12. 5. 2021 | EUPCST, POTC, PR
Following a successful pilot training organised in 2020, the Centre for European Perspective is organising an online training on Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations. The training will take place in the period from the 18th to the 20th of May 2021.
The online lectures, workshops and participatory activities will cover the basic topics regarding gender equality and mainstreaming. Participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help them engage all stakeholders regarding gender equality and include the perspectives of women in their efforts to build sustainable peace.
The Online Training will be carried out by the Peace Operations Training Centre operating within CEP with the support of the European Union Police and Civilian Services Training.
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7. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
? The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our economies, workplaces, daily habits, as well as international relations. It has put a damper on globalization and accentuated global rivalries. It brought with it an increased sense of vulnerability. But as with every crisis, it also ushered in unique opportunities by greatly accelerating digital adoption. The CEE now has a chance to make a true leap in digital development. This can only be achieved through close regional cooperation ? aimed at fostering digital transformation.
On the 6th of May, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the Instytut Kościuszki organized a joint webinar entitled Transformative Power of Digital to discuss the region’s digital future’s economic, security, and geopolitical aspects.
This discussion was moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director of the Centre for European Perspective, with the opening address by Izabela Albrycht, Chair of the Kosciuszko Institute.
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▪️ Peter Geršak, State Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia,
▪️ Robert Kośla, Director of the Department of Cybersecurity, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland,
▪️ Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki, Ambassador for Cyber & Tech Affairs, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland,
▪️ Ambassador Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia.
The debate put focus on the questions:
◾ How will digitalization contribute to the resilience of the region?
◾ How would closer cooperation of the region impact the EU discussions around the concept of strategic autonomy?
◾ What role does the Transatlantic partnership play in enhancing regional cooperation?
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Watch the recording of the webinar here:
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3. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
Transformative Power of Digital: Central and Eastern Europe’s leap towards greater prosperity, innovation and resilience – a new joint report by the Centre for European Perspective and the Kosciuszko Institute
Together with the Kosciuszko Institute, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP is proud to announce a joint report, Transformative Power of Digital: Central and Eastern Europe’s leap towards greater prosperity, innovation and resilience.
DO NOT MISS the inaugural discussion around cooperation on digital transformation in CEE and the report’s main points!
On the 6th of May, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the Kosciuszko Institute will hold a joint webinar to discuss the region’s digital future’s economic, security, and geopolitical aspects.
Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljaul2lFQcSffsmhH74yvw
This discussion, organized by the Centre for European Perspective – CEP in partnership with the Kosciuszko institute, will be moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director of the Centre for European Perspective, with opening address by Izabela Albrycht, Chair of the Kosciuszko Institute and speakers Peter Geršak, State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Kośla, Director of the Department of Cybersecurity, The Chancellery of The Prime Minister of Poland, Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki, Ambassador for Cyber & Tech Affairs, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, and Ambassador Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Estonia.
The debate will put focus on the questions:
- How will digitalization contribute to the resilience of the region?
- How would closer cooperation of the region impact the EU discussions around the concept of strategic autonomy?
- What role does the Transatlantic partnership play in enhancing regional cooperation?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our economies, workplaces, daily habits, as well as international relations. It has put a damper on globalization and accentuated global rivalries. It brought with it an increased sense of vulnerability. But as with every crisis, it also ushered in unique opportunities by greatly accelerating digital adoption. The CEE now has a chance to make a true leap in digital development. This can only be achieved through close regional cooperation aimed at fostering digital transformation.
The report provides an overview of crucial needs and areas for CEE countries to leap to a digitally-enabled future and overcome centuries-old fragmentation and disjointment of infrastructure that hampers its development. The publication aims to define a strategic direction that has to be pursued so CEE can emerge as a cohesive region that enables dynamic, profitable and innovative intra-regional cooperation. Through cooperation, the countries of the region should strive to:
- foster a thriving digital market, where enterprises are able with the use of digital tools to scale up their operations to a regional level,
- create the necessary conditions and regulatory environment that contribute to the strengthening and development of Europe’s industrial and technological capacities.
