PRESS RELEASE | WBF and Japan to cooperate for a seventh year
Tirana – On the 28th of October 2025, Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, and the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), Mr. Gjergj Murra,.
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The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is organizing a high-level Conference to highlight the essential role of local leaders in addressing pressing challenges and fostering regional cooperation. As key actors in.
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The Western Balkans Fund is currently organizing an international conference aimed at fostering cooperation among municipalities, central authorities, civil society and relevant stakeholders in the Western Balkans Region. The “SYNERGY –.
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WBF-Japan expand cooperation for the sixth year in a row
Tirana – On the 28th of October 2024, Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, and the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), Mr. Gjergj Murra,.
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Western Balkans Fund Turns Seven!
September 5 marks the seventh anniversary of the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), a significant milestone for one of the first regional organizations established in the Western Balkans by the Ministries.
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Visit of Ambassador KATO to WBF Secretariat
Today, we were delighted to welcome at our Secretariat the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Tirana, H.E. KATO Kikuko. At the meeting, WBF underlined the desire to expand further.
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VerityCon 2023 - Navigating the Disinformation Era
VerityCon23 | Preliminary Findings and Recommendations
The VerityCon23 International Conference, a flagship event organized by the Western Balkans, culminated with the presentation of preliminary findings and recommendations from our experts. This crucial discussion was overseen by.
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Closing Remarks of Ambassador Takada
Yesterday, at the final conclusion of the VerityCon23 Internatonal Conference, Mr Daisuke Fujimura, Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan to Tirana, read a heartfelt message on behalf of.
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VerityCon 2023 - Navigating the Disinformation Era
Digital Safety and Disinformation Strategies
Buzz Sessions of the Second Day of VerityCon23 International Conference focused on Digital Safety and Disinformation Strategies and in Western Balkans. Two parallel panels were moderated by Blerjana Bino, a.
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Navigating the Disinformation Landscape in the Western Balkans
During the first panel of the second day of the VerityCon23 International Conference, an in-depth discussion unfolded about the disinformation landscape in the Western Balkans. Moderated by Mila Carovska, a.
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Panel 1 | Navigating the Disinformation Era
VerityCon 2023, the largest conference on freedom of expression in the Western Balkans, commenced tonight in Tirana. Following the opening ceremony, the first panel was moderated by Ognen Janevski, a.
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Remarks of Ed Murra at the VerityCon23 Conference
VerityCon2023, the largest conference on freedom of expression in the Western Balkans, kicked-off tonight in Tirana. Organized under the auspices of the Western Balkans Fund, with the support of the.