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At the Intersection of Security and Regulation: Understanding the Drivers of ‘De-Risking’ and the Impact on CSOs

Non-profit organizations around the world are impacted by issues of financial access – inordinate delays in cash transfers, onerous due-diligence requirements, inability to open bank accounts and arbitrary closure of bank accounts – collectively classed as ‘de-risking’ activities by financial institutions. This study examines the drivers of this de-risking, situating it at the intersection of

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Collective Action on Business Integrity: A Practitioner’s Guide for CSOs

Collective action on business integrity involves different stakeholder groups including civil society, government and business coming together to effect change, to create a business environment where corruption is no longer accepted and integrity prevails among all actors. This guide is for CSOs, such as Transparency International chapters, that are considering embarking on collective action initiatives

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Window Opportunity for Enlargement: How much Space for Civil Society? – BCSDN Analysis of EC Enlargement Strategy and Country Reports 2018

For the 9th consecutive year, BCSDN has analyzed how the European Commission (EC) has treated the issue of civil society development and assessed the progress made in the Enlargement countries within the Enlargement Strategy and Country Reports 2018 that have been published recently, setting the analysis against BCSDN’s Monitoring Matrix. With clear language and a

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Declaration of a European Balkans Partnership

On 16 April, the European Fund for the Balkans marked its 10th anniversary by publishing this Declaration which calls both EU and WB to use the positive momentum regained in 2018 and build an alliance for the future of Europe by setting the ground for more credible, open and sincere relationship that would result in

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CfA: Programme for Strengthening CSOs Capacities for Public Advocacy – Serbia (Deadline: 07.05.2018)

The program aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs in Serbia to design, develop and implement local advocacy initiatives and affect their local self-governments and other community actors. The program includes: 1) Training for capacity building, and 2) Financial support for the implementation of advocacy initiatives. The total duration of the program is 12 months

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CfA: The Swedish Institute Summer Academy for Young Professionals in Western Balkans – (Deadline: 15.05.2018)

Applicants under 36 years old, interested in building networks and increasing knowledge of transparent, efficient and resilient public administration, who are currently working with public administration, in politics or within the civil society, are invited to the first SI Summer Academy for Young Professionals in Western Balkans (SAYP) 2018. Participation in SAYP starts with a

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CfA: ALDA General Assembly and Related Events “Local Democracy, our commitment for Europe” – 3-4 May, Brussels (Deadline: N/A)

ALDA is inviting participants to the two-day events dedicated to “Local Democracy, our commitment for Europe” at the European Economic and Social Committee on the 3rd and 4th of May in Brussels. Around events, debates, working group and stands, the event allows participants an opportunity to deepen together the fundamental role of local democracy, shared

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CfP: US Embassy Macedonia – Democracy Commission Grants Program (Deadline: 01.06.2018)

The US Embassy Democracy Commission Grants Program will award grants of maximum USD 24.000 to Macedonian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Macedonia. The Commission is most interested in projects relating to: Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice;

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