An intensive training on project management has enhanced the capacities of civil society organizations to contribute to the protection of digital rights in Montenegro through the implementation of their project ideas, it was stated today at the conclusion of the three-day training conducted by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) in Podgorica.
The training was attended by representatives of organizations whose projects were supported under the recently completed call for proposals for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Montenegro, within the programme “Protection of Rights and Promotion of Digital Citizenship: Montenegrin Digital Shield (MDS)”, implemented by the CCE, in partnership with the SHARE Foundation and in cooperation with the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services, with the financial support of the European Union and co-funding of the Ministry of Regional Investment Development and Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organizations.
“The part of the training dedicated to project visibility on social networks was particularly important to me, as it enables me to present my work professionally, reach a wider audience, and communicate more clearly the values and messages I want to convey,” said Nemanja Marić from the NGO Association for Responsible and Sustainable Development (UZOR), whose project “Digital (De)construction of Lies” was supported within the call.
“Our project activities will be focused on young people and will include an educational programme, a scientific conference on digital rights and online safety, a competition, as well as the production of informational content dedicated to digital rights, media literacy, and online safety,” said Nikolina Tomović, project coordinator of “Through the Law into the Digital Galaxy: a Safe Click Is Your Virtual Shield”, implemented by the Alumni Academy of the Faculty of Law of the University of Montenegro. “Participating in these trainings, especially the segments on project visibility and the use of social media, was extremely valuable for us, as it contributed to developing communication skills essential for effectively informing our target group and achieving better results in project implementation,” she added.
During the three-day training, participants acquired knowledge on EU project management, financial management, policy drafting and monitoring, as well as social media management, campaigning, and EU rules on project visibility.
Understanding the project cycle is essential for effective planning and implementation of activities, strengthening transparency and accountability in managing funds, and enhancing capacities for policy monitoring.
Jovana Radulović, project assistant