May 2005, Issue no 36
http://resource.regional.net
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1. Funding Opportunities

2. Announcements and Upcoming Events

3. Useful Links

Alice Salomon Fachhochschule, University of Applied Sciences - Master of Arts in Intercultural Conflict Management programme, Berlin, Germany
Application deadline: May 15, 2005


The Alice Salomon Fachhochschule - University of Applied Sciences presents the international programme Master of Arts in Intercultural Conflict Management programme (MA-ICM). It is taught in English and designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to mediate conflicts, advance peace and promote human rights based social justice in a world characterised by increasing migratory movements and consequent cultural diversity.

The MA-ICM is a hybrid learning programme combining classroom teaching and seminars with internet based learning. It requires a full-time commitment from students. The standard period of study is 15 months to be completed over three semesters. During the first two semesters students attend two months of classes and seminars (off-line study period) which is then followed by nine weeks of internet based learning and assignment writing (online study period). The final semester is dedicated to the research and writing of the MA thesis (18 weeks).

The study programme is offered once a year, starting in October. The closing date for applications for entry in October 2005 is June 15 for applications within the European Union, and May 15 for all other applications of a given year.

More information
Website: http://www.asfh-berlin.de/icm/


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Regional Training Course 'Youth Work Development in Croatia'
Application deadline for trainers: May 16, 2005


BYP Regional Training Course: 'Youth Work Development in Croatia'
Prep Meeting: Croatia, May 20 - 22, 2005
Training Course: Croatia, May 30 - June 2, 2005

Do you want to strengthen relationships among youth organisations in Croatia?
Do you want to organize and lead an event with around 30 young people from Croatia in May this year?
Do you have a good knowledge on different fields of youth work issues?
Do you have an experience from working in the youth sector in Croatia or other parts of South East Europe?
Are you fluent in Croatian?

If you can confidently answer YES to the questions posed above, you should go follow the link to the Balkan Youth Project’s website - www.balkanyouthproject.net and download the application form.

The general objective of this training course will be to empower youth NGOs in Croatia and to improve information-flow and co-operation between youth NGOs within the country.

The training course in Croatia will last for 4 days (excluding travel days). The activity will bring together around 30 participants from different youth NGOs in Croatia. This should provide enough time for the participants to get to know each other and exchange experiences and information about the different youth organisations inside the country. The training course also provides a good basis on which to establish partnerships and closer future co-operation.

The training team will develop the programme for the activity according to guidelines that have been developed by the BYP STEERING GROUP. The key objectives of the Training Course in Croatia will be to support the democratic management of youth NGOs in Croatia and to promote the Youth National Action Plan and the creation of a national youth platform in Croatia.

NOTE: The training course will be carried out in the Croatian language!!!

More information
Website: http://www.balkanyouthproject.net/index_eng.html
E-mail: charles.faid@youthforum.org (Charles Faid, Project co-ordinator in the Youth Forum )


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Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Small Nature Management Projects (MATRA/KNIP)
Application deadline: May 21, 2005


Programme objective
The main objective of the Matra/KNIP Programme is to stimulate Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) to develop more nature conservation activities in their respective countries and to increase awareness of the public on nature conservation. MATRA/KNIP is part of PIN - the International Nature Management Programme. PIN falls under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

Conditions
Although the grants are small, the embassy takes great care to ensure that they are relevant and helpful, and that they are properly used.
Therefore:
1. Applications must be presented in a certain way (see application procedures). The project contents and the project approach must clearly fit within Matra/KNIP objectives and 2. A transparent reporting procedure is required. Please note that one organisation can receive a grant only once every three years.

Project contents
In order to be eligible for a Matra/KNIP grant, the project must be aimed at nature conservation activities of Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s). For Bulgaria the priorities for financial support to NGO’s include:
• Biodiversity policy development and implementation
• Area protection and ecosystem management
• Protection of the routes of migratory birds
• Exchange of expertise concerning natural ecosystems;
• Promotion of sustainable relationship between agriculture and nature management.

Project approach
• The project should be a local initiative
• It should be aimed at a clearly defined target group
• The organisation should carry part of the project burden through the contribution of money, material, facilities or work.
• The project should be feasible in the given local circumstances and other respects.
• It should be small-scale and non-commercial.
• Its duration may not exceed a period of twelve months.
• The funds must be earmarked for specific project activities.

Restrictions
• The Embassy does not sponsor project organisers fees or salaries of the employees of the organising NGO.
• The Embassy does not sponsor construction costs.
• The Embassy does not sponsor stationery costs.
• The Embassy does not sponsor projects, which have already started or are already completed.

Application procedure
Applications and all correspondence should be in English.
Standard application forms can be obtained at the Embassy. The application should be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of the registration document of the applicant’s organisation. If letter(s) of recommendation is added, translation in English should also be provided.

Matra/KNIP funds are limited. This implies that approval of project proposals may have to be withheld even when all of the above requirements are met.

More information
Website: http://www.olanda.ro
Royal Netherlands Embassy Office of the Agricultural Attaché Attn. Matra/KNIP Aleea Alexandru 20 011823 Bucharest - Romania
Contact Person: Mrs. Carla Ruijgrok


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SALTO-YOUTH Cultural Diversity Resource Centre - 'Measuring Success in Cultural Diversity Youth Projects', July 19 – 24, 2005, Leicester UK
Application deadline: May 22, 2005


The training course is organised by the SALTO Cultural Diversity Resource Centre. It will explore different approaches to measuring the success of 'cultural diversity projects' within non-formal learning environments. The aim is to provide 4 days of personal reflections, workshops, presentations, etc. which seek to provide an insight into the different methods of creating and leading successful projects (including critical reflection, both the do’s and don’ts of projects), and then to measure and evaluate the success of the project.

Programme and expected outcomes
The programme will use storytelling, theatre, photography, puppets, video and other creative tools in order for the 'success' stories to be shared among the participants through an a creative, inspirational and innovative programme of activities and presentations. There will then be some time spent on evaluating the methodology and approaches of projects in order to measure their success.
We hope that participants would gain awareness and skills in working inclusively in their youth work activities through using creative tools of engaging young people through projects. We also hope that the final report created will be of use in going some way towards describing 'what makes a successful cultural diversity project'.

