European Standards in Serbia (Collection)
European Standards in Serbia (Collection)
Power of Social Responsibility / State-Business-Citizens for Social and Economic Rights – Report
Center for Democracy Foundation realized the campaign POWER OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – State, Business and Citizens for Social and Economic Rights in the period March 2007 – September 2008, with the intention to draw public attention to the importance of respect and protection of economic and social rights. We hereby present the general chronological overview of the activities, but also the results of campaign; from expert analysis of the contemporary status “application” of economic and social rights, to the final conference “Economic and Social Rights in Serbia” where we gathered over 100 of representatives from relevant institutions and organizations that…
Good Practice of Corporations in Protection of Employees
Publication “Good Practice of Corporations in Protection of Employees” is a part of the campaign POWER OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – State, Business and Citizens for Social and Economic Rights. This campaign is being realized by Center for Democracy Foundation as of March 2007, aiming to draw public attention to the alarming situation in this area and to call upon all relevant state and social actors to the obligation of respecting of economic and social rights in Serbia. The campaign we launched is directed towards government and local authorities, business sector and civil society, as well as public. Through the campaign,…
About Respect for Labor Rights
Democratic social values constantly expand the “right” of human rights. Along with civic and political rights, which were prioritized in the development of democracy and establishment of democratic institutions for decades, nowadays the attention is more directed towards other clusters of human rights – rightfully claimed that they enable attaining political and civic rights, from one side, and that they are integral factor and one of the pillars of citizens’ quality of life on the other side. These are economic, social and cultural rights, the right to healthy/quality environment, right to information and other rights. Achieving of these rights enables…
New Theoretical and Methodological Approaches in the Development of Sustainable Regional Development Strategy
It is a study on two interrelated topics: sustainable regional development and its implementation in one specific region. The study provides basic elements for understanding the context, approach and concept for definition of sustainable development of a relatively encircled regional/territorial entity and considers the conditionality of the proposed approach implementation in the Zlatibor region, which includes Zlatibor District excluding Municipality of Sjenica and including Municipality of Ivanjica (belonging to Moravica District). Goal of the study is to inform and “tutor” local and regional development actors on the issues important for the development of sustainable regional development, as well as to…
Women Return to Labor Market – Report
Center for Democracy Foundation in cooperation with the association “Equal Opportunities” realized the project “Women Return to Labor Market” in the period May 2006 – March 2007. Objective of the project was to contribute the opportunities for employment and self-employment of women, empowering them with new knowledge and skills required form more active approach in searching for job and establishing private businesses in tourism and social protection services. Activities were intended for women 35-55 years of age, from Belgrade and with high school or university education wishing to return to labor market.
New Stage in Our Development
When celebrating the ten years anniversary of the Center in 2004, it reasonably appeared to us that one stage in the development of our institution is over and that new challenges lay in front of us. Past two years, 2005 and 2006, embody our efforts to attune Center’s activities even more to the needs of the society and the new circumstances in our environment. These two years we primarily dedicated to introduction of new topics and projects, linking them to our previous experience and knowledge. Searching for firmest possible foundations when creating our programs for the years to come, we…
European Policies and Strategies in Local Community
Publication “European Policies and Strategies in Local Community” originated from several months of work on the project with the same title and it is certainly one of the most significant results of numerous Center for Democracy’s expert team, direct participants’ and local community associates’ activities in the Zlatibor region. Project European Policies and Strategies in Local Community commenced in May 2005 and ended February 2006 with the conference Zlatibor Region and European Road to Development. It was financed by European Agency for Reconstruction through European Integration Fund (EIF).
Dragoljub Mi?unovi?, Reform or Restoration
To change or to collapse! This is almost Hamlet’s dilemma for all those who have an insight in our reality, have knowledge of our present situation and strategically contemplate on our future. “The salvation lays in changes”, say many. Then again, it is as far as they agree. Majority of politicians and analysts agreeing does not go beyond this slogan, considering that changes may have diverse directions, can be accomplished in various ways and differently defined. Therefore, our epic social debate merely starts here, through the debate on purpose and direction of the changes. It is not a rare case…
Ten-Year Report of the Center for Democracy Foundation
Ten years in the life of one institution is not a small period. If we recapitulate the past decade, we can be certain that, no matter how long the Center for Democracy Foundation will last; past years will be a very important part of its history. Previous period was abundant with dramatic political changes, economic isolation, social turbulences and international crisis and conflicts. Historical visions offered by different elites and institutions took turns. In this turmoil, Center for Democracy Foundation remained dedicated to its principles, working in accordance with the proclaimed goals and agreed values. Ten years ago, founders of…
Booklet “COURT EFFICIENCY AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION” (ENG)
The Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF) is a non-governmental organization, which has been focussing for ten years now on the development of civil society and democratic institutions and the establishment of democratic political culture in Serbia and Montenegro. The CDF programs focus on support to reforms in Parliament, the judiciary and state administration and the development of human resources for reforms. CDF’s mission is based on the principles of the rule of law and human and civil rights. The Project to Support the Independence and Impartiality of Judges in Serbia and Montenegro, then called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) was…
OEBS HANDBOOK (ENG)
All OSCE participating States recognize equality between women and men as a fundamental aspect of a just and democratic society. They are committed to promote equal opportunities for the full participation of women in all aspects of political and public life. This handbook provides basic guidance to all OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Missions (EOM) on monitoring women’s participation in electoral processes. It has been developed as part of the ODIHR’s effort to enhance equality between women and men by mainstreaming gender issues into all areas of its work. The handbook sets out practical steps to be taken by each EOM to…
