The Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe (GWP CEE) regional secretariat transitioned to a self-hosting model in 2013. It was previously hosted by the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute but financial and administrative challenges emerged. GWP CEE is now a civil association registered in Slovakia. This provides administrative benefits like less bureaucracy and more flexibility. Self-hosting also allows GWP CEE to have direct control over its finances and fundraising. The transition process took place over several years, with an agreement signed in 2013 and support from GWPO to help with the changeover.