National Women League Convention on Strengthening Inner-Party Democracy
2025-10-27 08:30 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Empowering women leaders in Kenya to advance inclusion, accountability, and reform within political parties
The Kenya Parliamentary Human Rights Association (KEPHRA), under the WYDE Political Parties Project, is organizing a two-day National Women League Convention bringing together 54 women leaders from 27 counties across Kenya. The event will focus on strengthening inner-party democracy and ensuring that party structures, nomination processes, and manifestos reflect gender equity and inclusivity.
Despite women and youth representing the majority of Kenya’s political landscape, they remain underrepresented in party leadership and elected offices. This convention seeks to change that by creating space for women to critically engage with core party documents and processes through a gender and youth lens.
Through participatory methods—including document reviews, plenary discussions, and action planning sessions—participants will assess party manifestos, nomination rules, and internal governance structures to identify gaps and develop reform proposals that promote fairness and representation.
By the end of the convention, women leaders will be equipped with concrete, evidence-based recommendations to advocate for inclusive party practices and to strengthen their influence within decision-making structures—paving the way for more democratic and representative political institutions ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya📅 Dates: 27-29 October, 2025👥 Organized by: KEPHRA, within the framework of the WYDE Political Parties Project, funded by the European Union and coordinated by ENoP.

Amplifying Women’s Voice in Parliament: Capacity Building for Female Legislators
2025-10-14 08:30 - 2025-10-17 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Kenya, Kenya
A KAS–KEWOPA collaboration to strengthen women’s leadership, visibility, and influence in Kenya’s legislative processes
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in collaboration with the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), and the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), hosted a capacity-building workshop focused on enhancing the legislative effectiveness and leadership of women legislators in Kenya.
The five-day programme took place from 14 to 17 October 2025 in Nairobi, bringing together women Members of Parliament and County Assemblies from across the country for intensive training, dialogue, and peer learning.
Despite Kenya’s progressive constitutional and legal frameworks promoting gender equity, women continue to face barriers that limit their representation and influence in governance. This initiative sought to address those challenges by equipping women legislators with the skills, networks, and visibility needed to lead effectively, advocate for gender-responsive legislation, and serve as mentors for emerging women leaders.
Key components of the training included:

Leadership and legislative capacity workshops on policy drafting, party politics, and inclusive governance.
Peer-to-peer exchanges and mentorship sessions connecting seasoned and young women legislators.
Media and communication training to strengthen public visibility and strategic advocacy on gender equity.

By the end of the workshop, participants had strengthened their technical capacity, expanded their support networks, and renewed their commitment to promoting inclusive, representative, and gender-responsive political leadership in Kenya.
📍 Venue: Nairobi, Kenya📅 Dates: 14–17 October 2025👥 Organized by: KAS & KEWOPA, in partnership with CAF and CPST, within the framework of the WYDE Political Parties Project, funded by the European Union and coordinated by ENoP.

Regional Conference in Dakar, Senegal: Youth and Women Leaders
2025-09-26 08:30 - 2025-09-28 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Dakar, Dakar
From 26–28 September 2025, Dakar will host the WYDE Political Parties Regional Conference of Youth and Women Leaders from Political Parties in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, organized by IGD and CIS under the WYDE Political Parties Project, led by ENoP and funded by the European Union.
This three-day gathering will focus on the theme: “Integrating Women into Political Parties in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire”. Participants will exchange experiences, identify challenges, and showcase good practices to strengthen the inclusion of women in political party structures and decision-making.
The conference will bring together 30 youth and women leaders from eight major political parties across Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring balanced representation and fostering dialogue on reforms, capacity-building, and inclusive political participation.
By creating a space for reflection and cross-country exchange, the event aims to empower women leaders as drivers of democratic transformation and more representative governance in West Africa.
📍 Date & Venue: 26–28 September 2025, Dakar👥 Organized by l’Institut pour la Gouvernance et le Développement (IGD) & The Centre Party International Foundation (CIS), with the support of ENoP and the European Union

