Our vision
BCSDN envisions the Balkan region is part of the European Union and made up of inclusive and functioning democracies which offer an enabling environment for civil society, peace, and prosperity.
Our mission
Protect and expand the civic space through evidence-based and collaborative policy influence on international,
European, and national level.
Our goals
Goal 1: Advocating for the protection and expansion of civic space
BCSDN aims to expose and prevent harmful legislation, support positive changes in legislation, engage in substantive dialogue with the EU, and collaborate with international actors to protect and expand the civic space.
Goal 2: Securing more favourable donor practices for protection and expansion of the civic space
BCSDN will conduct ongoing research, facilitate donor coordination, and provide expertise to promote transparent and inclusive donor strategies that adhere to Development Aid Effectiveness principles.
These goals rely on increased stakeholder understanding, evidence-based recommendations, and strengthened civil society collaboration. To achieve the first two ambitious goals, we have set an additional goal for the development of our network:
Goal 3: BCSDN strengthens its mutual learning, coordination, and collaboration for strengthened advocacy on civic space
BCSDN remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing civil society development and protecting fundamental freedoms in the Balkans. We invite partners, donors, and initiatives who share our values to join us in realizing our vision for the region.
Our values
- Respect of the universal human rights and of the rights of all citizens-men and women of all nationalities, religions and cultures;
- Development of a pluralistic and participative democracy;
- Socio-economic development and cultural prosperity;
- Social cohesion, integration and harmony;
- Care for the environment and for the sustainable development;
- Social justice and equality; and
- Respect for diversity and non-violence.
Code of Conduct
The BCSDN Code of Conduct is a set of principles and commitments on how we carry out our work and it sets out actions on how to improve our results. Applying these principles and commitments can help us hold us, our members and partners accountable to a shared standard. It also helps us explain to donors what they can expect when they support us in carrying out our initiatives. It establishes credibility for the network at all levels – with partners, the public, governments, and funders.