1. Seventh Generation of the School of Democratic Leadership - Panel on "Decentralization, European Integration and Gender Equality"
School of Democratic Leadership belongs to the Network of Schools of Political Studies under the auspices of the Council of Europe (www.coe.int/Schools-Politics). The School, which consists of five modules/seminars, is organized by the Nansen Dialog Center in cooperation with the international organizations present in Montenegro. FOSI-ROM granted support for the module on Decentralization, European Integrations and Gender Equality. The seminar on European integrations enhances the level of information about the EU and its institutions and the understanding of the process of Montenegro’s integration, contributing to a clearer recognition of the need to involve all social actors (especially politicians/decision - makers) in integration processes. The thirty participants of the course come from the political parties represented in the Parliament, media and NGO sector.
1. Strengthening Local Government Capacities to Implement the Concept of Energy Efficiency
The project aims to acquaint representatives of the municipalities of Tivat, Bar and Herceg Hovi with the European standards in the area of energy efficiency, encourage them to make use of some of the resources available and thus contribute to a better living standard of citizens of their respective municipalities. Two training events will be organized for representatives of local governments, civil society and business sector. Activists of Green Home and NGOs Green Action and Zmag from Croatia will present the EU directives and standards concerning energy efficiency and renewable energy as well as relevant experiences. Municipal representatives will then gather and exchange opinions and ideas on potential specific activities (or investment) in their own communities. The project includes publication and distribution of a booklet (5,000 copies) to explain to the general public the importance of energy saving and encourage use of solar energy.
1. European Union and its Importance for Local Government
(Fuds remained from the project "Equipment and Personnel Training for the Development Office of Pljevlja Municipality") The project includes a three-day seminar on the EU and its importance for local government, to be attended by 15 staff members, mainly trainees, from Pljevlja Municipality. Since this municipality is situated in the tri-border area between Montenegro, Bosnia and Hercegovina and Serbia, it is eligible to apply for EU funds for cross-border cooperation. This is why the Municipality is making an effort to train their personnel to be able to write project proposals and implement them. They will also assist organizations from Pljevlja that apply for IPA (Instruments for Pre-Accession Assistance) funds.
2. School of Democratic Leadership - Final Panel for the Sixth Generation: Prospects for Development of Political Scene in Montenegro
(Funds remained from the project "6th generation of the School of Democratic Leadership - Panel on Decentralization, European Integrations and Gender Equality") School of Democratic Leadership is part of the Network of Schools of Political Studies under the auspices of the Council of Europe (www.coe.int/Schools-Politics). The school, consisting of four modules/seminars, is organized by Nansen Dialogue Center together with international organizations from Montenegro, which support individual modules. FOSI ROM funded the Module on Decentralization, European Integrations and Gender Equality. The project includes organization of a one-day final panel, evaluation and final ceremony. The lecturer at this panel was Srdjan Darmanovic, Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences.
1. Visit to Citizen’s Bureau in Pljevlja Municipality: Exchange of Experience – Fewer Mistakes
Employees of Berane Citizen’s Bureau will visit Pljevlja Citizen’s Bureau and work together with their colleagues on concrete tasks, ranging from informing citizens to issuing certificates, permits, decisions and other papers. In the course of this activity they will also ask citizens for their feedback on performance in order to use that experience and improve the operation of Berane Citizen’s Bureau. The project is funded by the remaining funds from the project Training Employees of Berane and Rozaje Citizen’s Bureaus on Communication.
2. Regional Experience Concerning Implementation of Minority Policies in Multiethnic Local Communities
FOSI ROM will organize a round table to introduce representatives of Montenegrin NGOs concerned with promotion of minority rights to experiences from Vojvodina that serve to upgrade the rights of minorities at the local level. Particular attention will be devoted to information in minority languages. The project stems from an effort to establish local policies that will contribute to interethnic tolerance and effectuation of interests of minorities through democratic resolution of local development issues. These efforts represent implementation of the recommendation of the project Minority Rights in Practice.
1. Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Servants Responsible for Communication with NGOs
The project aims to enhance communication and cooperation between civil servants and NGO sector through joint projects. The Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs and contact persons in public administration exist, but do not manage to use the possible mechanisms for cooperation with the non-governmental sector. Within this project, 40 civil servants repsonible for cooperation with NGOs will attend seminars on strategic planning, project management, communication and PR. Their improved cooperation with the NGO sector should contirbute to the transparency of work of state authorities. The starting point for the project was the reccommendation from the Confernce on the Position and Sustainability of NGO Sector in Montenegro to the Government of Montenegro to strengthen the capacities for cooperation with NGOs and include adequate funding for the work of the Office in the national budget.
1. Strengthening the Capacities for Good Local Governance – School of Good Local Governance
The project is focused on strengthening human resources of the local governments in Nikšić, Herceg Novi and Budva. Ten employees from each of the three municipalities will attend training that should facilitate their acquaintance with the new reform laws pertaining to local governance as well as some systemic laws. This should contribute to more efficient provision of services at the local level and strengthen the cooperation between local government departments and citizens, NGOs, educational institutions and other local actors. Training of local government representatives includes lectures (23 days) and exercises (10 days) and will be delivered by teachers from the Faculty for State and European Studies and experts in relevant areas. FOSI ROM supported a project of this kind that was successfully implemented in the municipalities of Berane, Bijelo Polje and Pljevlja in 2007.
1. Sixth Generation of the School of Democratic Leadership - Panel on Decentralization, European Integrations and Gender Equality
School of Democratic Leadership belongs to the Network of Schools of Political Studies under the auspices of the Council of Europe (www.coe.int/Schools-Politics). The School, which consists of five modules-seminars, is organized by the Nansen Dialog Center in cooperation with the international organizations present in Montenegro. FOSI-ROM granted support for the module on Decentralization, European Integrations and Gender Equality. The seminar on European integrations enhances the level of information about the EU and its institutions and the understanding of the process of Montenegro’s integration, contributing to a clearer recognition of the need to involve all social actors (especially politicians-decision makers) in integration processes. The sixth generation of the School will be attended by 29 representatives of the political parties represented in the Parliament, the media and the NGO sector.
2. Strengthening Local Government Capacity to Implement the Concept of Sustainable Development
The project focuses on strengthening the capacities of the municipalities of Pljevlja, Plav and Mojkovac to implement the concept of sustainable development. NGO Green Home and the Green Resource Center will organize training events for local governments, together with the civil sector, businesses, local community and citizens, to define development priorities in exploitation of natural resources and action plans for their implementation, all in line with the EU standards. Thus defined common priorities will be elaborated - during special workshops to be held in each municipality and with the expert assistance - into concrete project proposals for the EU or other development funds.
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