July 2002, Issue no 8
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1. Funding Opportunities

2. Announcements and Upcoming Events
Open Society Institute announces
International Harm Reduction Development Program ( IHRD)
Application deadline: August 16, 2002

OSI is pleased to invite independent human rights group, promoting individual rights and the rule of law in democratic states and organizations of human rights lawyers in CEE and FSU to submit letters of intentions describing ideas of projects that will provide:
· - Legal assistance: by offering free legal advice Harm Reduction projects staff, PLWA (people living with AIDS) and to drug consumers as
well as by offering information on issues concerning data protection;
· - Legal advocacy: by initiating legislation and/or changes in the application of the laws related with drug use, HIV national policies with
regard of IDUs and access to HIV/AIDS treatment; by drawing the attention of the legislator, in the course of the preparation of new laws, to the requirements of the human rights; by evaluating the impact of current legislation on the HIV prevention efforts among IDUs.
· - Public education: by informing the public on the significant legal cases in their practice with IDUs and PLWA (while securing anonymity to its clients); by preparing informational brochures in matters of legal policy; by making available the data on the Internet; by organizing discussion forums on issues of IDU's and PLWA rights, and drug policy;
Only letters of intention submitted in English will be reviewed.
In three pages, please provide the following information:
· - organizational information: name of applicant organization, name of individual submitting application, relationship of individual to proposed project (job title), organization contact information, organizational history, operations and finances;
· - project information: project goals and objectives, background information, and implementation.

More information: http://www.soros.org/harm-reduction/

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Allavida announces
Grants Programmes
Application deadline: August 27, 2002

Allavida now offers three different Charity Know How Grants programmes: the General Programme, Partnership Development Grants and Global Grants. All three programmes offer small grants (less than £15,000) for skill-sharing partnerships between NGOs. Applications must include at least two organisations usually from different countries working in partnership. Projects should contain a significant element of transfer of know-how, and can include training programmes for NGO staff and volunteers, professional advice and study visits. For specific requirements for the three programmes, please visit their webpage.

More information: http://www.allavida.org/charityknowhow/kh_grantsprog.cfm
info@allavida.org

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The Information Program of the Open Society Institute announces
Grants for Open Access Journals
Application Deadline: September 9, 2002

To support open access to international research and scholarship, OSI will provide $100,000 in funding to support the publication in open access peer-reviewed online journals of articles by authors residing and working in countries where the Soros foundations network is active. Journals that have adopted an open access up-front payment business model will be eligible for funding (please see http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/boaifaq.htm#journals for more information about open access funding models). Open access is defined as free and unrestricted online availability of current content. Funding will be provided directly to the journal to subsidize the up-front fees. Funding will cover the fees for processing of articles that are accepted for publication in 2002. A maximum of two articles per author per year will be eligible for 100% funding of the processing fee, while an additional two articles will be eligible for funding at 50% of the processing fee, with the additional 50% coming from the institution supporting the research, the author's affiliated institution, a government agency, etc.


More information: http://www.soros.org/openaccess/grants-journals.shtml
Melissa Hagemann, mhagemann@sorosny.org

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European Cultural Foundation announces
MAP evaluation and communication grants
Application deadline: September 15, 2002

MAP evaluation and communication grants enable new effective practices in participative policymaking and organisational development in the cultural sector to be analysed and the results shared and communicated at European level. MAP evaluation and communication grants may also be used for advocacy purposes. In 2002 this programme will run in Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Yugoslavia and Romania. You can apply for a MAP evaluation and communication grant if you represent an independent non-profit organisation in the cultural sector. In exceptional cases, the ECF may accept applications from individuals and agencies. Projects should make new approaches to management and policymaking transparent to others wishing to use this information in daily practice. Evaluation projects should have well-defined evaluation questions and use relevant evaluation methods. For communication projects it is important that project organisers have a good understanding of the third parties they wish to reach and how this can be achieved. As the ECF aims to promote cultural cooperation in Europe, they are especially interested in proposals that share knowledge across borders. Projects need not be relevant for all European groups, but a regional approach is highly appreciated.


