Training for the Armenian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The team of the European Centre provided an online training on ‘Quality assurance in delivering social services’ to the Armenian Ministry in June 2023.
The social investment approach in Western Balkan & Eastern Partnership countries
At the 5th BBinar on 13 June 2023 about 40 stakeholders came together to discuss what role the social investment approach to social welfare policies can and should play in supporting sustainable development in the Western Balkan and the Eastern Partnership countries.
European Centre organised the 2nd BB Policy Review on gender equality and care for relatives
The European Centre organised the 2nd BB Policy Review on ‘Gender Equality and Care for relatives’ on 05 and 06 June 2023. Around 40 representatives registered from ministries and public bodies from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Informal Care and Gender Equality in the Western Balkans
At the fourth BBinar on Informal Care and Gender Equality in the Western Balkans on 16 March 2023, ca 35 stakeholders from international organisations, ministries, civil society, NGOs, universities, and research institutes throughout the UNECE region came together to discuss progress and challenges of developing accessible, affordable, and high-quality care for older adults.
Deinstitutionalisation of children and persons with disabilities
The North Macedonian Ministry and the European Centre hosted the online peer review “Deinstitutionalisation of children and persons with disabilities” in February 2023.
Monitoring & evaluation of social protection programmes
The Armenian Ministry and the European Centre hosted an online policy review “Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Social Protection Programmes”, in December 2022.
The design of the social assistance benefit in Moldova
The Moldovan Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the European Centre organised an online Peer review on “The design of the social assistance benefit in Moldova: Improving targeting and supporting employment”, in September 2022.
06/07/2022 Older People in Ukraine during the Russian Invasion
Grantmakers in Aging, in collaboration with HelpAge USA and American Society on Aging, invites you to a webinar: Older People in Ukraine during the Russian Invasion Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time Register here About Please join us for an expert discussion with Ukrainian aging specialist Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko and HelpAge staff from…
Integrated policy approach applied in Kosovo for vulnerable groups of society
On 21-22 June 2022, the European Centre organised and facilitated the peer review “The integrated policy approach applied for vulnerable groups of society with the Active Inclusion Integration Platform (AIIP) of the Republic of Kosovo”.
Family type childcare in Western Balkans
The 3rd BBinar which took place on 2nd June 2022 discussed models, progress, challenges, and ways forward for the development of the family type cares services for children in Western Balkans with country examples from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Albania.