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European policies

ECNL contributes to CSOs in Development Consultation

The European Commission has sought the views of CSOs and other stakeholders on the future policy of the EU with regard to support to CSOs in partner countries in the field of development cooperation.

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European policies

EU Special Representative on Human Rights

This is the first appointment of a thematic representative.

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Funding and Philanthropy

UNDP ECNL Social Contracting Handbook

Comparative analysis and handbook on non-state models of social service delivery with examples from Armenia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

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Action for Civic Space

Article on Civil Society in Poland

The article provides an overview of the indicators of the Polish NGO sector and explains why civil society in Poland is not flourishing.

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European policies

Contribute to the future EU Policy on CSOs in Development Cooperation!

DG DEVCO is articularly seeking contributions from local CSOs in partner countries.

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Participation

Criteria for Selection of CSOs in Cross-Sector Bodies

ECNL co-authored a comparative paper on the criteria and mechanisms for selection of CSOs in government bodies (cross sector working groups, councils, national boards etc) and models for improved framework and guidance to government officials and CSOs.

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Monitoring Civic Spaces

ECNL and ICNL support Balkan CSOs’ Pilot Project to Develop Monitoring Matrix

The project objective is to establish the regional Gov2CSO platform for monitoring progress in creating an enabling environment for civil society development in countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey.

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Action for Civic Space

Danish EU Presidency conference addresses enabling environment issues

The event focused on human rights and civil society in EU external policies.

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Funding and Philanthropy

Podgorica conference on an enabling environment for social enterprises

Sharing regional and international best models and practices in using social enterprises as a tool for addressing pressing social needs.

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