News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many countries in the world have imposed restrictive measures in order to contain the spread of the disease. In the new reality, Dynamic Accountability is taking a different shape. In general, Dynamic Accountability is already an ongoing process that requires organization-wide effort, broadly defined as “a systemic approach grounded in
Read more →In the last edition of the Global Standard for CSOs Accountability Newsletter, BCSDN’s member Partners Albania for Change and Development, through the National Resource Centre for Civil Society, has promoted the importance of implementing the Rendir App. The use of this online tool as a self-regulatory mechanism will help increase the transparency and accountability of
Read more →National and international NGOs call on providers of development assistance to maintain support for transparency, accountability, and open government initiatives in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis. They support multilateral and bilateral agencies, foundations, and other funders to review their priorities in response to the pandemic. It is essential to
Read more →MCIC published a report on the governance practices on transparency and accountability of CSOs in North Macedonia. The research is part of the program “Sustainable Civil Society – State Financing of CSOs, implemented by MCIC together with BCSDN and CNVOS from Slovenia during the period 2018-2021. The program is funded by the EU. The report
Read more →The Black Sea NGO Forum announced the start of the Leadership and Organizational Resilience in Times of Uncertainty Program, which aims to provide a unique space for learning, reflections, and thoughtful adaptation for CSO leaders and their organizations. Combining mentoring, coaching and training on adaptive leadership, organizational resilience and people’s skills, the Leadership Program guides
Read more →The COVID-19 pandemic has been a shock to the systems across the world. During this period, the society preparedness is essential. For non-profits and funders, investing in strong listening practices is a pivotal way to ensure that they are ready for the next crisis. The article presents four key listening competencies that non-profits and funders
Read more →The article indicates that citizens who would generally be using feedback to demand accountability of the institutions that serve them, are restricted in the activities they can perform. Even in places where restrictions are not so stringent, people may not feel safe to continue monitoring. The article provides the answer to the question: can civil
Read more →In the first of its CSO Accountability in Focus report series, Accountable Now presents four areas in which the civil society sector is advancing accountability. They are: partnerships, the environment, stakeholder engagement and feedback, and complaints. The short reports provide an overview of how its members – international CSOs have been advancing their accountability practices.
Read more →In the publication, a group of leaders of civil society networks and platforms presents their views and opinion, identifying possible directions that CSOs may want to go. The authors indicate the ways CSOs work and organize, the need to be adapted and made more agile to keep their pace with people’s expectations. It is about
Read more →The “Dynamic Accountability Community of Practice” launched a conversation regarding accountability in the civil society sector during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The online event organized by Resilient Roots, Accountable Now, Civicus and Keystone was a great opportunity for CSOs’ members and organizations from across the world to participate in the open discussion and to share
Read more →In an interview for Global Standard for CSO accountability, the MCIC Project Officer Aleksandra Savevska explained how BCSDN’s member from North Macedonia, MCIC is implementing the Global Standard for CSO Accountability. Through the Program on Sustainable Civil Society – State Funding of CSOs, a EU- funded multi-year program aimed at fostering an enabling environment for
Read more →The Resilient Roots (RR) initiative examines whether organizations who are accountable to their primary constituents, that is, the individuals and communities they support and serve, are better able to withstand external threats related to closing civic space. The first case study looked at three dimensions of accountability (giving, taking, and holding to account) and provided
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