The EaP CSF is such an essential platform that, if it didn’t exist, it would have to be created! Over the last decade, it has connected EaP civil society to EU institutions, thus supporting the democratisation of the region.

Kornely Kakachia, Director of the Georgian Institute of Politics

Delegates

Every two years, the EaP CSF launches a call for delegates from civil society organisations across the EaP region and the EU. Delegates participate actively in the two-year cycle, attending annual Working Group meetings and have voting rights at the EaP CSF Civil Society Summit.

Delegate benefits

Advocacy

Improve your advocacy strategies by engaging with the EaP CSF

Access EU institutions, member states and EaP policymakers through EaP CSF channels;
Participate in EU-driven consultations on EaP policy;
Participate in consultations organised by the Council of Europe, World Bank, European Investment Bank among other institutions;
Access tailor-made information about EaP-relevant EU news;
Access tools and attend trainings to help your advocacy work better back home.

Funding

Unlock new opportunities to secure funding by joining EaP CSF

Access to funding through the EaP CSF regranting scheme;
Be updated on upcoming funding opportunities;

Networking and Access to Policymakers

Develop your network of civil society and institutional contacts

Access to the Forum’s 1,200+ NGO members and their wealth of expertise;
Co-operate with civil society organisations from across the EaP and EU region on key issues;
Meeting organisations working in similar fields;
Access to European and regional networking opportunities.

Capacity Building

Develop your teams’ skills to better reach your objectives

Access to trainings, capacity building and advocacy visits;
Sharing of best practices and peer-learning through exchanges with colleagues and invited experts from all over Europe;

FAQ

01 What is the difference between a member and a delegate?

Members of the Forum are organisations who have taken part in at least one Annual Assembly/EaP Civil Society Summit, who have been admitted as EU members by the EaP CSF Secretariat or who are members of one of the six National Platforms.

Delegates are selected every two years in line with the delegates’ selection criteria. Delegates participate actively in the two-year cycle, attending annual Working group meetings and EaP Civil Society Summits, and enjoy voting rights at the level of the Forum.

In short: All delegates are members, but not all members are delegates, given that they may have already completed their cycle.

02 My delegate cycle is finished. Can I re-apply to the next cycle?

Of course! You can always re-apply, we welcome returning delegates. At the same time, if you decide not to re-apply (of if your application is unsuccessful), you will continue enjoying membership benefits and access to the Forum life and its activities.

03 I have been a member for many years, but I was not selected to become a delegate of the Forum and I do not understand why my application was not successful. What can I do?

Applicants who have not been selected to become delegates in the upcoming cycle of the Forum and who have questions about their why their application was unsuccessful can submit a written complaint to the Compliance Committee of the Forum (complaints@eap-csf.eu).