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April 2010
Watch Euclid live in Moldova 29 April 2010
Sign our letter to Barroso 29 April 2010
Stepping up the campaign to reform European funding
Partners wanted for DFID funding 23 April 2010
Rural Economic Empowerment Program
Leader Twinning in Bulgaria 23 April 2010
Bursary for job-shadowing
Report on 'Innovation in funding the third sector' 22 April 2010
Case studies presented at the European parliament
Add your comments to Governance report 16 April 2010
Went to Paris? Then this is for you
Telepresence conference on Social Innovation: report and outcomes 15 April 2010
Great success!
Press release: NGOs join forces for innovative fair trade project 12 April 2010
Poverty alleviation through Fair Trade
Partnership opportunity: Young people and drug prevention 9 April 2010
Pan-European projects
L’entrepreneuriat social, une chance pour l’économie sociale 7 April 2010
Des questions importantes sur notre approche, pour lever les malentendus
Article: the price of principle 7 April 2010
suspension of Sri Lanka's status as a preferential trading partner is a key test
Bursaries available for Madrid 6 April 2010
Now you have no excuse
Reforming European Funding continues... 1 April 2010
The lobbying intensifies
March 2010
European Parliamentary Intergroup on Social Economy, 6 April 26 March 2010
Attend and influence the parliament
Third Sector source of employment in Italy 25 March 2010
sector employment has doubled in 10 years
Euclid launch first 'open source funding application' 12 March 2010
Changing the culture of fundraising
Public Service Privatisation and Social Enterprises 11 March 2010
Report from member JPA Europe
Italian member interviewed on Italian TV 11 March 2010
A third sector leader, and a religious leader
Speakers confirmed for Madrid, including Spanish Government 10 March 2010
Great agenda, great speakers, great delegates and tapas
Take part in the Euclid member working group 9 March 2010
Help us improve and grow our membership
Social Venturing: EN on social innovation panel 8 March 2010
Publication by Young Foundation and NESTA
Do you want to be paid to learn from a peer? 4 March 2010
You can with Erasmus for Social Entrepreneurs
Euclid Membership and Communications: what's happening? 4 March 2010
An update on what the website is doing
Training opportunities in Former Soviet Union 4 March 2010
All expenses covered
February 2010
Euclid president starts new role 28 February 2010
in an international network based on social economy values
How can Euclid Network help Haiti? 17 February 2010
Call for ideas and long-term solutions on how the network can help Haiti rebuild its society
Erasmus for Social Entrepreneurs launched 17 February 2010
Enabling EN members to spend one month at social enterprises across Europe
Social Innovation Park plans revealed 12 February 2010
Plans for Europe's first social innovation park revealed at EN's breakfast seminar
Euclid Telepresence event on Social Innovation 11 February 2010
in partnership with Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) and Cisco
TACSO website launched 10 February 2010
Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Project launches regional website
Common trends found in response to EU funding consultation 9 February 2010
EN analyses the contributions to the consultation on the Financial Regulation review
NGOs defy Commission on 'EU 2020' agenda 5 February 2010
NGOs have reacted angrily to claims by the EC
New Challenges, New Beginnings: Next Steps in European Development Cooperation 5 February 2010
four think-tanks have called for a new impetus to tackle global challenges
Reaction from the launch of the French movement of social entrepreneurs 5 February 2010
Stephen Bubb outlines the importance of peer-learning and leadership
Is there a role for the UK youth sector 5 February 2010
to play in Haiti's reconstruction?
