AT A GLANCE
The ROOT WB project is built on the belief that active citizenship, structured dialogue, and regional cooperation are essential for strengthening democracy and civic space in the Western Balkans. By connecting citizens, civil society organizations, and public authorities through participatory methods, evidence-based advocacy, and innovative tools like the Dialogue and Policy Hub, the project creates lasting frameworks for citizen engagement aligned with EU best practices.
ROOT WB empowers youth, women, and marginalized groups, supports cross-border learning, and promotes inclusive policymaking while upholding the highest ethical and safety standards to protect and amplify the voices of all participants.
OBJECTIVES
- Promote active citizenship and civic engagement, particularly among youth,
women, and underrepresented groups at local, national, and regional levels; - Enhance CSO capacities to defend civic space, advocate reforms, and represent citizens’ rights;
- Facilitate regional cooperation and exchange of best practices between CSOs, local authorities, and EU partners to foster cross-border civic alliances;
- Improve public understanding of EU values, rights, and institutions, in line with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights;
- Establish participatory policy-making mechanisms to integrate citizen input into both local governance and EU-related processes.