Global starts Local: Workshops about raising awareness on international development cooperation

Global starts Local: Workshops about raising awareness on international development cooperation

26. 5. 2026 | PR, Ukraine

CEP, in cooperation with Zavod Povod, is organising interactive workshops for 9th-grade primary school students aimed at raising awareness about the importance of international development cooperation, global solidarity, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The first workshops will take place:

  • on 3 June in Spodnja Idrija Primary School
  • on 12 June in Lenart Primary School

The 90-minute workshops are designed to introduce young people to Slovenia’s role in international development cooperation while encouraging reflection on active citizenship, solidarity, and shared responsibility in addressing global challenges.

Through interactive learning, group discussions, quizzes, and creative activities, participants will explore:

  • the role of Slovenia and the Centre for European Perspective in international cooperation,
  • the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for people, society, and the environment,
  • the contribution of Slovenian NGOs to international solidarity and sustainable development,
  • concrete examples of Slovenia’s support for Ukraine and other international projects.

Special attention will be given to connecting young people’s personal values with the Sustainable Development Goals and understanding how international projects contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient society.

The workshops are based on a participatory approach and encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and active engagement in understanding global challenges and their local impact.

The Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine programme is supported by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid and Partnership programme.

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Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool for Ukrainian Municipalities

Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool for Ukrainian Municipalities

20. 5. 2026 | PR, Ukraine

On 19 May 2026, the Centre for Europepan Perspective (CEP), in collaboration with the Regional Development Agency of the Kyiv Region, hosted a international webinar titled “Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool: Good Practices and Real-Life Examples from Slovenia and Ukraine”.

The webinar explored how municipalities can support social entrepreneurship through community engagement, local partnerships, and targeted support measures. Drawing on Slovenian experience, Mr Marin Zver from CPU – Center ponovne uporabe (Reuse Center Slovenia) presented how social enterprises can address waste, social exclusion, and local service gaps through reuse and circular economy models. His presentation focused on the importance of municipal partnerships, local infrastructure, and sustainable business activities that create green jobs, strengthen social inclusion, and keep value within the community.

Ukrainian expert Ms Ksenia Pecherska presented the Ukrainian perspective, focusing on legal and funding aspects, as well as practical approaches to identifying local needs and supporting community-led initiatives.

Supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.

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Upcoming Cluster Visit – Strengthening Municipal Capacity for Local Economic Development

Upcoming Cluster Visit – Strengthening Municipal Capacity for Local Economic Development

19. 5. 2026 | PR, Ukraine

Advancing partnership and practical exchange (EU Chapter 22): Reconstruction, Business Development and Supporting Ecosystems – 1st Cluster Visit to Slovenia will take place from 28th May to 5th June in Ljubljana, Koroška and Štajerska regions in Slovenia.

CEP, together with the Ministry for Cohesion and Regional Development of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, is hosting a cluster visit for Ukrainian representatives of municipalities, regional development agencies, and other key stakeholders.

The programme will present Slovenia’s approach to supporting local economic development, combining policy insights with practical tools for strengthening entrepreneurship and municipal capacities. Participants will exchange experiences, share good practices, and explore opportunities for future cooperation.

This visit also marks the start of a new cluster approach that will help bring the Slovenian experience closer to a larger number of Ukrainian hromadas, while opening discussions on related topics such as resilience and cross-border cooperation.

The initiative is another important step in Slovenia’s continued support for Ukraine on its path towards European integration, connecting several areas of CEP’s work: intermunicipal cooperation, economic development, and support for Ukraine in regional development.

The Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine programme is supported by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid and Partnership programme and implemented in partnership with ULEAD with Europe.

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Upcoming Webinar on Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool

Upcoming Webinar on Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool

12. 5. 2026 | PR, Ukraine

CEP is organizing, in collaboration with the Regional Development Agency of the Kyiv Region a webinar on “Social Entrepreneurship as a Local Development Tool: Good Practices and Real-Life Examples from Slovenia and Ukraine”. The working language of the webinar will be English with Ukrainian translation. 

The webinar will take place online on 19 May 2026, 10.00 CET and attendance is free upon registration. Participants can register at the link below.

It is is aimed at municipal representatives and local development stakeholders interested in fostering social entrepreneurship in their regions.

What to expect?

Participants will learn about the principles and importance of social entrepreneurship. The webinar will also present good practices and successful examples from Slovenia. The Ukrainian perspective will focus on the local context and the ways municipalities can support social enterprises. The discussion will provide practical ideas for local governments looking to strengthen community development.

Speakers:
• Mr Marin Zver – Center for reuse (Center ponovne uporabe – CPU)
• Ms. Ksenia Pecherska – National Project for the Development of Entrepreneurship and Exports Diіa ; Parity U

 

The Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine programme is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with U-LEAD with Europe.

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Conclusion of the Project management workshop and Official project launch in Skopje

Conclusion of the Project management workshop and Official project launch in Skopje

24. 4. 2026 | North Macedonia - Nursing and Midwifery, PR

From 20 to 23 April 2026, a workshop on project management and communication took place in Skopje, aimed at strengthening the capacities of key stakeholders in the health and education sectors within the scope of ‘Strengthening Education and Professional Regulation in Nursing and Midwifery in North Macedonia’. 

Empowering and supporting skilled nurses at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care means strengthening the resilience of the entire national health system, better health protection and population health outcomes. Retaining nurses and midwives in the national health system is all the more crucial in view of the aging population, brain drain and other systemic challenges in North Macedonia

CEP supports key stakeholders in implementing the necessary change in North Macedonia in the field of education and regulation of these noble professions – in order to renew the roles and competencies of nurses and midwives in primary care, to enable their further development, leadership and recognition as effective members of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

Our team involves senior experts from Zbornica Zveza, Ministrstvo za zdravje Republike Slovenije, Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje – NIJZ, Fakulteta za zdravtsvo Angele Boškin who all contrubuted to this week’s activities in Skopje.

Consecutive workshops with representatives from the ministries of health and education successfully transferred new knowledge on the effective management of capacity-building projects, addressing local gaps in experience and absorption capacity. Main modalities were agreed on how the 2nd phase of our project (2026–2028) will act upon concrete deliverables achieved so far, transform the national education system of nurses and midwives in North Macedonia and set up the system for regulating these professions. We will also continue to empower graduate nurses in the field of health prevention and work toward a national ‘school for parents’ programme in cooperation with local associations of nurses and midwives.

State Secretary Mr Denis Kordež, Dr Vesna Janevska, North Macedonia’s Minister of Education, and H.E. Ambassador Gregor Presker from the Slovenian Embassy in Skopje opened the official launch ceremony on the 24 April 2026. Ministers reaffirmed the value of the Slovenian-Macedonian development partnership and their full commitment to implementing priority actions in the national health strategy.

A further enforcement of concrete synergies with their programmes in North Macedonia was discussed with WHO North Macedonia as well as UNFPA North Macedonia and UNICEF MK.

 

Supported by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships.

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