More information: http://www.eurocult.org/MAPcomeval
Vanessa Reed, Grants Officer, vreed@eurocult.org
Esther Claassen, Grants Administrator, eclaassen@eurocult.org
Tel: +31 20 676 0222
Fax: +31 20 675 2231

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Rolex announces
Rolex Awards to Recognize Enterprising Efforts to Improve World
Application deadline: September 30, 2002

Aimed at fostering a spirit of enterprise around the world, the Rolex Awards are designed to recognize pioneering concepts and innovative thought by giving individuals the means to achieve an important undertaking. The Rolex Awards for Enterprise support outstanding initiatives in the following key areas of human endeavor science and medicine; technology and innovation; exploration and discovery; the environment; and cultural heritage. Projects may be submitted in almost any area of activity though, provided that they expand knowledge of our world, improve the quality of life on the planet, or contribute to the betterment of humankind. Anyone of any age or from any country can apply for the award. The five applicants whose projects are deemed the most outstanding will each receive $100,000, a gold Rolex chronometer, and international publicity.

More information: www.rolexawards.com

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USIP announces
Solicited grants
Application deadline: October 1, 2002

The United States Institute of Peace offers financial support for research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. USIP invites proposals for its solicited grants competition for fall 2002. The solicited grants topics are (a) Religion, Conflict and Peace-building, and (b) Democratic Governance and the Role of the Military. Most Institute grants are one to two years in duration. Most awards fall in the range of $25,000 to $45,000, although somewhat larger grants are also awarded.

More information: http://www.usip.org/grants/sg2002.html#topics
grant_program@usip.org

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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute
International Nonviolence Training Fund
Application deadline: rolling

The Fund will offer support to projects outside the United States which seek to build training capacity and leadership development for nonviolent social change and to actual field trainings for nonviolent efforts, including those for Native nations with in the U.S. The INTF committee is composed of representatives from the Muste Institute Board, the fund donors, and international trainers. The maximum amount considered will be US$3,000. Groups applying for funding must be small, community-based and with little likelihood of funding from other grantmaking institutions. The project budgets must be under the equivalent of US$50,000.

More information: http://www.ajmuste.org/guidintf.htm
ajmusteinst@igc.org

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Sundance Institute announces
Sundance Fund to Support International Documentary Projects
Application deadline: rolling

The Sundance Documentary Fund is dedicated to supporting international documentary films and videos focused on current and significant issues and movements in contemporary human rights, freedom of expression, social justice, and civil liberties. The Fund only accepts projects dealing with contemporary issues, and does not accept historical projects, biographies, or series. Individuals from around the world may apply with documentary film or video projects that range in length from full broadcast hour to long format feature.
Two project categories will be considered for funding:
Development Funds: are available for projects in the research or pre-production phase. Grants in this category range up to $15,000. Grantees receiving development funds may reapply for additional support upon completion of at least a rough cut of their documentary.
Work in Progress Funds: are available for projects in production or postproduction. These submissions are eligible for the maximum grant award
of $50,000, but generally, awards in this category will average $25,000.

More information: www.sundance.org
sdf@sundance.org

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Princeton University and the World Bank announce
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program: Master's Degree in Public Policy
Application deadline: not available


Princeton University and the World Bank invite applications for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program, which provides full funding for qualified mid-career professionals from developing countries to attend Princeton's Master in Public Policy program. This rigorous program provides rising leaders in international and domestic public policy an opportunity to develop their economic and policy skills in an academic environment recognized the world over for excellence. McNamara Fellows receive a full tuition scholarship as well as travel costs and a stipend for living expenses for themselves and their families. Applications must have at least 10 years of public service experience in a field related to economic development or public policy.

More information: http://www.wws.princeton.edu/degree/mpp.html

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Seminar "Networking Multicultural Centers from Western and South-Eastern Europe"
September 5-8, 2002, Lorca, Spain
Application deadline: July 25, 2002

The event is organized by Youth Association of Cazalla /YAC/ - Spain and Student Computer Art Society /SCAS/ - Bulgaria.
OBJECTIVES
· to network Multicultural, information and counseling centers and other similar organizations (working with immigrants and small cultural groups) and to establish strong links among them for regular exchange of experience and know-how;
· to provide possibilities for initiating future projects and activities facing the problems of the youth immigrants and other disadvantaged youth;
· to discuss the future project activities and involvement of the partners in them.
Most of the expenses are covered by the project budget. Participation fee is 60 EUR for Western European Countries and 30 EUR for Eastern European countries.