Participant profile
Anyone wishing to participate in this event should: be prepared to work within the intercultural experience of the event, be prepared to participate fully in the programme, be at least 18 years of age, be fluent in English, have led a youth project which focused on cultural diversity and which is a model of good practice to share with others, be interested in developing creative methods of working with young people on issues of ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, citizenship, etc.

SALTO provides full board and lodging for the duration of the course.

More information
Website: www.salto-youth.net/measuresuccess
E-mail: measure.success@salto-youth.net


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LSE/OSI/FCO Chevening Faculty Fellowship Programme, Visiting Junior Fellowships 2005 - 2006
Application deadline: May 30, 2005


The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), with the funding from the Open Society Institute (OSI) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), offers up to ten individual grants for 3- month study visits at the London School of Economics and Political Science for junior/middle level faculty from Albania, Bosnia- Hercegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and FR Yugoslavia (Republic of Serbia, Republic of Montenegro and Kosovo province at present under UN administration).

Awards are for academic staff employed by the universities and higher educational institutions in the aforementioned countries specialising in social sciences. They are intended to enable prospective candidates to upgrade their teaching and research skills, teaching methods and curricula.

Prospective candidates: are nationals of and normally resident in one of the aforementioned countries at the time of applying for the award, have held a teaching position at a university or higher educational institution in the country of residence for more than 2 years, have a PhD or have submitted a PhD thesis, are not older than 45 at the time of applying for the fellowship

Each award will provide a stipend for living expenses sufficient for a single Fellow, return economy airfare and book allowance. The costs of health insurance will also be covered by the grant. On completion of the fellowships, faculty are expected to return to their home country. Junior fellows who manage to develop collaborative research and/or teaching activities with their LSE counterparts will be eligible for the renewal of the grant.

Every application must comprise:
a) Four completed copies of the Application Forms
http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/global/ApplicationVisitingFellowship.pdf
b) An outline of proposed course syllabi and research proposal
c) Applicant’s CV
d) 2 reference letters sent directly to the LSE/OSI/FCO Administrator.

More information
Website: http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/global/ApplicationVisitingFellowship.pdf
E-mail: i.p.rangelov@lse.ac.uk


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Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University - Scholarships for MA Euroculture Program, Czech Republic
Application deadline: May 31, 2005


Euroculture, a one-year Master´s programme, is an interdisciplinary and inter-university programme conducted jointly by nine renowned European universities. Its general aim is to focus on the cultural and social dimensions of modern Europe, and particularly on the functioning of the European Union.

The Euroculture courses present knowledge about European culture and the political governance of the EU, and therefore equip students with the cultural-reflexive competences necessary to analyse current transformations of Europe and the EU.

The MA in Euroculture is an optionally two- or three-semester (respectively 60 or 90 ECTS-credits) programme addressed to students who want to study at the Centre for European Studies (CES) of the Jagiellonian University, as well as at one of our partner universities in Europe. The programme includes an Intensive Programme of ten days, which is fully integrated in the programme and plays a crucial role in directing it.

The programme is open to students who have successfully completed three years (Bachelor degree) of University academic work. Candidates intending to participate in the programme must have a Bachelor's degree or 180 ECTS points in social and human sciences. As all the courses, the IP and the MA-thesis are run and written in English, a fluent knowledge of the language is necessary. Language proficiency should be certified with one of the following qualifications: Cambridge Advanced Exam, TOEFL (score 580 or 237 in a computer-based test) or IELTS (mark 6.5). Knowledge of other foreign languages is useful. Some of our partner universities allow the writing of the MA thesis in languages other than English.

The MA programme fee for the 2005/2006 academic year is 3.000 euro for EU citizens as well as for citizens of candidate countries. For citizens of all the other countries, the tuition fee for 2005/2006 is 5.000 euro. The fee includes the tuition fee for the academic year 2005/2006 (including language courses), academic scripts and materials, access to library, computers, e-mail, internet and all the other university facilities. The fee does not cover the cost of food and accommodation, insurance or trips.

For the academic year 2005/2006, the Centre for European Studies is funding 2 scholarships for students from Eastern Europe and candidate countries, namely Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. It is a free-tuition scholarship, which means that we offer an opportunity to study at our Programme free of charge; the remaining expenses of studying (accommodation, insurance, books, travel, etc.) are to be covered by the students.

More information
Website: http://www.europeistyka.uj.edu.pl/euro/index.php


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European Cultural Foundation - Closer Look
Application deadline: May 31, 2005


With this call for proposals we invite young journalists from Central, Eastern and South East Europe to apply for a mobility grant that would enable them to realise a journalistic project involving topics related to a European country other than their own. Articles of a broad European and cultural relevance will receive preference in the selection process.

Criteria
1. The journalist should be under 35 years of age and from one of the following countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey.
2. Individual young journalists should apply in conjunction with the editors-in-chief or section editors of weeklies or weekly supplements. Editors must provide a written statement indicating that they are willing to publish the article (or series of articles) by the young journalist in question.
3. The project proposal must contain the following items:
a. Clearly formulated topic(s) and/or question(s) for investigation
b. Relevance of these topics/questions within the European context
c. List of places and people to be visited/researched during the project
d. The preferred timeline of the travel/research
e. The preferred local partners/hosts (newspapers, agencies, institution) where the research will take place
f. Preliminary budget for the overall realisation of the project including the financial contribution of the newspaper.
4. The proposals should be sent before one of the two yearly deadlines:
31st May 2005
31st October 2005
For the chosen project proposals, the European Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, will provide:
a. A grant for the project’s realisation, up to the amount of 2,500 Euro, given in two instalments (first: 80%, second: 20%)
b. Further network support in the destination country, in terms of residency arrangements and relevant contacts (both personal and institutional)
c. Further translation/promotion/dissemination of the work of the selected journalists throughout the ECF network and beyond, following publication of the original article(s).

