We are officially launching the open Call for Proposals for the Active Achievement Fund for Regional Informal Groups within the framework of the project Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe funded by the European Union.
The main objective of this Call is to strengthen creative groups in the Western Balkans, particularly informal ones, by providing financial support for initiatives aiming to:
Increase youth activism in their communities and participation in structured dialogue with decision makers on public policies relevant to youth
Advocate for the adoption of European values and strengthening of democratic and responsible institutions
Promote regional cooperation and political, economic and social benefits of the EU integration for the Western Balkans countries
Total available budget of the Active Achievement Fund is 30.000 EUR. Regional informal groups can apply for financial support for project that must fall between the following minimum and maximum amount:
minimum amount: 2.000 EUR
maximum amount: 4.000 EUR
Only informal groups are eligible to apply for this Call for Proposals. These groups are not formally registered and have a low level of formality and weak technical and managerial skills. The Call is open to informal groups that spontaneously gathered to solve a problem in the local community, with priority to individuals that participated in RYDE activities such as Politeia School, Politeia Thematic Sessions, Youth Policy Labs and Internship program.
The regional groups shall be composed of at least 5 young people aged 16-30 who are citizens of at least 3 out of five Western Balkan countries in which the RYDE project is implementing (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*[1], North Macedonia and Serbia). At least one person from the informal group must be of legal age in order for the project implementation contract to be signed.
Support will be provided through direct payments conducted by RYDE partner organizations that will act as intermediary organizations for the particular project. With the project proposal, the applicants should select the project host country which will consequently determine which partner organization will act as intermediary organization. The partner organizations will execute payments for costs incurred as per the approved small project budget.
The Active Achievement Fund is a sub-granting activity of the three-year regional project “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe” (RYDE), funded by the European Union in the period 2023-2026.
Center for Democracy Foundation
[1] This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
UNDP u Bosni i Hercegovini uspješno je pokrenuo Akademiju klimatskih akcija 2024., inicijativu koja već drugu godinu zaredom pruža izabranim zvaničnicima iz parlamenta, skupština i vijeća priliku da steknu stručno znanje o ključnim klimatskim temama. Cilj Akademije je potaknuti snažnije djelovanje u suočavanju sa izazovima klimatskih promjena, kao i i unaprijediti saradnju među različitim političkim predstavnicima u ovoj oblasti.
Akademija obuhvata tri modula, a ove godine se fokusira na teme energetske tranzicije, upravljanja rizicima i očuvanja okoliša. Pored stručnih predavanja, učesnici će imati priliku da se kroz terenske posjete direktno upoznaju s primjerima dobre prakse iz projekata koje provodi UNDP u Bosni i Hercegovini, uz podršku međunarodnih i lokalnih partnera.
a otvaranju Akademije, Raduška Cupać, rukovoditeljica Sektora za energiju i okoliš u UNDP-u u BiH, zahvalila se učesnicima na njihovom kontinuiranom interesu za ove teme, Istakla je važnost saradnje i zajedničkog djelovanja na zelenim politikama na svim nivoima vlasti u zemlji kako bi što bolje odgovorili na izazove koje donose klimatske promjene.
Saša Magazinović, poslanik u Predstavničkom domu Parlamentarne skupštine BiH i predsjedavajući Zelenog kluba, zahvalio se UNDP-u na podršci ovoj inicijativi, koja predstavlja platformu za dijalog, okupljajući predstavnike svih političkih stranaka u Bosni i Hercegovini. Istakao je da se ove teme tiču svih i predstavljaju mjesto susreta za prevazilaženje političkih razlika.
Prvi modul Akademije održan je od 31. maja do 2. juna 2024. godine u Sarajevu, s fokusom na inovativne modele finansiranja i međunarodne obaveze BiH u ovoj oblasti.
Prvog dana, predstavnici UNDP-a i Ministarstva vanjske trgovine i ekonomskih odnosa BiH predstavili su Nacionalni investicijski okvir (NIF), model finansiranja projekata energetske efikasnosti.