Partners wanted for EuropeAid funding 5 February 2010
focus on development education and networks in the South. Deadline: 25th February
January 2010
Launch of French network of social entrepreneurs 29 January 2010
New network to be launched next week
SMEs want patent protection at heart of 'EU Innovation Act' 29 January 2010
Leaders urged to make a single patent a top priority, reports EurActiv.com
Funding opportunity from Siemens to fight corruption 22 January 2010
US$ 100 million Initiative to fight corruption and fraud
Letter sent to UK Prime Minister to support Euclid recommendations 22 January 2010
Charities require the reduction in red tape for growth and innovation
EN members setting up the 'New Social Silicon Valley' 21 January 2010
EN members secure €6million grant for first Social Innovation Park
Balkan nations must improve rights record: watchdog 21 January 2010
Balkan countries hoping to join the EU must do more to improve their human rights record
Bulgarian nominee steps down - impact on the sector? 19 January 2010
Nominee to the European Commission, Rumiana Jeleva, resigns
Haiti: a message from the Muslim Charities Forum 18 January 2010
12 UK-based Muslim-led NGOs start appeals to raise funds
SOLIDAR appeal: Support the people in Haiti in their time of need 15 January 2010
Solidar, encourage donations to the Haiti Emergency Support Fund
Charities adopt more business-like ways in staff management 15 January 2010
According to research published this week by ACEVO
Call for proposals for the European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors 15 January 2010
Funding from DG Enterprise and Industry
Consultation on late payments from the European Commission 15 January 2010
The European Ombudsman invites NGOs to participate
Response to EU 2020 consultation submitted 15 January 2010
Euclid Network submits its response
Launch of Social Finance blog series 8 January 2010
social finance is a hot debate topic
NGO legislation in Europe under review - your help is needed 8 January 2010
Preparing a report on Sanctions and Liabilities of NGOs
Euclid Network in 2010 6 January 2010
An overview of Euclid Network's exciting projects in 2010
December 2009
Conclusions from NGOForum09 16 December 2009
drawing conclusions from the event
Event: Congress on Social Innovation in Portugal 14 December 2009
The União Distrital das Instituições Particulares de Solidariedade Social do Porto on the 16th December
Euclid Network attends Go East conference 14 December 2009
Ben Rattenbury's synopsis of the Go East Conference in Warsaw
Team Barroso: Spanish presidency unveils his new team 14 December 2009
The President believes that this team can deliver the agenda for change
Breaking News: UK's Pre-Budget Report - good news for a Social Investment Bank 9 December 2009
This report has big implications for many of our UK members
Launch of the public consultation on the Future of Europe 2020 9 December 2009
Read more on how you can join in and put the concerns of the Third Sector firmly on the agenda.
Filippo Addarii attends Friends of Europe Event 8 December 2009
'A New Era in the Balkans'
Invitation to participate in SIX study 8 December 2009
best practices of social innovation actions - looking at how they are being promoted, supported, and initiated
International Volunteer Day - The Success 7 December 2009
This year millions of people took part in the international volunteer day and got their contibutions recognised
Nonprofit Civil Society Observers to the Climate Investment Fund 3 December 2009
Find out how to apply to be a civil society observer on the Climate funds sub-committees and allocate funds for climate investment
Impact investment: Invitation to 3iG Teleconference 3 December 2009
Teleconference on impact investing taking place on 9 December
Closing Conference of European Year of Creativity and Innovation 3 December 2009
This will take place on the 16- 17 in Sweden
Global Warming and Food Policy: Less Meat = Less Heat 3 December 2009
Focusing on what an individual can do to fight climate change
High politics, lowest common denominator 2 December 2009
Olaf Cramme from ESharp! writes on the growing politicisation of EU decision-making and top-level appointments
November 2009
Young foundation's launch of Sinking and Swimming 30 November 2009
speakers include Liam Byrne, Vincent Cable and Oliver Letwin
Book launch: Don’t mention the wars 30 November 2009
Launch of Tony Connelly's tour of european stereotypes will take place at The Centre on 8 December
Civil Society Caught in a Vicious Circle 30 November 2009
Read about the problems of corruption facing civil society organistions in Russia, reported in the Moscow times.
Interview de Thierry Jeantet, Président du CJDES 30 November 2009
Thierry Jeantet, président du Centre des jeunes dirigeants et des acteurs de l'économie sociale, liste les besoins du secteur
European Commission consultation on ENP countries 26 November 2009
Join in with Euclid Network's response
EU Parliament Confirms Enlargement Commitment 26 November 2009
Balkansinsight.com: European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for the immediate implementation of an interim trade agreement between Serbia and the EU
NGO concern over 'transparency' of incoming commissioners 25 November 2009
Theparliament.com reports on concerns of a transparency
Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship 25 November 2009
A two-week program, which aims to develop a network of entrepreneurs
UACES Event: One Step Closer to a new Europe? 25 November 2009
The impact of the Lisbon Treaty on the EU institutions, Monday 14 December, Brussels
Praise be: Sector courts the Pope 24 November 2009
Read the latest on Euclid Netowrk's bid to arrange an audience with the Pope in the coming year
Felix Dodds on Climate Change - What happens after Copenhagen? 24 November 2009
Euclid Network interviews the Executive Director of Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future on the challenges civil society face in a world post Copenhagen
Event: ECAS first open meeting on the European Civil Society House 23 November 2009
4th December 2009 in Brussels
Business innovators call for EU to invest more in venture capital and social innovation 19 November 2009
A panel of business innovators has laid out a new set of propositions for a for a far more ambitious and inclusive EU innovation agenda
Event: The Challenge for Social Welfare, Debt, Housing and Asylum Law 18 November 2009
Euclid Network's Thierry Weishaupt will be speaking.