More information
Website: www.eurocult.org
E-mail: ecf.karadi@axelero.hu (Ms Eva Karadi, Coordinator of Closer Look)
tlaitio@eurocult.org (Mr Tommi Laitio, Coordinator of the European Cultural Foundation’s media programme)


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Youth Organizing Institute (YOI) - Community Leadership and Training of Trainers, July 12 – 22, 2005, Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro
Application deadline: May 31, 2005


On behalf of the University of Bologna Faculty of Law and the Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center we are informing you about our Youth Organizing Institute (YOI): Community Leadership and Training of Trainers. The program will be held in Novi Sad, SCG, from July 12 - 22, 2005.

Now entering its fifth year, the 10 days intensive will attract 50 young professionals from across South Eastern Europe. The curriculum will focus on community organizing and conflict resolution techniques.

More information
Website: http://www.ccsdd.org/yoi
E-mail: jjossen@jhubc.it


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Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Small Embassy Projects Programme (KAP)
Application deadline: June 10, 2005


Matra is a programme of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a substantial effort, with a wide range of components, to support the process of social transformation in Central and Eastern Europe. Matra responds to existing private initiatives. It focuses on activities that contribute to the further development of an open, pluriform and democratic society, securely embedded in the rule of law.

Matra aims in particular at strengthening the fabric of civil society, stressing the importance of fruitful interaction between private efforts and public arrangements. The Matra Programme of Small Embassy Projects - better known as Matra/KAP- is part of this framework.

Appreciating the value of small-scale initiatives
Social transformation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe is an objective of truly grand proportions. But this does not imply that it can only be achieved through the device of grand schemes. If only large-scale approaches counted, all too many people would be excluded from the exercise, and all too few would be touched by it.

Matra/KAP has been set up in the recognition that a wide range of small-scale efforts, undertaken by all sorts of individuals and groups, is also needed to create a pluriform civil society, in which many people actively participate.

The aims of Matra/KAP are the same as those of Matra as a whole, summarised on the front page of this leaflet. But what sets the scheme apart - and what makes it indeed special in the theatre of international donorship - is that it pays attention to the less spectacular side of project efforts, which tend to be overlooked. The local Dutch embassies are in charge of the arrangement and they often find that their involvement in it allows them to get better acquainted with the host country than they otherwise would. Their network of contacts is extended by it and the scheme contributes significantly to good public relations. That’s not why Matra/KAP was launched, but it remains a precious bonus.

Frequently, Matra/KAP grants are of a supplementary nature. When projects are funded by other donors, certain components may fall outside the terms of reference. Matra/KAP may then be engaged to solve this problem. Good co-ordination between international donors becomes an important aspect then.

Matra/KAP operates through eleven embassies in Central and Eastern Europe, along with the consulate in St. Petersburg. The following fifteen countries are covered: Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine.

Applications for Matra/KAP grants should be directed at the Netherlands Embassy covering the country concerned. The conditions for approving applications are set out further on. The embassies are empowered to extend grants to a maximum of NLG 25000 (approximately Euro 11500)

Conditions
Although the grants are small, the embassies take great care to ensure that they are relevant and helpful, and that they are properly used. Therefore, (1) applications must be presented in a certain way, (2) the project contents and the project approach must clearly fit within Matra objectives and (3) a transparent reporting procedure is required.

Street children in Bulgaria
A small-scale embassy project for these small people fits well within Matra’s approach to disadvantaged minorities, considering that a civil society is only fully developed when it also displays concern for the unfortunate.

Required project contents
In order to be eligible for a Matra/KAP grant, the project must be aimed at social transformation towards a pluriform democratic society; it should somehow contribute to a stronger and more varied civil society. Examples of eligible activities are:
Initiatives to strengthen non-governmental institutions, concerning their ability to raise funds, to organise events, to enhance their popular base and to improve their relations with the government
• Initiatives to strengthen the rule of law
• The organisation of seminars on human rights, cultural minorities, the environment, public participation in local government affairs, et cetera
• The publication of information leaflets, booklets and periodicals dealing with the reform process.

Required project approach
• The project should arise from local initiative.
• It should be aimed at a clearly defined target group.
• This target group should be actively involved in the implementation of the project.
• The target group should carry part of the project burden through the contribution of money, material,facilities or work.
• The project should be feasible in the given local circumstances and other respects.
• It should be small-scale and non-commercial.
• Its duration may not exceed a period of twelve months.

Purely charitable activities, such as medical assistance or the donation of food, are not regarded as structural contributions to the reform process. Nor do they actively involve the target group. Laudable and useful as they may be, these activities are clearly not eligible for a Matra/KAP grant.

Required application procedure
• Applications must be submitted to the local Netherlands Embassy.
• Applications should be submitted by the project organisers themselves; but there is no objection against assistance in this procedure from third p arties, such as Dutch NGO’s. The embassies themselves are also happy to assist.
• Applications should be drawn up in the English language.
• The applicant should add a signed introductory letter to the project proposal.
• The project proposal should at least include:
• A detailed description of the project aims and the planned activities
• A precise indication of how the project will strengthen the framework of civil society
• A clear definition of the target group
• A timetable for the implementation of the project
• A detailed and transparent budget in the local currency, estimating all costs and specifying each source of income, as well as all the contributions from the project organisers and the target group; specifying furthermore the desired Matra/KAP contribution and its precise purpose.

The last point makes it clear that Matra/KAP grants are in no way general contributions to support the project as a whole, extended on the basis of good faith. The funds must be earmarked for specific project activities.

Matra/KAP funds are limited. This implies that approval of project proposals may have to be withheld even when all of the above requirements are met.

Parties that are interested in a Matra/KAP grant can turn to the Netherlands Embassy that covers their country.

More information
Website: www.olanda.ro
http://www.minbuza.nl/


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International Summer University Macedonia 2005 – Apply to Teach


International teaching faculty are invited to apply to teach at the International Summer University Macedonia (ISUM) that will start in mid-July 2005 (exact dates and location to be confirmed).