Učesnici Akademije su posjetili JU Zavod za zbrinjavanje mentalno invalidne djece i omladine u Pazariću, gdje su mjere energetske efikasnosti realizovane putem NIF modela finansiranja, što je rezultiralo značajnim poboljšanjem uslova kako za osoblje tako i korisnike, uz istovremene značajne uštede troškova. Radovi su finansirani investicijama Federalnog ministarstva prostornog uređenja, uz kredit od Svjetske banke, i provedeni kroz UNDP-ov projekat “Povećanje ulaganja u javne objekte sa niskom stopom emisije ugljika – LowCarbon”koji finansira Zeleni klimatski fond (GCF).
Drugi dan je bio posvećen inventaru emisija stakleničkih plinova (GHG), što je ključno za ispunjavanje međunarodnih obaveza Bosne i Hercegovine prema UNFCCC-u, Pariškom sporazumu i Sofijskoj deklaraciji, kao i za ublažavanje negativnih uticaja klimatskih promjena. UNDP je u ovom kontekstu predstavio napore projekta 5NC koji finansira Globalni fond za okoliš (GEF), aktivno doprinoseći kreiranju politika za smanjenje emisija stakleničkih plinova.
Prof. dr. Amila Pilav-Velić, prodekanica za naučno-istraživački rad i projekte na Ekonomskom fakultetu Univerziteta u Sarajevu, govorila je o efektima EU Uredbe o Mehanizmu za prilagodbu granice ugljika (CBAM) na konkurentnost i održivi razvoj u BiH. Da bi preduzeća u BiH i dalje bila konkurentna na tržištu EU, moraju se pripremiti za uvođenje CBAM-a od januara 2026. godine, analizom svog poslovanja, mjerenjem i izvještavanjem o emisijama ugljika, te smanjenjem emisija uvođenjem novih, čistih tehnologija i obnovljivih izvora energije. Istaknuto je da iako CBAM predstavlja izazov, također daje priliku za preduzeća da unaprijede svoje proizvodne prakse i modele održivog poslovanja, čime doprinose zaštiti životne sredine i dekarbonizaciji industrije.
Učesnici su istakli važnost Akademije klimatskih akcija koja im omogućava efikasnije angažovanje u pitanjima vezanim za klimu u njihovim aktivnostima, čime se smanjuje ranjivost kako prirodnih tako i društvenih procesa na klimatske promjene.
U naredna dva modula, fokus će biti na upravljanju rizicima, sa posebnim naglaskom na prirodna rješenja za jačanje otpornosti na klimatske promjene i dugoročnu zaštitu biodiverziteta u Bosni i Hercegovini, dok će se treći modul baviti zaštitom okoliša, pravnim i institucionalnim okvirima, harmonizacijom sa EU i međunarodnim standardima, ekološkim kriminalom, kao i upravljanjem opasnim otpadom i hemikalijama.
Za organizaciju Akademije zadužena je nevladina organizacija iz Sarajeva, Mreža progresivnih inicijativa (MPI).
Network of Progressive Initiative organised the promotion of the key findings and recommendations of the research on the youth policies and policy-making processes in the Western Balkans, which has been conducted as part of the regional project entitled Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE.
The aim of the research is to increase overall awareness by collecting relevant data concerning youth policies and social investment in the Western Balkans. The research provides an analysis of the current viewpoints held by both youth organisations and youths themselves, regarding youth policies in this region. The research covers six economies: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
In the period from August to October 2023, for the purposes of the research, a total of 151 interviews were conducted with representatives of CSOs from the Western Balkans. The interviews were followed by an online survey conducted during October and November 2023. 1,366 young individuals from the Western Balkan countries participated.
Anida Šabanović, representative of the partner organisation Network of Progressive Initiatives, presented key findings and recommendations at the level of the Western Balkans.
