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#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / The New Direction of Creative Industries in Ukraine: from Online Theatre to Virtual Reality

by Maksym Mazypchuk, Local Correspondent from Ukraine. Being under permanent external pressure, Ukraine constantly searches for new ways of growth. The Cultural and Creative Industries might be one of the alternative ways for economic development, in particular, the impulse for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. Since 2014, the sector of creative industries in Ukraine has

19/12/2019

Moldova

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Future of the Eastern Partnership: The Next Steps

by Stas Ghiletchi, Local Correspondent from Moldova From 9 to 11 September 2019 around 50 fellows from six Eastern Partnership countries attended the Relay Event held in Brussels within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility. One of the highlights of the event was the lively exchange among fellows concerning the achievements of 10-year

18/12/2019

Belarus

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / “It is important for CSOs not to turn into sects.” Are Belarusians ready to take part in the activities of CSOs and civic initiatives?

by Valeria Volkogonova, Local Correspondent from Belarus and Alexandra Savinich (Office for European Expertise and Communications). Why is it better to engage eco-activists in the Belarusian countryside? We discussed these and other issues with Mikhail Doroshevich, the Executive Director of Baltic Internet Policy Initiative. In June-October, 2019, the Baltic Internet Policy Initiative and the Office

16/12/2019

Azerbaijan

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / EaP4EU: Joining forces for a win-win partnership

by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. The 11th Annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum — “EaP4EU: Joining forces for a win-win partnership”, was held on December 4-6, 2019 in Brussels. The key event conducted on an annual basis for the last 10 years brought together over 250 civil society representatives from the

10/12/2019

Azerbaijan

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Promoting Women Entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan

by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. Traditionally, Azerbaijani society has always highly honored women for the proper fulfillment of “right” duties such as keeping hearth, raising children, looking after men. Slowly but surely the society with predominantly oriental mindset cedes before the wind of changes. Women start carrying out other “not right” activities as well

02/12/2019

Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / (Bitter) Sweet November

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. This article is about the country of chaos and instability. A country of lost opportunities. It is ironic and tragic how a country of this much potential cannot get out of the vicious circle it is trapped in. November 7. It is the first week of November. I am tasked to

30/11/2019

Armenia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / e-Government tools in Armenia

by Mari Chakryan, Local Correspondent from Armenia E-Government tools can provide an efficient dissemination and management of information to citizens; ensure better public service delivery; and empower people through access to information and participation in public and policy decision-making. To put it simply, it can make communities work better and it can make citizens happier

22/11/2019

Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Reactive, still reactive in Georgia…

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. It is the first day of November. As any Friday in Tbilisi, this is no exception in terms of traffic. I am trying to get to the State Chancellory to join the protesters. This time it is about gambling. CSOs and the group of activists are trying to

19/11/2019

Moldova

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Five years since Moldova signed up to Europe

by Stas Ghiletchi, Local Correspondent from Moldova In 2014, Moldova took a significant step towards modernization of the entire society, by accepting the roadmap for closer political and economic ties with the European Union (EU) contained in the Association Agreement. The document encompasses a comprehensive programme of reform covering everything from economic growth to good governance,

15/11/2019