More information: http//: www.scas.acad.bg
course@scas.acad.bg
phone/fax: +359 2 9870293
fax: +359 2 9877477

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Balkan Transfrontier Cooperation Forum
August 29- 31, Sokobanja,Serbia
Application deadline: July 30, 2002

Forum is organized by the Timok Club and it's aim is to employ intensified Transfrontier Cooperation as a tool for regional development and integration within Balkan countries, as well as to foster conditions of prosperity, security and peaceful co-existence between neighbouring peoples and states.
Forum tasks are:

· Identification of a mutual interests and regional needs
· Preparation of strategy for Transfrontier Cooperation in Balkan region
· Formation of Working Group for Balkan Transfrontier Cooperation
· Identification of needs for a foreign help
The Forum would have 90 participants:
· 60 participants from NGOs, from Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Romania
· 10 journalists (from all participating countries)
· 20 guests from Foreign affairs offices of participating countries, International Governmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, EU, OSCE, SECI, UN agencies etc.

More information: www.balkanfairngo.co.yu
info@balkanfairngo.co.yu
Tel: ++ 381 19 73 00 02

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Global Training Course on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
November 23 - December 1 2002, Portugal
Application deadline: July 30, 2002

The overall goal of this project will be to contribute to strengthening knowledge and skills of those working for empowering people living in extreme poverty through human rights and thereby contribute to building the capacity of grassroots movements to better promote and defend basic ESC rights. The organizers would like to invite applicants from development organizations, and groups fighting for social and economic justice. They particularly encourage women and those coming directly from the grassroots organizations to apply.

More information: aye.win@coe.int
Tel: +351 21 352 4954
Fax: +351 21 352 4966

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The European Regional Master in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe
Application deadline: August 10, 2002

The European Regional Master's Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe is established through the joint efforts of the participating universities, co-ordinated by the University of Sarajevo. Lectures are structured and lecturers selected so as to strongly emphasise a regional approach in the framework of the European integration process. In the first term, from October to June, students are taught together in Sarajevo by lecturers and tutors from participating universities and experts from IGOs, NGOs and Governmental Institutions. The language of instruction is English and attendance is compulsory. The mid-term exam takes place during the last week of the first term. In the second term, in summer, students take up assessed internships at selected IGOs, NGOs and Universities in the region. During the third term of the programme, in autumn, students live and study in Italy, at the University of Bologna Residential Centre, where they prepare their dissertations.


More information: www.eurobalk.net
law@cps.edu.ba

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XIth Annual Scientific Symposium of the Danube Delta National Institute- Deltas & Wetlands 2002
September 18-22, 2002, Tulcea, Romania
Application deadline: August 15, 2002

The symposium aims to provide a forum for scientists, nature conservation experts and practitioners to exchange results and experience, to identify research priorities in the field of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, of deltas and wetlands. It will include a THEMATIC WORKSHOP: "Priorities and experience in implementing EU policies in the field of biodiversity conservation in EU, Romania and other candidate countries". Key speakers will contribute with oral presentations focused on implementing Bird Directive (79/409/EEC), Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), Common Fisheries Policy and other regulations related to workshop theme.


More information: office@indd.tim.ro

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Regional Training Programme on the Equal Status and Human Rights of Women
November 4-22, 20002, Lund, Sweden
Application deadline: August 15, 2002

The training programme focuses on human rights and gender issues, international standards of equality and policies aimed at enhancing gender equality and covers human rights protection of women in all pertinent areas. The programme is designed primarily for representatives from women's organizations, senior staff members of government agencies responsible for equality issues and researchers dealing with gender and related topics. Individuals from the following countries are invited to apply for the programme: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan The programme is conducted in English and consequently a high proficiency of the English language is required of applicants. The programme is financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Costs for international travels, accommodation and training materials in connection with the programme are borne by Sida. In addition, participants are given a subsistence allowance to cover daily expenses. Training is organized by The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law allowance to cover daily expenses.

