News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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
Read more →The Justice Accelerator is HiiL’s flagship innovation programme that funds, trains, and scales a global cohort of justice startups each year. Since 2011, they have supported over 110 startups worldwide. They are the only accelerator worldwide dedicated to justice and SDG16. The Innovation Justice Challenge is looking for innovative entrepreneurs that focus on: preventing or
Read more →The CPI Innovation Fellows Program is of interest to students and recent graduates wishing to explore pathways into public sector innovation careers, and those eager to be a part of the emerging movement of applying innovation methods to the design and implementation of public policies, and services in the Western Balkans. The Innovation Fellows Program
Read more →The 2020 World Forum for Democracy will debate the issues and generate new ideas for tackling the ongoing environmental crisis. Plenary sessions will be an opportunity to discuss with speakers from all continents, including politicians, public and private officials, international organizations, and civil society. Forum Talks will bring together relevant experts and academics that will
Read more →The World Forum for Democracy is a platform for global dialogue and democratic participation, which brings new ideas into the work of the Council of Europe and promotes its principles across the world. This year’s Forum will be dedicated to environmental challenges and democracy. The 2020 Forum participants– politicians, public and private officials, international organizations,
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