Only 28% of the organisations questioned had been part of the policy-making process, while the majority had never partaken in this process. Their non-involvement, however, is not the result of a lack of interest, as 88% of the organisations answered ‘yes’ when asked if they are interested in this process. Interest in involvement is high, yet, there are certain elements which make involvement in this process difficult.
Researchers Hata Kujraković and Daniel Lazarević presented the results of the research for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Bosnia and Hercegovina, the youth organisations survey involved 26 interviews with representatives from diverse organisations, while the online survey gathered 281 responses from youth activists, politicians, scholars, and journalists.
The process of adopting public policies, especially youth policies, was criticised for inefficiency, bureaucratic obstacles, and lack of transparency. CSOs, particularly overarching youth councils, actively participated in advocating for youth policies but faced obstacles like inadequate funding and limited networking opportunities. Calls were made for more proactive collaboration, effective communication, and stronger youth participation in policy-making. While familiar with the public policy-making process, online survey respondents deemed its efficiency less impressive. Approximately two-thirds were aware of mechanisms for involving youth activists. Local level policy-making was perceived as more inclusive, with challenges including lack of political support, awareness gaps, limited resources, and political polarisation. Vulnerable youth groups, including those with disabilities, rural youth, LGBTIQ, ethnic minorities, and women/girls, were identified. Organisations advocating for marginalised groups often lacked sufficient capacities. There was a consensus on the need for more inclusive policies and increased support for organisations focusing on vulnerable groups.
Uloga parlamenata u Berlinskom procesu (BP) i široj integraciji zemalja Zapadnog Balkana (ZB) u Evropsku uniju je ključni aspekt razvoja regiona. Parlamenti su glavna institucija koja predstavlja glas građana i uvijek treba raditi za dobrobit svojih birača. Regionalni razvoj bi unaprijedio živote građana u ekonomskom, socijalnom i političkom smislu. Međutim, uloga parlamenta je često na nacionalnom nivou i ova uloga je samo ograničeno prisutna u regionalnim okvirima. Berlinski proces potvrđuje da su parlamenti rijetko uključeni u potpunosti u regionalne inicijative.
Priznanje vrijednosti uključivanja parlamenata u Berlinski proces na samitu u Poznanju 2019. bio je pozitivan korak. Međutim, nedostatak konkretnih aktivnosti, kao što su međuparlamentarni sastanci, u godinama nakon samita naglašava prazninu koju treba popuniti.
Obzirom na važnost regionalne saradnje i integracije u EU, upotrijeba znanja i stručnosti istraživačkih centara Svjetske banke i povećanje uključenosti parlamenata bi zaista moglo donijeti dodatnu vrijednost Berlinskom procesu. To ne samo da bi doprinijelo daljem jačanju postojeće regionalne saradnje, već će takođe osigurati da Proces bude inkluzivniji i reprezentativniji za širi politički pejzaž na Zapadnom Balkanu.
We are officially launching the open Call for Proposals for the Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ within the framework of the project Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe funded by the European Union.
Youth Fund for Local Youth Initiatives provides grants to support civil society organizations for projects that will improve and develop participatory youth policies in communities of the Western Balkans by supporting youth initiatives and fostering active citizenship and participation of young people in monitoring reforms and policies impacting youth in the region.
Eligible organizations for applying are civil society organizations registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia.
Project proposals within this Call will be submitted in a two-step procedure: 1st step – Concept Note phase and 2nd step – Full application phase.
Deadline for submitting concept notes is 8th May 2024 by 20:00 (Belgrade time).
Information session on this Call for proposals to be held online, on 12th April 2024, from 12:00 to 13:30 (Belgrade time). Should you be interested in this session, please fill in the form by 11th April 2024 to be found here.
MPI will welcome the interested CSOs to the in-person info session that will take place at Skripta IdeaLab (Emerika Bluma 9) on April 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Since there is limited capacity, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible by emailing info@mpi.ba
Questions requesting further explanations of the Call may be sent by e-mail no later than 20thApril 2024 to the E-mail address youthfund@centaronline.org. Replies will be individually sent to applicants by 25th April 2024.