Volunteering for our Planet 17 November 2009
How to get involved
Counterpoint Event: Welcome to the Social Planet 16 November 2009
Thursday 3 December from 9am to 12pm at the ica
ESAE Annual Congress brings together opportunities in the new Europe 16 November 2009
Filippo Addarii, spoke at meeting of 50 association professionals discussing the changes in the European institutions
Global perspectives - The Write Up 16 November 2009
Berlin Civil Society forum conclusions and links to resources to join the campaign for a successful Copenhagen summit
The Christian-Muslim Youth Statement on Climate Change 11 November 2009
which will be presented to the UK negotiators at the UN Climate Change summit in Copenhagen
Euclid speak at expert seminar on the Future of Civil Society Development Organisations 11 November 2009
Find out more about the Trialog seminar
GuideStar UK seeks partners to trial impact-measurement plan 11 November 2009
Can you help?
Event: Civil Liberties in the EU 10 November 2009
The Open Society Institute-Brussels and The Centre are delighted to invite you to a debate about civil liberties in the EU. The discussion will feature Jonathan Faull, Director General of DG JLS, as well as John Kampfner, author of Freedom for Sale: How we made money and lost our liberty.
EurActiv: Van Rompuy - A Low-key Leadership? 10 November 2009
As speculation mounts in Brussels, EurActiv.com gives its latest analysis of what a Van-Rompuy style Presidency would be like
The Charity Brand Index 2009 - public perception 9 November 2009
A new way of ranking charities according to public perception has been introduced
Consultation on CoRs' White Paper on multilevel governance 9 November 2009
The Comittee of the regions has proposed a political project to to "build Europe in partnership" through its White Paper on Multilevel governance
Harvard Kennedy Executive Education Course 4 November 2009
Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations next March. Euclid members get discount
Czech President has signs Lisbon treaty 3 November 2009
Lisbon Treaty has been approved by all 27 member states.
Realising accountability in climate change governance 2 November 2009
Article by oneworldtrust
October 2009
President Lamy? 29 October 2009
Former EU trade commissioner and current WTO director -general ticks all the boxes, argues Hugo Brady
ECNL Study on Tranparency and Accountability of EU NPOs 29 October 2009
The European Commission has published the ECNL Study on Transparency and Accountability of NPOs in the EU. Freedom and Security (DG JFS) published the Study on "Recent Public and Self-Regulatory Initiatives Enhancing NPO Transparency and Accountability of Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) in the European Union", which was developed by ECNL.
Foreign Policy Centre launches events on Europe 29 October 2009
Find out about the FPC's events around the UK which are coming up in December on 'Reconnecting the European Parliament and its people'. Euclid Network is due to attend - will you be there too?
Filippo Addarii to speak at SEvolution Event 29 October 2009
SEvolution is an event which focuses on taking entrpreneurship to the next level. It takes place on the 30th October at the Centro Culturo de Cascai.
Training on Corporate Governance for Charities 28 October 2009
Last chance to register!Training takes place on Wednesday 4th November, 2pm-5pm at Reed Smith, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2RS. Come along to gain an understanding of the legal issues related to governance.
UN-NGLS News Update - World Poverty 28 October 2009
A round up of news and events taking place in the coming weeks from United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service including setting a new guiness world record for the Stand Up Against Poverty campaign and events held in recognition of the International Day of Climate Change.
Delay in Czech EU treaty ruling 28 October 2009
The Czech Constitutional Court has adjourned until next week a hearing into what could be the last legal challenge to the EU's Lisbon Treaty reports the BBC
President Blair? 27 October 2009
As discussion intensifies over who should be the European Council's first full-time president, Filippo Adarii makes the case for President Blair. He looks at the benefits EU civil society would gain from having Tony Blair as president.
New European Entrepreneurs - Policy dialogue 27 October 2009
Invitation to a policy dialogue on New Europen entrepreneurs: creating jobs, breaking stereotypes. Presented by Shada Islam from the European Policy Centre on Tuesday 27 October, 16.30-18.30 (registration from 16.15) at the Residence Palace (Maelbeek room), 155 Rue de la Loi,
Europe for Citizens Programme 26 October 2009
Round up of events and conferences on the Europe for Citizens programme in October including information on the public consultation of EU funding regulations.
European Development Days 26 October 2009
The European Development Days are a yearly event hosted jointly by the European Commission and the EU Presidency.
