Terms of Reference for Engagement of Trainers
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT Through this activity, BCSDN aims to strengthen the communication and advocacy capacities of the Regional Hub’s grantees. Thus, BCSDN will organize…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Western Balkan and Türkiye AML/CFT Expert Hub Initiated
According to BCSDN’s latest Monitoring Matrix report, Anti-money laundering / Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation in the Western Balkans is considered problematic as it…
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BCSDN is Announcing the Regional Workshop “Joint Action for Promoting Civic Space and a More Resilient Civil Society”
As the pandemic heightened the crisis of democracy in the Balkans, and the effects of the Ukraine war are yet to be seen in the…
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Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in Enlargement Countries – A Key Document Still Missing?
For years, BCSDN has been following the EU’s approach in supporting civil society in the Enlargement countries and advocating for civil society to be recognized…
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BCSDN at CPDE All Secretariats Meeting 2022 in Paris
On 1-4 May 2022, for the first time since the pandemic, the global, regional, sectoral, and task force secretariats of the CSO Partnership for Development…
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Understanding CSO Accountability in the Western Balkans: Where Do We Stand vis-à-vis the Istanbul Principles?
BCSDN has extended its research and efforts to further understand the CSOs’ internal environment, practices and its own impact. Below are the available findings from…
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BCSDN Exploring Constituent Led Accountability in the Western Balkans
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are important actors within civil society and democratic processes. They provide checks and balances, hold governments accountable, and raise unheard voices…
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BCSDN holds 16th Annual Council Meeting
On the20th of April this year, we gathered the extended constellation of our membership and held the annual council meeting. Our council sessions are always…
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BCSDN at the Conference “Monitoring the Rule of Law for EU Member States and Candidates: Bridging the Gap”
Organized by the European Policy Institute , a debate titled “Monitoring the Rule of Law for EU Member States and Candidates: Bridging the Gap” was…
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The Balkans in Solidarity with Ukraine
Following the tragic developments of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, marking one month of war, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and call for…
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BCSDN at the Regional Online Forum on CSO Responses and Adaptability in Crisis
On 29 March, BCSDN’s Acting Executive Director, Anja Bosilkova-Antovska, participated at the online regional forum “Civil society organizations response and adaptability”, organized within the framework…
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Ad-Hoc Support Grants Continues through 2022!
We are continuing with the pursuit of our mission to empower CSOs for protecting and promoting civic space in the Balkans region! A second round of…
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