The Civic Resource Center has announced an upcoming online debate, titled “Digital Transformation of Civil Organizations,” scheduled for October 21, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM via the ZOOM platform. This event, organized as part of the EU support for Civic Resource Center – phase 2 project, will gather experts, civil society leaders, and innovators to discuss how digital tools and innovations can significantly improve the efficiency, transparency, and impact of civil society organizations.
Event Purpose and Focus
The debate aims to spark a dialogue on the growing importance of digitization in civil society and showcase how organizations can leverage digital tools to enhance their operations. Participants will have the chance to learn from successful examples of digital transformation, with a particular focus on social innovations that have increased the impact of organizations in Macedonia. The discussion will cover essential topics such as the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting citizen participation and policy-making, as well as IT solutions that boost the sustainability of civil organizations.
Key Speakers and Agenda
The event will feature leading experts and practitioners from various fields who will share insights and real-world applications of digital transformation in civil society. The agenda includes the following sessions:
12:00-12:15 – Opening of the Event
- Valentina Velichkovska, Executive Director, Civic Resource Center
- Anita Gagovska Trenchevska, Regional Expert for the South-West Planning Region, within the project “EU Support for Civic Resource Center – Phase 2”
12:15-13:00 – Presentations on AI and Digital Tools
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Citizen Participation and Policy-Making in the Digital Age
- Prof. Dr. Goran Šibakovski, Dean, Faculty of Applied IT, UINT St. Apostle Pavle Ohrid
- Application of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Social Impact
- Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Karadimche, Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences, UINT St. Apostle Pavle Ohrid
- IT Solutions and Social Innovations for the Benefit of Increasing the Impact and Sustainability of Civil Organizations
- Prof. Dr. Monika Markovska, Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies, University of St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, and President of the Association for Social Innovation VR Lab Bitola
- Successful Examples of Digital Transformation and Influence
- Atanas Godzoski, M.Sc., Director, Angor AG, IT company
- Improving Productivity Through Digital Tools (Example: Aqtos)
- Damjan Dano, Consultant for Digital Transformation and Founder of Aqtos and IWM Network
Facilitator: Anita Gagovska Trenchevska, Regional Expert for the South-Western Planning Region
13:00-13:30 – Open Discussion Participants are invited to engage in a Q&A session, share their experiences, and contribute their ideas on how civil society organizations can benefit from digital transformation.
Why Attend?
This event provides a unique platform for civil society organizations to explore digital transformation strategies that can enhance their effectiveness and community impact. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to integrate artificial intelligence and IT solutions into their operations, improving productivity and ensuring greater sustainability. The debate will also highlight inspiring examples of digital innovation from both the public and private sectors.
How to Participate
Interested participants are encouraged to register for the event. Once registered, they will receive a link via email to join the online debate.
About the Project
The debate is part of the “EU Support for Civic Resource Center – Phase 2” project, which is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by the National Foundation for the Development of Civil Society (Civic Resource Center) in collaboration with the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation, the Association for Democratic Initiatives (ADI) in Gostivar, and Media Plus in Shtip. The initiative seeks to strengthen the digital capacity of civil society organizations, promoting greater efficiency, transparency, and social impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and learn how digital transformation can shape the future of civil society in Macedonia!
