Lisbon Agenda Implementation: the Example of Slovenia The main tasks of the new office are in the following areas: ! coordination of the comprehensive planning of Slovenia's development; ! coordination and monitoring of the implementation of Slovenia's Develop­ment Strategy and the economic and social reforms aimed at increasing the welfare of Slovenia; ! expert assistance and collaboration with the ministries in drafting the acts, implementing regulations and other acts needed for the implementation of Slovenia's Development Strategy and reforms; ! coordination of the government ministries and offices in effecting the reforms in the economic and social areas; ! coordination of preparation of the development documents and setting up of institutional structures for implementing all the development documents incorporated in the National Development Plan of the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013. The Department for Economic Reforms and Development performs the tasks related to coordination of government ministries and offices in the pursuing of reforms in the economic area, in particular regarding the restructuring of public finances and the taxation system, promotion of competition, research activities, innovation and education, privatisation and financial sector development, implementation of the Lisbon Strategy and regulation of public utilities, coordination of the comprehensive planning of Slovenia's development as reflected in the contents, implementing structures and financial sources of the development plans incorporated in the National Development Plan 2007-2013, with an emphasis on the coordination of government reforms related to efficient use of EU funds. The Department for Social Reforms and Development performs the tasks related to coordination of government ministries and offices in the pursuing of reforms in the social area, in particular regarding the measures aimed at establishing a more flexible labour market and higher employment, a more equitable and motivating system of social transfers, a more quality and efficient health care, as well as regarding the adjustments of the pension system and other changes aimed at meeting the social development goals of Slovenia's Development Strategy. Monitoring Efficient monitoring procedures are an essential part of the implementation. Monitoring of the reforms will actually be twofold: 109