News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Budgetary decisions are always political, they are a crucial tool for civil society to protect rights and demand justice. While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and affect the most vulnerable groups in the societies, the state’s role has been up for debate. Many voices that were a symbol of neoliberal policies and ideas are
Read more →European Commission is looking for applications for Civil Society Projects to support projects promoted by transnational partnerships and networks directly involving citizens. The project should consist of stimulating and organizing reflection, debates, or other activities related to the Programme’s multiannual priority themes and propose practical solutions that can be found through cooperation or coordination at
Read more →One Young World has launched the first global Fund for young leaders working on the front lines of COVID-19. The Fund is the first of its kind for young leaders addressing the impacts of COVID-19, which is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and United Way. The average grant size distributed by the
Read more →The Public Administration Awards in the Western Balkans (the PA Awards) are unique awards system initiated by ReSPA and OECD/SIGMA, aimed to enhance governance initiatives and support the establishment of strong public governance systems in the Western Balkans. The 2020 Awards will focus on successful responses by the WB administrations to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Read more →The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate on solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analyzing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level to strengthen the foundations of democratic
Read more →One World Media is looking for applications for the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020. Supported by EBRD, the Award is launched in response to journalists and filmmakers’ exceptional work covering the COVID-19 pandemic impact in the developing countries. The One World Media wants to champion stories that show us what is happening beyond our borders and
Read more →OGP is launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for local governments interested in joining the program. Local members will have access to online structured orientation and ongoing learning program to plan, design, and implement open government reforms, co-create OGP action plans, and strengthen open government skills. Local jurisdictions (states, provinces, devolved nations, cities, towns, municipalities,
Read more →The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRAF) is currently accepting applications for its Peace Research Grants Program to enhance peace processes. The mission of the IPRA Foundation is to advance the field of peace research thorough investigation into the causes of conflict and the examination of alternatives to violence. Peace researchers inform peace activities that
Read more →The WB Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament in cooperation with the EFB is a practice-oriented educational program for civil servants working in the National Parliaments of WB countries. The purpose of the program is to give impetus to the EU integration-driven reforms of the WB Parliament’s administrations by building individuals’ capacities who are acting
Read more →The funding for the call is provided by SIDA, with the project “Protecting Civic Space- Regional Civil Society Development Hub”, implemented by BCSDN. Ad-hoc support is an instrument established to provide rapid funding for a CSO’s immediate need or for innovation to promote civic space ONLY when there is insufficient time to operate through the
Read more →To support the activities implemented by the Regional Hub, funded by SIDA an expert database will be established, comprising of individuals demonstrating a good understanding of current civic space trends in the WB region and experience on issues related to civil society (democracy, human rights, good governance and transparency, gender equality, social justice, environment and climate change, etc.). The
Read more →BCSDN is happy to inform you that we have developed a special section of our website dedicated to the Regional Civil Society Development Hub. BCSDN’s Regional Hub is established with the project “Protecting Civic Space- Regional Civil Society Development Hub”, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and implemented by BCSDN. The structure
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