More information: www.rwi.lu.se
zophie.landahl@rwi.lu.se, Ms. Zophie Landahl
tel: +46 46 222 12 24

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HREA Distance Learning Course: HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING
September 23 - December 15 2002, online
Application deadline: August 23, 2002

Participants will be introduced to the doctrine and methodology of human rights monitoring, primarily as developed through the work of, and to be applied by United Nations (UN) human rights field operations. The course addresses applicable international human rights and humanitarian law; approaches to identifying human rights violations, information-gathering, interviewing, visits to persons in detention, visits to displaced persons in camps, monitoring the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, trial observation, monitoring children's rights, monitoring economic, social and cultural rights, preparation of reports, interventions with local authorities and other follow-up. The course involves 60 hours of reading, on-line working groups, interaction with students and instructors/facilitators and assignments. The course is particularly intended for those presently responsible for human rights monitoring in UN field operations or who want to work in UN human rights monitoring but may also be useful to other human rights monitors. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. The course tuition fee is US$ 485. Scholarships are available for applicants from Central and Eastern Europe.

More information: http://www.hrea.org
applications@hrea.org

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Open Source for NGOs Survey - call for participation
Application deadline: August 23, 2002

Members of the international NGO and Non-profit community with an interest in web-communication are invited to complete the following short survey, organized by a group of Open Source developers of Free Software License Website Content Management Systems (CMS). Its purpose is to investigate the demand for Free Software License CMS within the NGO and Non-profit community, and to strengthen funding proposals for the development of appropriate software for NGOs. Respondents will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a CMS-generated website for their organization.

More information: http://www.appropriatesoftwarefoundation.org/NGOCMS/Survey.html

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Conference "Citizenship and participation in the globalising world"
26th - 31st October 2002, Vilemov Castle and Prague, Czech Republic
Application deadline: August 28, 2002

The conference will be organised using different participative methods such as workshops, panel discussions, working groups, keynote speeches, question and answer sessions, round-tables, confrontation games and consensus building exercises. The conference itself will be followed by the Non-governmental organisations' Market (so-called NGO market), a presentation of both Czech and foreign NGO's, held in the Municipal House in Prague between 30th and 31st October, 2002. The costs of board and lodging, and internal transport costs will be covered by the conference organisers.
Applications are welcome from:
· Young people, members of youth organisations or NGO's with an interest in the issue of globalisation and citizenship, human rights and participation and possibly have some experience of working with such issues in the context of their organisations;
· Students, with experience of student politics and/or an interest in the issue of the theme of the conference;
· Young people working in national and international authorities which work on the issues of the conference;
· Interested individuals with relevant experience in the issues debated

More information: www.sforum.net
Michaela Pavlisova, info@sforum.net
Fax: +420-2-24310989

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Managing Conflicts and Differences Training of Trainers
October 5-11, 2002, Romania
Application deadline: September 4, 2002

The TOT on Building Bridges between Local Governments and Citizens to work more effectively together through Managing Conflicts and Differences will:
(a) Deepen participants understanding on the concept of conflict and their knowledge and skills in using alternative strategies for solving conflicts;
(b) Improve participants' knowledge and skills in the design and conduct of interactive training programs based on the Building Bridges Manuals.
Fifteen participants from CEE/SEE countries will be selected based on their Application Forms and the following criteria:
· Working for Training organizations capable to disseminate at national level, in an effective way, the training program
· Experience in working as Trainer
· Balanced country/gender representation
· Good English language skills

More information: www.fpdl.ro
fpdl@fpdl.ro
Tel/Fax. +40 1 313 56 64
+40 1 313 56 68

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Elected Leadership Training of Trainers
November 2-9, 2002, Romania
Application deadline: September 4, 2002

The TOT on Elected Leadership Roles will focus on the following:
(a) Deepening participants' knowledge and skills on the concept of good leadership practices and on the roles and responsibilities of the local elected leader to better represent the citizens, provide civic leadership and effectively work within their communities.
(b) Improving participants' understanding, knowledge and skills in the design and conduct of interactive training programs, based on the Elected Leadership series of Manuals and the 11 councilors associated roles.
Twenty-seven participants from the above-mentioned SEE countries will be selected based on their Application Forms and the following criteria:
· Working for Training organizations capable to disseminate at national level the training program and securing a commitment from their organizations that they will be able to promote the skills learned in the proposed program through their own training activities.
· Experience in working as Trainer and having knowledge/experience in public administration
· Balanced gender representation
· Good English language skills


More information: www.fpdl.ro
fpdl@fpdl.ro
Tel/Fax. +40 1 313 56 64
+40 1 313 56 68

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International Conference on Information Society Technologies for Broadband Europe
October 9-11, 2002, Bucharest, Romania
Application deadline: September 30, 2002 (for reduced fee)

In view of the launch of the new €4 billion IST Programme and the e-Europe 2005 initiative, the Conference represents an unparalleled opportunity to have in-depth discussions on the RTD challenges for the technologies essential to the deployment of broadband infrastructure, applications and services in Europe. Present and prospective participants in the IST Programme, from the EU, the candidate countries and more globally, with an interest in broadband technologies and services should attend the Broadband Europe Conference. The fee varies between 0 and 120 EURO. The conference is being organised by the Romanian Ministry of communications and information technologies with the support of the Ministry of education and research, the Romanian Academy, the research institutes INSCC and ICI and the Commission's Information SocietyDG.

