On 25 March 2021, Anja Bosilkova- Antovska, BCSDN Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, participated at the Regional Thematic Network Forum: “Role of CSOs and CSOs Thematic Networks- Structuring the Dialogue with Public Authorities for Policy Reforms (Local/ Regional Initiatives)”, organized by Local Democracy Agency Subotica, as a member of the Balkan Network for Local Democracy (BNLD). The virtual event gathered around 50 participants from the region, bringing different experiences to each panel discussion, such as the regional networks’ role, the democratic culture, and the regional EU accession challenges. Ms. Bosilkova-Antovska presented the role, activities and achievements of BCSDN as a leading regional network advocating for a more enabling environment for CSOs and strengthening the CSOs’ voice in policy and decision making. She also discussed the current challenges to EU integration, and presented the BCSDN Advocacy strategy towards the EU. Read more here.
Source: Balkan Network for Local Democracy