14 visiting professors together with 14 co-professors from Macedonia will provide an equal number of (ECTS-graded) two-week intensive courses in the disciplines of Economics, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education Science, and Teacher Training.

About 30 students are admitted to each two-week course. Most of them originate from one of the four participating universities in Macedonia. Additionally, 90 international students, mostly from South East Europe, will participate. Visiting professors are provided with a budget to purchase reading materials and teaching equipment. Courses are held in English. Recreational activities provide ample opportunity to meet in an informal setting. Public debates on issues such as the Ohrid Agreement and the Bologna Process will also be organised.

Additionally, the project envisages one-week study visits for professors from Macedonia to universities abroad. These visits enable the visiting and co-professors to design their course and syllabus together.

Moreover, the ISUM includes a workshop programme for local faculty, contributing to the project’s overall aim to foster inter-university co-operation within Macedonia, while improving the quality of higher education in Macedonia and accelerating its integration into the European Higher Education Area.

Visiting professors are expected to have a PhD degree, preferably in one of the disciplines listed above, and relevant teaching experience. Professors from Western European universities will be given priority in the selection.

Visiting professors teach voluntarily. Professors receive full board or an allowance of 105 Euros per week. Travel expenses are reimbursed and free accommodation is provided.

More information
Website: www.academictraining.org
E-mail: c.schmidt@academictraining.org (Carola Schmidt)
ata@academictraining.org


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European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) - Scholarship programme for NGO leaders, Brussels, Belgium


The scholarship programme at ECAS office in Brussels continues into 2005. So far a number of NGO leaders from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Latvia have already visited ECAS.

There are still places available for NGO leaders from Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia, Byelorussia and Ukraine, so we would encourage anyone who is interested in spending one month in Brussels at ECAS office to get in touch with us at: NGOs@ecas.org

During your month long scholarship in Brussels accommodation is provided together with a stipend to cover your living costs. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements. ECAS will also provide technical support and guidance during your time in Brussels.

In order to qualify for the scholarship in Brussels you should be a leader of an NGO community in your country (at least 2-3 years of experience) and be able to communicate in English. Other languages are an advantage but not a necessity.

To your application, please, attach your latest CV in English language and supporting letter from your organisation.

More information
Website: http://www.ecas.org/product/91/default.aspx?id=388
E-mail: NGOs@ecas.org


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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law - Training programme on Human Rights of Women
Application deadline: July 29, 2005


The programme is designed for mid-career and senior civil servants (e.g. in government, the judiciary and central police and prison authorities) as well as lecturers at universities and institutes and representatives of non-governmental organisations. The programme is financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

Individuals from the following countries are invited to apply for the programme: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo), Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Please note that the programme is carried out in two separate phases. The accepted participant undertakes to complete both phases.
During the first phase of the programme participants will be requested to formulate, in writing, an individual plan of action identifying challenges in implementing international human rights standards in their home countries with a focus on a particular issue or area relevant to their respective institution or organisation.
Phase two of the programme will take place in Kiev, Ukraine and will follow up on the plans of action formulated during phase one.

The programme is organised and conducted entirely in English and consequently a high proficiency of the English language is required of applicants. 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. The Raoul Wallenberg Institute administers the training itself and all practical matters in connection with the programme. Please note that the closing date for applications is 29 July 2005.

More inforamtion
Website: http://www.rwi.lu.se
E-mail: mikael.ohlsson@rwi.lu.se (Mikael Ohlsson, Programme Assistant)


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The European Regional Master's Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe 2005 - 2006, Sarajevo - Bologna
Application deadline: July 31, 2005


The European Regional Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democracy in South East Europe is an intensive one-year course established through the joint efforts of the participating universities and coordinated by the Universities of Sarajevo and Bologna. At present it is in its fifth year of implementation. The Degree is co-founded by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Master's Programme is structured in three terms - I) October 2005 – June 2006: Lecturing period at the University of Sarajevo; II) June - July 2006: Internship work across South East Europe; III) September - October 2006: Master's Thesis writing-up period at the University of Bologna. The teaching activities involve renowned Faculty members coming from more than 25 European and other countries. Internships take place at various regional NGOs, IGOs, think-tanks and research institutes dealing with issues of human rights and democracy in South East Europe. The third term is hosted by the University of Bologna Residential Centre in Bertinoro, Italy.

Each academic year the Programme enrolls 35 students from the countries of South East Europe and the European Union.

Interested candidates should submit the filled in application form and all other required documentation to the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo. The Programme is able to offer study grants based on the merit of each candidacy.

More information
Website: www.cps.edu.ba
E-mail: coordination@cps.edu.ba


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International Research Network - Conference of International Social Work, September 30 - October 3, 2005, Innsbruck, Austria
Application deadline: May 15, 2005


The 1st IRN Conference of International Social Work will take place in Innsbruck, Austria, September 30 - October 3, 2005. The IRN conference will be a place where scholars interested in social work can come together to discuss questions arising from the internationalization of social work. It is a forum for discussing these questions in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. In contrast to other conferences where one is pressed into a '20-minutes-plus-10-minutes-discussion-scheme', we will provide enough time and space for you to engage in a more detailed discussion with your international colleagues. By limiting the number of presenters to 30, everyone has about 1 1/4 hour for his or her presentation.

More information
Website: http://www.sicsw.org/conference/index.htm


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Evaluting International Democracy Promotion 'Qualitive Research Methods for Policy Impact in the Southern Balkans', Regional Seminar, June 19 – July 2, 2005, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
Application deadline: May 15, 2005


'Euro-Balkan' Institute, Skopje, Macedonia, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University, Providence RI, USA, Jefferson Institute, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro in cooperation with Ohrid Summer University, supported by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Background
Over the past fifteen years, in a period of prosperity, Western Europe and North America devoted substantial resources to the promotion of market democracy in the Balkans. The scale of the intervention and the density and duration of interaction far exceeded that in other 'nation-building' projects. Shifts in international attention (to the Middle East) and in economic performance will certainly lead to reduced levels of support over the next decade, and funders concerned with cost-effectiveness are looking to the lessons of the past to guide future investment. Opinion is still sharply divided, often on strongly ideological grounds, on the effects of past spending. The school seeks to integrate academic and practical approaches to the challenges of monitoring and evaluating international efforts to promote democracy. In particular, the school aims to contribute to the ongoing assessment needs ongoing initiatives, and to develop proposals for evaluating the long-term impact of international projects now in their final stages. The operating language will be English.

