At this event we will present the results of the Agents of Coexistence project and informally launch the new Platform of Leaders of the Middle, with a rich programme of discussions on leadership in a divided society
A public dialogue on polarisation and 'us vs. them' group thinking with Dutch expert Bart Brandsma. Join an informal conversation with space to share perspectives, ask questions and find new inspiration.
An intensive two-day training for the Banská Bystrica OGP team with expert Bart Brandsma, focused on deepening know-how in working with polarisation, as part of the Agents of Coexistence project.
A discussion about migration, how "foreigners" are perceived in our society, solidarity, and ways to ease polarisation on this topic.
A discussion about the role of political parties in depolarising society, about disinformation and about how society or individuals can resist manipulative campaigns.
A discussion about solidarity in times of crisis, overcoming differences and keeping communities together in difficult times.
A smaller awareness-raising meeting presenting the training curriculum to women working in local government.
An awareness-raising workshop in Slovak focused on the challenges and barriers of women's participatory leadership.
An online workshop with experts from Norway focused on women's participatory leadership and exchanging experience.
Open Government Partnership Initiative#2
A discussion meeting focused on activating the Open Government Partnership platform and defining tasks for members of the “Core+” group.
Open Government Partnership Initiative#1
An opening meeting on open government in Banská Bystrica, aimed at launching cooperation between the city and civil society on drafting the open government action plan.
A discussion about the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and about which topics resonate with the people of Banská Bystrica today.
A virtual dialogue for the residents of Banská Bystrica and their elected representatives that offered space for mutual support, sharing experiences and tackling current challenges at a time of limited social contact
A special election edition of the dialogue in Banská Bystrica, focused on discussing the values that can help solve social problems and shape voting decisions, with the aim of improving public communication and supporting democratic attitudes and social cohesion
A public discussion in Banská Bystrica on December 17th, exploring when, how, and why people engage (or don’t engage) in democracy, inviting diverse perspectives—including foreign citizens—to foster dialogue, civic engagement, and democratic culture, all in a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere with free hot punch
A facilitated multi-generational dialogue on topic of Velvet Revolution legacy, democracy and its current development in Slovakia