Tirana – RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated as a speaker in an opening panel of Regional Youth Medical Olympiad – RYMO. Regional initiative Organized by Albanian Committee of Medical Students (ACMS) and supported by RYCO through a 5th Open Call, gathered together today in Tirana medical students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo* and
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High Schools from Western Balkans to Apply for New Exchange Scheme Tirana, 7th May – Kick-off event titled “Exchange for Change”, organized by Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), marked the beginning of the new cycle of regional secondary school exchange scheme program, best known as RYCO Superschools. In
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Supported by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a 3-day study visit to Vienna from April 24-26. The main aim of the visit was to get insights into best practices on youth policy and youth participation from Austria and foster knowledge transfer with institutions that support the European
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RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, gathered together RYCO team this week in Tirana for a three-day working meeting on program plans, new financial and procurement procedures, HR and assessment policies, as well as organizational goals for upcoming period. In a dynamic working atmosphere, SG Hani presented to the middle management team, Heads of LBOs and
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Regional Cooperation for Better Economy and Well-Being RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani took part as a speaker in the #OneRegionOneMarket, high-level regional conference on economic cooperation in Western Balkans Region, that brought together in Novi Sad important actors from political, social and business sphere to discuss perspectives of regional labor integration and its benefits for
read moreWestern Balkans: Berlin Process – Road to the 10th anniversary was a topic that recently brought together youth and relevant stakeholders all around the Western Balkans region to discuss achievements, analyze the framework and the role of youth in this process. This opportunity was presented through Youth Talk – a series of events organized by
read moreSkopje- Youth from North Macedonia actively participated in a lively discussion at the Youth Talks event, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Berlin Process. The Youth Talks event, organized by the Local Branch Office in Skopje, provided young people from various youth organizations and academia with an opportunity to discuss the positioning of youth in
read morePodgorica, March 28, 2024 – The RYCO Youth Talk held in the premisses of European House in Podgorica echoed a resounding message about the pivotal role of youth empowerment in the Western Balkans, underscoring the significance of initiatives like the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in fostering collaboration and dialogue across the region. Building upon
read moreAs the Berlin Process is crucial platform for cooperation in the region, which ensures that aspirations of the Western Balkans towards EU remain at the forefront, so is establishment of RYCO as a tangible outcome of Berlin Process equally important, as it emphasizes commitment to the voice of youth – this is the joint message
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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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