Concrete Aims and Objectives
The school seeks to stimulate interest and provide training in the field of empirical policy-relevant social science, and initiate discussions on innovative forms of monitoring and evaluation. Drawing on expertise from development studies, anthropology, sociology, political science and philosophy, as well as methods of policy analysis, the class sets out to achieve the following concrete goals:

1) To reflect on how different trajectories of globalization, including especially projects of 'democracy promotion', impact democratic development and practice in Southeastern Europe.
2) To examine the potential impact of empirical, qualitative field research on the delivery of democracy assistance, especially through monitoring and evaluation.
3) To lay out the principles and methods of qualitative research design and implementation.
4) To explore the possible impacts on local democracy, empowerment, and civic participation of forms of beneficiary assessment and participatory evaluation, drawing on existing literature.
5) To design and initiate specific proposals for new forms of monitoring and evaluation, to facilitate learning from experience, and to guide ongoing investment in democracy promotion.

Workshop participants will pool expertise to link theory and practice from the fields of democracy, democracy promotion, and monitoring and evaluation. Key concepts to be examined include cosmopolitanism, participation, accountability, and civil society as components of democracy.

A range of methods will be discussed, focusing especially on qualitative approaches based on interviewing, document and discourse analysis, critical oral history, and participant-observation, and on the importance of beneficiary and participatory input to evaluation and monitoring.

The final goal of the workshop is to foster robust and enduring networks between the attendees, whether scholars or practitioners, senior or junior, identify key research which might impact policy-making either directly or indirectly (by providing, for example, clear 'lessons learned'), and launch that research. The aim is that this will enhance the impact of the workshop, by setting in chain research and collaboration that will go on after the workshop has ended.

Applications
Applications are welcome from experienced practioners and researchers in the field of monitoring and evaluation, and from postgraduate and doctoral students with interests in applied work on democracy promotion. Applicants should send a brief cv and full contact details, plus a short abstract (maximum 500 words) of probable project for development to Keith Brown email: keith_brown@brown.edu. Places are limited, and participants will be chosen so as to ensure a range of interests and experiences. Candidates will be notified of whether their application has been successful no later than May 21, 2005.

Fees
For participants from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia-Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria, all accommodation and course fees will be covered by the school. Travel costs up to $150 equivalent will also be covered.

More information
Website: www.euba.org.mk
E-mail: ljupka@euba.org.mk (Ljupka Simonoska, Academic Coordinator)


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European Roma Rights Centre - 'Capacity Building for Roma Rights Advocacy', Workshop, July 3 – 12, 2005, Budapest, Hungary
Application deadline: May 20, 2005


The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) shall conduct its annual Roma Rights Summer Workshop in Budapest from 3 July 2005 to 12 July 2005. The workshop will be a ten-day long intensive training and capacitation initiative for Romani activists. The program will be implemented, as in previous years, with a number of partner organisations. The main goal of the workshop is to develop the capacity of a new generation of Romani leaders and human rights activists to use international, regional and domestic human rights instruments and mechanisms to advance the rights of Roma.

Objectives
The objectives of the Summer Workshop are to enable participants to:
* Analyse issues and situations affecting Roma in their respective countries based on internationally accepted human rights values and principles
* Develop skills in using domestic mechanisms (such as national legislation) and international human rights instruments (i.e., United Nations Treaties, the European Court of Human Rights, etc.) to protect and promote the rights of Roma
* Strengthen skills in documenting, monitoring and reporting human rights violations and racial discrimination, as well as advocacy skills
* Increase the capacity of Roma rights advocates to apply their learning within their organisations and their societies
* Explore opportunities for networking and developing partnerships with NGOs and government officials to further advance the cause of Roma rights throughout Europe.

Participants
The Roma Rights Summer Workshop is a component of ERRC programming aimed at capacitating Romani activists, and is therefore only open to persons of Romani ethnicity. We welcome applications from Romani individuals who are interested in human rights. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have a sufficient command of English to enable them to actively participate in the Workshop. Applicants are preferably students of law, public administration and/or the social sciences, or hold a degree in one of these fields. The ERRC also encourages activists who do not hold a formal degree to apply. Recipients of ERRC scholarships for Romani students of law and public administration are specifically encouraged to apply. The ERRC additionally welcomes applications by persons of Romani origin engaging in human rights work on behalf of other disadvantaged groups.

The European Roma Rights Centre is an international public interest law organisation which monitors the rights of Roma and provides legal defence in cases of human rights abuse.

More information
Website: http://www.errc.org
E-mail: SummerWorkshop@errc.org


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UK - SEE Forum - Second Policy Making Workshop
Application deadline: May 23, 2005


Are you interested in the way policy is made?
Do you work for a political party in developing policy?
Do you have views on how citizens could be involved in making policy?

Participative Policy Making is one of the UK-South East Europe Forum's People and Politics projects. Its objective is to strengthen the capacity and skills of political parties to develop policies based on real engagement with the electorate and to promote innovative ways of communicating and debating policies with the wider public.

We are currently looking for participants for the second workshop where politicians will discuss how citizens can be involved in policy making at local, regional and national level.
The workshops are aimed at young (up to 40 years old) politicians and experts involved in policy making at local or national level, academics and think tanks.
The workshops will input into the development of an interactive policy making resource with practical examples and case studies from participating countries.

Workshop 2 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 17-19 June 2005.
If you are interested in participating, please send a short CV focusing on your political/NGO/academic activity and a short motivation letter to your local contact below. Please note that participants are expected to be able to communicate freely in English which is the working language of the workshops.

