What's New

News and updates from BCSDN and the region

GFCG Webinar: Measurement is Political – the Road from Bogotá (18 April)

The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is organizing a workshop to challenge traditional metrics of evaluating community-driven initiatives. The discussion aims to promote more inclusive and community-centered approaches to measuring success. Traditional metrics often prioritize quantitative outcomes, neglecting the true impact and complexities of civil society. This conversation will highlight innovative measurement methods from

Read more →

Enhanced Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS): A Response to Evolving Humanitarian Landscape

The updated Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) responds to the evolving humanitarian landscape by renewing commitments to crisis-affected communities. Developed with input from over 4,000 voices across 90 countries, the revised CHS prioritizes fundamental rights and aims for greater accessibility. While maintaining its core principles, the CHS now emphasizes a more people-centered approach, empowering communities to

Read more →

NRC Partners Albania: Capacity and Needs Assessment of CSOs in Albania

The National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania conducted an assessment to identify capacity-building needs for CSOs in the country. The assessment, based on an online survey completed by 113 organizations from all regions of the country, focused on areas such as organizational management, financial sustainability, policy-making participation, European integration, transparency, media collaboration, and

Read more →

CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative: Enabling and Amplifying Action for Civic Space and Inclusive Democracy

CIVICUS is actively involved in the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), aiming to strengthen civil society and democracy in the digital era through two main streams: empowering local civil society in the Global South to utilize digital tools for inclusive democracy and defending civil society by advocating for rights-focused policies and improved security measures. CIVICUS and

Read more →

Dynamic Accountability Dialogue: Feminist Youth-Led Research and Practice (28 March, Online)

March is Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality. Accountable Now launches a social media campaign, highlighting Commitment 2: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality of the 12 Accountability Commitments. Throughout March, they share tools, resources, and stories from global organizations, inviting submissions for an online gender equality toolbox. The campaign aims

Read more →

#ShiftThePower Summit: Trust as the Catalyst for Shifting Power Dynamics

The #ShiftThePower Summit in Bogota, happened in December 2023, provided insights into trust dynamics and power shifts in global development. The event emphasized the local touch with Colombian stalls, fostering open conversations. Trust emerged as a crucial factor in various development contexts, such as rebuilding trust in war-torn areas, creating safe spaces for collective problem-solving,

Read more →

North Macedonia: Self-Assessment Tool for CSOs Capacities

CSOs in North Macedonia persist facing challenges of assessing their organizational capacities and areas of improvement. To enhance competence, efficiency, and accountability, the Civil Society Resource Center has developed a self-assessment tool for CSOs. The tool covers ten categories, including strategic management, project work, governance, human resources, organizational values, administration, media, cooperation, advocacy, and service

Read more →

Green Accountability Technology Accelerator Established

Climate Collective and World Bank’s Global Partnership for Social Accountability are partnering on the Green Accountability Technology Accelerator. With the goal to mobilize 4 trillion USD annually until 2030 for a green transition, only 1.2 trillion USD was allocated in 2023. The initiative aims to use innovative green technology to improve transparency and accountability in

Read more →

North Macedonia: Self-Assessment Tool for CSOs Capacities

CSOs in North Macedonia continually face the challenge of assessing their organizational capacities and areas of improvement. To enhance competence, efficiency, and accountability, the Civil Society Resource Center has developed a self-assessment tool for CSOs. The tool covers ten categories, including strategic management, project work, governance, human resources, organizational values, administration, media, cooperation, advocacy, and

Read more →

The Pledge for Change 2030 Transforms the Role of INGOs in Global Aid

To achieve a more equitable future, while addressing the inequities exposed by Covid crisis, conflict, and climate change, there is a call for a stronger aid ecosystem based on principles like solidarity, humility, self-determination, and equality. The key shift involves building genuine partnerships with local and national organizations and governments, empowering communities affected by crisis

Read more →