News and updates from BCSDN and the region
In order to protect media freedom and pluralism, as well as to promote professionalism in journalistic content, the Pilot Project will seek to further support the transition of media self-regulatory bodies to the online world. It will also help them engage in discussions with internet intermediaries and other internet media stakeholders. Through exchanges of best
Read more →The Digital Freedom Fund publishes a call for applications for strategic cases challenging the serious digital rights violations committed in the context of the COVID-19 situation, that are directly from responses to the pandemic or are demonstrably linked to, and exacerbated by it. Litigation challenging existing digital rights issues that have only seen a limited
Read more →The Balkan Trust for Democracy’s financial and technical assistance for the sub-granting process is part of the broader Norwegian efforts to support North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The call’s overall goal is to contribute to the democratic consolidation, institutional reform, and lasting peace and stability in the three countries by supporting CSOs’ initiatives towards the
Read more →ICEDA announces a Call for Applications to provide support to CSOs to promote the Digital Agenda through the first Small Grants Scheme Cycle LOT 1: Awarding of sub-grants for the e-Government Support Centers, awarding 15 small grants to CSOs from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia (the target is approximately 3 grants per country),
Read more →BCSDN is looking for evaluators who have experience in assessing project applications for Calls for proposals for grants. The assignment will include the evaluation of project proposals (FULL applications only) received under the Call for Regional Multi-Country Action Grants, recently published by BCSDN. The indicative timing for the assignment is October 2020, and the duration
Read more →The Conference identifies the need for a networking platform for sharing experiences and practices for the relevant engagement of young people in the EU integration process. The 18th edition of the International Youth Conference would be a suitable online forum to discuss and create joint youth vision for the SEE region’s future after the unpredictable
Read more →The Conference is a significant forum for discussion on important issues concerning the participation of civil society and the media in the European integration process of Serbia and the Western Balkans. Sixth in a series, Move.Link.Engage. The Conference is organized by the Belgrade Open School with the support of the Embassy of Sweden in Serbia.
Read more →The RISE project is launching an open call for young entrepreneurs from the six Western Balkan countries to develop their social business ideas. Through a series of workshops, lectures, meetups, mobility programs, and financial support, young people will have an opportunity to learn, grow, do business, and find a way for a solution to their
Read more →Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, office in Belgrade, in cooperation with Women’s Leadership Academy, organizes a political educational program aimed towards women from social-democratic political parties and organizations in the Western Balkans. Regional Women’s Leadership Academy is a unique program for female activists from left political parties, movements, CSOs and trade unions in Serbia, BiH, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania,
Read more →As a part of the Regional Civil Society Development Hub, BCSDN is pleased to announce the Call for Regional Multi-Country Action Grants. All regional networks, platforms, initiatives, and other forms of partnerships established in the Western Balkan region and having member organizations in more than 2 countries from the WB region, are invited to apply.
Read more →PA for Change and Development, National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, and the BCSDN are pleased to present the 7th edition of the MM on Enabling Environment for CSDev, covering developments in Albania in 2019. According to the findings, there is a lack of an electronic register with comprehensive records for CSOs to
Read more →Civic Initiatives and BCSDN are pleased to present the fifth edition of the MM on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development (CSDev), covering developments in Serbia in 2019. According to the findings for 2019, the socio-political environment in Serbia was significantly unfavorable for the operations and development of CSOs. Numerous cases of violations of freedom
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