The 6th International Black Sea Symposium on “Empowering Civil
Society in the Black Sea region: a tool for Innovative Social Change”
will be held in Athens, Greece, from 4 to 6 July 2013. In its sixth year, the International
Black Sea Symposium (IBSS) project builds on the success and positive impact of
its previous five editions and brings together the next generation of
stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea
area.
The
ICBSS will welcome young professionals and international experts, for an
intensive course on Black Sea issues. The
event’s working language will be English.
This year’s Symposium introduces a new dimension, the civil
society, as a key element to economic growth, sustainable development
and social change.
In this context, this year’s Symposium will focus on the
following specific topics:
- Mapping social innovation in the EU
Good EU practices on social innovation will be presented
giving emphasis on sharing experiences and learning from each other.
Participants will have the chance to learn the emerging trends, as well as, the
existing funding initiatives and tools.
- Development of human capital and empowerment of civil society in the Black Sea Region
The empowerment of certain social groups (e.g. youth,
women etc.) is crucial in the rapidly changing economic and political landscape
of the wider Black Sea Region. This topic will examine ways of developing civil
society’s role aiming at a healthy and sustainable development of the Black Sea countries.
- Challenges and opportunities for social innovation in the Black Sea
Experts will be called to share their experience on
existing opportunities and key challenges related to social innovation
practices. Reference will be made on Social Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Economy and the way these
terms can bring social transformation.
- The role of Black Sea NGO Regional Networks
Speakers will also highlight the role of NGOs and the development
of regional networks as an opportunity for establishing a platform of dialogue
and cooperation, aiming at working complementary and achieving positive results
on the social and economic environment of the Black Sea
region.
In
this regard, we invite young professionals (22-35 years old),
such as policy-makers, journalists, diplomats, members of Parliament,
entrepreneurs, civil society leaders and researchers (post docs and PhD
candidates) of different backgrounds with
expertise in these fields from around the world, to discuss, to exchange views
and enhance the dialogue on empowering civil society and bringing social change
in the Black Sea. The three-day intensive course will consist of interactive sessions,
with related reading material provided.
Fees
and bursaries:
The
Symposium participation fee is set at 150 € and will cover:
§
tuition
and reading materials
§
accommodation
in twin rooms in a hotel in Athens
(two persons sharing one room)
§
breakfast,
one meal per day and coffee breaks
§
one
welcome reception and one farewell dinner
Please note: participants are expected to make their own
arrangements for the following costs which are not included in the
Participation fee:
§
international
travel to and from Athens
International Airport
§
transfer
from and to the airport – Hotel in Athens
§
visa and
health insurance cover for the entire duration of their trip/stay
§
any
personal expenses that may arise during their trip/stay
Application
and registration process:
Participation is limited to
20 people. Acceptance is at the discretion of the organisers. All applicants
will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of their application within 5 working
days. Only those applicants selected will be informed through confirmation
email by 10 June 2013. The applicable fees and payment details will be
confirmed to participants upon acceptance to the Symposium.
To apply please submit in Word
format
§
the application form duly
completed
§
a two-page CV in English. Please
do not include or send photos.
to:
International Centre for Black
Sea Studies (ICBSS)
Email: icbss@icbss.org
or Fax: +30 210 324 2244
Deadline for applications is 31 May 2012. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Late applications will only be considered
if places remain unfilled.
Should you have any queries,
do not to hesitate to contact us by email at icbss@icbss.org
or by fax at +30 210 324 2244.
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