Regional cooperation

ASB SEE has a longstanding commitment to fostering regional cooperation as a key driver of social progress across the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe.

Through initiatives like the Social Dimension Initiative (SDI), the IRIS Network, and the United Against Domestic Violence Project, ASB SEE has strengthened partnerships and facilitated collaborative solutions for critical social challenges.

These initiatives, complemented by ASB SEE’s broader efforts, demonstrate how regional cooperation can amplify local impact and promote sustainable development in line with European integration processes.

Projects:

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Location:

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, N. Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania

Area of work:

Social Protection and Inclusion, Regional Cooperation

Donor(s):

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), ASB, LAs

Project duration:

01/09/2024 to 30/04/2028

Budget:

3.333.334,00 EURO

Direct beneficiaries:

Persons with disabilities and organizations of PwDs in the Western Balkans

Status:

Active

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Location:

6 Western Balkan Countries

Area of work:

Civil Society and Public Sector, Regional Cooperation

Donor(s):

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V.

Project duration:

01.08.2018 – 31.12.2022.

Budget:

213.281,30 EURO

Direct beneficiaries:

SDI directly benefits vulnerable communities, local NGOs, municipalities, national social policy actors, and regional advocacy bodies, while indirectly reinforcing EU–WB integration by embedding social inclusion at the heart of policy and practice.

Status:

Implemented

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IRIS
The IRIS Network, a cornerstone of this mission, connects over 230 civil society organizations across the region to advocate for equitable access to high-quality social services. By empowering local CSOs through training, funding, and advocacy, the network has established itself as a leading voice for social policy development and community service enhancement.

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Location:

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, N. Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania

Area of work:

Social Protection and Inclusion, Regional Cooperation

Donor(s):

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), ASB, LAs

Project duration:

01/09/2024 to 30/04/2028

Budget:

3.333.334,00 EURO

Direct beneficiaries:

Persons with disabilities and organizations of PwDs in the Western Balkans

Status:

Active

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SDI
ASB SEE’s collaboration with public authorities has also been instrumental in advancing social inclusion and protecting human rights. Project like the Social Dimension Initiative (SDI) highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts. This program promoted evidence-based policy recommendations, support underfunded social services, and addressed systemic barriers to social equity.

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Location:

6 Western Balkan Countries

Area of work:

Civil Society and Public Sector, Regional Cooperation

Donor(s):

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V.

Project duration:

01.08.2018 – 31.12.2022.

Budget:

213.281,30 EURO

Direct beneficiaries:

SDI directly benefits vulnerable communities, local NGOs, municipalities, national social policy actors, and regional advocacy bodies, while indirectly reinforcing EU–WB integration by embedding social inclusion at the heart of policy and practice.

Status:

Implemented

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GFM 2024
The United Against Domestic Violence Project underscores the power of cross-border collaboration in addressing gender-based violence. By supporting shelters, training professionals, and promoting the implementation of international frameworks like the Istanbul Convention, the project fosters safer environments for vulnerable individuals and families.