Youth Building Bridges
2025-09-10 08:30 - 2025-09-11 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Strengthening Inter-Party Cooperation for the Young Generation in Kenya
🗓️ Date: 10-11 September 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Organisers: Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS)
Kenya’s young political leaders are coming together to chart a bold, collaborative future! On 10–11 September 2025, the WYDE Political Parties workshop will bring youth leaders, policymakers, and key political stakeholders to Nairobi for two days of powerful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and action planning.
Organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) under the WYDE Political Parties project, led by ENoP and supported by the European Commission, the workshop will explore how young people can bridge divides, counter polarization and radicalization, and build a culture of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Anticipated Outcomes

High-Level Opening Session – with leading voices including party leaders, senators, the IEBC, ORPP, and civil society champions.
Panel Debates & Plenaries – Chairpersons of the Youth Congresses will discussion topics on tackling polarization, ethnic politicization, and youth engagement strategies.
Interactive Group Work – Participants will draft cross-party policy briefs, crisis response strategies, and frameworks for youth-led political cooperation.
IPYF Cross-Party Action Resolution Framework – This will be a collaborative outcome to guide cross parties’ political tolerance, inclusivity, and youth-driven reforms.

The workshop will also feature case studies of past dialogue sessions held within Kenya and outside the country, hands-on sessions in policy brief and statement drafting to amplify youth perspectives within political processes and by extension within Kenya’s political and electoral.
As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, the role of youth in fostering political unity and shaping inclusive policies has never been more critical. This workshop sets the stage for a series of platforms that are meant to consolidate efforts aimed at developing actionable solutions, and strengthening democratic values, ensuring that young leaders are not just participants but key architects of the country’s political future.
For more information, visit:
🔗 https://www.kas.de/en/web/kenia

Africa Women’s Forum 2025
2025-09-05 08:30 - 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
From policy to action: Accelerating women leadership in Africa
🗓️ Date: 5 September 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Organisers: The Oslo Center and the Kristdemokratiskt Internationellt Center (KIC)
The Africa Women Forum 2025 is a gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together women from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to talk politics, share ideas, and build connections. Hosted by The Oslo Center and the Kristdemokratiskt Internationellt Center (KIC) under the WYDE Political Parties programme, the forum focuses on boosting women’s participation and leadership in politics.
It’s designed to be a shared space for women active in politics across learn from each other’s experiences and build lasting networks. Through strategic initiatives and multi-stakeholder collaboration, the forum will tackle the structural and cultural barriers that continue to limit women’s access to leadership and decision-making roles. By turning dialogue into action, the event aims to spark real change across East Africa.
Specific Objectives:

Identify and tackle key structural, institutional, and cultural challenges that restrict women’s effective engagement in political leadership.
Generate and share evidence-based knowledge and mentorship strategies to advance women’s political leadership within diverse African contexts.
Create strategies to facilitate ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange through networking and strengthening commitments to gender equality.

Agenda:
A dynamic day of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on boosting women’s political leadership across Africa. Around 60 delegates are expected – 40 from Kenya and 10 each from Uganda and Tanzania – coming together to share ideas, build networks, and shape strategies for stronger political participation.
For more information and LIVE streamings, visit:
🔗 https://oslocenter.no/event/africawomensforum2025/

Amplifying Young Legislators: WYDE Capacity Building Workshop
2025-08-04 08:30 - 2025-08-05 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
A two-day hands-on training to strengthen the parliamentary and policy-making skills of young MPs in Kenya.
🗓️ Date: 4-5 August 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Organisers: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Kenya
As part of the ongoing Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) – Political Parties project funded by the European Commission, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Kenya Office, in collaboration with the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA) and under the lead of the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), will host a two-day capacity building workshop for young Parliamentarians in Nairobi, Kenya.
The workshop is designed to contribute towards a set of dialogue and training measures with young legislators that are keen on enhancing the voices of young people within the two tiers of Parliament in Kenya.
A better understanding of roles and procedures and enhanced skills in policy work and communication will enable the participants to fulfil their roles as legislators and people’s representatives more effectively.
The workshop aims to primarily provide a platform where MPs, Senators, selected MCAs, and in general politically active young leaders can deepen their understanding of legislative processes, policy development, harness existing communication pathways, and engage in ideas that can deepen constituency engagement. Ultimately, amplifying the voice and visibility of youth in democratic governance and legislative decision-making remains our ultimate objective.