More information: http://ir2.ici.ro/broadband/

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Thirteenth Annual Conference: Higher Education in a Period of Social Change and Political Transformation
November 9 - 13, 2002, Timisoara, Romania
Application deadline: October 1, 2002

Founded in 1990, the Alliance of Universities for Democracy (AUDEM) is a consortium of American and Central and East European universities united for the common purpose of supporting institutions of higher learning in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in their transition from suppression in centrally-planned economies to their democratic roles in market-driven economies. The Annual Conference is hosted by the Politehnica University of Timisoara. This year, the overall theme is reflected in the following tracks: Assessing Democracy and Social Life in Contemporary Societies, The Transformation of Universities in the 21st Century, Assuring Quality in Higher Education, Student Perspectives: Student Papers & Presentations, Open Track: Papers and Presentations Are Invited. The organizers welcome discussions and contributions that relate to the general theme of the Conference, and in particular want to encourage young scholars and junior faculty to participate. Time allotted will be about 20 - 25 minutes for each paper plus a limited time for questions.The deadline for receipt of papers, including titles, authors' names, institutional affiliation and addresses, and an abstract of 100-200 words is October 1. Papers received after October 1 are not likely to be included in the program.


More information: http://www.aubg.bg/audem/
lazarina@aubg.bg, Lazarina Topuzova
tel. +359 73 88 421, fax: +359 73 88 344

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SECOND COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE
June 12 - 14, 2003, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Application deadline: not available yet

The aim of the university is to exchange experience and promote new solutions in the application of contemporary communication technologies in the media, education, business and public services. The contents are defined in several forms and held at standard times each day. A number of different debates and panel discussion will be held at the same time and it is up to the participants to choose what interests them the most.


More information: http://www.mediaplan.ba/mediaplan_sitenew/html/english/english.htm
Zoran Udovicic, Organizing Committee President, udovicic.z@mediaplan.ba
Bojana Mrkic, Secretariat,mrkic.b@mediaplan.ba
Tel/Fax: (+387 33) 206542 / 213251 / 213078

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Promoting Cities and States in the Global Market
14 - 15 November 2002, Riga, Latvia
Application deadline: not available

The project management company Birojs 2000, in co-operation with the Latvian Institute and the Latvian Development Agency, is organising the first ever international forum to be held in Riga, November 14-15: "Promoting Cities and States in the Global Market". It will assemble experts from state and local public information agencies, as well as private sector public relations and marketing experts. Participants will be able to share and exchange knowledge, information and experience on an international level. It will be a valuable opportunity to explore new ideas and opportunities in a growing area of public and private interest. Anticipated number of participants: 300 persons
Goals of the event:
· discuss government and private sector roles in country and city promotion
· share international experience and expertise in country and city public image development and marketing,
· explore new ideas and methods in global marketing and promotion
· facilitate opportunities for co-operation (economic, cultural, etc.) between countries and cities,
· the Baltic Sea network society perspective
Target audience:
· Representatives of CIS countries and EU candidate countries, as well as other European capital cities and major cities; Government members and officials; Heads of municipalities; Heads and top level executives of international organisations (e.g., European Union, International Olympic Committee, International PR Association, UNESCO, NATO etc.); Heads of state promotion institutes and agencies; Diplomats, ambassadors; Politicians; Media representatives.

More information: http://www.birojs2000.lv/2002/uk_tels_003.htm
birojs2000@mail.birojs2000.lv
Phone +371 7043600, 7043602
Fax +371 7043603

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Pan-European eGoverment Services for Citizens & Enterprises: The Role of IDA (Interchange of Data between Administrations)
September 19-20, Brussels, Belgium
Application deadline: as soon as possible

Aim of the conference is to share views and information with as wide a representative audience as possible, as part of the on-going eEurope process, measuring which eServices citizens and enterprises use and expect to have provided in the future, and what administrations plan to offer. It will also contribute to validate the strategy for Pan-European eGovernment services and to the finalisation of a communication of the Commission.To facilitate a good exchange of views, the last part of each session will be organised as a panel discussion and will summarise and draw conclusions. Summaries of all views will be published after the event.

