This meeting’s specific objectives were finely tuned to inspect the utilisation of digital platforms for information sharing within CSOs. This involved a comprehensive analysis of how CSOs leverage platforms such as websites, social media, and online collaboration tools for information dissemination, evaluating the effectiveness of these platforms in reaching and engaging target audiences and identifying best practices and innovative approaches.

The primary objective of the event was to promote volunteering as a catalyst for social and economic development in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, while addressing challenges related to recognition, support, and sustainability. Specific goals included delving into the reasons behind the low volunteering rates in these regions, identifying strategies for promoting volunteering at various levels, examining the legal framework for volunteering, and showcasing successful volunteer initiatives.

The online consultative meeting aimed to comprehensively explore the repercussions of the digital transition on CSOs and formulate adaptive strategies for the evolving landscape in the region. Additionally, the meeting sought to identify key changes in the operating environment induced by digital transformation, analyzing its effects on relationships between CSOs, governments, donors, and other stakeholders. The examination extended to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on CSOs, covering applications, impacts on efficiency, ethical considerations, and potential risks.

The webinar aimed to strengthen the capacities of the CSOs in understanding their role in promoting and implementing the Green Agenda and provide platform to explore possibilities, modalities and capacities needed to strengthen cooperation among CSOs working in the sector of environmental protection.

The second Annual FSTP Community of Practice meeting was organised to reflect on the achievements in the past year, discuss the key issues and regional practices in grant management, and share their vision of the future development of the community of practice established.

This training was organised by the EU TACSO 3 capacity-building team to develop further and build the capacities for monitoring FSTP grant contracts based on practical examples, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning. The key topics of the training related to phases of the monitoring process, site visits as monitoring tools, issues and challenges and interpretation of data collection and reporting.

Guidelines outline the results towards which EU support to civil society in the enlargement region will aspire in the period 2021 – 2027. The guidelines are anchored in a solid set of standards. These are based on EU Rule of law Acquis and other relevant international and European standards. They apply standards developed by civil society for civil society at the global level.

The primary objective of the event was to promote volunteering as a catalyst for social and economic development in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, while addressing challenges related to recognition, support, and sustainability. Specific goals included delving into the reasons behind the low volunteering rates in these regions, identifying strategies for promoting volunteering at various levels, examining the legal framework for volunteering, and showcasing successful volunteer initiatives.

The online consultative meeting aimed to comprehensively explore the repercussions of the digital transition on CSOs and formulate adaptive strategies for the evolving landscape in the region. Additionally, the meeting sought to identify key changes in the operating environment induced by digital transformation, analyzing its effects on relationships between CSOs, governments, donors, and other stakeholders. The examination extended to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on CSOs, covering applications, impacts on efficiency, ethical considerations, and potential risks.

This report presents the first assessment against the revised DG NEAR Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement Region, 2021-2027. The Guidelines outline the results towards which EU support to civil society in the enlargement region will aspire in this seven-year period. This assessment provides evidence for the situation against the Guidelines’ indicators for 2021 which is the baseline year.

The webinar aimed to strengthen the capacities of the CSOs in understanding their role in promoting and implementing the Green Agenda and provide platform to explore possibilities, modalities and capacities needed to strengthen cooperation among CSOs working in the sector of environmental protection.

The second Annual FSTP Community of Practice meeting was organised to reflect on the achievements in the past year, discuss the key issues and regional practices in grant management, and share their vision of the future development of the community of practice established.

This training was organised by the EU TACSO 3 capacity-building team to develop further and build the capacities for monitoring FSTP grant contracts based on practical examples, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning. The key topics of the training related to phases of the monitoring process, site visits as monitoring tools, issues and challenges and interpretation of data collection and reporting.

The first CSO Governance Community of Practice Regional Meeting was organised in Belgrade, Serbia on 11 – 12 May 2023 with the purpose to initiate communication on:   Good practices we have in the EU and in the region.  Discuss capacity-building modalities that will fit the best to the needs of the CSOs and CSO networks implementing large and multi-country projects in the region.  Initiate building of the community of practitioners interested in exploring the area of CSO governance including practices, knowledge, skills, documents etc.   The event gathered 59 representatives of CSOs and CSO networks from the EU, Western Balkans and Türkiye and EU TACSO 3 team.

A publication that provides a comprehensive picture of the state of play, capacities and needs assessment of civil society networks operating in the WBT region. Information is based on research focused on mapping CSO networking and regional Civil Society Facility (EU-CSF), as well as assessment of networks’ actual capacities and their capacity-building needs and of those of CSOs for networking.

This report presents the first assessment against the revised DG NEAR Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement Region, 2021-2027. The Guidelines outline the results towards which EU support to civil society in the enlargement region will aspire in this seven-year period. This assessment provides evidence for the situation against the Guidelines’ indicators for 2021 which is the baseline year.

The central objective of the event was to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the non-profit sector, education, and government, spanning regions from the EU and the local area. The main objectives included promoting cooperation and collaboration across various actors, countries, and regions, identifying opportunities to formalise the recognition of non-profit skills within National Qualifications Frameworks.