Day 1 Highlight – Understanding Parliamentary Systems and the Role of Young Leaders in Democratic Governance: Day one will focus on deepening participants’ understanding of Kenya’s bicameral parliamentary system, legislative procedures, and the evolving role of young people in shaping politics and public policy. In addition to young legislators, the day will bring together politically active youth leaders, i.e., party youth league officials, and youth advocateswho are making impact in at the national level.
Day 2 Highlight – Strategic Communication and Policy Advocacy for Young Legislators: The second day will build the capacity of young legislators and youth leaders to communicate among themselves, within the youth constituency and as well with the rest of Kenyans, while influencing political and policy conversations. The sessions will explore how young MPs, Senators, MCAs, and politically active youth can sharpen their public narratives, strengthen digital communication strategies, and connect more meaningfully with their constituents.

For more information, visit:
🔗 https://www.kas.de/en/web/kenia

Training of Trainers (ToT) on Youth and Women Inclusion in Democratic Processes
2025-08-03 08:30 - 2025-08-06 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
🗓️ Date: 3-6 August 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
🔗 Organisers: Kenya Parliamentary Human Rights (KEPHRA)
Despite notable progress in Kenya’s democratic journey, youth and women remain significantly underrepresented in formal political spaces, including within political parties. Limited access to civic education, low awareness of internal party structures, and systemic exclusion have hindered meaningful engagement at all levels of governance.
As part of the European Union-funded WYDE Political Parties project, which seeks to empower young women and youth across Africa to take up leadership roles within political parties, the Kenya Parliamentary Human Rights (KEPHRA) aims to develop a national pool of trainers capable of cascading knowledge, skills, and democratic values at the local level.
The overall objective of the Training of Trainers (ToT) is to build the capacity of selected youth and women leaders from various counties to become civic educators and political trainers within their communities. Through this, the initiative seeks to foster grassroots-level understanding of party structures, internal democracy, and broader governance issues.
Specific Objectives

Equip participants with facilitation and training skills to lead local-level civic education sessions.
Deepen knowledge on five thematic areas key to inclusive democratic participation:

Youth Unemployment
Environment
Economy
Rule of Law
Social Justice and Equality

Strengthen understanding of democracy, leadership pathways, and political participation.
Promote peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and sustainable civic engagement structures.

Expected Outcomes

A trained cohort of facilitators capable of conducting grassroots civic trainings.
Locally relevant action plans developed by each participant for cascading knowledge.
Strengthened community-level awareness and participation in democratic processes.
Increased visibility and legitimacy of youth and women as political actors.

The ToT will be delivered over two days through a participatory and experiential learning approach. Facilitators will use storytelling, case studies, simulations, group work, and community mapping to ensure content is accessible, engaging, and practical.
Participants will receive a detailed training manual and resource toolkit aligned with the five themes and adapted to local realities.
This activity is implemented under the WYDE Political Parties project, aligned with the EU’s strategic objective of strengthening democratic governance and gender equity across Africa. It contributes to broader efforts to foster inclusive political systems, decentralized civic education, and sustainable community leadership.

Crisis of Democracy? The Role of Political Parties in the Year of Global Elections 2024
2024-11-21 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Multinational Development Dialogue Brussels, 11, Avenue de l'Yser, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Brussels, B-1040, Belgium
A roundtable event on the importance of political parties and electoral developments for Global Europe (2024-2029)

Political parties play a crucial role in democracy by connecting the public with the government. They represent diverse interests, provide a platform for debate, and help shape policy ideas. Through elections, parties give voters clear choices and ensure government accountability. By promoting citizen participation, they engage people in the democratic process and influence policy decisions.
However, parties today face significant challenges, including limited resources, internal ideological differences, and difficulties in adapting to societal needs, such as integrating youth. As a result, new parties often emerge, addressing contemporary concerns and bringing fresh perspectives. To remain relevant, political parties must adapt, respond to constituents, and commit to ethical governance.
This roundtable event focuses on the EU’s commitment to democracy promotion. It brings together political party representatives from around the world, providing a unique platform for networking and exchanging experiences. Against the backdrop of the 2024 elections in the EU, India, Georgia, and other countries, participants will discuss democracy, collaboration, and innovation in the face of today’s challenges. This initiative supports EU institutions in fostering international party dialogue and strengthening global democratic processes and governance.
Contributors will be identified and approached by KAS in cooperation with European Network of Political Foundations. In order to foster an open exchange, all meetings will be held under Chatham House Rule.
If you are interested to participate and attend the event, please reach out to jonas.nitschke@kas.de.

