News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Primary young civic educators (under 35) and young NGOs (under 3 years of existence), at least 2 partners from different European countries Aim: To pioneer new ideas in civil society, enhance their visibility and integrate them into NECE, a growing pan-European network of civic educators. Amount: 10,000 EUR Duration: up to 12 months
Read more →Target group: CSOs and local non-governmental organizations active in youth activism, reconciliation, and human rights. Aim: Facilitate and enhance connections, as well as communication channels, among young individuals from Kosovo and Serbia to foster greater understanding, collaboration, and contribute to genuine normalization through dialogue. Amount: up to 5,000 EUR (2 LOTs) Duration: Six months Deadline:
Read more →Target group: Leaders in organisations in any societal sector working for societal transformation towards sustainability Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey etc. Short Description: Provide leaders motivated for systems innovation and transformative change with knowledge, tools, and a network for a sustainable future. Duration: N/A Link to more information (Uppsala University)
Read more →Target group: Youth (21-30 years old) from academia and CSOs, young professionals, young researchers, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: RYLMP aims to boost collaboration and advocacy for youth-related issues in Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The program supports young people, students, and youth activists by providing opportunities to enhance
Read more →Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency
Read more →Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has faced criticism from the media community for questioning journalist Elton Qyno about his sources, conducting a raid on his home and workplace, and seizing his computer. Journalists argue that they are not obligated to disclose their sources. Qyno, in an interview with local media, deemed
Read more →The EU’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations has successfully concluded screening meetings with Albania and North Macedonia. Spanning over a year with 167 sessions and over 3000 experts involved, the meetings mark a crucial step in the accession process. The screening process involved an in-depth analysis of alignment with EU rules and policies, with
Read more →In 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) initiated a project to address the limitations and adverse effects of the flawed implementation of its standards, particularly Recommendation 8. The 2023 amendments to Recommendation 8 aim to rectify the misapplication and misunderstanding of R8, which had led to excessive and restrictive measures on civil society. The
Read more →The European Commission has adopted a recommendation to member states to promote the engagement and effective participation of citizens and CSOs in public policy-making processes. It addresses key factors to ensure meaningful participation. The package emphasizes inclusiveness and integrity by utilizing best practices in democratic lotteries. Emphasis on training and information sessions is included for
Read more →Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans and Turkey Countries: WBT Short description: First survey to find out more about what civil society and other colleagues think of the EU TACSO 3 project and what has been its impact. Link to more information (EU TACSO 3)
Read more →The 2023 State of Civil Society Report from CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance explores trends in civil society action across various domains, including democracy, inclusion, climate justice, and global governance reform in 2022. Drawing from the ongoing analysis initiative CIVICUS LENS, launched in January 2022, the report incorporates the voices of civil society directly
Read more →BCSDN has released its 14th analysis of the European Commission’s annual reports assessing civil society development in the Western Balkans and Türkiye. The largest ever Enlargement Package seems to show reinvigorated energy and greater prospects for accession than in the last decade, in spite of growing challenges such as political polarization and shrinking space for
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