As the pandemic heightened the crisis of democracy in the Balkans, and the effects of the Ukraine war are yet to be seen in the region, it is evident that our societies face a turning point for their democratic development. The role of the civil society in driving positive change is now important more than ever, but in order to maintain and strengthen its role in our region, civil society has to find new ways of working and responding to the numerous challenges amplified by the economic and social recession. Our regional workshop aims to show the state of affairs in the Western Balkans, the good and bad examples of where we are in terms of civic space, but also discuss wider, global trends, challenges, and opportunities. The event aims to bring together various stakeholders including CSOs and CSO networks, donors, international organizations, civic activists, journalists and other actors to discuss innovative and responsive advocacy approaches for increasing the role of civil society at national, regional and EU level in dealing with the challenges brought about by the recent crises. Read more here.
Source: BCSDN
