Lisbon Agenda Implementation: the Example of Slovenia LISBON AGENDA IMPLEMENTATION: THE EXAMPLE OF SLOVENIA Matevž Hribernik 1 Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development Ljubljana SUMMARY In order to achieve the Lisbon Strategy objectives, Slovenia must carry out structural reforms that will strengthen the competitiveness of its economy and raise its employment levels. The answers to questions concerning Slovenian development and the Lisbon Strategy have been provided by the 2005 Slovenia's Development Strategy, which focuses not only on economic issues but also on social, environmental, political, legal and cultural matters. The Slovenia's Development Strategy initiated adoption of several additional documents fo­cusing on the Lisbon Strategy implementation.“The Framework for Economic and Social Reforms” is a document consisting of 67 measures covering mainly the first four priority areas of the Slovenia's Development Strategy, while“The Reform Programme for Achieving Lisbon Strategy Goals” identifies five de­velopment priorities: a knowledge-based society; an efficient state; a modern social state; higher employment; and sustainable development. Preparation of strategic documents in Slovenia shows that involvement of stakeholders in the process of preparation of strategic documents and goals is crucial. The orga­nisation of stakeholders' involvement implies the establishment of special institutional arrangements. 1. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development and the Government of Slovenia. 93