More information
E-mail: andreea.pulpea@britishcouncil.ro (Romania - Andreea Pulpea, British Council)


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IPSI BgD multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary conferences


IPSI-2005 Venice, Italy
Hotel Luna Baglioni (arrival: 9 November 05 / departure: 14 November 05)
Deadlines: June 1, 2005 (abstract) / August 1, 2005 (full paper)

IPSI-2005 Bled lake, Slovenia
Hotel Toplice (arrival: 8 December 05 / departure: 11 December 05)
Deadlines: July 1, 2005 (abstract) / September 1, 2005 (full paper)

All IPSI BgD conferences are non-profit. They bring together the elite of the world science; so far, we have had seven Nobel Laureates speaking at the opening ceremonies. The conferences always take place in some of the most attractive places of the world. All those who come to IPSI conferences once, always love to come back (because of the unique professional quality and the extremely creative atmosphere); lists of past participants are on the web, as well as details of future conferences.

These conferences are in line with the newest recommendations of the US National Science Foundation and of the EU research sponsoring agencies, to stress multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research (M+I+T++ research). The speakers and activities at the conferences truly support this type of scientific interaction.

One of the main topics of this conference is 'E-education and E-business with Special Emphasis on Semantic Web and Web Datamining'. Other topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Internet, Computer Science and Engineering, Mobile Communications/Computing for Science and Business, Management and Business Administration, Education, e-Medicine, e-Oriented Bio Engineering/Science and Molecular Engineering/Science, Environmental Protection, e-Economy, e-Law. Technology Based Art and Art to Inspire Technology Developments, Internet Psychology.

More information
Website: http://www.internetconferences.net/


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Mass Media Center, School of Journalism, St.Petersburg State University - Tenth International Journalism Summer School 'Working of Journalists in Crisis Situations', June 28 - July 6, 2005, St. Petersburg, Russia
Application deadline: June 1, 2005


The Mass Media Center of the School (Faculty) of Journalism at St. Petersburg State University (SPbGU) is inviting journalists, scholars, educators, students, and communication specialists from all over the world to take part in the Tenth Annual International Journalism Summer School, beginning 28 June, 2005. This is an excellent opportunity to widen the view on media studies studying Russian media and journalism in the political, social, economic, legal, ethnic, environmental and cultural perspective.

Leading university professors and professional journalists will lead this course, which will include lectures and practical workshops devoted to several issues, questions and problems related to the development of the Mass Media. The main theme of the Tenth International Summer course will be 'Working of Journalists in Crisis Situations'. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss this topic with professional journalists during the site visits to media outlets as well as during a roundtable scheduled for 6 July. Courses are run by the best faculty and staff of the School of Journalism at St.Petersburg State University and experienced professionals from a wide variety of St.Petersburg Media.

The course also includes a cultural program, with sightseeing city bus tour, excursion to the State Hermitage Museum, and performance at the famous Marinsky (Kirov's) Theater. The Mass Media Center will provide participants with tutoring, University Hotel housing, lunches, visits to St.Petersburg editorial boards, information package, video film on the 2005 Summer School, group photograph and sightseeing programme during the White Nights Season.

Courses will be conducted in Russian with English translation.

Participation fee (including training, University Hotel housing, lunches, information kit, group photograph, video film, site visits, Certificate of the School of Journalism at the University and cultural programme) is 35300 Russian Roubles (about 1285 USD) for participants from western countries, 32400 Russian Roubles (about 1180 USD) for participants from developing, Central and East European and Baltic countries and 29500 Russian Roubles (about 1075 USD) for participants from Russia and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Discounts for groups are also possible. Participants can pay money only in Russian Roubles directly in St.Petersburg or via bank transfer (also only in Russian Roubles).

More information
Website: http://www.spbu.ru/News/conference/2005-07-06eng.html
E-Mail: mmc@DR2709.spb.edu
ruschin@mail.ru (Dmitry A. Ruschin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of the International Journalism Summer School and Winter School on Public Relations at St.Petersburg State University)


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CEE Network Conference, June 3 - 5, 2005, Budapest, Hungary
Application deadline: June 1, 2005


The initiative will bring together active organizations to build on their strengths while offering possibilities for the exchange of information, communication, joint tendering initiatives, cross-boundary partnerships, etc. Also, by shaping a common viewpoint a network could generate greater momentum to create the necessary base of an informed civil society, to see things from a broader prospective, at regional level.

A crucial step in the project is a conference, from 3- 5 June 2005, in Budapest. It is to bring together key stakeholders to set the foundations for the network. This is an open platform for NGOs to take part in shaping the would-be network as they collectively see fit, specifically tailored to meet the demands of Central and Eastern Europe. In addition, experts and representatives from European and Canadian international organizations will be present to provide trainings alongside the sessions.

This is an open invitation to NGOs throughout Central and Eastern Europe to attend this conference and to contribute to the initial formation of this network. Financial assistance is available, however, registration will be limited.

Funding is provided by the European Union. The project is being coordinated by the Association of Conscious Consumers Hungary, with support and expertise from Consumers International, the Northern Alliance for Sustainability, and the Czech Coalition of Consumer Activities (KOSA).

Objectives
The main objective for the conference is to establish a functioning and self-supporting network to address the issues of Sustainable Consumption and Environmental Protection as they pertain to the CEE region.

