News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The Conference identifies the need for a networking platform for sharing experiences and practices for the relevant engagement of young people in the EU integration process. The 18th edition of the International Youth Conference would be a suitable online forum to discuss and create joint youth vision for the SEE region’s future after the unpredictable
Read more →The Conference is a significant forum for discussion on important issues concerning the participation of civil society and the media in the European integration process of Serbia and the Western Balkans. Sixth in a series, Move.Link.Engage. The Conference is organized by the Belgrade Open School with the support of the Embassy of Sweden in Serbia.
Read more →The RISE project is launching an open call for young entrepreneurs from the six Western Balkan countries to develop their social business ideas. Through a series of workshops, lectures, meetups, mobility programs, and financial support, young people will have an opportunity to learn, grow, do business, and find a way for a solution to their
Read more →Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, office in Belgrade, in cooperation with Women’s Leadership Academy, organizes a political educational program aimed towards women from social-democratic political parties and organizations in the Western Balkans. Regional Women’s Leadership Academy is a unique program for female activists from left political parties, movements, CSOs and trade unions in Serbia, BiH, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania,
Read more →As a part of the Regional Civil Society Development Hub, BCSDN is pleased to announce the Call for Regional Multi-Country Action Grants. All regional networks, platforms, initiatives, and other forms of partnerships established in the Western Balkan region and having member organizations in more than 2 countries from the WB region, are invited to apply.
Read more →PA for Change and Development, National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, and the BCSDN are pleased to present the 7th edition of the MM on Enabling Environment for CSDev, covering developments in Albania in 2019. According to the findings, there is a lack of an electronic register with comprehensive records for CSOs to
Read more →Civic Initiatives and BCSDN are pleased to present the fifth edition of the MM on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development (CSDev), covering developments in Serbia in 2019. According to the findings for 2019, the socio-political environment in Serbia was significantly unfavorable for the operations and development of CSOs. Numerous cases of violations of freedom
Read more →The PAR Monitor cycle enables the comparison of trends against the baseline results of the PAR Monitor for 2017/2018 and indicates slight progress at best in the WB generally. In the policy development area, PAR Monitor 2019/2020 starts by focusing on the information available to citizens on governmental performance. Evidence shows that citizens of the
Read more →New technologies are crucial to the right to peaceful assemblies. This trend has been further accelerated, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ICT and AI technologies provide many possibilities to facilitate protests and have a downside effect by allowing States and private actors to restrict the right of peaceful assemblies. The briefing is a
Read more →A draft law in two parts proposes an amendment to the Non-profit Legal Entities Act in Bulgaria. One is the part regarding the functioning of the Civil Society Development Council. The other is proposing the creation of a new legal framework on declaring and controlling the funding of NGOs received from a foreign country or
Read more →Enshrined in international law and an established global norm, the freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental right to collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend a common interest without fear of retribution. Freedom of peaceful assembly is a critical form of political participation in a healthy civil society. It shapes the debate, public policies, and
Read more →The current approach to anti-money laundering in the EU leaves the Member States significant space to adopt national rules. However, the resulting fragmentation has proven one of the main enablers in recent money laundering cases. The Commission welcomes feedback on what rules should be further harmonized to remedy this fragmentation and new areas that should
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