News and updates from BCSDN and the region
A global gathering in Bogota, Colombia, brought together 120 narrative practitioners and funders focused on strengthening the narrative power of global justice movements. The Confluence event, hosted by IRIS, Puentes, and the Global Narrative Hive, prioritized discussions on philanthropy’s role in narrative change. Key takeaways included the need for increased resources, supportive practices, and a
Read more →The Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and the Organization of the Swiss Abroad conducted a survey revealing that 93% of Swiss abroad have made gifts in the past three years, with 78% being financial. The diaspora, representing 10% of the Swiss population, is as generous as those living in Switzerland. Transparency is crucial for them, with 38%
Read more →Bosnia and Herzegovina has shown commitment to participating in EU programs, especially the Europe for Citizens program. The Ministry of Justice initiated the accession process to the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) Program for 2021-2027. The agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU for participation in the CERV program was signed in Brussels
Read more →FRA’s report on ‘EU funds: Ensuring compliance with fundamental rights’ suggests ways to ensure the new rules are being upheld and people’s rights respected. FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to: involve fundamental rights experts explicitly throughout all stages of funding and make better use of their expertise, data and findings; monitor
Read more →Members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council provide insights into anticipated trends that nonprofits should be prepared for in 2024. The emphasis on tech investments, including virtual collaboration tools and data analytics, will play a crucial role in ensuring adaptability and success. Donors are demanding tangible impacts, urging nonprofits to invest in comprehensive evaluation and impact
Read more →The sign-on letter, directed to bilateral and multilateral funders and foundations, conveys the strong support of local and community-based organizations from the Majority World (Global South) for the ongoing shift of power and resources towards more locally led approaches. It provides five suggestions to enhance the inclusion of these organizations in international events, emphasizing equal
Read more →The sign-on letter, directed to bilateral and multilateral funders and foundations, conveys the strong support of local and community-based organizations from the Majority World (Global South) for the ongoing shift of power and resources towards more locally led approaches. It provides five suggestions to enhance the inclusion of these organizations in international events, emphasizing equal
Read more →In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in South-South Cooperation (SSC). With challenges arising in North-South Cooperation, there is a growing demand for fresh development initiatives. Collaborations among Southern states in development strive to complement traditional cooperation, emphasizing principles such as horizontality, solidarity, and a deep regard for national sovereignty and ownership.
Read more →AidWatch reports provide recommendations for policymakers managing development challenges. They evaluate European ODA’s quantity and quality, advocating for its support to the most marginalized, and pressuring policymakers to uphold commitments for partners’ development goals. OECD data shows that EU Member States reported EUR 84 billion in ODA in 2022, a 19% real increase from 2021.
Read more →At the United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Dialogue (HLD) on Financing for Development (FfD), CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) brings demands for urgent, radical change to aid architecture. The HLD FfD comes at a critical juncture in the pursuit of the SDGs, which the UN itself has described to be off-track at their midpoint,
Read more →At the recent Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Estonia, civil society members of the OGP Steering Committee issued a statement on the World Bank Evolution Roadmap entitled Empowering Civil Society: Envisioning Collaborative Transformation in World Bank Initiatives. The statement calls on the World Bank to re-articulate clear roles for citizens and CSOs in
Read more →At the United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Dialogue (HLD) on Financing for Development (FfD), CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) brings demands for urgent, radical change to aid architecture. The HLD FfD comes at a critical juncture in the pursuit of the SDGs, which the UN itself has described to be off-track at their midpoint,
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