International Democracy Day Brussels 2023
2023-09-14 14:00 - 2023-09-15 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) | European Committee of the Regions, Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe are proud to invite you to the 2023 edition of the International Democracy Day Brussels.
The event will take place on Thursday, 14 September (afternoon), and Friday, 15 September (morning), at the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels.
The theme of the ninth edition of IDD Brussels is ‘An era of democratic unrest?’. Experts and activists will discuss how the global decline of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism worldwide have been met with a new wave of civic activism.
Throughout 2022, major protests occurred in Iran, Georgia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, and Hong Kong, as citizens worldwide took to the streets to demand their rights and a more democratic future for their countries. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a massive volunteer movement has emerged to meet the population’s needs at a time of war.
We are now at a watershed moment for democracy’s future. The European Union can seize the opportunity of this era of democratic unrest to deepen its ties with worldwide pro-democracy movements by supporting their efforts.
These and other important matters will be debated in the 2023 edition of International Democracy Day Brussels.

Capacity-building Training on Project Cycle Management
2023-06-20 09:00 - 2023-06-21 13:00 (Europe/Brussels)
The training will take place online on 20-21 June 2023, between 09:00-13:00 CEST, and it will be delivered by Mr Nicolas Dupic who has theoretical and hands-on expertise related to how to draft and manage EU funded projects.
The overall objective of the training is to provide a thorough understanding of the essential techniques for a successful, results-oriented and cost-effective management of EU projects. This will be carried out through a mix of theory, case studies and exercises on key project management tools. Participants will learn how to successfully tackle the different aspects of the project: budgeting, implementation management, monitoring and evaluation.
Registration deadline: 15 June 2023
When registering, please make sure you answer the questions as they will help trainer to adapt the training to your needs and expectations.
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less then 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.

Online Publication Launch | Reviving Agroforestry Landscapes in the Era of Climate Change
2023-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
Green Institute Greece and the European Network of Political Foundations will present, for the first time for the wider audience, their new book entitled: “Reviving Agroforestry landscapes in the era of climate change: for people, nature and local economy”. Join us on Thursday 8 June at 17:00 CEST (18:00 EEST) on Zoom for the book presentation and discussion.
Agroforestry landscapes, defined as the deliberate combination of trees and crops and/or pasture on the same piece of land and at the same time,are recognized as among the most resilient multifunctional landscapes throughout the world, with the potential to successfully mitigate the problems posed by climate change on rural communities.
PROGRAMME
18:00-18:10 Greetings by ENoP and GIG | Jasmina Mrso | European Network of Political Foundations
18:10-18:20 Introductory speech: “Why a book on agroforestry landscapes is important for Europe
agricultural policies?” | Ilias Gianniris | President of the Green Institute, Greece
18:20-18:30 “Agroforestry landscapes in Greece – Definitions, past, present and future” Dr. Vasilios P. Papanastasis | Professor emeritus, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
18:30-18:40 “Ecosystem functions of agroforestry landscapes and biodiversity” Dr. Yannis Kazoglou | Associate Professor, Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design, University of Thessaly
18:40-18:50 “Management, restoration and creation of agroforestry landscapes” Dr. Konstantinos Matzanas | Forester, Laboratory of Rangeland Ecology, Schoolof Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
18:50-19:00 “European and national policies for Agroforestry” Dr. Petros Kakouros | Forester, Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre, Thessaloniki
19:00-19:10 “Recommendations about the need of a European wide policy framework for agroforestry
systems in the climate change era” Dr. Rigas Tsiakiris | Forester, Scientific coordinator of the current edition, Green Institute Greece
19:10-19:20 “Re-Ruralisation – Making the case for a Great Return” Chris Sakellaridis | Translator/Editor, Green Institute of Greece
19:20-19:30 A quick view of the new book of ENoP & GIG
19:30-19:50 Q & A
19:50-20:00 Conclusions remarks | Ilias Gianniris | President of the Green Institute, Greece

Online Publication Launch | Hybrid Threats to Democracy in Europe
2023-06-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
Join us for the online launch of ENoP’s latest publication Hybrid Threats to Democracy in Europe: Russian and Chinese Influence in the EU Neighbourhood, taking place on Wednesday 7 June at 16:00 CET. The event will offer an insight into the finding of the publication, as well as a discussion with the authors.
This publication explores different forms of Russian and Chinese influence in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova, as case studies that encompass a wide range of different forms of foreign influence in the immediate EU neighbourhood.

