News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The European Policy Institute (EPI) published brief summarises the key developments in relation to rule of law in view of EU accession in North Macedonia for the period October – December 2022. It includes monitoring the fundamentals of EU accession, including key developments in the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and Chapter 23: judiciary
Read more →The article “Anti-Money Laundering: A Risk-Based Approach to Regulating NPOs”, discusses the risks of money laundering in NPOs and the importance of implementing a risk-based approach to prevent it. It emphasizes the need for regulators to recognize the diversity of NPOs and their potential risks, rather than simply assuming that all NPOs pose a high
Read more →The report “Monthly Monitoring Highlights Sexism and Ethnic Discrimination” published by Reporting Diversity, reports on the findings of the monthly monitoring conducted by the Network for Affirmative Action (NAA) in Media and highlights the prevalence of sexism and ethnic discrimination in the media. The monitoring looked at the representation of women and ethnic groups in
Read more →The European Commission has published a new “Handbook of Good Practices” to help member states fight corruption. The handbook includes practical tools and advice for law enforcement authorities, public officials, and CSOs. It covers prevention measures, detection and investigation, international cooperation, and recovering stolen assets. The handbook aims to support the implementation of the European
Read more →After a long-term commitment by our BiH member, the Center for Promoting Civil Society (CPCD), to promote the adoption of the Code of Ethics for CSOs, the efforts have finally paid off. The ethical code covers a range of issues, including the need for CSOs to respect human rights, promote gender equality, act in a
Read more →The Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) recently held a virtual event titled “The Dynamic Side of Accountability: A People-Driven Approach.” The event highlighted the importance of a people-centered approach to accountability and how it can contribute to effective governance and sustainable development. The speakers emphasized that accountability is not just about enforcing rules and
Read more →An article published by Philea discusses how philanthropy support organizations can play a vital role in catalyzing social transformation. It argues that investing in infrastructure, such as technology, data, and networks, can be a powerful way to support and strengthen the organizations working on social change. By investing in these key areas, philanthropy support organizations
Read more →The OECD’s Development Co-operation Report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in foreign aid and outlines recommendations for donor countries. The report highlights the need for greater transparency, accountability, and collaboration among donors and recipient countries to ensure that aid is effectively utilized and achieves its intended goals. One key recommendation is the importance
Read more →Target group: (BiH) CSOs working on women issues and women empowerment in BiH Aim: The program supports NGO efforts to enable women as equal participants in economic, civic, and political life in BiH. Proposals that go beyond awareness building to promote action or create behavior change or institutional change will be particularly competitive. Proposals that
Read more →Target group: Albanian cultural and creative industries (CCI) actors and organizations Aim: To support innovative and sustainable projects that foster the development of Albanian CCIs and encourage new collaborations, partnerships and networks in Albania and with Switzerland. Amount: Up to CHF 15,000 (approx. EUR 13,700) Duration: up to 12 months Link to the original call
Read more →Target group: Registered CSOs operating in Europe. Aim: To fight impunity by building the knowledge base for accountability, and developing comprehensive strategies and tools to address knowledge, capacity, and commitment gaps. Amount: EUR 20,000,000.00 Duration: N/A – This call for proposals is launched with a suspensive clause subject to the availability of the funding in
Read more →Target group: Local CSOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina Aim: To support local CSOs in promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Amount: EUR 20.000 – 150.000 Duration: 24 – 36 months. Link to the original call (EC)
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