Beskydský Winter Dog Race

Winter race for runners and walkers with a dog. Competitors can look forward to a diverse track 24 km long. In the PZKO complex, facilities will be created for competitors with all conveniences (toilets, showers, hot food after the race). The route will lead not only along tourist signs but also through forest roads and will be marked with coloured signs. There will be 2 refreshment stations with hot drinks on the track and a rich raffle awaits the competitors. There are few winter races with dogs in our region, we see great potential to popularize the sport. https://www.winterdograce.cz/visegrad-fund/

Presentation of the EaP SME Networking Platform

A one-day conference will be organized where the EaP SME Networking Platform will be presented by SMEDC. All partners from EaP and V4 countries will gather in Tbilisi to present the Platform to a wider audience and discuss during the two panels the importance of the SME networking as well as SME cluster-to-cluster networking for developing the economies of EaP countries and reach out the European markets by partnerships. On the other hand, the implications of Covid-19 for SMEs and importance of exchanging the knowledge, know-how and technology, enhancing digital skills and innovation through research and development in the post-pandemic period. Next half of the day will be dedicated to partnership building among project partners to reach out wider audiences, disseminate the Platform in EaP countries and attract the members for networking as well as discuss the follow-up activities to involve them in the service development and cooperation as well as the agreed communication strategy. https://www.facebook.com/events/6454096947965227?acontext=%7B"event_action_history"%3A[%7B"surface"%3A"page"%7D]%7D

Establishment of the Network of Analysis and Advocacy

A kick-off event will be organized in Skopje, North Macedonia. The duration of the activity is one month as it includes the preparation, organization and follow up activities of the event. The event will feature an opening conference and several small scale targeted workshops with journalists, representatives of CSOs and academia, as well as representatives of institutions. Two individuals per partner organization will participate, while the hosts will help them make the most of the opportunity to get them networked with journalists. In total, 200 people will attend the events. Ambassadors resident in Skopje from V4 and other countries will also be invited to address the audience. Guest will be expected to prepare and present short papers, which will serve as basis for compiling a mapping report, which will be distributed to all stakeholders. http://www.isshs.edu.mk/category/avenues-of-cooperation-events-events/