Voices in Exile launch event
2023-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Stanhope Hotel, Rue du Commerce 9, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
The Christian Democratic International Center (KIC) will have the launch of its policy brief titled “Voices in Exile” on 2 May 2023. Developed in cooperation with ENoP, the aim of the policy brief is to strengthen the voices of activists living in exile by documenting their struggle and putting forward policy suggestions to European policy makers. The policy brief focuses on three countries China, Belarus, and Nicaragua.
KIC is hosting a working lunch for the writers of the policy brief and relevant stakeholders on 2 May 12:00 CET at Stanhope Hotel, Brussels. Members of relevant organisations based in Brussels who are interested in networking with the activists and have expertise on the select countries are welcome to join.
RSVP latest by 28 April 2023 at: omer@kicsweden.org

Working Group Democracy Meeting
2023-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels)
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ENoP Capacity-building Training on Policy Brief Writing
2023-03-16 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The training will take place online on 16 March 2023, between 09:00-13:00 CEST, and it will be delivered by Mr Jakov Bojović, executive director of the CEPOW Centre for Policy Writing. Mr Bojović is an expert in public policy communications and has delivered numerous training sessions in writing for public policy to participants from governments, international organizations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.
The objective of the training is to provide participants with knowledge and set of tools to write well-structured and strong policy brief. Participants will learn how to target the audience and communicate key messages with the right level of detail in order to have the biggest effect on targeted stakeholders. For more details on the content of the training, please see draft agenda attached.
Registration deadline: 06 March 2023
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less than 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.

ENoP Capacity-building Training on Effective Policy Communication
2023-03-13 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The training will take place online on 13 March 2023, between 09:00-13:00 CEST, and it will be delivered by Mr Jakov Bojović, executive director of the CEPOW Centre for Policy Writing. Mr Bojović is an expert in public policy communications and has delivered numerous training sessions in writing for public policy to participants from governments, international organizations, think tanks, and advocacy groups.
The objective of the training is to provide participants with knowledge and set of tools for presenting and effectively communicating their policy work. Participants will learn how to target the audience and communicate key messages with the right level of detail in order to have the biggest effect on targeted stakeholders. For more details on the content of the training, please see draft agenda attached.
Registration deadline: 06 March 2023
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less then 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.

Online debate | Role of Women and the Future of Europe
2023-02-28 18:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
Co-organised with ENoP’s member Instituto Francisco Sá Carneiro (IFSC), this event on the “Role of Women and the Future of Europe” wants to bring the Future of Europe’s discussion to the Portuguese citizens’ awareness about women involvement in politics, economy, entrepreneurship and society.
Programme
Opening & closing remarks:

Maria da Graça Carvalho, Member of the European Parliament, President of IFSC

Panel:

Susana Solís Pérez, Member of the European Parliament (Renew, ES)
Marta Feio, Executive Secretary General at ATIC Technical Association of the Cement Industry
Jara Pascual, Founder & CEO of Collabwith

Moderator: Joaquim Biancard, Board Member IFSC
The event will be live-streamed from the IFSC’s website and its Facebook page.

Working Group Democracy Meeting
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The meeting will follow up on the outcomes of our recent roundtable discussion on “Supporting Democracy and Fighting Political Polarization. The Work of Social Democratic Foundations in the Western Balkans: The Example of Serbia”.
We will also look into the EU Agenda and discuss the following initiatives:

Updates on the “Mid-Term Review of the EU Action Plan on Human Rights & Democracy 2020-2024” consultation process
“Defence of Democracy” package and thematic training
Upcoming ENoP publications
ENoP democracy dialogue series

NB! Please register for the meeting hereunder:

Deadline for registrations: 10 February 2023

ENoP Thematic Training on Human Rights Defenders
2023-02-20 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The objective of the thematic training is to raise awareness and practical understanding within ENoP of the work of human rights defenders, as well as to showcase the strong linkages between democracy support and human rights protection.

