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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

Research Studies Online Presentation: “Civil Society and Private Sector Cooperation: Regional Practices within the Global Trends and Threats”

BCSDN organizes an online launching event for the research papers prepared within the scope of the CSO – Private Sector engagement research, supported by the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness. At the event, our partners – Albanian Center for Economic Research, European Policy Institute – Skopje (North Macedonia), and TRAG Foundation (Serbia) – will present

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North Macedonia: Monitoring Matrix Report on the Enabling Environment for the Development of Civil Society in 2021

Based on the Monitoring Matrix for the enabling environment for the development of civil society, developed by BCSDN members, the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC) published the report on the enabling environment for the development of civil society for Macedonia for 2021. The report monitors the conditions in the environment in which civil society operates

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State of the Union Address: To Defend Democracy, it Must Answer People`s Needs, Involving CSOs in EU Policymaking 

Following President of EC von der Leyen’s address at the State of the Union which reflected on various issues and broadly formulated proposals, often not detailed enough for immediate in-depth analysis, the European Civic Forum has published an editorial on the address. The document examines the narrative and the proposals to reinforce European democracy. It

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ECNL: 2022 Global Hub Workshop on AML/CFT held in Paris

Around 70 CSOs representatives and activists from 45 countries gathered in 3 days workshop in September 2022 to reconnect and reinforce their responses to AML/CFT civic freedoms restrictions. Activists discussed critical needs, lessons learned, and suggestions for the ongoing revision of the FATF standards, methodology, and guidance documents. They also analyzed emerging trends and issues

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Serbia Listed on the CIVICUS Watch List Due to Rapid Civic Space Declain

As a result of obstructing or repressing civic space, CIVICUS Monitor has recently published a new watchlist of countries. Due to the government’s attempts to ban the LGBTQI+ EuroPride march event, the constant attacks on human rights activists, SLAPPs, and omnipresent pro-right rhetoric, Serbia has joined the watchlist alongside Zimbabwe, Guinea, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala.

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Over 100 CSOs and SEs United on the Day of Civil Organizations in Skopje

BCSDN member, the Macedonian Centre for International Cooperation (MCIC) organized the fifth edition of its Civica Mobilitas festival. More than 110 CSOs and social enterprises from all over the country presented their activities and obtained citizens’ interest. The event offered a rich and varied program, providing space for discussion on interactive topics such as environment

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IDM Albania Published Public Opinion Poll: Trust in Governance 2021

The Opinion Poll “Trust in Governance” is an annual exercise implemented by the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) to measure citizens’ trust in public institutions. It explores public perceptions regarding trust in institutions, transparency, and accountability, corruption, citizen engagement in policy and decision-making, satisfaction with public service delivery, management of natural disasters, and enforcement

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EU Adopts Measures to Defend Media Pluralism and Independence

The European Commission adopted the European Media Freedom Act to safeguard media pluralism and editorial independence in EU member states. European media has been facing a dual threat for over a decade. The proposed regulation includes safeguards against political interference in editorial decisions and surveillance. It will strengthen the independence and stable funding of public

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