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Introduction
This event will mark the launch of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Working Group 2 latest policy paper, which explores the evolving role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in driving economic development and digital transformation in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region, Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan, and Belarus.
The event aims to create a space for dialogue between policy experts, civil society representatives, and institutional stakeholders to reflect on the findings of the paper and to discuss practical strategies for enhancing CSO engagement in shaping economic and digital policy across the region.
The policy paper highlights the dual role CSOs play in fostering inclusive governance and transparency, while also empowering SMEs and communities to leverage digital tools. The document presents both challenges and opportunities for CSO engagement and identifies best practices that can be scaled across the region. The analysis is structured across two main thematic pillars, economic development and digital transformation, each accompanied by a set of forward-looking policy recommendations.
We invite you to join us for a discussion on Wednesday 21 May 2025 between 14:00 – 16:00 CEST at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Avenue de Cortenbergh 120, 1000 Brussels.
Programme
This programme is still being finalised. A final version will be sent to all registered guests closer to the date.
| 14.00 – 14.10 | Welcome remarks Mr Martin Vane, Interim Director, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Ms Nino Elizbarashvili, Coordinator of the Working Group II, Georgian Association “Women in Business” |
| 14.10 – 15.10 | Panel debate Ms Haykuhi Harutyunyan, President, Protection of Rights Without Border, Author of the WG2 Policy Paper Mr Thibault Charlet, Programme Manager, Digital Transition and Economic Development, DG ENEST, European Commission Ms Svitlana Taran, Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre Moderator: Ms Yana Brovdiy, Advocacy and EaP Index Manager, WG2 focal point, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum |
| 15.10 – 16.00 | Q&A session |
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