Working Group Sustainable Development Meeting
2023-02-14 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The meeting will discuss the upcoming thematic trainings and work plan of the working group for 2023 and will have a specific focus on the ENoP publications in the pipeline.
NB! Please register for the meeting hereunder:
Deadline for registrations: 7 February 2023

Online debate | The Future of Europe: Energy and Climate Change
2023-01-26 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
At a time when Europe is faced with relevant decisions in the area of energy and climate change, ENoP member Francisco Sá Carneiro Institute launches the debate with renowned experts and political decision-makers.
Programme
Opening:

Gonçalo de Sampaio, member of IFSC Board

Panel:

Beatrice Covassi, Member of the European Parliament
Pedro Reis, Consultant, former President of AICEP and IFSC
Hugo Carvalho, Member of the Portuguese Parliament
Maria da Graça Carvalho, Member of the European Parliament, President of IFSC

Moderator: Gonçalo de Sampaio
Closing remarks:

Maria da Graça Carvalho, Member of the European Parliament, President of IFSC

The event will be live-streamed from the IFSC’s website and its Facebook page.

What Can be Learned From Crises? Western Balkans’ EU Enlargement in the Shadows of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the War in Ukraine, and the Energy Crisis.
2023-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
ENoP members Kalevi Sorsa Foundation and Ajatuspaja Visio have the pleasure to invite you to the upcoming discussion:
What can be learned from crises? Western Balkans’ EU enlargement in the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic, the War in Ukraine, and the energy crisis.
Several crises have tested Europe in recent years. All of them have strongly affected the Western Balkans – a region that aspires to join the EU – but has for years been stuck in the waiting room.
After the pandemic and now during the Russian war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, the Western Balkan region appears as a battlefield of power politics, where the EU should take care of its own interests.
The discussion looks at the different implications the crises have had on the Western Balkan countries and especially their EU rapprochement. Moving forward, what have the crises taught us? What has been the EU’s role in helping the region and what could be Finland’s role in the future?
These and many other questions will be discussed among regional and Finnish politicians, CSO experts, and academia in Musiikkitalo on the 24th of January from 09:00-11:00. The event will discuss the report published by Kalevi Sorsa Foundation and European Network of Political Foundations: Has Covid-19 moved Western Balkan countries closer to or further from the EU.
Program
09:00 Opening
09.05 Ledjon Shahini, Director, Qemal Stafa Foundation Albania: Covid-19-pandemic and the democratic backslide in the Western Balkans
09.20 Brendan Humphreys, Senior Researcher, Aleksanteri Institute: Russian war on Ukraine and regional responses
09.35 Irfan Cengic, MP, House of Peoples, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Energy crisis and its implications
09.50 Pilvi Torsti, State Secretary: The EU’s role and support
10.10 Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland: The role of Finland as a member state
10.25 Discussion
10.55 Closing words
The event will be moderated by Jelena Simic from Kalevi Sorsa Foundation.
Venue: Musiikkitalo Lämpiö, Kansalaistori 2G, Helsinki, Finland
Language: English
Streaming: A stream link will be sent to those who have registered.
This event is organised with the support of ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.

Launch | Research on Social Capital in Poland and Hungary
2023-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Warsaw) | Plac Wolności 1, Poznań, Poznań, Poland
The European Network of Political Foundations and Projekt: Polska Foundation present a study on social trust and human capital in Poland and Hungary. The role of trust in the formation of social capital is crucial due to the current socio–political situation, in particular the growing political polarization, significant differences in confidence in the European Union between member, and finally, the COVID–19 pandemic. The report describes social capital in Poland and Hungary in terms of four dimensions: 1) Trust, 2) Norms and values, 3) Structure and 4) Action.
The study was based on qualitative and quantitative research conducted in Poland and Hungary. The results of the surveys shows that people in both countries are cautious towards others, and only a minority believes that people can be trusted. Nevertheless, there are significant differences between countries, in particular if it comes to declared trust in the European Union, as in the case of Poland it is the highest of all institutions surveyed, while in Hungary it is one of the lowest.
During the event, authors of the report will present their findings in detail, and will engaged in a discussion about the role of trust in modern democracy.
Programme
Welcome:

Miłosz Hodun, President, Projekt: Polska

Opening remarks:

Andrea Virág, Director, Republikon Institute

Speakers:

Krzysztof Mączka, auothor of the report, A. Mickiewicz University
Maciej Milewicz, author of the report, independent researcher

Moderation: Maja Obrebowska, Projekt: Polska
Q&A
The event will be taking place in Poznań, Poland.

