VSPS + Balkans

Partner: Casimir Pulaski Foundation
Event date: Oct 20, 2015 - Oct 22, 2015
Deadline for registering: Oct 03, 2015
Venue: European Academy of Diplomacy , Poland
Category: Workshop

VSPS + Balkans initiative is an extension of current activities of the Visegrad School of Political Studies (VSPS), promoting experiences of V4 democratic transition, European integration and cooperation to young political, social and governmental leaders from Western Balkan countries. The VSPS + Balkans will consist of one 3 day session, addressed to 16 participants from Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The VSPS + Balkans will be continuation of Visegrad School of Political Studies efforts of promotion of V4 cooperation to Western Balkan region and further investment in human capital under the framework of CoE’s Schools of Political Studies that will recruit young high potential leaders from media, public administration, political parties and civil society activists from V4 and Western Balkans.

Who can apply? 

The VSPS Western Balkans Program is open to young professionals from Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Recruitment efforts are directed to attract participants from political parties, civic and non-governmental organizations, public administration, and media. The ideal candidate has a proven track history of involvement and engagement within their community, demonstrating a leadership potential and desire to take an active role in positively shaping the world around them. Participants should be between the ages of 26-40 with 3+ years of working experience and proven track history of involvement and engagement within their community society (i.e. involvement in NGO sector, student’s unions, local and national political parties). English language competency level C1 is required. The program targets a minimum of 50% female participants.

SESSION WILL BE HELD IN WARSAW, ON 20 – 22 OCTOBER 2015.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED.

Program is a scholarship initiative covering all costs except for visa (if applicable) and travel to Warsaw. Participants will be accommodated in twin occupancy, same gender rooms.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CV, LETTER OF MOTIVATION AND ESSAY ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
1. THE WESTERN BALKANS: 15 YEARS OF ECONOMIC TRANSITION.
2. ROCKY PATH TO BRUSSELS: EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES FOR THE BALKANS.
3. VISEGRAD TRANSFORMATION – LESSONS LEARNED FOR THE BALKANS?

... More information

Keywords: Migration, Europe, V4, Human Rights, Media, Democracy, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, EU