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Central and Eastern European Citizens Network was created to provide opportunities for grassroots citizens initiatives from CEE region to learn, exchange experiences and ideas as well as enhance their organizational growth through establishing and managing a partner relationship among themselves.

Meeting with CEBSD, our strategic partner

CEE CN director and coordinator plus representatives of some CEE CN member organizations were invited by our strategic partner Combine European Bureau for Social Development (CEBSD) to their Future Seminar that was held on October 29-30, 2009 in Orebro, Sweden. We have been involved to their discussion on CEBSD future development and decision to grow. Thanks to TLCD project a new synergy arises because of some more organizations were involved to this project and the cooperation with CEE CN started.

New member in CEE CN

The CEECN is proud to announce, that a new member has joined our Network – the Institute for Electronic Participation (INePA) from Slovenia.

Know a bit more about the new member here.

PEP-NET Plenary: The European Scene

A look from Citizens in Central and Eastern Europe

Chuck Hirt - Director of Central and Eastern European Citizens Network

Twentieth anniversary

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the change from socialism to a democratic system in Central and Eastern Europe. The last couple of months have been filled with considerable reflections in the region. The change came with great hopes, enthusiasm and energy. Today the reality is marked more by words such as fatigue, frustration and lack of trust. Many find themselves disappointed by the changes and unsure how to maneuver in this new environment. There are some being left behind in all these changes. Citizens are certainly in this category.

New member in CEECN

The CEECN is proud to announce, that a new member has joined our Network - "Uluchay" Social-Economic Innovation Center from Azerbaijan. By them, our geographical coverage has extended to 19 countries.
Know a bit more about the new members.

New members in CEECN

The CEECN is proud to announce, that two new members has joind to our network -The PACT Foundation from Romania and TERRA - 1530 from Moldova. By them, our geographical coverage has extended to 18 countries.

Know a bit more about the new members.

Civil Society Organizations as Bridges between citizens and authorities

A look from Central and Eastern Europe

Chuck Hirt - Director of Central and Eastern European Citizens Network

Twentieth anniversary

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the change from socialism to a democratic system in Central and Eastern Europe. This change came with great hopes, enthusiasm and energy. Today the reality is marked more by words such as fatigue, frustration and lack of trust. Many find themselves disappointed by the changes and unsure how to maneuver in this new environment. There of course is a basic struggle to survive. There are some being left behind in all these changes. Citizens are certainly in this category.

Citizens Participation Week 21-27 September 2009

Co-ordinated, awareness-raising events and surveys, involving international and national publicity

This year we organized the fifth Citizens Participation Week. In the previous years, over 180 civil organisations joined the programme and gained the commitment to the cause from a number of public figures and leading politicians; the series of events received high-profile coverage in the local and international media.

Breakthrough in Russia

Since Russia is not a place of strong citizen participation culture, the case of our member in Koryazhma, Archengelsk region is really an empowering story for thos, who also fight with disbelief. We hope, that we can assist both our members, and the bodies of public administrations to become convinced by the values of citizen participation.

2009 Conference: Rural Participatory Development

April 2 - 4, 2009
Bucharest, Romania