REReP 2.3: Environmental NGO Networking in South Eastern Europe Gábor Heves Web and Project Manager Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Ministry of Environment of Italy
Basic Principles Cooperation, democratic procedures and transparency Focus on content Long-term sustainability of networks Bottom-up approach: NGO planning, NGO implementation, NGO supervision
Project start-up (2001) Needs assessment Call for expression of interest NGO coalitions Network workplans Project website (http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/SEE_Networking/)
Main project phase (2002-2003) NGO workshops (training and strategic ones) International project meetings (Sofia in 2002 and Prishtina in 2003) Large number of specific activities as described in workplans
Tangible results
Achievements Careful planning for sustainability Ownership of networks Mutual strengthening with other REReP projects Large-scale cooperation of NGOs, donors, media, governments and independent organisations.
Future plans Wide range of activities as described in the national workplans Strengthening of new networks Long-term fundraising and diversification of financial sources Cooperation with other countries (e.g. Italy, Greece, Turkey)