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Sanja Bojanic, MBAiDemocratic Governance and Economy and Environment
Programme Analyst UNDP Montenegro
[email protected]@bojanics
Implemented by:Center for Democratic Transition, Montenegro
United Nations Development Programme in Montenegro
INITIAL IDEAInspired by Curators of Sweden @swedenMontenegrin Twitter community – last resort of
activismTo promote new faces and image of MontenegroTo promote UN values: integrity, professionalism,
respect for diversityPost 2015 – continue debateTo strengthen civic activism
TO INFORM, DISCUSS AND INSPIRETO RAISE INITIATIVES
MEDIA PARTNERSTo increase the visibilityTo expand outreachTo support the initiatives raised
TV show Robin Hood Online portal Vijesti
24 new “faces” who are recognized in the community for their integrity, expertise and professionalism
Professors, journalists, NGO activists, artists, experts
“Unusual suspects”
PARTICIPANTS
THEMESUse of public spaces, youth
unemployment, persons with disabilities, environmental protections, protection of animals, sports in Montenegro, culture in Montenegro, biodiversity, social responsibility in business, technologies as a tool for communication between citizens and governments, activism, human rights, gender equality, Roma’s inclusion, media in Montenegro, rule of law, mental disorders in Montenegro
RESULTSFrom November, 2013 to May, 201424 distinguished individuals tweeted from
@cgtvitujeActive discussion with 10 do 30 accounts per
day, on average6078 tweets, 1540 followers24 media reports from partner Vijesti and
numerous from other media, in country and on a regional level
Many initiatives raised, 7 initiatives acted upon
RESEARCH INITIATIVESTransparency of use of public spaces in
municipalities press release, further research planned
Research about e Governance web portal @cgtvituje’s discussion questioned use of the portal
press release
ACTIVISM INITIATIVESForestation of Gorica hill
Visit to asylum for abandoned animals
Lecture on mental disorders in Montenegro
Persons with disabilities campaignAwareness raising campaign on illegal parking on disabled
persons’ parking placesFlyers, media articles, social networks
Persons with disabilities simulation To meet with the obstacles persons with disabilities encounter on a
regular basis due to the lack of appropriately modified sidewalks, illegal parking, inconveniently positioned objects at the path of transit, etc.
Minister of labor and social welfare, MPs, representatives of international community
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