News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Within the scope of its engagement during the High Level Political Event (HLPE) that took part in Geneva, the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) held its General Assembly (GA) during which the new co-chairs have been elected, amongst whom, Ms. Biljana Spasovska the Executive Director of BCSDN and CPDE Europe. This new role of
Read more →Since 2017, the CIVICUS Monitor has tracked an ongoing crackdown on the right to peaceful assembly. Most recently, governments have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to restrict further fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest. According to CIVICUS Monitor data gathered trough the period October 2021 – September 2022, protests took place in
Read more →Three research papers have been awarded through an open call to organizations working in the Balkans, within the framework of the activities that BCSDN is conducting with support from and in partnership with the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE). In an era of shrinking civic space, pandemic, and post-pandemic challenges, CSOs need to build
Read more →This Global Synthesis Report of the Private Sector Watch initiative is a comprehensive document that synthesizes the findings of eight individual case studies, each one in depth covering the initiatives between private sector entities and governments through the modalities of finance, capacity development, technical assistance, information sharing, and policy dialogue and support occurring on a
Read more →Two independent and critically acclaimed towards the government cable televisions in Serbia, “N1” and “Nova S”, stopped broadcasting their programs on 2 December . Instead of the regular program, a television was installed with a black screen with the message “Darkness in Serbia, no free media”. These two television stations, which operate within United Media,
Read more →In partnership with the USAID and FHI 360, BCSDN member CNVOs prepared the 2021 CSOSI Report on Slovenia. The report is a part of Civil Society Organizations Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia which monitors the capacities and conditions for the operation of CSOs in 24 countries. According to the report, in
Read more →Hosted by the International Civil Society Centre (ICSC), on 30th November 2022, national and international civil society leaders gathered at the Global Perspectives Conference with people passionate about doing social good to exchange ideas and experiences, make connections and address the world’s most pressing challenges, Ms. Marija Vishinova Shemova, BCSDN’s Communication and Information Officer, took
Read more →For the latest edition of the Global Standard for CSO Accountability newsletter, BCSDN has contributed by visualising their path trough the accountability enhancement journey. By highlighting some of its achievements, such as assistance for improving internal policies and practices, the infographic depicts the organization`s experience in gaining knowledge and sharing skills on accountability related topics
Read more →Accountability is a process(es) by which CSOs are answerable to their stakeholders for their actions, decisions, and results. Mechanisms and approaches to being accountable are as diverse as civil society actors. Over time, civil society accountability has grown from a static, administrative responsibility, to a civil society culture. CSOs have taken initiatives to enhance their
Read more →While in a global context, the European space for philanthropy may seem relatively stable, the Civil Society actors have learned over the past years that even within Europe and the European Union this cannot be taken for granted. The CSO and donor communities have to work towards defending the philanthropy space in a context of
Read more →Against the backdrop of a dire economic situation, Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) – an approach by which countries can put together strategies for financing their national ‘sustainable development priorities is now here to “shine a light” on UN’s guidance for integration of the INFF. This paper explores whether, in their current form, INFFs can
Read more →Target group: Registered CSOs working with youth (age 15-30) Aim: to enable actions aligned with the SDGs Amount: KM 10.000 –20.000 Duration: 4-6 months Link to the original call (UNDP)
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