Why is timely information crucial? Is consultation a minimum standard for participation? How can we preserve the independence of non-governmental organizations in partnership with authorities?

These are a few of the questions which will be addressed at the international conference, organized by the Council of Europe’s Conference of INGOs, the Slovenian Ministry for Public Administration and the Centre for Information, Co-operation and Development of NGOs (CNVOS). Applicants should represent national NGOs, competent in the areas covered by the programme of the conference and based in Slovenia, Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” and Turkey. Interested NGOs are invited to refer to the attached background note for information on the workshops and to return the application form by Wednesday 15 September 2009 at the latest to info@cnvos.si. Further information is available at the CNVOS website.
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