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 Discussion: Dimensions of Civil Society
On 30 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a round table discussion on the past, present and future of civil society. Guest speakers at the event were Mr. Michael Edwards, Director of Civil Society and Governance at Ford Foundation and Mr. Martin Butora, Honorary President of the CEE Trust for Democracy. more »
Study visit: the Greek Experience in Elaboration and Implementation of Innovation Strategies
On 28-30 May 2006 representatives of the Center for the Study of Democracy, ARC Fund, district and government representaives took part in a study visit to Thessaloniki, Greece. The objective of the visit was exchange of experience with Greek experts in the framework of the initiative RIS BRIDGE for elaboration of a Regional Innovation Strategy for South West Planning Region in Bulgaria. more »
International seminar: Export Control of Dual-Use Items and Arms: Industry Outreach
On 22 - 23 May 2006 the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria in cooperation with the Center for the Study of Democracy organized an international seminar on Export Control of Dual-Use Items and Arms: Industry Outreach. The seminar was part of the continuing implementation of the Joint Action Plan of Bulgaria and Hungary offering exchange of information, training and assistance to the countries from the Western Balkans. more »
Public discussion on: Anticorruption Public Councils and the Local Public Mediators – Anticorruption Network in Pazardjik District
On May 30, 2006 in the Press-club of BTA in Pazardjik took place the final conference of the “Anticorruption network in Pazardjik District” project, organized by Crime Prevention Fund IGA. Representatives of 7 Municipalities in District Pazardjik – Belovo, Bratsigovo, Rakitovo, Lesichovo, Septemvri, Batak and Pazardjik attended the conference.
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Round table: Prospects of Energy Security in Europe
On 11 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy hosted a round table on the topic Prospects of Energy Security in Europe with guest speaker Mr. Philip Stephens, associate editor of the Financial Times and senior commentator at the newspaper. Participants in the event were UK Ambassador Jeremy Hill, Mr. Valeri Rachev, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Iraq, Dr. Ognian Shentov, Chairman of CSD, Mr. Assen Dyulgerov, attorney-at-law, Ambassador Boyko Noev, CSD European Program Director, Mr. Emil Yalnazov, Director of the UN and Global Affairs Directorate at the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and others. more »
Press conference: International Competitiveness of Bulgaria: Trends and Challenges
On 11 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a press conference to present Bulgaria’s position in IMD's World Competitiveness Yearbook. With the partnership of CSD this year Bulgaria was included for the first time in the world oldest and most comprehensive annual report on the competitiveness. more »
Round table: For Effective Management of EU Funds in Bulgaria - Necessary National Instruments in the First Years after the Accession
On 10 May 2006 the Center for the Study of Democracy organized in the National Assembly a round table, dedicated to the necessary national instruments for effective management of EU funds in the first years after accession. more »
Seminar: Judiciary and Counteracting Corruption and Organized Crime
On May 9, 2006, the Center for the Study of Democracy hosted the first of a series of training seminars on The Judiciary and the Counteraction of Corruption and Organized Crime, organized jointly with Global Fisc Management. Investigators, prosecutors and judges, representatives of the Ministry of Interior, lawyers, and media attended the seminar.
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Press conference: Enhancing Border Security between Bulgaria, Turkey and Macedonia: Reinforcing Criminal Justice in Border Districts
On May 9, 2006 at a press conference in Haskovo District Court the Enhancing Border Security between Bulgaria, Turkey and Macedonia: Reinforcing Criminal Justice in Border Districts project was launched. The event was attended by judges and prosecutors from Haskovo and Svilengrad courts and prosecution offices, representatives of Haskovo District Investigation Service, the police, the customs, etc. more »
Public Meeting: Crime Trends in Bulgaria
On 3 May 2006, at a public meeting of the National Crime Prevention Commission, the Center for the Study of Democracy launched its latest report Crime Trends in Bulgaria 2000 – 2005. The event, held at the Hilton Hotel, was chaired by Minister of Interior, Mr. Rumen Petkov, and included input from Chief Commissioner Valentin Petrov, Director of the National Police Service, the Ambassador of the UK, Jeremy Hill, Mr. Bozhidar Bozhinov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, other members of the Commission, MPs, business and media representatives. more »
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