RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, took a part as a panelist at Budapest Balkans Forum, high-level event that brough together from 12-13 March in Capital of Hungary prominent leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss and exchange opinions on various challenges and opportunities, and promote stability and prosperity in the region. ‘Keeping the Lights On: Responding
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Western Balkan Youth Cultural Fund brings new opportunities for art in action to contribute to mutual understanding and lasting peace Following the successful completion of the First Open Call, which supported 29 individuals and organizations from the Western Balkans region, whose projects covered the entire spectrum of cultural and artistic expression – from music, literature,
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Poland – With a Sense of Social Responsibility- Growing Activity Among Youth was a topic of a panel discussion in which RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, took a part today, within 9th European Congress of Local Governments that is taking place in Mikołajki city in Poland. During his speech, SG discussed Youth Civic and Political
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RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated today at the Regional Summit on Growth and Convergence Plan, organized by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana. This high-level meeting gathered together political leaders from the region and EU, including European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, to discuss key reforms and investments in WB region
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TIRANA: RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani and Head of the Local Branch in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka, hosted several media representatives from Albania on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the RYCO Head Office in Tirana. The working breakfast with the journalists offered them a valuable chance to glean insights from Mr. Hani regarding RYCO’s
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Thirteen selected youngsters from the Western Balkans will spend the next 7 days in Japan, as part of the MIRAI Program 2024 – implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). From 13th of February until 20th of February, youth from WB will have the opportunity
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RYCO is thrilled to announce that it is launching its quarterly newsletter! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting
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Several positive audits and evaluations conducted Major reform processes that recently took place in RYCO are based on the policy agenda that emphasizes effective governance. Proper management of the funds is recognized as one of the main components in this framework. As a part of the policy assessment, in cooperation with partners, donors, stakeholders and
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2024 to bring major changes for institutional advancement We stepped in 2024 with a clear vision – to put transformation goals info action! And when we say that we have in mind numerous things included in institutional transformation package, starting from proper and efficient implementation of documents and framework adopted in previous period, to putting
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Western Balkans – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! Job Description The Head of Programs (HoP) is setting the programmatic objectives of RYCO to be achieved through RYCO projects and grant-making activities in line with the RYCO Strategy. S/he is in charge of the program coordination and monitoring, is overseeing milestones and deadlines. HoP
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