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Target group: Journalists and media organizations Countries: International Short description: This unique award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. Winners will receive an honorary plaque, US$2,500, and travel to the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in
Read more →For the last two decades, within the network, we have been proudly working at a regional level to create an environment that supports civil society and promotes accountability. One of the most successful projects of our work is the Sida-funded Regional Civil Society Hub. Through its re-granting component, during the last two years, 50 small
Read more →The 2022 Effective Development Co-operation Summit is taking place at the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development this week in Geneva, bringing various global actors together to put a spotlight on how better cooperation strengthens trust and transforms the ways of joint actions. This event brings together the Global Partnership for Development Effectiveness
Read more →Within the scope of its engagement during the High Level Political Event (HLPE) that took part in Geneva, the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) held its General Assembly (GA) during which the new co-chairs have been elected, amongst whom, Ms. Biljana Spasovska the Executive Director of BCSDN and CPDE Europe. This new role of
Read more →Since 2017, the CIVICUS Monitor has tracked an ongoing crackdown on the right to peaceful assembly. Most recently, governments have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to restrict further fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest. According to CIVICUS Monitor data gathered trough the period October 2021 – September 2022, protests took place in
Read more →Three research papers have been awarded through an open call to organizations working in the Balkans, within the framework of the activities that BCSDN is conducting with support from and in partnership with the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE). In an era of shrinking civic space, pandemic, and post-pandemic challenges, CSOs need to build
Read more →This Global Synthesis Report of the Private Sector Watch initiative is a comprehensive document that synthesizes the findings of eight individual case studies, each one in depth covering the initiatives between private sector entities and governments through the modalities of finance, capacity development, technical assistance, information sharing, and policy dialogue and support occurring on a
Read more →Two independent and critically acclaimed towards the government cable televisions in Serbia, “N1” and “Nova S”, stopped broadcasting their programs on 2 December . Instead of the regular program, a television was installed with a black screen with the message “Darkness in Serbia, no free media”. These two television stations, which operate within United Media,
Read more →In partnership with the USAID and FHI 360, BCSDN member CNVOs prepared the 2021 CSOSI Report on Slovenia. The report is a part of Civil Society Organizations Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia which monitors the capacities and conditions for the operation of CSOs in 24 countries. According to the report, in
Read more →Hosted by the International Civil Society Centre (ICSC), on 30th November 2022, national and international civil society leaders gathered at the Global Perspectives Conference with people passionate about doing social good to exchange ideas and experiences, make connections and address the world’s most pressing challenges, Ms. Marija Vishinova Shemova, BCSDN’s Communication and Information Officer, took
Read more →For the latest edition of the Global Standard for CSO Accountability newsletter, BCSDN has contributed by visualising their path trough the accountability enhancement journey. By highlighting some of its achievements, such as assistance for improving internal policies and practices, the infographic depicts the organization`s experience in gaining knowledge and sharing skills on accountability related topics
Read more →Accountability is a process(es) by which CSOs are answerable to their stakeholders for their actions, decisions, and results. Mechanisms and approaches to being accountable are as diverse as civil society actors. Over time, civil society accountability has grown from a static, administrative responsibility, to a civil society culture. CSOs have taken initiatives to enhance their
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