In order to create such a network, the following objectives have been set out for the conference:
• Identify common issues around the region; assess the need and types of partnerships and projects; and identify priority issues on which to focus. Delegates would be exploring answers to questions of the nature: what issues shall the network focus on? What should be extents of the co-operation, among members of the network and within the network? This would be done through workshops, facilitated by organization development experts.
• The conference would develop a structure for the network, including planning infrastructure, communication channels, administration, etc; as well as the responsibilities’ of members. It would also seek to define common activities and methods. Such activities may include:
• exchange of information;
• setting up a common pool of resources;
• organising common training ;
• phrasing common declarations;
• establishing common action towards international civil networks;
• joint tendering for the EU sources;
• organising conferences;
• The conference would also be used to set a schedule for the network: formalities, membership criteria, status

More information
Website: www.CEEnetwork.org
E-mail: ngos@ceenetwork.org


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The Institute of Political Studies and International Relations (IPSIR) and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) - Summer School on Conflict Resolution 'The case of Transnistria', September 4 - 18, 2005, Chisinau, Moldova
Application deadline: June 10, 2005


The Institute of Political Studies and International Relations (IPSIR) in collaboration with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) is organizing the second edition of the international summer school titled 'Moldova/Europe: EU enlargement policy and regional conflict resolution. The case of Transnistria'. The summer school will take place in Chisinau in the period September 4 - 18, 2005 and will involve students from the Federal Republic of Germany and Moldavian students from both sides of the Nistru River.

Moldovan students, both undergraduate and graduate, specialized in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, European Studies and History are invited to participate on the basis of a selection. The selection of the participants will be conducted by the organizers and will be based on:
- Good knowledge of English
- Good academic performance
- Esay in English on 'Moldova/Europe: EU enlargement policy and regional conflict resolution. The case of Transnistria' (A4 format, max 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae in English
- Availability to travel, communication skills and interest for international environment

The organizers of the Summer School will cover all the related expenses, including full-board accommodation, tuition and travel. Upon completion of the summer school the alumni will receive participation certificates.

More information
Website: www.ispri.md
E-mail: ispri_md@yahoo.com (Dumitru Vasilescu)


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International Youth Projects - The CAR Project, August 6 – 12, 2005, Linz, Austria
Application deadline: June 15, 2005


yes, this is about mobility, flexibility ..
yes, it should be fast and well designed ..
yes, it needs an engine – or better two or three ..

but no, it has nothing to do with noise and traffic ..

.. this is about Conflict And Respect in the context of European Citizenship

Regarding Austria´s way from World War II towards peace and a stable society, considering the efforts made during the last years in all the countries involved in the break-up of former Yugoslavia, experiencing all the old and new potentials for conflict we learn about in TV and in real life, hearing the words of human rights activists and seeing an often strangely indifferent and complex reality ..

.. how about experiencing individual methods to deal with conflict?
.. how about looking into conflict backgrounds, chances and ways out?
.. how about transferring 'honor' and 'respect' from hip-hop-slang into daily life?

During 6 program days, 32 young people from Austria, Albania, BIH, Croatia, FYROM, Slovenia, Yugoslavia and Ukraine will work together to find out more: from 6th -12th august 2005, workshops (exchange of methods, discussion and theater) in a relaxed seminar atmosphere will be held in Linz (Upper Austria). A full-day-visit of Vienna will be included.

All local costs (including insurance) are covered by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Generations and Consumer Protection, visa and travel costs (2nd class train ticket tariffs and couchette) will be reimbursed.

More information
Website: www.jugend.bmsg.gv.at
E-mail: sandra.konrad@bmsg.gv.at (Sandra Konrad)


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Institute for Sociological Research, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade - Contemporary Structural and Value Changes in CEE Societies, November 18 – 19, 2005, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
Application deadline: June 15, 2005


One of the orientations of the Institute for Sociological Research at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade is the intention to foster regional cooperation of scholars and institutions in the field of social sciences. As a step towards that direction, the Institute organizes the conference on changes in social structure and values that has taken place in the CEE countries during the past fifteen years. In our intention to foster the cooperation, we particularly have in mind that there are some comparative social surveys in the region that have been carried out recently.

The official language of the conference is English.

The participants should send 150 – 200 words abstracts. The abstracts should be in English, alternatively in Serbian (Croatian, Bosnian, etc.).

The organizers would provide accommodation and meals for foreign participants (presentators). The organizers would cover travel costs for presentators from the following countries and regions: Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Kosovo, and Montenegro.

More information
E-mail: isi@f.bg.ac.yu (Prof. Smiljka Tomanovic, Director of the Institute for Sociological Research)


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IAPSS Bridges Network - 'New Europe. Who’s afraid of democratization?', International conference, September 5 – 11, 2005, Bucuresti, Romania
Application deadline: June 15, 2005


IAPSS Bridges Network has the pleasure to invite you and/or representatives of your association/ organization to participate at the 'New Europe. Who’s afraid of democratization?' international conference which will take place between 5th – 11th of September 2005 in Bucharest, Romania.

IAPSS Bridges Network comes as an initiative of the International Association for Political Science Students in collaboration with the Association of Political Science Students Bucharest. IAPSS Bridges Network emerged as a specialized network of and for political science students from Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, an appropriate answer to the necessity of having professional cooperation between members of the academic political science community from this region.

The objectives of Bridges Network are:
• To develop national and regional projects and programs in which topics of the Central and Eastern Europe are discussed and analyzed by political science students, future opinion leaders and policy makers
• To develop and take part in international and European projects focused on regional issues
• To function as a permanent liaison between its members, facilitating exchange of knowledge, ideas and opinions, as well as training and full actualization of its members.

The conference 'New Europe. Who’s afraid of democratization ?' represents a first step in institutionalizing IAPSS Bridges Network. The invited participants are students of political science and/or representative of political science students association, originating from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Republic of Moldavia, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.

The activities will include the IAPSS Bridges Network General Assembly, round tables on democratization and trainings on NGO management. Among the speakers there will be government officials, political and economic analysts, university professors.

More information
Website: www.iapss.org/downloads/regionalcenter/cee/app_form.doc
E-mail address: bridges.network@iapss.org (Sorin Tepes, IAPSS Bridges Network Secretary General)


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DLP Club Albania, KRIIK Albania, Human Rights in Democracy Centre - 'The Role of Women in Building Democracy', Conference, May 19 - 22, 2005, Shkodra, Albania


DLP – Club Albania, KRIIK Albania, in collaboration with 'Human Rights in Democracy Centre' will organize the regional conference 'The role of women in building democracy', to be held in the framework of the Democratic Leadership Programme of the Council of Europe. The conference will be held in Shkodra, Albania, on 19-22 May 2005.

