Euclid Network in action

Project: Strengthening capacities of CSOs and creating supporting infrastructure to mobilise local resources and undertake economic activities

The goal of this project funded through IPA 2008 Operational Programme and implemented by CIRa in partnership with the Euclid Network was to contribute towards efficiency and sustainability of the civil society in addressing key needs of citizens and local communities in Macedonia. Euclid Network is responsible for providing know-how about international donors and specifically about EU funding.

Two 2-days training sessions have been organised by CIRa on EU funding and on the new possibilities open to Macedonia, in light of the accession process. Euclid Network has provided its expertise on the topic, delivering two interactive trainings (one in Skopje and one in Ohrid), involving 40 civil society leaders.

The topics of the training were:

• Analysis of potential funding sources from the EU, bilateral donors and other international donors 
• Project planning and development
• Logical Framework Approach
• Project design (filling out EU application form)
• Administrative procedures (PRAG)
• Process of budgeting for EU funded projects
• Developing a fundraising communication strategy 

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