Involvement in the development dialogue

Ekvilib Institute is committed to systematic involvement and consultation of government and other official donors in strategic decisions, negotiation processes and decision-making related to the Slovenian and European development policy and human rights.

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Internal consultation within the Slovenian Development Days: Exchange of experiences and good practices in the field of international development cooperation

Ekvilib Institute participated in internal consultation "Exchange of experiences and good practices in the field of international development cooperation", held under the Slovenian Development Days on17th October 2009 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Participants in the consultation spoke about experiences and problems in the field of development cooperation and debated on the challenges in the future. The debate has helped to develop ideas for improvement of Slovenian development cooperation.

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International conference "United in global development - strengthening civil dialogue on development cooperation"

Between 26 and 27 March 2009 UNICEF Slovenia organised an international conference on development cooperation entitled "United for Global Development - strengthening civil dialogue on development cooperation", which was also attended by representatives of Ekvilib Institute, and its director Aleš Kranjc Kušlan appeared as a speaker.

The conference raised many issues, including: the role of civil society in policymaking on development cooperation on a global, regional and local level; the need for a multilateral approach to preparation and implementation of development cooperation policies; and the role of national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in implementation of development cooperation.

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APPLICATIONS: NEW INTENSIVE COURSES

We are collecting applications for intensive training courses

In April 2012 we will start organizing intensive educational programs from the fields of Theatre of the Oppressed, Documentary photography and Documentary film. All programs are free of charge.

We invite everyone to take part in the courses who would like to gain or upgrade their existing knowledge in the selected fields and would at the same time like to – through the use of art – expose social issues which are important to them. The courses are open for everyone, however priority in selection will be given to members of different ethnic minority groups, national minorities and migrants. Everyone who speaks English or Slovene can apply for the training. The language of the training will be decided afterwards taking into account the prevailing language knowledge of the participants. If necessary, simultaneous interpretation will be organized.

The participants will be offered different types of support, among other things they will be able to borrow equipment, they will have access to the digital dark room, some will be awarded grants for future development of their projects, participating in festivals and meetings, and accommodation.