BCSDN Director Appointed to CIVICUS Board of Directors
SKOPJE, North Macedonia – July 3, 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Biljana Spasovska, Director of the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN),…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
BCSDN Condemns Excessive Police Force in Recent Serbian Protests, Urges Accountability and Respect for Fundamental Rights
PRESS RELEASE Balkan Civil Society Development Network Condemns Excessive Police Force in Recent Serbian Protests, Urges Accountability and Respect for Fundamental Rights July 2, 2025…
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BCSDN at the Launch of the 2024 EU Assessment Report on the Enabling Environment for Civil Society
On 27 June 2025, the EU TACSO 3 project held the official launch of the 2024 Regional Assessment Report against the DG ENEST Guidelines for…
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Civica Mobilitas’ annual Networking Meeting – Fostering Transparent Local Governance: A Call for Strengthened Civil Society-Municipal Cooperation
Skopje, North Macedonia – June 2, 2025 – Over 80 civil society representatives gathered in Gevgelija for Civica Mobilitas’ annual Networking Meeting (June 25-27, 2025).…
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Key Findings: 2024 Regional Assessment of Civil Society in the Enlargement Region
The 2024 Regional Assessment Report reveals a concerning landscape for civil society in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, marking the second consecutive year of a…
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Brussels/Skopje – June 23, 2025 – As the European Parliament debates “transparency” in NGO funding, civil society organizations across the continent, including those tirelessly working…
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Hacking for Good: BCSDN Civic Space Hackathon Concludes with Promising Solutions for Western Balkans
18.06.2025, Skopje, North Macedonia – The energy was palpable as the Civic Space Hackathon in Skopje wrapped up after an intense and inspiring few days.…
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OPEN CALL FOR PROCUREMENT OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Contracting Authority The contracting authority is the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) Executive Office, Skopje. Beneficiary The beneficiary is the Balkan Civil…
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Key Findings from the Civic Space Report 2025 – Western Balkans Civic Space Under Pressure: A BCSDN Analysis
The European Civic Forum (ECF) report highlights a concerning trend of shrinking civic space across Europe, while also showcasing the resilience of civil society organizations…
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Igniting Change with Hope: A Communications Boot Camp in Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye – We’re thrilled to share insights from a truly inspiring three-day hope-based communications boot camp held recently in Istanbul, thanks to the generous…
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10th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum: Accelerating Socio-Economic Convergence with the EU for a Better Life
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) launched its 10th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum in Budva, Montenegro, bringing together more than 100 participants from…
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A Democratic Journey to Empower Future Leaders
On May 6, 2025, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) organized a dynamic workshop in Skopje, North Macedonia, as part of the Erasmus+ project…
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