- advance smart connectivity in CEE through investments and joint undertakings in the development of state-of-the-art digital infrastructure linking the region from North to South,
- work together and coordinate on their endeavours in building digital capabilities necessary for maintaining and enhancing region’s position in European and global economy,
- cybersecurity by design has to be embedded in every digital venture embarked on (regardless of the sector), and closer cooperation between regional cybersecurity institutions should be pursued to build up regions’ cyber resilience,
- increase their efforts to accelerate the 3 Seas Initiative aimed to develop infrastructure in energy, transport and digital sectors, which also provides an excellent venue for strengthening the region, EU’s overall cohesion and resilience, and Transatlantic relations.
Read the executive summary and download the report HERE: Transformative Power of Digital
Register for the webinar on the 6th of May HERE.
29. 4. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
Centre for European Perspective and the Kosciuszko Institute invite you to a webinar titled:
Transformative Power of Digital
Thursday, May 6th, 11.00 (CET)
Register here
On this occasion, we are also launching a report entitled: Transformative Power of Digital: Central and Eastern Europe’s leap towards greater prosperity, innovation and resilience.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our economies, workplaces and daily habits, accentuated global rivalries and brought with it an increased sense of vulnerability. But as every crisis, it also ushered in unique opportunities by greatly accelerating digital adoption. The CEE – region of crucial geopolitical importance for the EU and its transatlantic allies – has an opportunity to make a true leap in digital development through digital transformation.
- How will digitalization contribute to the resilience of the region?
- How would closer cooperation of the region impact the EU discussions on strategic autonomy?
- What role does the Transatlantic partnership play in enhancing regional cooperation?
Joining us to discuss these questions are:
· Opening address by Izabela Albrycht, Chair of the Kosciuszko Institute
· Peter Geršak, State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia
· Marek Zagórski, State Secretary, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland
· Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki, Ambassador for Cyber & Tech Affairs, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland [TBC]
· Ambassador Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Estonia
Moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director, Centre for European Perspective (CEP)
To learn more about the event and the joint report, follow Centre for European Perspective on Facebook and Twitter, you are also invited to follow the Kosciuszko Institute on Facebook and Twitter.
26. 4. 2021 | POTC, PR
Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) organized a Pre-deployment Training for Civilian Personnel Joining the EUAM Ukraine and EUMM Georgia from 20 – 23 April 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the training was delivered in a virtual form.
Pre-deployment trainings aim to increase the functioning ability of the mission staff by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become operational and capable to adapt to the new working environment. This pre-deployment training was designed specifically for civilians that are about to be deployed either to the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine (EUAM) or the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM).
The training provided an overview of the local environment and historical context of both countries, thoroughly presented both missions, prepared the trainees for an interview, explained the basics of orientation, and equipped the participants with gender lenses together with skills for successful trainers, mentoring, monitoring and advising. Many thanks to all the trainers.
Although virtual trainings bring different challenges we are certain that our participants will be prepared to embark on assigned responsibilities with confidence and adapt to complex mission life. All the best of luck to all of them!
19. 4. 2021 | POTC, PR
Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) is organizing a Pre-deployment Training for Civilian Personnel Joining the EUAM Ukraine and EUMM Georgia. The training will, due to COVID-19 restrictions, take place virtually from 20 – 23 April 2021.
The pre-deployment training course is one of the primary tools used to generate competent, institutionally knowledgeable, and ethically aware civilian personnel capable of serving in dangerous and complex environments. This training will be mission-specific, focusing on the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine (EUAM) and the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), designed for police and civilians that will be potentially deployed to one of the above-mentioned missions. The training is intended to provide a shared understanding of the environment and both missions, including cross-cutting themes and priorities such as gender mainstreaming and the development of basic skills, such as map reading, monitoring – mentoring – advising and skills of a good trainer.
After successfully completing the training, the new civilian staff members will be prepared to undertake assigned responsibilities with confidence and adapt to complex mission life.
