Podgorica, 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
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As 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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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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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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RYCO Kicks-Off the “Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R)” program focused on knowledge exchange and international solidarity education The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) has onboarded a new project, ‘Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R),’ aiming to provide opportunities for young people in Albania to exchange knowledge on civil commitment and learn from the experience of their
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Mitrovica- In a meaningful gathering at the Diakonie Youth Center in Mitrovica on January 25, 2024, the German and French Embassies in Pristina, in collaboration with RYCO, organized a Fish Bowl Discussion on reconciliation. This event, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and the 5th anniversary of the Aachen Treaty, brought together representatives
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