Welcome to Regional Academy for Democratic development

Main goal of ADD is to advance democracy, human rights, and sustainable development by empowering citizens, advocating for transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, and promoting active participation in social change.

OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE POLICIES THAT WILL
GUARANTEE PEACE AND DEVELOP DEMOCRACY IN THE REGION

Projects and actions

About Us

Even today, 20 years after the last armed conflict in the region is over, it is clear that there are still obstacles to building sustainable peace and developing modern, democratic societies in all of the countries of the region, be they EU member states or not.

Although several founders of ADD have previous experience in public offices, ADD is not aligned with any of the governments of the region.

NON-GOVERNMENTAL

Although several founders of ADD have previous experience in public offices, ADD is not aligned with any of the governments of the region.
Some of the members of the Executive Board of ADD have political background, but they are acting in their personal capacities and do not represent political parties

NON-PARTISAN

Some of the members of the Executive Board of ADD have political background, but they are acting in their personal capacities and do not represent political parties

NON-PROFIT

ADD functions under the rules and laws that apply to non-profit organizations in Serbia, where it is seated.
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Main Problems

Poverty                                            Brain-drain
Prejudices                                        Extremism
Lack of Democracy                        Poor educational system
Inequalities                                      Lack of Rule of Law 

Our Team – Executive Committee

Balša Božović - President

Former Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, manager of numerous projects, George C. Marshall Center Alumni
Former State secretary for EU affairs of the republic of North Macedonia

Kalinka Gaber - North Macedonia

Former State secretary for EU affairs of the republic of North Macedonia

Sasa Magazinovic – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Head of the SDP Caucus

Senida Mesi – Albania

Former Member of the Parliament of Albania, former Deputy Prime Minister of Albania

Bojan Glavasevic – Croatia

Former Member of the Parliament of Croatia, former Vice-Minister of Army Veterans

Aleksandar Pejovic – Montenegro

Former Minister of European Integration, Chief negotiator for EU accession process, Ambassador of Montenegro to the EU

Mija Javornik – Slovenia

Women rights activist

Aleksandra Jerkov – Serbia

Assistant Professor at EDUCONS University, Former Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, President of the Committee for Human Rights of Parliamentarians of IPU

Our Team – ADVISORY BOARD

Our Advisory Board consists of our partners.

DONORS

ADD’s donors are Foundations, Governments, Administrations, Institutions and Individuals who share our vision of the future

NGOs AND CSOs

One representative from the most prominent NGOs and CSOs from each country is member of the ADD’s Advisory Board

INSTITUTIONS

ADD’s cooperation with institutions and national and/or international organizations of similar orientation is one of the key features of our work.

INDIVIDUALS

Former Officials, Presidents and Ministers, prominent intellectuals, experts, university teachers, researchers, activists and other prominent individuals are valuable members of ADD

Council for Inclusive Governance CIG

Spetim Gashi – Kosovo

Council for Inclusive Governance CIG
SCiDEV Center

Dr. Blerjana Bino - Albania

SCiDEV Center
Network of Progressive Initiatives

Sanela Čičić – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Network of Progressive Initiatives
Human Rights Projects Manager

Ljubica Mandic – Serbia

Human Rights Projects Manager

Our Long-Term Goals

Long-term goals of ADD correspond to SDGs, but also go beyond them and reach even further

Regonal Approach

It has become evident over the decades following the last armed conflict in the region that none of the countries can solve these issues separately, and this is why we are doing something completely different – adopting the regional agenda.

Regonal Solutions to Separate State Problems

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MODERN

These solutions need to be innovative and new, promoted by new generation of politicians and future leaders.

BRAVE

There is no space for partial solutions, or solutions that would be in line with populism, demagogy or cheap extremism.

DIALOGUE

Solutions need to be result of comprehensive dialogue which will tackle even difficult subjects and issues.

Everyone involved

All the solutions that need to be made have to be product of participation of great number of factors and include all of the stakeholders, rather than result of the agreement of political elites in each of the countries. 

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Strength

Our strength lies in the fact that we are all active politicians and decision-makers in our countries who can implement policies and solutions that are going to be developed.

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Contact Us

Have any questions about us? Drop in or send us a message!