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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament (Deadline: 15 February)

Target group: The program targets public administration professionals with a strong commitment to contributing to the development of their societies who are lifelong learners, acquiring skills, and broadening their horizons throughout their careers. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Short description: The Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament

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CfA: GIJN Global Shining Light Award 2023 (Deadline: 28 February)

Target group: Journalists and media organizations Countries: International Short description: This unique award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. Winners will receive an honorary plaque, US$2,500, and travel to the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. The meeting will

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CfA: Obama Foundation Scholars Program for Global Leaders (19 January)

Target group: diverse cohorts who represent a cross-section of backgrounds including those working in government, the private sector, and NGOs and CSOs. Countries: International Short description: The Obama Foundation Scholars program seeks emerging leaders from the United States and around the world, who are focused on an issue of global importance, have a track record

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CfA: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament (Deadline: 15 February)

Target group: The program targets public administration professionals with a strong commitment to contributing to the development of their societies who are lifelong learners, acquiring skills, and broadening their horizons throughout their careers. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Short description: The Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament

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CfA: GIJN Global Shining Light Award 2023 (Deadline: 28 February)

Target group: Journalists and media organizations Countries: International Short description: This unique award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. Winners will receive an honorary plaque, US$2,500, and travel to the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on CSO accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. This community`s cooperation

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CfA: Online Programme on Environmental Communication (Deadline: 18 December)

Target group: participants from diverse academic levels and backgrounds, such as students, educators, scientists, journalists, communication practitioners, CSOs and businesses representatives, and public officials Countries: International/ Balkans Countries Short description: The curriculum spans different areas: environmental discourse and representations of nature in popular culture, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), risk communication, media, and environmental

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CfA: Regional Youth Leadership Mobility Programme (RYLMP) 2022/23 (Deadline: 22 December)

Target group: 21-30 years old from academia and CSOs, young professionals, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short description: RYLMP specifically targets youth interested in active participation in solving youth-related challenges and creating new solutions through data-driven advocacy. This includes recently graduated students, MA or Ph.D. students, and youth activists from Albania,

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CfA: International Conference e-Society.mk: Cyber Resilience for Freedom and Security (Happening: 6-7 December)

Target group: Activists, experts, journalists, civil servants, and supporters from the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans Short description: The conference will discuss privacy and security in the digital age, as well as fostering and nurturing a cyber-resilient society. These topics will be addressed through panel discussions on the digital transformation of public administration and societies

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