RAN was invited by the UN Association Albania to mentor six young individuals on their advocacy initiatives concerning youth participation in politics, the sovereign fund for energy, and sustainable tourism. Together, we explored various lessons related to these three topics…

The Center for Civic Initiatives (CCI), the Institute for Youth Development KULT, and our Proactive Citizen Project (PRAGG) from Bosnia and Herzegovina convened a #DevPolHack Problem Identification Session focused on the “Unused Potential of the Private Sector in Civil Society…

The SPARKS Forum brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including business representatives, successful female entrepreneurs, and youth, recognizing them as pivotal agents of peace within the region. It aims to bridge the gap between political agendas and the interests…

Regional Advocacy Networks (RAN) recently shared the outcomes of a transformative journey spanning over five years with colleagues at Helvetas.  In today’s intricate landscape, it is imperative to collaboratively design strategies leveraging collective intelligence. Effectively influencing decision-making processes and engaging…

Our #DevPolHack was conducted entirely online, featuring two competing teams comprised of members from Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, Kosovo, and Switzerland. These teams tackled a challenge presented by students of the University of Lucerne, focusing on the creation…