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Action for Civic Space

Discussion on research concerning CSO legal framework issues in Lithuania

The research addresses a wide range of legal framework and practical issues affecting the sustainability of CSOs in Lithuania, starting from the concept, public benefit status and framework issues such as internal governance and registration.

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Participation

Budapest conference on innovative ways to enhance local development in Central and Eastern Europe

The aim was to examine innovative methods of financing with case studies within a Hungarian and a broader European context.

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Action for Civic Space

Developments in Serbia

Despite the political upheavals in Serbia during the past quarter, ECNL was active on a number of fronts.

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Participation

Armenian Ministry of Labor Ddrafts Code on Consultation and Participation

ECNL supports the development of the Code.

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Funding and Philanthropy

International conference on NGO financing in Sofia

The conference was the first step of a campaign for financial sustainability of NGOs.

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Action for Civic Space

Workshop on CSO good governance in Belgrade, Serbia

The seminar was designed for representatives of local CSOs, and sought to improve their knowledge and skills as to how to manage an organization in a transparent and accountable fashion.

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Action for Civic Space

Declaration for a stronger voice of civil society adopted

The Ljubljana Declaration provides policy recommendations to the EU and national governments on participation.

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Action for Civic Space

ECNL supports development of Strategy for Volunteering in Macedonia

The new draft of the Strategy is currently distributed for consultation to a wider group of stakeholders.

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Action for Civic Space

ECNL published Guide to Macedonian Law on Volunteering

The Guide assists in the implementation of the law.

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