Ðuro Blanuša and Fatos Mustafa
RYCO Secretary General and
Deputy Secretary General
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