More information: http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/ida
ida-central@cec.eu.int

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Conference on Dynamic Aspects of Policy Reforms
September 27-29, 2002, Vienna, Austria
Application deadline: not available

IHS, Institute for Advanced Studies and CEPR, Centre for Economic Policy Research are the organizers of the conference. The conference will focus on the implementation of taxation and public expenditure policies paying particular attention to fiscal constitutions. Specific questions to be addressed are :
· Under which constitutions are desirable reforms more easily implemented?
· Are there benefits from coordinating parts of fiscal decisions at a European level?
· How freqently should fiscal decisions be reviesed?
· Are there gains from having longer budget periods?

More information: http://www.ihs.ac.at/index.php3?id=860
Walter Fisher, IHS, Mail to walter.fisher@ihs.ac.at
Beatrix Pawelczak, IHS, Mail to beatrix.pawelczak@ihs.ac.at
Jessica Mason, CEPR, Mail to jmason@cepr.org

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National and Regional Economy Conference
September 5-7, Herlany, Slovakia
Application deadline: not available

The conference is organized by the Technical University, Faculty of Economics, Kosice.
Thematical categorisation of subjects:
- Accession process (timing, conditions, maturity, comparison of applicant countries, other general problems of accession)
- Capital Movements, capital markets, banking sector
- Employment, wage policy, migration
- Industry, industrial policy, enterprises, entrepreneurship
- Regional policy, regional disparities

More information: Otto Hudec, e-mail: Oto.Hudec@tuke.sk

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Economic and Adaptation Processes
September 3-5, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Application deadline: not available

The conference is organized by the Economic Faculty VSB - Technical University, Ostrava.
Thematical categorisation of subjects:
- Accession process (timing, conditions, maturity, comparison of applicant countries, other general problems of accession)
- Industry, industrial policy, enterprises, entrepreneurship
- Regional policy, regional disparities

More information: Lenka Fojtikova, Nadezda Kanakova
e-mail: conf25ekf@vsb.cz

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Balkan Youth for Tolerance
September 6- 26, 2002, Sofia, Nis, Sarajevo, Belgrad, Cluj-Napoa, Bucharest, Plovdiv
Application deadline: as soon as possible

The "Balkan Youth for Tolerance" is a project aiming at raising youth awareness for human rights in general and the minority rights more specifically on the Balkans.
28 participants from 7 target countries:
- will discuss minority topics in two (startup and extending) seminars (Romania, Bulgaria)
- will travel by bus through the Balkans!
(Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Romania)
- will visit different institutions, media centers and experts dealing with minority rights in the countries involved
- having workshops with different minority groups in the villages
- will write a Bus Diary of their experiences and publish it daily on the internet
- will make a short documentary video film about the programme
- will participate in an online discussion forum on minority topics

More information: http://www.bosporus.org/
bonn@bosporus.org

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The International Summer School in Cervia
September 1-5, 2002, Cervia, Italy
Application deadline: not available


The School (at its VIII Edition) admits young post-graduate men and women from European Union and from Southeast Europe and can provide for an ideal environment for the development of interpersonal and intercultural relationships between Eastern and Western Europeans and for learning together about political questions of common concern. The lectures are intended to offer an analysis of the political and economic integration processes in the European Union, of the fundamental principles and pre-requisites to become its members and, in comparative perspective, of the characteristics of the political and economic systems in the post-communist Balkan transition. The school provides for 2 different courses, corresponding to 2 main study areas: 1 - Law, Human Rights and Political Institutions; 2 - Economics and Environment Management. The first area will be focused on various subjects, in particular on nationalism, differences in gender, relationships between minorities and majorities in democratic systems. The second one will be focused on subjects about monetary union, prevention principles and estimate procedures on the environment and fundamental principles of sustainable development.

More information: eurobalk@spbo.unibo.it

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Semenic Nr. 10
1900, Timisoara
Romania

Tel: + 40 256 221 471
Fax:+ 40 256 436 633

http://www.regionalnet.org

Editor:
Alina Dutu

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