Civil Society Dialogue Network Events
Meeting Types
Through a range of meeting formats, the CSDN creates space for open, informed and practical discussions on key issues shaping EU external action.
Each type of meeting is designed with a specific focus, but all aim to foster meaningful dialogue, generate useful insights and support more effective and inclusive EU policies.
Policy Meetings focus on key thematic issues related to EU peacebuilding policies and practices. They provide a space for civil society to share expertise and contribute directly to ongoing EU policy processes, including areas such as mediation, security, or gender and conflict.
Participants can expect in-depth discussions that connect policy frameworks with real-world experience and help shape more informed EU approaches.
Geographic Meetings focus on specific countries or regions affected by conflict. They bring together local and international perspectives to inform EU conflict analysis and the development of strategies and programmes.
These meetings offer grounded insights into local dynamics and allow participants to better understand context-specific challenges and opportunities for peacebuilding.
Policy Meetings focus on key thematic issues related to EU peacebuilding policies and practices. They provide a space for civil society to share expertise and contribute directly to ongoing EU policy processes, including areas such as mediation, security, or gender and conflict.
Participants can expect in-depth discussions that connect policy frameworks with real-world experience and help shape more informed EU approaches.
Member State Meetings bring the dialogue beyond Brussels by engaging EU Member State representatives in discussions with civil society. They focus on issues that are particularly relevant at national level while connecting them to broader EU peacebuilding efforts.
These meetings help strengthen links between national and EU perspectives and encourage more coordinated approaches.
NGO Round-table Meetings provide a more informal space for exchange among civil society organisations based in Europe.
They focus on sharing experiences, discussing current issues and strengthening connections within the peacebuilding community. Participants can expect open discussions, peer learning and opportunities to build collaboration.
Training Seminars are designed to strengthen civil society’s understanding of the EU and its peacebuilding policies. They provide practical knowledge and tools to support more effective engagement with EU institutions.
Participants can expect interactive sessions that combine learning, discussion and skills development.
These conferences bring together academics, practitioners and policy-makers to explore new ideas and approaches to peacebuilding. They create space for more forward-looking and reflective discussions, combining research and practice to generate innovative thinking that can inform EU policies.
Participants can expect a mix of perspectives and a focus on both current challenges and future trends.
Meeting Types
CSDN events fall into the following categories:
1. POLICY MEETING
Policy Meetings address thematic issues in EU peacebuilding policies, focusing on civil society input for policy processes, CSDP missions, and broader topics like gender and conflict analysis.
2. GEOGRAPHIC MEETING
Geographic Meetings focus on specific countries or regions, providing civil society input into EU conflict analysis and strategy development.
3. FUNDING INSTRUMENTS MEETING
Funding Instruments Meetings examine EU external financing for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
4. MEMBER STATE MEETING
Member State Meetings foster dialogue between EU Member State policymakers and civil society on peacebuilding policies.
5. NGO ROUNDTABLE MEETING
NGO Round-table Meetings connect European peacebuilding NGOs, encourage discussion, and share information on EU policies.
6. TRAINING SEMINARS
Provide training to civil society representatives to help them work more effectively with the EU in peacebuilding.
7. CONFERENCES WITH ACADEMICS
These conferences aim to connect academics and practitioners, encouraging innovative ideas for EU peacebuilding. One conference is planned, with topics proposed by academics, policymakers, and civil society.