You can find below the Guidelines for grant applicants and the annexes needed for the project application.
The Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ is a FSTP (financial support to third parties) i.e. sub-granting activity of the three-year regional project „Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe“ (RYDE), funded by the European Union in the period 2023-2026 through EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in favour of the Western Balkans and Turkey for 2021-2023 (IPA III). The RYDE project is being implemented by the Center for Democracy Foundation from Serbia as a lead partner in cooperation with the partnering civil society organizations from the Western Balkans: Academy of European Integrations and Negotiations (Albania), Youth Act Center (Albania), Kosovar Stability Initiative (Kosovo*), Network of Progressive Initiatives (Bosnia and Herzegovina), NGO Info Center Foundation (North Macedonia) and Regional Academy for Democratic Development (Serbia).
Objavljujemo otvoreni poziv za podnošenje predloga projekata za Omladinski fond „Lokalne inicijative mladih“u okviru projekta Regionalni dijalog mladih za Evropu koji finansira Evropska unija.
Omladinski fond za lokalne inicijative mladih obezbediće grantove za podršku odabranim organizacijama civilnog društva za projekte koji će podstaći i unaprediti participativne omladinske politike u zajednicama Zapadnog Balkana kroz podršku omladinskim inicijativama i aktivnom učešću mladih u praćenju reformi i omladinskih politika u regionu Zapadnog Balkana.
Poziv je otvoren za organizacije civilnog društva registrovane u Albaniji, Bosni i Hercegovini, Kosovu*, Severnoj Makedoniji i Srbiji.
Predlozi projekata u okviru ovog poziva biće dostavljeni u dvostepenoj proceduri: 1. korak – concept i 2. korak – puna prijava.
Rok za dostavljanje koncepta je 8. maj 2024. godine do 20:00 časova (po beogradskom vremenu).
Informativna sesija o ovom Pozivu biće održana onlajn, 12. aprila 2024. godine, od 12:00 do 13:30 časova (po beogradskom vremenu).
MPI će organizovati, pored moguće online sesije, in person info sesiju za zainteresovane OCD, koja će se održati u Skripta IdeaLab (Emerika Bluma 9) 12. aprila 2024. godine u 12:00 sati. S obzirom da je kapacitet ograničen, molimo da svoje prisustvo potvrdite što je prije moguće na e-mail info@mpi.ba.
Ako ste zainteresovani za učešće u ovoj sesiji, popunite prijavu putem formulara do 11. aprila 2024. godine.
Pitanja koja zahtevaju dalja objašnjenja mogu se poslati e-mailom najkasnije do 20. aprila 2024. godine na e-mail adresu youthfund@centaronline.org
Individualni odgovori će biti dostavljeni do 25. a.prila 2024. godine.
U nastavku možete pronaći Smernice za podnosioce prijava i priloge potrebne za podnošenje projekata.
Omladinski fond „Lokalne inicijative mladih“ je finansijska podrška trećim licima, odnosno „sub-granting“ aktivnost u okviru trogodišnjeg regionalnog projekta „Regionalni dijalog mladih za Evropu“, koji finansira Evropska unija u periodu 2023-2026. Projekat „Regionalni dijalog mladih za Evropu“ se finansira kroz Program EU za civilno društvo i medije u korist Zapadnog Balkana i Turske za 2021-2023 (IPA III), a sprovodi ga Fondacija Centar za demokratiju iz Srbije kao vodeći partner u saradnji sa partnerskim organizacijama civilnog društva sa Zapadnog Balkana: Akademija za evropske integracije i pregovore (Albanija), Omladinski centar (Albanija), Kosovska inicijativa za stabilnost (Kosovo*), Mreža progresivnih inicijativa (Bosna i Hercegovina), Fondacija NVO Info centar (Severna Makedonija) i Regionalna akademija za demokratski razvoj (Srbija).
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