BCSDN To Host Workshop and Advocacy Event in Brussels
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is excited to announce its upcoming workshop and advocacy event in Brussels. On 1 March, together with our…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
BCSDN Position on the EC Consultation on a European Statute for NPOs and Single Market for Associations
In February 2022, the European Parliament adopted a legislative initiative resolution (2020/2026(INL), with recommendations to the Commission to harmonise the status of non-profits throughout the…
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WBT Civil Society in the New Geopolitical Reality: A Crisis as an Opportunity for Restoring EU Enlargement Credibility?
Following the publication of the annual European Commission Enlargement Package 2022, BCSDN is issuing the 13th background analysis assessing the progress made in the area…
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Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in Enlargement Countries – A Key Document Still Missing?
For years, BCSDN has been following the EU’s approach in supporting civil society in the Enlargement countries and advocating for civil society to be recognized…
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BCSDN Reaction to the DG NEAR Consultations on the IPA CSF Regional Call
In relation to the consultations on the first regional call of the IPA Civil Society Facility (CSF) and Media Programme 2021-2023, published on 4 January…
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BCSDN at the EU – Western Balkans Summit: “Shifting the narrative – a revitalized approach to the Western Balkans”
The 2021 EU-Western Balkans Summit organized by Friends of Europe took place on the 7th of December. The Summit aimed to engage with the overlapping…
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BCSDN Background Analysis of the EC Enlargement Package 2021: EU, Are You Still Committed to Empowering Civil Society?
For the 12th consecutive time, BCSDN has prepared an analysis of the annual European Commission Enlargement Package, assessing the progress made in the area of…
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Non-Paper on the IPA III CSF and Media Programme 2021-2023 (Multi-Country) Action Document
Closely following the development of the IPA III Civil Society Facility 2021-2023 Multi-Beneficiary (Regional), BCSDN in consultation with several CSOs and networks from the region…
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8th EESC Western Balkans Civil Society Forum: Civil Society Should Be Fully Involved in the Enlargement Process and Discussions on the Future of Europe
The 8th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), took place on 30 September and 1 October 2021…
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BCSDN Contribution to DAC Policy Instrument on Enabling Civil Society
Contribution from BCSDN has been integrated into the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Policy Instrument on Enabling Civil Society which was adopted by the DAC on 6…
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Regional Event on Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Western Balkans
On 14 June 2021, BCSDN Executive Director Ms. Biljana Spasovska participated in the “Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Western Balkans: Old tools for…
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BCSDN Opinion: IPA III to Continue Promoting the Civic Space in the Enlargement Countries
BCSDN has published its latest opinion on the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III), discussing how the EU can support civil society more effectively. In…
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