The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Güneş Engin Karamancı to its Board.
Güneş, who has recently assumed the position of Secretary General at TÜSEV, brings extensive experience in civil society monitoring, legal frameworks, and regional advocacy. She has a long-standing collaboration with BCSDN, having actively contributed to the development and methodological updates of The Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development. Beyond her role at TÜSEV, Güneş serves as an Enlargement Candidate Member at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and participates in several European philanthropic and civil society networks.
On joining the Board, Güneş emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating:
“Strengthening collaboration between the Western Balkans and Türkiye feels increasingly important, especially in the context of EU alignment and enlargement, where many of our challenges are shared. I see value in further strengthening structured dialogue and joint advocacy efforts across the region.”
Appreciation for Rana Kotan
BCSDN expresses its sincere gratitude to Rana Kotan for her dedicated service and leadership during her tenure on the Board. As the former Secretary General of TÜSEV, Rana has been a vital contributor to the network’s regional initiatives, offering strategic guidance to support and safeguard civic space across the Western Balkans and Türkiye. The Board and the Executive Office wish her the very best in her future professional endeavors.
We welcome Güneş Engin Karamancı to the Board and look forward to her insights as we continue our work to strengthen civil society in the region.