News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The Civil Society Convention, led by Civil Society Europe, has allocated 5 seats in the Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). Gathering different constituencies, the Convention reflects on social, environmental, and democratic challenges through a public debate. It is shaped within 5 thematic clusters which outputs will be discussed in the
Read more →Catalyst Balkans invites non-profit organizations from the Western Balkans to join Catalyst’s Digital Month, happening from the end of August- October 2021. The Digital month offers seven workshops, including: Community Relationship Management for Nonprofits, Digital Security – Threats and Protection, Remote Project Management and Collaboration, Donor Management and Stewardship, Design Concepts and Tools for Non-profits,
Read more →The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) reminds all interested individuals to apply to our Call for a Communications Officer and join our Executive Office in Skopje, North Macedonia. The applicant should have a strong interest in civil society and knowledge of civil society development in the Balkans. If you have a passion for communications,
Read more →The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) held from 6th- 15th July 2021 concluded with adopting the Ministerial Declaration. The CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) reflects on some of the most important parts of its content. While acknowledging that the Declaration recognizes the significance of addressing the pandemic’s challenges, CPDE alludes that this perception is inconsistent with
Read more →The research study prepared by the Regional Youth Compact for Europe identifies the transformational potentials of Western Balkan’s youth in the EU integration processes. The study outlines the key drivers for youth participation in decision-making processes and the link between youth motivation and the perspectives concerning the EU and its core values. It also covers
Read more →By sharing examples of the 2021 Civicus State of Civil Society report, CIVICUS Secretary-General Ms. Lysa John points to the urgent peoples’ action against the civic space restrictions. Ms. John asserts protests have been spurred by indications that the pandemic was being used as a pretext to increase the economic hardship of ordinary people during pandemics
Read more →The report scrutinizes four key risk areas: fundamental protection, market plurality, political independence, and social inclusiveness to reflect the general stagnation and deterioration in media freedom and pluralism in the Balkans in 2020. In the fundamental security, which encompasses protecting freedom of information, right to information, and journalistic standards, North Macedonia scores best out of all
Read more →The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is looking for a vibrant and creative individual to join our team in the Executive Office based in Skopje, North Macedonia, in the capacity of a Communications Officer. The applicant should have a strong interest and knowledge of civil society development in the Balkans. If you have a
Read more →BCSDN gladly presents the 2020 Civil Society Sustainability Index (CSOSI) for North Macedonia. The report is a part of the latest edition of the CSOSI report for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, prepared by USAID and FHI 360, that will be published in the upcoming period. The report examines seven dimensions of sustainability: legal
Read more →From 28th June- 2nd July, the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) held the 2021 All Secretariats’ Meeting. The virtual event gathered the secretariats of CPDE’s constituencies, including six regions, sectors, and task forces to reflect the past achievements, current status, and ongoing activities. The event also aimed to provide updates on crucial development cooperation and development effectiveness
Read more →The high-level political forum meeting on sustainable development (HLPF) 2021 was held from 6th- 15th July, with the support of the Economic and Social Council. Under the theme “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective path for the
Read more →The European Commission has published the second EU-wide report on the Rule of Law with a Communication analysis in the EU and the country chapters of the Member States. Besides the positive developments amid COVID-19, the report reflects the challenges on judiciary independence and the situation in the media. It identifies civil society as a
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