On his first visit to Macedonia on 17th February, 2014 after taking office as Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Mr. Johannes Hahn held a meeting with group of civil society representatives, including Ms. Tanja Hafner Ademi representing BCSDN. The meeting focused on exchange of views on the country situation and particularly civil society views on how to overcome the deadlock on country’s accession process and the role of civil society.

BCSDN has published the 58th edition of the Newsletter, presenting an overview of the activities and initiatives led by BCSDN Executive Office and member organizations in the months October to December 2014. If you would like to recieve the Newsletter directly to your e-mail please send us a notification at executiveoffice@balkancsd.net. The Newsletter no. 58 is available here. 

Centre for Development of NGOs (CRNVO) has published a Guide for establishment of social enterprises. This publication aims to encourage individuals to start realizing their social entrepreneurial ideas, but also to contribute to creating an enabling environment for the development of social entrepreneurship in Montenegro.

Center for development of non-governmental organizations (CRNVO) has published its Annual Report for 2014. In September 2014, CRNVO celebrated 15 years if work. CRNVO's mission is to provide support for the development of active citizenship and civil society organizations, intersectorial collaboration and inclusion of citizens in the development of public policies.