Many questions are often repeated among those interested in becoming FSTP implementors and those already implementing projects with included FSTP components. The European Commission combined those most repeated questions into one guiding document and published the frequently asked questions on FSTP.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThis 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.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThis 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.
View moreThis handbook presents a set of guidelines promoting a shared regional understanding of good governance while showing how to turn abstract theory into workable practice.
View moreThe 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.
View moreThe 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.
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