Beyond the blacklist: How effective are sanctions in the Western Balkans?

Beyond the blacklist: How effective are sanctions in the Western Balkans?

This webinar introduces ‘Beyond the blacklist: How effective are sanctions in the Western Balkans,’ an analysis with case studies on how sanctioned individuals and entities adapt and continue in the region. We will explore two main evasion strategies – economic maneuvers that hide control and maintain procurement access, and political tactics that reframe sanctions and weaken oversight. We’ll turn the findings into practical advice for policymakers and demonstrate the searchable sanctions database to support due diligence and transparency.

28 October 2025, 10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

About The Speakers

Merxhan Daci

Merxhan Daci

Consultant, GI-TOC

An award winning Albanian journalist


Ruggero Scaturro

Ruggero Scaturro

Senior Analyst, GI-TOC


Fatjona Mejdini

Fatjona Mejdini

Director of the South Eastern Europe Observatory, GI-TOC

Director of the South Eastern Europe Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime


Sasa Djordjevic

Sasa Djordjevic

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Senior Analyst