Central and Eastern European Citizens NetworkCentral and Eastern European Citizens NetworkCEECN_2e102b82-ee69-411b-8ad9-0f9add3e9f9fTo promote citizens participation in Central and Eastern Europe and provide opportunities for grassroots initiatives to learn and exchange experiences and ideas._ba093e59-10f7-4d4e-ae9f-c7ae26066d45ParticipationEvery citizen has the right to participate in the design and implementation of those activities affecting their lives, their families and their communities.InclusionActive inclusion of the unempowered and marginalized as equal partners must be ensured and stimulated.DiversityRespect for the diversity of our membership and their experiences.Trust, Vision, and Common Aims and BeliefsMutual trust, shared vision, common aims and beliefs of the network members.Citizen Participation and DemocracyTo ensure democratic systems through citizen participation_4685b28c-107c-4374-bb2c-0753005af521Democratic systems endure when there is the mutually reinforcing practice and belief of transparent, free and open citizen participation. Both the practices and beliefs are new in CEE. That is why citizen participation needs to be fostered.The Network exists to both improve each member organization's efforts and also result in some external impact in the CEE region.AwarenessIncrease awareness of the general public throughout CEE on the potential and actual impact of citizen initiatives._b2abca9d-2ad8-44c5-8c93-996a56a382201Skills and CapacitiesIncrease skills and capacities of citizens to more effectively participate in local, regional and national development._101a1402-7e0f-4b3c-892c-ba2c8e0088d82Citizen ParticipationPromote citizen participation in CEE._3ab4bf55-0eff-43cf-a2e8-ece970ccd22432010-02-08http://ceecn.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=37ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com