As part of the larger project, Strengthening Security and Geopolitical Resilience in South Caucasus and EaP Countries, this interactive workshop will empower NGOs from Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia to promote effectively EU integration.
As part of the larger project, Strengthening Security and Geopolitical Resilience in South Caucasus and EaP Countries, this interactive workshop will empower NGOs from Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia to promote effectively EU integration. This event facilitates peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing with expert speakers from both EU member states like Poland, Romania, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Eastern Partnership countries. Participants will engage in hands-on activities covering storytelling, digital media, and coalition building, equipping them with the skills to drive meaningful change. This includes strategies and best practices for NGOs to successfully absorb pre-accession funds and for working with stakeholders and government sectors. Join us to learn how to make a lasting impact in your community and contribute to the EU integration process.
09:00 Welcome Coffee & Registration
09:30 Opening Remarks. Welcome and introduction by ELF and FNF representatives.
Overview of the workshop objectives and expected outcomes.
Milosz Hodun, Member of the Board, European Liberal Forum (ELF).
Raimar Wagner, Project director for Romania and Republic of Moldova, Friedrich Naumann
Foundation for Freedom (FNF).
09:40 The Role of Civil Society in Driving EU Integration
The significance of EU enlargement for Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia.
Importance of NGOs mobilization in advancing democratic reforms.
Keynote address: Rodica Crudu, Deputy Secretary General of the Government responsible
for European Integration.
10:00 Panel Discussion: Communicating EU Values Effectively.
Case studies on successful NGOs initiatives promoting EU integration.
Strategies for using storytelling, digital tools, and social media to engage citizens.
Short input: Milosz Hodun, Project Polska, Poland.
Short input: Mario Nicolini, Former Senior Expert at NATO StratCom COE, Slovakia.
Short input: Zoltan Ranschburg, The Republikon Institute, Hungary.
Short input: Zinaida Zlatanova, Liberal Institute for Policy Analysis (LIPA), Bulgaria
Moderator: Cristian David, Institute for Freedom and Democracy (ILD), Romania.
11:30 Coffee break
12:00 Workshop Activity I: Mapping Challenges and Opportunities.
Identifying key challenges NGOs face in raising awareness about EU integration.
Opportunities to overcome these challenges using innovative communication strategies.
Work in groups – World cafe method.
Short input: Representatives of CSOs, Republic of Moldova.
Short input: George Melashvili, Europe-Georgia Institute (EGI), Georgia.
Short input: Vardine Grigoryan, Democracy Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator at Helsinki
Citizens’ Assembly – Vanadzor, Armenia.
Facilitator: Dan Nicu, Laboratory of Initiatives for Development (LID Moldova).
13.30 Lunch Break and Networking Session.
Opportunity for participants to connect and share experiences.
14.30 Workshop Activity II: Strategic Planning and strengthening civic support for
accession.
Hands-on activity where participants design actionable strategies for NGOs to promote
EU values and democratic reforms.
Frameworks for building effective coalitions among civil society organizations,
multipliers, and stakeholders.
Best practices for collaboration, resource sharing and absorption of accession funds.
Presentation of group findings and discussion on implementation plans.
Facilitator: Raimar Wagner, Project director for Romania and Republic of Moldova, Friedrich
Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF).
16.00 Conclusion and Next Steps
Recap of key discussions and identification of action items.
Planning for participation in the upcoming workshops in Bucharest and Tbilisi.
Invitation to contribute to the publication for the Brussels conference.
Facilitator: Dan Nicu, Laboratory of Initiatives for Development (LID Moldova).
16:30 Closing Remarks
Final thoughts from ELF and FNF representatives.
Acknowledgment of participants and commitment to ongoing collaboration.
Milosz Hodun, Member of the Board, European Liberal Forum (ELF).
Raimar Wagner, Project director for Romania and Republic of Moldova, Friedrich Naumann
Foundation for Freedom (FNF).
In cooperation with FNF Romania
An event organised by the European Liberal Forum (ELF) with the support of FNF Romania. Co-funded by the European Parliament. The views expressed herein are those of the speaker(s) alone. These views do not necessarily reflect those of the European Parliament and/or the European Liberal Forum.