Supporting Democracy and Fighting Political Polarization
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
Supporting Democracy and Fighting Political Polarization
The Work of Social Democratic Foundations in the Western Balkans: The example of Serbia
The next edition of ENoP’s Roundtable on Working with Political Parties will take place on 19 January 2023. Organised in cooperation with its members the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Foundation Max van der Stoel, the discussion will explore the work of social democratic foundations in the Western Balkans, with focus on Serbia.
The roundtable will offer an insight into the perspective of the social democratic political foundations in working with political parties in the Western Balkans. It will further discuss the ways in which political foundations interact on the ground, the challenges and opportunities they face in working with political parties, as well as their activities contributing to more cooperation, tolerance, diversity and overcoming political polarization.
With a specific focus on Serbia, the event will also serve to present the results of a recent study, conducted by one of our S&D members, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, on: “Identity, partnership, polarization: How democratically elected politicians get away with autocratizing their country”.
Draft Programme
Welcome and moderation:

Jana Weber, Deputy Network Coordinator, ENoP

Opening remarks:

Arjen Berkvens, Director, Foundation Max van der Stoel (2013-2022)

Speakers:

Filip Milačić, Senior Researcher, Regional OCSE Office on Democracy of the Future, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Knut Fleckenstein, Former MEP, Co-facilitator of Jean Monnet and Inter-party Dialogue processes (Negotiator with Serbia) | TBC
Kirsten Schönefeld, Director of Serbia Office, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Q&A

Capacity-building Training | Risk Management
2022-12-20 09:30 - 2022-12-21 13:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
SAVE THE DATE:
The training will take place online on 20-21 December 2022, between 09:30-13:00 CET, and it will be delivered by Ms Vassiliki Chatzipetrou, Co-founder and Director of EU & International Cooperation Department at ReadLab. Ms Chatzipetrou has vast experience in national, EU and international projects design, proposal writing and submission to Calls for EU-funded projects (Erasmus+, Daphne, Justice, EASI, AMIF, Interreg, Horizon 2020) as well as the project management of EU-funded projects.
The main objective of the training is to draw participants’ attention to the main financial and project risks. The training will support ENoP members who manage co-funded projects by introducing them to a structured approach to risk management and proper tools and techniques to manage risks.
Registration deadline: 14 December 2022
NB! In case of less then 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.
This event is organised by ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.

Hybrid Conference | Official Development Assistance (ODA) in the Time of Multiple Crises
2022-12-15 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
ENoP member Povod Institute, Slovenia, is organising a conference on 15th December 2022 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The event will be held in English and will be streamed on Povod’s Facebook page and on Zoom.
The focus will be on the national and EU bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) quantity and quality, as well as reaching ODA commitments for the implementation of Agenda 2030 and reaching SDGs. We will analyze trends in EU and ODA efficiency within bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
A day before the public conference, we will hold a workshop/consultation where we will have a thematic discussion with different ENoP members and CSOs representatives from the EU and Slovenia, where participants will share their practical experiences, views, and knowledge on policies at the national, EU or global level. The purpose of the workshop is to strengthen the CSO view on the issue of ODA and international cooperation and to prepare issues for the next day’s conference panel.
“European countries have been faced with numerous global challenges in the past few years, from climate change and the still ongoing Covid-19 pandemic issues to the worsening global order and potential fragmentation to smaller regional groupings, all of which have impacted the smoothness of different global supply chains required for the current global system to function.”
Program:
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and welcome coffee/snacks
10:00 – 12:00 Panel discussion

Dr. Robert Kokalj, Ministry of the Foreign affairs Republic of Slovenia, Sector for Policies of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Eyachew Tefera, Director, Institute for African Studies
Salvatore Nocerino, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, CONCORD Europe
Ingo Ritz, Director, Global Call to Action Against Poverty
Hadil Ali Al Shawaheen, Senior Officer at the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Social Development in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Seku Conde, Foreign Policy Journalist, Slovenian National TV

12:00 – … Networking
Moderator: Robert Križanič, Director, Institute Povod
This event is organised with the support of ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.

