News and updates from BCSDN and the region
EU TACSO 3 project announced the People to People (P2P)- On-demand online tool that allows access to ad-hoc support for the organization of events/activities. P2P provides flexible and targeted help to address the on-going needs of CSOs, Networks, National Resource Centres (NRCs), Delegations of European Union (EUDs), etc. in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The
Read more →Balkan Green Foundation, part of the Regional Program Balkan Green Ideas, organizes the first Balkan Green Academy 2020/2021. The Academy is composed of modules that encompass three main pillars: policy, economy, and society, which will facilitate discussion on actual issues related to green sustainable development in the Western Balkans. The main aims of the Academy
Read more →Center for refugee law and migration at the Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius-Skopje in collaboration with the UNHCR Mission in Skopje, and in partnership with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law – Sanremo, Italy, will be hosting a Summer School on Refugee Rights and Migration with a focus on the Challenges
Read more →The CEI and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) have opened the Call for applications 2020 of the CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism. The Award is dedicated to honor the work implemented by investigative journalists and their contribution to investigative reporting despite the difficult conditions under which they operate. This
Read more →The Public Administration Awards in the Western Balkans (the PA Awards) are unique awards system initiated by ReSPA and OECD/SIGMA, aimed to enhance governance initiatives and support the establishment of strong public governance systems in the Western Balkans. The 2020 Awards will focus on successful responses by the WB administrations to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Read more →The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate on solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analyzing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level to strengthen the foundations of democratic
Read more →One World Media is looking for applications for the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020. Supported by EBRD, the Award is launched in response to journalists and filmmakers’ exceptional work covering the COVID-19 pandemic impact in the developing countries. The One World Media wants to champion stories that show us what is happening beyond our borders and
Read more →OGP is launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for local governments interested in joining the program. Local members will have access to online structured orientation and ongoing learning program to plan, design, and implement open government reforms, co-create OGP action plans, and strengthen open government skills. Local jurisdictions (states, provinces, devolved nations, cities, towns, municipalities,
Read more →The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRAF) is currently accepting applications for its Peace Research Grants Program to enhance peace processes. The mission of the IPRA Foundation is to advance the field of peace research thorough investigation into the causes of conflict and the examination of alternatives to violence. Peace researchers inform peace activities that
Read more →The WB Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament in cooperation with the EFB is a practice-oriented educational program for civil servants working in the National Parliaments of WB countries. The purpose of the program is to give impetus to the EU integration-driven reforms of the WB Parliament’s administrations by building individuals’ capacities who are acting
Read more →The programme aims to facilitate investigative, cross-border, and independent journalism to promote democracy in Europe by connecting donors and journalists without endangering the journalists’ independence. The awarded European Cross-Border Grant programme will support professional journalists, who have good ideas for cross-border investigations and research on European affairs, living in a CoE country. The project can
Read more →Transparency School is an annual state-of-the-art anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders. The School exposes its participants to the latest developments in anti-corruption and accountability and offers real opportunities to try and implement their ideas in practice. The School is open to senior students, graduates, and young professionals under the age of 35. The
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