Welcome to RYCO
Regional Youth Cooperation Office
Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is an independently functioning institutional mechanism, founded by the Western Balkans 6 participants (WB 6): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, aiming to promote the spirit of reconciliation and cooperation between the youth in the region through youth exchange programs.
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We are hiring: Finance Administration Officer in the LBO Serbia
Western Balkans - The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new team member in Belgrade! Job Description The...
RYCO Youth Talk Sarajevo: Spotlight on Berlin Process and BiH achievement in opening negotiations with EU
As the Berlin Process is crucial platform for cooperation in the region, which ensures that aspirations of the Western Balkans...
North Macedonian Journalists visited RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje
Emphasizing youth perspective thorough raising youth related topics in public discourse Skopje - Working breakfast with media representatives, organized...
Youth perspectives on demographic challenges in WB region on Budapest Balkan Forum Agenda
RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, took a part as a panelist at Budapest Balkans Forum, high-level event that brough together...
RYCO is launching 2nd Open Call for individuals and organizations in the field of art and culture
Western Balkan Youth Cultural Fund brings new opportunities for art in action to contribute to mutual understanding and lasting peace...
SG Hani on 9th European Congress of Local Governments in Poland: Modernization of political system needed in order to provide structural solutions for youth engagement
Poland - With a Sense of Social Responsibility- Growing Activity Among Youth was a topic of a panel discussion in...
RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated at the Regional Summit on Growth and Convergence Plan
RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated today at the Regional Summit on Growth and Convergence Plan, organized by Albanian Prime...
4th cycle of MIRAI exchange program successfully finished: Visit to Japan served as a lifetime experience for 13 young people from WB6
WESTERN BALKANS – Reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan officially marked the end of seven-day journey for 13...
Albanian Journalists Visit RYCO: Strengthening Cooperation for Enhanced Representation of WB Youth in Media
TIRANA: RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani and Head of the Local Branch in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka, hosted several...
The MIRAI Program 2024 welcomes 13 young participants from WB to visit Japan
Thirteen selected youngsters from the Western Balkans will spend the next 7 days in Japan, as part of the MIRAI...
Welcome to RYCO's First Newsletter: Dive In!
RYCO is thrilled to announce that it is launching its quarterly newsletter! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team...
Reports’ insights Prove of Good Governance
Several positive audits and evaluations conducted Major reform processes that recently took place in RYCO are based on the policy...
Enhancing Institutional Capacities to Strengthen RYCO’s Mission in the Region
2024 to bring major changes for institutional advancement We stepped in 2024 with a clear vision - to put transformation...
[Deadline Extended] We are Hiring - Head of Programs
Western Balkans - The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! Job Description The Head of Programs (HoP) is setting the...
A new youth empowerment initiative 'Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R)' has started in Albania
RYCO Kicks-Off the “Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R)” program focused on knowledge exchange and international solidarity education The Regional Youth...
Invitation to Tender: The purchase of a project vehicle for the Local Branch Office of the RYCO in Montenegro
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender "The purchase...
Invitation to Tender: The purchase of a project vehicle for the RYCO Head Office
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender "The purchase...
Key Insights from the FishBowl Discussion from young people and NGOs in Mitrovica
Mitrovica- In a meaningful gathering at the Diakonie Youth Center in Mitrovica on January 25, 2024, the German and French...
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina share insightful conversations with German and French ambassadors
Yesterday, on January 22nd 2024. The RYCO LBO of Bosnia and Herzegovina together with the French Institute in Bosnia and...
RYCO and National Youth Agency of Albania to elevate youth support through joint activities and initiatives
Tirana - Good relations between Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and National Youth Agency of Albania (NYA) will be continued...
Updates and novelties for smoother procurement procedures
In 2024 RYCO introduced new procurement procedures that bring more alignment with contract procedures for European Union external action (PRAG)...
RYCO Governing Board meeting marked the end of 2023 - Bosnia and Herzegovina takes over the Chairmanship in 2024
Tirana, 28 December – The 20th RYCO Governing Board (GB) meeting, organized under the Chairmanship of Albania, gathered together representatives...
RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call Winners Meet in Tirana for Grant Launching Workshop
Tirana - The RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call winners recently convened in Tirana for a two-day workshop. The participants were officially...
Successful "Empowering Youth for Peace and Security" Workshop sparks local initiatives
Tetovo - The "Empowering Youth for Peace and Security" workshop, a joint initiative by the Center for Education and Development...