This conference will provide an opportunity to focus on policy issues regarding equality between women and men, particularly in the South-East Europe region, and to address in a practical way certain aspects of these issues.

The conference aims at:
Exchanging experiences among countries of SEE region concerning the institutional and legal ways and instruments, as well as strengthening of the participation of the women on the public life in the SEE region and especially in Albania.
Exchanging experiences in the field of organization of development of the issues in the women field, the political life and the role of the women in this process.
Exchanging experiences of the partner countries in the region and carrying out cooperation with other actors from these countries.

Costs:
Organisators will cover housing, transportation, and meals.

Application Requirements:
Young parliamentarians, government officials or officials of political parties, as well as young persons involved in the work of NGOs are encouraged to submit their applications.
Eligible candidates must be from Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia/Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Croatia.

More information
Website: http://www.kriik-alb.org
E-mail: aprroni@hotmail.com (Aferdita Prroni)
info@kriik-alb.org
kriik-albania@interalb.net


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Mykolas Romeris University - 2nd International Scientific Conference of Junior Researches 'EU and its' New Neighborhood: Different Countries, Common Interests', October 19 - 22, 2005, Vilnius, Lithuania
Application deadline: June 20, 2005


'... we want to create a 'ring of friends'. We want to create a neighborhood in which we can develop the same level of political and economic stability that we have already achieved in the enlarged European Union. This is strategically in our interest, and we believe it is also in the interest of all our neighbors.' / Romano Prodi.

Mykolas Romeris University organises 2nd International Scientific Conference of Junior Researches 'EU and its' New Neighborhood'. It aims to explore the political, economic, cultural, legal and spatial aspects of broadly understood new neighborhood, from a sociological, historical, geographical and other perspectives.

The event will take place in the capital of Lithuania Vilnius on October 19-22, 2005. The number of participants is expected to reach 50 - 70, coming from the universities of EU members and EU new neighbors. The participants will be able to choose from five thematic workshops, each exploring a different aspect of the main theme of the conference.

1 Workshop Human Rights, Cultural Cooperation and Mutual Understanding
2 Workshop EU Political Involvement and New Neighborhood
3 Workshop Extension of Market and Regulatory Structures
4 Workshop Legal Cooperation and New Neighborhood
5 Workshop Compatible and Interconnected Infrastructure and Networks

Interdependence with the Union's neighborhood is already a reality. The emergence of the euro as a significant international currency has created new opportunities for intensified economic relations. Closer geographical proximity means the enlarged EU and the new neighborhood will have an equal stake in furthering efforts to promote trans-national flows of trade and investment as well as even more important shared interests in working together to tackle transboundary threats - from terrorism to air-borne pollution. The neighboring countries are the EU essential partners: to increase our mutual production, economic growth and external trade, to create an enlarged area of political stability and functioning rule of law, and to foster the mutual exchange of human capital, ideas, knowledge and culture.

We invite Ph. D. students, junior and senior researches to participate and present their papers in the International Scientific Conference of Junior Researches ,'EU and its New Neighborhood: Different Countries, Common Interests'. It is possible to apply for reimbursement of accommodation and travel expenses.

More information
E-mail: doktor@mruni.lt (Saule Maciukaite-Zviniene)
jgrigal@mruni.lt (Jolanta Grigaliunaite)


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American University in Bulgaria - The Balkan Parliament 2005, October 12 - 17, 2005, Bulgaria
Application deadline: July 15, 2005


BP's 2005 topic is '...Living the European Dream...'. The following questions will be brought up in the simulation and in the lectures and workshops:
The Next Wave of Accession: who is next in line?
The Social Sector: how to wake up civil society in the Balkans
The Economy: will the EU money fill in the black holes?

Come and Enjoy: Six-days international politics simulation, Workshops and panel discussions, Lectures by distinguished speakers, Nice social program, New friends from all over the world.

Participation Fee (90 Euros) includes: 6-night accommodation in a hotel, food (starting from the opening reception on October 12 until the closing reception on October 17th), Participants’ info packages, unlimited Internet access, trip to Sofia and a few social program activities.
Scholarship / Financial aid: limited to 45 EUR fee. The financial aid would include reduction in the participation fee waiver as well as some travel stipend.

More information
Website: http://bp.aubg.bg
Email: balkanparliament@aubg.bg


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Competence development in organisations


The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is launching an online survey on its ETV site entitled: 'Competence development in organisations'. This survey is addressed to professionals who can inform colleagues about competence development practices in their organizations.

Your participation will play a crucial role in helping us to gather the data for an analysis to be carried out by our experts. If you are interested we will send a summary of the results to your e-mail address.

More information
Website: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?id=91001


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www.videoletters.net


Our website is a part of the Videoletters project based on the documentary series that started broadcasting on all former Yugoslavia national TV stations last week. In every episode, two or more former friends or relatives who lost contact because of the war send video-letters to each other and re-establish their former friendship. After re-establishing their once very close relationship, they usually meet in person for the first time after the war.This series was filmed over the last five years under complicated circumstances since many people in the regions of former Yugoslavia regard communication with 'the other side' as difficult, if not dangerous.

Videoletters.net is a virtual place where people can meet, search for their old friends, exchange stories, memories and ideas about the past and future of the region and, among many other things, make their own video-letter. We would especially like to stimulate people to start discussions on important themes and set the atmosphere of this website as a positive and open space for free exchange of ideas.

The 'official' language is dobardanski, or unusual mixture of all former Yugoslavian languages, but we also have the English version of the site so you can invite much wider circle of friends to join you.


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www.newbalkanpolitics.org.mk
Journal of Politics



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Euroregional Center for Democracy

Semenic Nr. 10
300035, Timisoara
Romania

Tel: + 4 0256 221 471
Fax: + 4 0256 436 633

http://www.regionalnet.org

Editor:
Camelia Cocioba

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