The European Development Days bring some 4 000 people and 1 500 organisations from the development community together on an equal footing. Delegates from 125 countries are represented, including heads of state and leading world figures, Nobel prizewinners among them.
Milliband has 'no EU job ambition' 26 October 2009
BBC news reports David Miliband has ruled himself out of taking a senior role within the EU, while endorsing Tony Blair for the new post of European president.
The biggest and stingiest foundation in the world 26 October 2009
Sofie Vriends investigates the "Stichting INGKA foundation" founded by Ingvar Kamprad which is currently the biggest charity in the world, bigger than the Gates foundation. Along the way she discovers a far murkier truth to their charitable claims...
Acevo Conference and Dinner - Book now! 22 October 2009
Acevo's annual conference on 5 November is a day examing the current economic and political climate, upcoming changes in Government at a local and national level and what this means for you and your board. There is also a conference dinner on 4th November offering great opportunities to network and hear from a wide range of speakers. Euclid Members pay the discounted Member price.
Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail 22 October 2009
Crisis talks aiming to end years of political stalemate among leaders of Bosnia's divided communities have ended with no tangible results reports BBC.
National Pro Bono Week Event 21 October 2009
As part of the celebrations for National Pro Bono Week 2009, there is an event to be held at Toynbee Hall on Wednesday 11 November 2009 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Find out more here!
European Report on Development Launch Event 21 October 2009
This first-ever European Report on Development (ERD), a framework for rethinking the EU perspective on key development issues and enhance its voice on the international scene, deals with the complex and multidimensional issue of "fragility", with a specific focus on SubÂÂSaharan Afri
Soft power? Hard work ahead 21 October 2009
The EU must make its civilian capabilities work better alongside its military tools if it is to maximise its influence in global crises, argues Daniel Korski
President of precisely what? 21 October 2009
Read Gavin Hewitt's latest article on the EU presidency - Source BBC news.
Well-Being 2030 Project - Inaugural conference 20 October 2009
The European policy Centre invites you to their inaugural conference of their two year research project 'Well-Being 2030'. The project - which is co-financed by the European Commission - aims to establish a strategic vision for the long-term development of social policy in Europe.
Success in major step towards reform of European funding 20 October 2009
Success in major step towards reform of European funding as the European Commission annouce a public consultation
Members' stories: Patricia Munro 16 October 2009
Euclid Network member, Patricia Munro, explains her Euclid Network story and what she has gained from being a member
What are you doing for World Poverty Day? 16 October 2009
International Day for the eradication of Poverty
Reinventing Europe through innovation 15 October 2009
Euclid Network's contribution in European Innovation Plan
European funding recommendations released 13 October 2009
Ten key recommendations on how to improve the financial regulation
EN's AGM - The time for partnership and innovation 2 October 2009
bringing together 50 third Secotr Leaders from across Europe
Euclid Network at the OSCE 2 October 2009
Organisation for Stability and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna
September 2009
ASPEL launched this week 25 September 2009
At the European Training & Development Summit 2009 in Barcelona, Spain
Euclid Network Roundtable discussion and AGM 18 September 2009
Keynote speakers include Giampiero Alhadeff, Secretary General, Association of Labour MEPs and Robin Murray, Special Advisor to the Young Foundation
Civil Society Forum 16 September 2009
Discussion on transferring knowledge to the Balkans and former Soviet Union
Paper presented at International Innovation Research conference 15 September 2009
'Third Sector Governance: Transparency and the Obligation of Leadership from the European and North American Perspectives'
New website goes live 13 September 2009
engage, connect and keep up-to-date
August 2009
Intesa Sanpaolo partnership underway in Albania 21 August 2009
Promoting social finance in the Balkans
June 2009
MEPs don't have enough time for the Third Sector? 1 June 2009
questinnaire to MEP candidates elicite less than 5% of a response
May 2009
The Crisis: too good an opportunity to waste 8 May 2009
Stephen Bubb speaks at the conference of NGO susatinability
Launch of the Eastern Partnership 7 May 2009
A new strategy for eastern Europe
EN secures funding from the European Commission 1 May 2009
Youngest organisation to be awarded core funding from the EC
April 2009
Civil Society Development Conference, Tirana, Albania 8 April 2009
Euclid Network launched Slovenian Umbrella Body 3 April 2009
Euclid Network membership survey 3 April 2009
Gotland roundtable on the Nordic third sector/ Launch of Euclid Network’s Northern H 2 April 2009
Good Governance Observatories 1 April 2009
European Helpdesk launched for members 1 April 2009
access EU funds
March 2009
First major event in the Western Balkans 4 March 2009
As part of its FCO-funded project