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Civil Society Peer Exchanges Eleanor Morgan, Euclid Network

Civil Society Peer Exchanges Eleanor Morgan, Euclid Network. July 2014.

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Civil Society Peer Exchanges Eleanor Morgan, Euclid Network

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  1. Civil Society Peer ExchangesEleanor Morgan, Euclid Network July 2014 The British Embassy in Skopje supported the preparation of this presentation within the project Civil Society Peer Exchanges. The content of this presentation does not necessarily reflect the position or the opinions of the British Embassy in Skopje. Institutional partner of and supported by the European Commission

  2. Euclid Network • The European network of civil society leaders and social entrepreneurs, connected across borders and boundaries • Our aim is to offer collaborative support to develop leaders and their ideas in order to find solutions for society • We gather over 5,000 contacts from over 40 countries, mainly from across Europe, including Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region #CSOMacedonia

  3. Themes in Euclid Network’s work • Three themes These define our work and its potential value to our members and society: • Peer-to-peer learning • Innovation • Citizen empowerment • Three pillars The themes translate into a narrative based around three concepts that Euclid Network believes best support an enabled and engaged civil society: • Social innovation, • Social enterprise, • Social investment. #CSOMacedonia

  4. The Network focus on long-term outcomes Developing social business-friendly policies Meeting needs on the ground through social business OUTCOMES Building a more skilled & innovative social business sector MEMBER ADVOCACY - EU - National level PILOTS - Test the ideas - Refine methods CAPACITY BUILDING - Leaders - Partners METHODS Build the case - Gather Evidence - Network views Bring innovation to life – ideas and solutions - Knowledge-sharing - Peer-to-peer learning The Network of Leaders and social entrepreneurs Citizens and civil society EU – member states and neighbourhood countries Global economy #CSOMacedonia

  5. Our main strength 5,000 experts and “doers” Developing new ideas and joint actions Sharing knowledge and reaching out Connecting local and international action Inspiring and mobilising change makers Acting as living database Supported by a small Secretariat • A multicultural, independent and technologically-savvy team • Flexible, adaptable, with enterprising business culture • Established reputation, punching above its weight #CSOMacedonia

  6. Our work in 2013 Peer to peer learning Innovation Citizen empowerment INSITE TACSO 2 CATALYST Erasmus 3, 4 CONSIDER UK Youth EU Social Innovation Prize Competition Social Innovation Europe #CSOMacedonia

  7. Euclid Network in the Western Balkans • Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations (TACSO) • Western Balkans and Turkey, 2013 - 2017 • European Commission DG Enlargement • Strengthening CSO capacity for their role in European integration • TACSO P2P at Chartering into the Future (Strasbourg, France - 2014) • Making networks work: Empowering Civil Society through European Cooperation for Financial Sustainability • Serbia, 2010 - 2011 • European Union Delegation to Serbia • Partnered with CRNPS (Centar za Razvoj Neprofitnog Sektora), Roma Educational Centre, • First EU-Serbia NGO leader exchange programme #CSOMacedonia

  8. Civil Society Peer Exchanges • Funded by the British Embassy in Skopje • From Spring 2014 to 2015 • A partnership between Euclid Network and CIRa to: • Create links between the UK and Macedonia, developing partnerships based on trust and cooperation • Share best practices and increase capacity • Nurture self-sufficiency within sector • Create economic opportunities • Foster democratic reform #CSOMacedonia

  9. Civil Society in Macedonia A strong and self-sustainable civil society sector for the promotion of democracy and civic engagement Economic Opportunities Human Rights Transparency and Accountability Policy Making and Advocacy #CSOMacedonia

  10. What will we do? • Competition for Macedonian CSOs to find solutions to challenges • With peer-to-peer exchanges UK-Macedonia • Masterclasses addressing four key issues • Online support network for stakeholders • Best practice toolkit for CSOs #CSOMacedonia

  11. The Competition: Solutions to 3 Challenges • Submit a solution to one of these challenges • Potential impact • Potential for sustainability and transferability • Degree of innovation • Competition language: English • Apply as an individual/organisation/group in Macedonia • Only one entry per challenge Deadline for entries: 1 September 2014 at 17:00 CET Policy-making & Advocacy Financial Sustainability Transparency & accountability #CSOMacedonia

  12. Who can enter the competition? For-profit & Not-for-profit social enterprises Civil society organisations Not-for-profit entities Civil Society Peer Exchanges NGOs (Non-governmental organisations) Individual citizens Foundations #CSOMacedonia

  13. Peer-to-Peer Exchanges September 2014: Best Ideas = 9 Finalist September-October 2014: UK -> Macedonia Peer-to-Peer Exchange receive mentorship and coaching to advance idea September-October 2014: Develop idea and submit detailed plan December 2014: 3 Winners selected Continued support from Euclid Network and CIRa beyond the project February 2015 PRIZE: Macedonia -> UK Peer-to-Peer Exchange to develop pilot initiative

  14. Why take part? NEW IDEAS CONTACTS PUBLICITY MENTORING #CSOMacedonia

  15. CSO Masterclasses • Four masterclasses • Policy-making and Advocacy • Financial Sustainability • Transparency and Accountability • Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Open to all competition participants and Macedonian CSO representatives • Masterclasses in English during September • Provide input on our toolkit of best practice BUILD capacity SHARE expertise DEVELOP networks #CSOMacedonia

  16. CSO Support Network • Online platform for UK and Macedonian CSOs • Forum to connect, converse and collaborate • Continuous support and advice • Collaboration opportunities • Self-sufficient community • Increased visibility • Broaden and strengthen network with all stakeholders • Competition exchangees • CSOs • Academics • Policy makers • Media #CSOMacedonia

  17. Stay connected with Facebook! Connect in real-time with stakeholders Catch up on what’s happening in the sector Hear the latest from Civil Society Peer Exchanges Share news on your work to strengthen civil society #CSOMacedonia

  18. Impact on the ground • Civil Society Peer Exchanges – Immediate and lasting benefits • Strengthening of CSO capacity in Macedonia • Reinforcing expertise and disseminating information • Establishment of online international support network • Development of a toolkit for best practice for CSOs Effective, continuous and sustainable impact for a self-sufficient civil society sector #CSOMacedonia

  19. Thank you Благодарам  Eleanor Morgan, eleanor.morgan@euclidnetwork.eu

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