Civil Society News – EASTERN PARTNERSHIP

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / The New Direction of Creative Industries in Ukraine: from Online Theatre to Virtual Reality

by Maksym Mazypchuk, Local Correspondent from Ukraine. Being under permanent external pressure, Ukraine constantly searches for new ways of growth. The Cultural and Creative Industries might be one of the alternative ways for economic development, in particular, the impulse for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. Since 2014, the sector of creative industries in Ukraine has

19/12/2019

Belarus

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / “It is important for CSOs not to turn into sects.” Are Belarusians ready to take part in the activities of CSOs and civic initiatives?

by Valeria Volkogonova, Local Correspondent from Belarus and Alexandra Savinich (Office for European Expertise and Communications). Why is it better to engage eco-activists in the Belarusian countryside? We discussed these and other issues with Mikhail Doroshevich, the Executive Director of Baltic Internet Policy Initiative. In June-October, 2019, the Baltic Internet Policy Initiative and the Office

16/12/2019

Azerbaijan

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Promoting Women Entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan

by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. Traditionally, Azerbaijani society has always highly honored women for the proper fulfillment of “right” duties such as keeping hearth, raising children, looking after men. Slowly but surely the society with predominantly oriental mindset cedes before the wind of changes. Women start carrying out other “not right” activities as well

02/12/2019

Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / (Bitter) Sweet November

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. This article is about the country of chaos and instability. A country of lost opportunities. It is ironic and tragic how a country of this much potential cannot get out of the vicious circle it is trapped in. November 7. It is the first week of November. I am tasked to

30/11/2019

Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Reactive, still reactive in Georgia…

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. It is the first day of November. As any Friday in Tbilisi, this is no exception in terms of traffic. I am trying to get to the State Chancellory to join the protesters. This time it is about gambling. CSOs and the group of activists are trying to

19/11/2019

Moldova

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Five years since Moldova signed up to Europe

by Stas Ghiletchi, Local Correspondent from Moldova In 2014, Moldova took a significant step towards modernization of the entire society, by accepting the roadmap for closer political and economic ties with the European Union (EU) contained in the Association Agreement. The document encompasses a comprehensive programme of reform covering everything from economic growth to good governance,

15/11/2019

EaP Civil Society Forum is looking for Consultants

Do you want to work with the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum? Here is your chance! The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) launched two Calls for Applications for a Gender Consultant and a National Platforms’ Assessor of the EaP CSF. 1. EaP CSF National Platforms’ Assessor The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in line with

07/10/2019

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Future of the Eastern Partnership – Have your say!

The EU’s relations with its neighbours are guided by the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy, the New Strategic Agenda 2019-2024, and the revised European Neighbourhood Policy. These policy documents focus on increasing the stability and resilience of our neighbours and support both the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate

30/07/2019

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New Call for Proposals for Strategic Partnerships for Capacity Development of Civil Society Organisations in the Eastern Partnership

The European Commission announces the Open Call for Proposals for Strategic Partnerships for Capacity Development of Civil Society Organisations in the Eastern Partnership (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This Call for Proposals aims to help establish a pool of highly capable and trusted organisations, with which the European Commission will sign Financial Framework

10/06/2019