Learning by Doing: CSO Transparency and Accountability in North Macedonia
In regards to BCSDN Workshop on Macedonian CSO networks, held on 28-30 January in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Anabel Cruz from Rendir Cuentas, and Marija Vishinova…
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Directions for EU Civil Society Support- Lessons from Türkiye, the Western Balkans, and Eastern Europe
The EU’s assistance for civil society partners in Türkiye, the Western Balkans, and Eastern Europe needs to evolve in response to the more challenging environments…
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Call for Expertise- Mid-Term Evaluation for a SIDA Funded Project (Extended Deadline- 6 March 2020)
BCSDN is looking for a consultant to perform a mid-term evaluation for the project “Protecting Civic Space – Regional Civil Society Development Hub” financed by…
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Workshop on Self-assessment on Macedonian CSO networks
On 28-30 January in Ohrid, North Macedonia, BCSDN held a workshop on: How to increase the transparency and accountability of CSO Networks in North Macedonia?…
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BCSDN’s Proposal For the Participation of Citizens and Civil Society Representatives from the Western Balkans at the Conference on the Future of Europe
Ahead of the commencement of the announced Conference on the Future of Europe, the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) would like to provide its opinion and offer a proposal on the role and participation of the Western Balkan citizens and civil society in the forthcoming discussions. BCSDN greets the initiative of the European Commission
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Ahead of the commencement of the announced Conference on the Future of Europe, BCSDN provides its opinion and offers a proposal on the role and participation of the Western Balkan citizens and civil society in the forthcoming discussions. Considering the critical and uncertain momentum for the EU, enabling a space for citizens to deliberate and
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Tools and Methods of CSO Participation in Public Policy Making: Overview of Good Practices in Crotia, Estonia and France Report is Published
Prepared within the scope of Monitoring and Enhancing the Enabling Environment for Civil Society Project financed by the European Union, BCSDN member from Türkiye, TUSEV…
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BCSDN’s Position on the EU Civil Society Guidelines
Ahead of the review cycle of the Guidelines for EU support to civil society in enlargement countries, 2014-2020, BCSDN has prepared a brief Position paper…
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Enabling Environment in the Western Balkans and Türkiye: Growing Pressure on Civil Society and Future Challenges
On 10 December, the world celebrated the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Through public gatherings, press statements and social media campaigns, media…
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The Future of the Enlargement Process and Civil Society Support
By Ilina Neshikj [Discussing the Future of the Enlargement Process and Civil Society Support] Not opening the negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia sent a…
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Discussing the Future of the Enlargement Process and Civil Society Support
From the 10th till the 13th of December, BCSDN Executive Director Ilina Neshikj participated in a series of policy meetings and briefings organized by the…
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National Consultation and Validation Meetings on the TACSO 3 Needs Assessment of WBT CSOs
In October 2019, BCSDN was selected through an open call for proposals and engaged within the Technical Assistance to Civil Society Organizations in Western Balkans…
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