News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Climate Collective and World Bank’s Global Partnership for Social Accountability are partnering on the Green Accountability Technology Accelerator. With the goal to mobilize 4 trillion USD annually until 2030 for a green transition, only 1.2 trillion USD was allocated in 2023. The initiative aims to use innovative green technology to improve transparency and accountability in
Read more →The paper examines three decades of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in the Western Balkans, focusing on levels, sources, and goals. The study encompasses six Western Balkan countries and analyzes ODA in Croatia and Turkey for comparison. It aims to offer insights into ODA trends, sources, and priorities in the region. The Western Balkans play a
Read more →Western Balkan leaders gathered in Skopje for the “The Growth Plan: Western Balkans Meets EU” conference, reaffirming their commitment to the EU Growth Plan and the Common Regional Market based on EU standards. The EU had adopted a 6 billion EUR Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans for 2024-2027. The leaders emphasized the
Read more →Target group: CSOs in WB6 operating in the fields of media, freedom of expression, digital technologies, education, human rights, or gender equality. Aim: Strengthening capacities of CSOs to promote media activism and counter disinformation and polarisation in the Western Balkans. Amount: In each country, the budget available for grants totals 46.500 EUR (except for Kosovo,
Read more →Target group: All registered CSOs and networks of CSOs, as well as informal networks Aim: To enhance citizen involvement, civil society collaboration, and media and private sector engagement in combating corruption in North Macedonia. The goal is to improve the responsiveness of state institutions and effectiveness in addressing corruption at national and local levels. Amount:
Read more →Target group: CSOs, educational institutions and independent media organizations that are based and legally registered in BiH. Aim: To support NGOs, educational institutions, and media organizations. It focuses on promoting women’s equal participation in economic, civic, and political life, encouraging projects addressing themes like economic advancement, political engagement, and gender-based violence prevention. Amount: 1,000 –50,000
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered in accordance with the Law on Associations and Foundations ; Other non-governmental, non-profit, civic associations registered in accordance with the Law on Scientific Research. Aim: Strengthen the civil society sector in North Macedonia, boost civic engagement, and foster collaboration with authorities. The outcomes sought include an expanded civic space, transparent governance,
Read more →Target group: Non-profit legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo and Ukraine), with transnational projects, meeting specified grant criteria. Aim: To combat gender-based violence and violence against children, addressing societal challenges rooted in gender inequality. It seeks proposals for projects that prevent violence, protect victims, and make
Read more →Target group: Young leaders from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Countries: Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The program supports youth in shaping public policy, focusing on the Green Agenda. Thirty selected participants, aged 18-30, will gain knowledge, skills, and a network to advocate for green policies. The school emphasizes diversity and aims to
Read more →Target group: Volunteer or paid project officers, project managers, or similar roles in international youth organizations or networks with Council of Europe grants or intending to apply in the future. Countries: Country signatory of the European Cultural Convention Short Description: The course aims to enhance project management skills for individuals working in international youth organizations.
Read more →Target group: Young journalists Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: PINA Youth Journalists Programme seeks young journalists interested in media and journalism, focusing on good governance. Supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, the program offers informal education, mentoring, and paid practical work, emphasizing high ethical standards. Duration: N/A Link to more information (PINA)
Read more →Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of the National Parliaments in the WB6 Countries: WB6 Short Description: To contribute to EU integration-driven reforms in the Western Balkans Parliament’s administrations. The program seeks to achieve this by building the capacities of individuals working as agents of change in the public sector. These align with
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