Title of the project: Social media leadership incubator for Danube regionAcronym: SMILE IncubatorProject manager: Assoc. Prof. dr. Simona Kukovič Programme: Interreg Danube Transnational ProgrammeTotal Project budget: 1.960.000,00 €Interreg finds: 1.568.000,00€Lead partner budget:  267.500,00 € Project duration: 30 monthsProject start: 01.04.2025.Project end: 30.09.2027. Web site of the project: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/smile-incubator Partnership:  Lead partner: School of Advanced Social Studies Associated partners: Project description:  Recently, the DR’s most remote rural…

Attacks on journalists and other media actors represent serious human rights violations, not only because they target individuals conducting journalistic activities but also because they deprive citizens of their right to information, thereby limiting public discourse, which is the core of a well-functioning democratic society. All too often, crimes against journalists go unpunished, fostering a…

In the Western Balkans (WB6) countries, significant progress has been made in shaping youth policy frameworks through the adoption of various laws, strategies, and action plans. Despite this progress, there is a continuous need for the development of a robust youth system that effectively empowers and involves young people in decision-making. A significant aspect of…

Although Montenegro is an EU candidate country with a long-standing membership negotiation process, it faces daily challenges in the field of democracy, as recognized by the EU. The main goal of the project is to strengthen democratic institutions with the aim of Montenegro’s full integration into the EU. In this regard, project partners CDT and…

The project aims to contribute to promoting and supporting accountability and transparency of government, as well as other principles of good governance within the Open Government Partnership (OGP) platform. The action is focused on the municipalities of Plav and Bar and will serve to raise public awareness about MAP commitments and the OGP process at…

Fake news and disinformation continue to spread at an unprecedented speed across social and traditional media. By educating citizens, we empower them to recognize false news and propaganda, while simultaneously increasing trust in the democratic system, which is crucial for building resilience against disinformation. The general goal of the project is to contribute to Montenegro’s…