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EU TACSO 3 Open Call to CSOs: Consultation on the Preparation of the Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement region, 2021-2027 (Deadline: 11 January 2021)

After the Western Balkans and Turkey Regional Civil Society Forum held in Skopje on 21-23 January 2020, EU TASCO 3 Project has started the preparation for the EU Civil Society Guidelines in the enlargement region for the period 2021-2027. The guidelines build on the current framework and focus on making more evident linkages with existing

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A Historic Day for the NGO Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On 1 December 2020, the Constituent Session of the Advisory Body of the Council of Ministers of BiH for Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organizations was held. This marked a significant step in developing institutional cooperation between the authorities and non-governmental organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Session, the Rules of Procedure of the Advisory Body

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Presentation of the CSOSI 2019 Report for North Macedonia: Slight Improvements Noted in Nearly All Dimensions of Sustainability

BCSDN held an online presentation on 20 November 2020 to report the main findings of the CSOSI 2019 report for North Macedonia and launched into a discussion for the upcoming CSOSI cycle. BCSDN produced the report in partnership with USAID and FHI 360. The report looked at seven dimensions of sustainability: legal environment, organizational capacity,

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Monitoring Matrix Regional Report 2019: Not Many Changes Were Introduced to Improve the Enabling Environment for CSDev in the Western Balkans

BCSDN is glad to present the 2019 edition of the Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, examining developments in the Western Balkan countries. In 2019, the Western Balkans experienced socio-economic and political challenges that remained unfavourable towards civil society development. While the freedom of association continues to be legally guaranteed in the

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CPDE Policy Conference 2020 Declaration

The CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) has declared its principles and called upon other development actors to join. Within its agenda, CPDE commits to building inclusive partnerships, guaranteeing transparency and accountability, delivering results, and ensuring democratic ownership. The declaration responds to the detrimental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions that limit people’s rights

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Launch of New EU Campaign Highlighting Opportunities for Young People Across the Western Balkans

“#EUandYOU – Your story, our future” is a campaign that promotes opportunities and benefits provided by EU programmes available for young people in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The programme consists of three components, three region-wide communication campaigns, an online portal WeBalkans.eu, and a Young European Ambassadors network, all designed to overcome

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Monitoring Matrix Regional Report 2019: Not Many Changes Were Introduced to Improve the Enabling Environment for CSDev in the Western Balkans

BCSDN is glad to present the 2019 edition of the Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development, examining developments in the Western Balkan countries. In 2019, the Western Balkans experienced socio-economic and political challenges that remained unfavourable towards civil society development. While the freedom of association continues to be legally guaranteed in the

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Another Hit to the Civil Society Enabling Environment in Serbia: CSOs Concerned Over the Abolition of the Office for Cooperation with the Civil Society

The Serbian government has abolished the Office for Cooperation with the Civil Society, which has existed for the last 10 years seeking to improve the enabling environment for civil society development. This decision has alerted Serbian CSOs who were already conscious of the deterioration of the civil society enabling environment in their state. Over 70

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