European Commission 

Austrian Development Agency

Ministry of Public Administration of the Government of Montenegro

Co-funding of the WeBER 3.0 activities implemented by Institute Alternativa in Montenegro

European Commission 

Swedish International Development Agency – SIDA
through Balkan Civil Society Development Network – BCSDN

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade and German Marshall Fund of the U.S.

Co-funding of the WeBER 3.0 activities implemented by Institute Alternativa in Montenegro

Open Society Foundation Serbia

Ministry of Public Administration, Digital Society and Media of the Government of Montenegro

SMART Balkans – Civil Society for Shared Society in the Western Balkans

German Agency for International Cooperation GmbH – GIZ

Swedish International Development Agency – SIDA, Albania

European Commission 

Kingdom of the Netherlands 

WeBER Plus

WeBER Plus is a regional spin-off project of the wider WeBER initiative funded by the SMART Balkan project and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a collaborative endeavour engaging four partners of the TEN network – CEP Belgrade, FPI BH Sarajevo, GLPS Pristina, and EPI Skopje. Set in motion on January 1, 2023, it will run until November, 2024.

The primary goal of the WeBER Plus is to strengthen participation of CSOs in public administration reform (PAR). This is achieved by increasing their capacities and fostering regional and national-level consultations. The project’s strategic outputs are designed to facilitate this empowerment:

• Inclusive Insights: National PAR Working Groups and online consultation tools will be utilised to pinpoint training needs, priority PAR concerns, and CSO perspectives. This approach ensures that training programs address genuine challenges and needs of the CSOs.
• Informed Empowerment: A key component of WeBER Plus is the development of a comprehensive training program for CSOs. This program will be shaped in consultation with esteemed partners such as SIGMA/OECD and ReSPA. By adhering to globally recognised standards and practices, CSOs will be equipped with the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of PAR.
• Strengthening Impact: WeBER Plus focuses on enhancing CSO capacities for active participation in PAR and effective monitoring of public policies. By building these essential skills, CSOs become catalysts for positive change, collaborating effectively with governmental bodies and ensuring that policies align with citizen needs.