Capacity-building Training | Media
2022-12-12 09:30 - 2022-12-13 09:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The training will take place online on 12-13 December 2022, between 09:30-12:30 CET.
The objective of the training is to provide participants with knowledge and set of tools for successful communication with media and formulating messages. The training will support staff (incl. local staff) from ENoP member foundations by introducing them to communication with media. They will learn the methods on how to approach target group most effectively and the tools for formulating effective messages. For more details on the content of the training, please see draft agenda.
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less than 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.
This event is organised by ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.

ENoP Study Launch: Political Parties and Civil Society
2022-12-08 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels, Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
The European Network of Political Foundations is inviting you to the launch of its study “Political Parties and Civil Society – The Need for Stronger Linkages to Defend and Promote Democracy”. The event will take place on Thursday 8 December from 16:00 – 19:00 CET at Press Club Brussels Europe, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels & Zoom.
Civil society organisations and political parties are key instruments for citizens to exercise political participation in representative democracies. The interplay between civil society organisations and political parties can vary significantly depending on the political context of the country of focus and its overall democratic structure. This in turn has major implications for the opportunity of citizens’ political participation.
Exploring the topic in five target countries: Benin, Kenya, Cambodia, the Philippines and Bolivia, this study aimed to describe and compare the different roles and capacities of political parties and civil society groups in guaranteeing citizens’ political participation in representative democracies.
Join us for the study presentation and exchange with the lead and country authors, which will be followed by a reception.
PROGRAMME
15:45 – 16:00 Arrival & Registration of Participants
16:00 – 16:15 Opening Remarks & Keynote

Denis Schrey, ENoP Network Coordinator

16:15 – 16:45 Presentation of the Study

Dr. Wilhelm Hofmeister, Lead Author of the Study

16:45 – 18:00 Remarks by the Country Authors

Javas Arafat Bigambo, Kenya
Moïse Loka Fonton, Benin
Ok Serei Sopheak, Cambodia
Julio Cabral Teehankee, The Philippines

18:00 – 18:30 Q&A
18:30 – 19:00 Reception
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Deadline for registrations: 5 December | Please note seats at the in-person event are limited

Capacity-building Training | Gender Mainstreaming
2022-12-05 09:30 - 2022-12-06 12:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
The training will take place online on 26-27 October 2022, between 09:30-12:30 CEST, and it will be delivered by Ms Jolanda Buter and Ms Hadewijch Klaassen who have vast experience in gender mainstreaming, project management and capacity building. They have worked as gender advisors in international context and with a diversity of organisations, universities, and governmental institutions.
The main objective of the training is to explain the concept and implication of a gender perspective and gender mainstreaming in EuropeAid applications/projects and to illustrate how to best include it even if the project’s main objective is not explicitly geared towards improving gender equality.
Registration deadline: 28 November 2022
When registering, please make sure you answer the questions as they will help trainers to adapt the training to your needs and expectations.
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less then 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.
This event is organised by ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.

Capacity-building Training | EU Anti-fraud & Anti-corruption Measures
2022-12-02 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Online Venue, Online
SAVE THE DATE:
The training will take place online on 02 December 2022, between 09:30-13:30 CEST, and it will be delivered by Albert Sorrosal, Director of Medcat Experts. Mr Sorrosal has an expertise on financial support to third parties (subgrants) financed by the instruments of the external actions of the European Union. He has been delivering trainings to EC officers, staff of programme and audit bodies, national authorities and project applicants and beneficiaries since 1996.
The main objective of the training is to provide practical insights on how to ensure adequate compliance with the anti-fraud and anti-corruption requirements. Participants will learn main applicable rules and practical tips for the improvement of the measures when managing projects. For more details on the content of the training, please see draft agenda attached.
Registration deadline: 25 November 2022
NB! Please note that we have limited number of available spaces for the training. In case of less then 10 registrations, the training will be cancelled.
We encourage you to share this invitation with your colleagues who might be interested in training.
This event is organised by ENoP as part of its current EU co-funded project “Strengthening ENoP as Actor in Support of Democratic and Pluralistic Societies”.
