News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Transparency International`s annual rating of the global perception of corruption has been published on 31 of January, and the results are discouraging. The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that most countries are failing to stop corruption. Although the global average remains unchanged for over a decade, over two-thirds of countries score below 50, while
Read more →The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) organized the 2022 Effective Development Co-operation Summit (or HLM3) last December 12-14, 2022 in Geneva, gathering hundreds of ministers, policymakers, civil society and, private sector representatives, and other development actors to address development challenges that plague the world today. The event concluded with the release of the
Read more →BCSDN’s member Partners Albania for Change and Development has published the Report of Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Methodology for the NPO Sector in Albania. The report is closely aligned with FATF requirements and guidance. It is prepared through a collaborative approach involving NPOs, state and law enforcement institutions, the financial sector, and religious communities, recognizing
Read more →On 18 January, MEPs adopted the resolution based on the Committee on Foreign Affairs’ annual report on implementing the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) for 2022. Part of the resolution refers to Serbia, where members of the EP expressed their regret for the resumed low level of alignment with the CFSP, especially regarding the
Read more →A Global Study published by Connecting Humanity examines the state of digital inequity. Based on survey responses from 7500+ participants across 136 countries, providing the largest-ever mapping of the digital barriers facing CSOs, and those encountered by the communities they serve. The study offers data across various issues, including access, affordability, digital skills, policy, and
Read more →In its latest analysis, the European Western Balkans focuses on the regional security issues that feature prominently among the main political developments expected in the region in 2023. The publication analyses the question, “What are the political events and developments to watch in the Western Balkans in 2023?”, are examined by prominent regional experts dealing
Read more →Fifteen CSOs that are part of the Council for Cooperation between the Government and Civil Society, as elected representatives of the civil society sector, have expressed strong revolt against the attitude of the Government towards the Council and towards civil society in general. In an open letter sent to the President of the Government, CSOs
Read more →Liberties have published a policy brief that raises and elaborates their concerns on new draft law – the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which the European Commission presented in September 2022. The EMFA proposal addresses pressing issues, such as political interference in editorial decisions, surveillance of journalists and their sources, funding of public service media,
Read more →The Macedonian Young Lawyers Association (MYLA) monitoring report on Digitally Mediated Assemblies in North Macedonia provides an overview of the current state of affairs concerning digitally-mediated assemblies (DMAs) in North Macedonia, including the relevant legal framework, the frequency, occurrence, and types of DMAs and the enabling environment in which they occur. The purpose of the
Read more →According to Cohen de la Vega and Watson (2001), advocacy refers to a series of actions raised to transform “what is” into a “what should be,” considering that “what should be” makes society more just. All these actions take an important meaning when it comes to the context of Albania where the political, economic, and
Read more →On Think Tanks has published the report “Think tank state of the sector 2022,” which provides an annual snapshot of the state of the think tank sector across the globe. Drawing on data from the Open Think Tank Directory and a survey conducted by On Think Tanks, this year’s report offers insights into political funding
Read more →On January 25th by discussing “dynamic accountability” during a crisis, BCSDN kick-started the activities of the Regional Accountability Community of the practice group. RACoP members showcased inspiring stories of how they maintained their commitment to their mission amidst a crisis and emerged stronger. Despite the challenging circumstances of a global crisis, RACoP members testified on
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