News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The EU needs to invest in its democratic resilience and protect civil society to defend democracy. According to the 2023 Civic Space Report, published by the European Civic forum, civil society faces pressure in several EU member states. Restrictive laws affect the right to association and activities of NGOs and associations, and strict legislation has
Read more →Potemkin’s Candidacy 2022: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Progress on the Road to EU Membership is the focus of a recent alternative report, highlighting the country’s failure to meet the necessary political criteria for accession. The report assesses the current state of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, finding that there has been a slight
Read more →Citizen-generated data (CGD) is a powerful tool for achieving inclusive development and leaving no one behind. It involves collecting data directly from communities and citizens to inform policy-making, service delivery, and advocacy efforts. CGD can provide valuable insights into the needs and priorities of marginalized communities, often excluded from traditional data collection methods. Through CGD,
Read more →A new study by the CPDE and ICSO reveals the importance of the Istanbul Principles and Development Assistance Committee (DAC) recommendations for enabling civil society. The study aims to promote an understanding of the principles and recommendations that guide the work of CSOs and donors in the development sector. It also provides an analysis of
Read more →The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the nonprofit sector, with NGOs forced to adapt to new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment. In this article, Bond, the UK membership body for organizations working in international development, outlines five key ways that NGOs can build back better in the “new normal”. These include prioritizing
Read more →Philea, a prominent philanthropic organization, has launched its innovative Futures Philanthropy Initiative. This initiative aims to shape the future of philanthropy by promoting new approaches and strategies that drive positive change. The initiative will foster collaboration among philanthropists, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges. Philea encourages forward-thinking philanthropy beyond traditional
Read more →In a thought-provoking article, Bond highlights the importance of reconsidering how the international development sector discusses in-country refugee costs and Official Development Assistance (ODA). The author argues that the current narrative often portrays refugees as a burden on host countries’ development progress, inadvertently perpetuating negative stereotypes. Instead, the article suggests reframing the discussion by emphasizing
Read more →The Global Indices Tracker is an online tool that provides real-time data on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on countries worldwide. Developed by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, the tracker aggregates information from various sources, including official government data and news reports, to produce a range of indices that measure the pandemic’s social,
Read more →Target group: CSOs, platforms, organizations, and academic institutions, operating in at least one of the countries of the Western Balkan region- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia Aim: To support CSOs to conduct research, evidence gathering, and knowledge creation to address urgent threats to the civic space or
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in BiH Aim: The aim of the Reload2 project is to support the development of local CSOs and NGOs in Mostar, BiH, and to promote their participation in decision-making processes. The project aims to achieve this by providing capacity-building activities, training, and mentoring, as well as by facilitating networking
Read more →Target group: The European Commission is calling on researchers, CSOs, and public authorities to submit proposals for research projects that address the challenges facing towns and cities in Europe. Aim: To fund innovative research that can help to create more sustainable and inclusive urban communities. Projects should focus on one of four themes: inclusive and
Read more →Target group: Journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists from Europe Aim: To provide support to journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists in carrying out in-depth investigations on topics that are of public interest and have a cross-border relevance. Amount: max. GBP 50.000 Duration: N/A Link to the original call (Journalismfund.eu)
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