Highlights of the 11th Danube Participation Day

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We are excited to share that the 11th Danube Participation Day was a resounding success, held on June 19, 2024, in Vienna. The event united participants from across the Danube Region and beyond, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

Event Highlights

The day commenced with an insightful panel discussion involving representatives from civil society organizations, the Council of Europe Ukraine, the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy, and the EUSDR presidency. This dialogue offered an in-depth review of the outcomes from the previous Danube Participation Day and delved into the potential for macro-regional cooperation to bolster civil society and local actors. It wrapped up with participants expressing their expectations for the event.

Agora Session

Subsequent to the panel discussion, the Agora session provided a stage for participants to showcase their projects, initiatives, and NGOs. This session highlighted a range of innovative initiatives, which are now accessible online for wider reach.

Transition Labs

Post networking lunch, attendees joined three Transition Labs focused on identifying needs, solutions, and best practices in key areas such as funding for civil society, capacity building, and participation and dialogue.

For the results of the Transition Labs please click here

Funder's Talk Panel

The event culminated with the Funder's Talk panel, featuring insights from the Austrian Development Agency, Danube Region Programme, and Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine/European Commission – DG NEAR. Discussions centered on funding programs, supported actions, and the pivotal role of civil society and sub-national actors.

We look forward to continuing our work on a sustainable, resilient, and stable transition in Ukraine and beyond, with the support of all stakeholders.