Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO)

Short Description:
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is an independently functioning intergovernmental organization established by the Western Balkans 6 (WB6) to promote reconciliation, mobility, and cooperation among youth in the region. Founded by the prime ministers in 2016 as part of the Berlin Process, RYCO facilitates youth exchanges and capacity-building initiatives.

 

Focus Areas:

  • Youth mobility
  • Reconciliation and intercultural dialogue
  • Civic engagement
  • Capacity building

 

Geographical Scope:
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia

 

Key Activities:

  • Regional youth exchange programs
  • Capacity-building projects for youth CSOs
  • Local branch office initiatives
  • Policy dialogue on youth issues

 

Implementing Organization:
Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) – a WB6 intergovernmental body with headquarters in Tirana and local offices in each WB country.

 

Contact / Website:
📍 Headquarters: Tirana, Albania
🌐 https://www.rycowb.org
✉️ info@rycowb.org