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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Supporting Democratization and Reconciliation Process in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 20 December 2020)

The Globsec programme intends to support the Western Balkans’ democratisation and reconciliation process by engaging young professionals and journalists from the region. The programme will hold activities to train young leaders in democracy promotion, media literacy, negotiation, and policy-making. The aim is to establish a network of young Western Balkan ambassadors who will continue to

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CfA: Europeanization Beyond Process, Aspen Institute Germany (Deadline: 31 December 2020)

The Aspen Institute has set up a program that aims to support non-profit policy organizations to improve their understanding of Germany, German policies, and German Western Balkan policies and meet with Berlin-based organizations and policymakers. The applications are looking for independent policy research organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia,

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CfA: Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals 2021-2022 (Deadline: 15 January 2021)

The Swedish Institute has launched a new scholarship programme to develop global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The scholarship is looking for candidates with academic and leadership experience ready to take on a full-time one-year or two-year master’s program starting in the upcoming autumn semester. Read more

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CfA: Call for Nominations for the 2020 Democracy Award (Deadline: 11.01.2021)

EJA Kosovo is calling for nominations for the 2020 Democracy Award, which will recognise outstanding contribution to the development of democracy in Kosovo. The award is intended to evaluate the contributions of individuals, unregistered initiatives and nongovernmental organisations in various fields, who have contributed to the democratisation of Kosovar society through their work and dedication.

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CfA: Special Session of the General Assembly in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 3 – 4 December (Deadline: 16 November 2020)

In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 75/4, a Special Session of the General Assembly in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will be held from 3 – 4 December, 2020. In order to participate in the Special Session of the GA in response to the COVID-19, the following categories of relevant entities not

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CfA: European Parliament Traineeships (Deadline: 30 November 2020)

The European Parliament is offering two opportunities: traineeships in the Secretariat and traineeships with Members of the European Parliament. The traineeships are designed to educate and provide vocational training to young applicants while familiarising participants with the European Parliament’s inner workings. Applications are open to nationals of a Member State of the European Union or

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CfA: The New Democratic Wo/Men of the Western Balkans (Deadline: 30 November 2020)

The Visegrad Fund-support project intends to increase the awareness of democratic processes among the Western Balkan youth and strengthen youth participation in policy-making processes. The project is organised as three meetings, which include various democracy and politics modules. Applications are open to 18-30 years young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Read

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CfA: #DigitalAgainst COVID-19 Hackathon: Government Accountability and Responsiveness during COVID-19 (Deadline: 6 December 2020)

ABD is collaborating with the Open Government Partnership to offer funding for individuals or teams to develop tools and mechanisms to strengthen the monitoring of COVID 19 related spending. The programme is looking for innovative solutions to guide citizens about monitoring the government budget and is offering 10,000 USD or more for the winning solution.

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CfA: CCP Fellowships Strengthening Civil Societies (Deadline: 15 December 2020)

The Cross Culture Programme in Germany is offering Fellowships aimed to deepen participants’ expertise and intercultural skills. The programme is designed for people working in policy and society, media and culture, human rights, peace, and sustainable development. Applicants must be between the ages of 23 and 45 with at least two years of professional experience

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CfA: Young SDG Innovators Programme (Deadline: 30 November 2020)

The Young SDG Innovators Programme is a ten-month accelerator programme looking for future business leaders and change-makers to collaborate and work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applicants must be under 35, an employee at a participating company of the UN Global Compact, and be interested in business model innovation, sustainability, and disruptive technologies. The

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