The social investment approach in Western Balkan & Eastern Partnership countries
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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.

Informal Care and Gender Equality in the Western Balkans
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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.

06/07/2022 Older People in Ukraine during the Russian Invasion  

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…

Social care policy in the new reality
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Social care policy in the new reality

The second BBinar took place online on 22 February 2022. Ca. 40 participants from Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, etc. gathered to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social care provision for older people, persons with disabilities and other groups with support needs in the Eastern Partnership region, and beyond.

1st BBinar: Social spending in times of Covid-19
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1st BBinar: Social spending in times of Covid-19

The inaugural BBinar (Bridge-Building Webinar) took place on 30 November 2021 and focused on social spending in times of Covid-19 in the Western Balkan region. Members of the Eastern European Social Policy Network (EESPN), European Centre colleagues, and a wider audience participate in these BBinars in order to exchange at a practical level about common…

New European Centre initiative: BBinars on Social Policies in Eastern Europe
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New European Centre initiative: BBinars on Social Policies in Eastern Europe

The European Centre is launching BBinars, a series of webinars, on social policy in Eastern Europe. The new initiative offer EESPN members, European Centre colleauges and a wider audience, a possibility to exchange at a practical level about common challenges and progress on different social policy areas in the Western Balkans and the Easternship Partnership region.