The overarching objective was to facilitate knowledge transfer among CSOs from Albania and North Macedonia, allowing them to glean insights from the best practices employed by their counterparts in Montenegro and Serbia during the EU accession negotiation process. The specific aims included fostering an understanding of diverse models and structures for civil society engagement in accession negotiations, familiarizing participants with effective approaches and practices in collaboration with governments during these negotiations and equipping them with applicable insights for their unique situations.

The one-and-a-half-day P2P event featured expert panel discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions. The event had a specific focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in CSOs’ operations. Participants engaged in discussions and sessions aimed at understanding the potential benefits and challenges associated with AI integration, to develop strategies to harness its power responsibly.

This meeting’s specific objectives were finely tuned to inspect the utilisation of digital platforms for information sharing within CSOs. This involved a comprehensive analysis of how CSOs leverage platforms such as websites, social media, and online collaboration tools for information dissemination, evaluating the effectiveness of these platforms in reaching and engaging target audiences and identifying best practices and innovative approaches.

The primary objective of the event was to promote volunteering as a catalyst for social and economic development in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, while addressing challenges related to recognition, support, and sustainability. Specific goals included delving into the reasons behind the low volunteering rates in these regions, identifying strategies for promoting volunteering at various levels, examining the legal framework for volunteering, and showcasing successful volunteer initiatives.

The online consultative meeting aimed to comprehensively explore the repercussions of the digital transition on CSOs and formulate adaptive strategies for the evolving landscape in the region. Additionally, the meeting sought to identify key changes in the operating environment induced by digital transformation, analyzing its effects on relationships between CSOs, governments, donors, and other stakeholders. The examination extended to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on CSOs, covering applications, impacts on efficiency, ethical considerations, and potential risks.

The second Annual FSTP Community of Practice meeting was organised to reflect on the achievements in the past year, discuss the key issues and regional practices in grant management, and share their vision of the future development of the community of practice established.

The first CSO Governance Community of Practice Regional Meeting was organised in Belgrade, Serbia on 11 – 12 May 2023 with the purpose to initiate communication on:   Good practices we have in the EU and in the region.  Discuss capacity-building modalities that will fit the best to the needs of the CSOs and CSO networks implementing large and multi-country projects in the region.  Initiate building of the community of practitioners interested in exploring the area of CSO governance including practices, knowledge, skills, documents etc.   The event gathered 59 representatives of CSOs and CSO networks from the EU, Western Balkans and Türkiye and EU TACSO 3 team.

A gender mainstreaming training programme for FSTP implementers was organised with the purpose to support new FSTP providers who have received regional CSF grants.

This training was organised by the EU TACSO 3 capacity-building team to develop further and build the capacities for monitoring FSTP grant contracts based on practical examples, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning. The key topics of the training related to phases of the monitoring process, site visits as monitoring tools, issues and challenges and interpretation of data collection and reporting.

The brochure presents a collection of good practices on FSTP – various existing approaches, experiences and lessons learned from the field. It is structured around three main topics: Call and Selection Procedures, Capacity Development, and Monitoring and Reporting to EU/Communication Results. The brochure is intended for civil society partners, potential future applicants, implementers of EU support and DG NEAR staff in delegations and headquarters.

Guidelines outline the results towards which EU support to civil society in the enlargement region will aspire in the period 2021 – 2027. The guidelines are anchored in a solid set of standards. These are based on EU Rule of law Acquis and other relevant international and European standards. They apply standards developed by civil society for civil society at the global level.

The webinar contributed to sharing knowledge and experiences regarding grant narrative and financial reporting. It also aimed to contribute to the capacity building of the CSOs in the Western Balkans and Turkey and to improve reporting skills and the quality of the reports.

This learning brief is based on the outcomes of a learning workshop organised by the EU TACSO 3 project in October 2022.  

Presentations cover topics like FSTP, sub-granting procedures, human rights mechanism strengthening, Roma inclusion, organisational sustainability, etc.

This training programme for CSOs in Turkey and Western Balkans aimed to highlight the importance of promoting and protecting human rights and gender equality by developing and implementing strategies, activities and practices that promote human rights, dignity, equality, non-discrimination, and social justice. The training also aimed to strengthen the organizational development of CSOs to internalise an inclusive perspective and HRBA by taking into account the principle of the intersectionality of rights. Additionally, it encouraged the adoption of a rights-based perspective and gender equality in all CSO activities, in particular humanitarian aid, giving-based activities, service provision in emergency response.

Manual produced as a result of Children’s Rights and Principles of Child Participation Training for the CSOs in Turkey. The training aimed to promote Children’s rights in the work of CSOs as well as child-led organizations and children in general. This manual is targeting child-led organizations and children in general.

Manual produced as a result of Children’s Rights and Principles of Child Participation Training for the CSOs in Turkey. The training aimed to promote Children’s rights in the work of CSOs as well as child-led organizations and children in general. This manual is targeting CSOs whose main focus is children’s rights and/or working with children, including CSO working particularly in the field of humanitarian aid, seasonal agricultural workers, refugees and the Roma population.

The manual was written to enhance the internal capacities of CSOs and to achieve greater efficiency in their activities. The manual is focused on institutional and organizational development. It includes many practical examples from regional CSOs as well as from CSO from other countries.