Prior to her appointment as coordinator of the National Convention on the EU in 2022, Bojana Selaković worked at Civic Initiatives as a manager of the Public Policy Programme (2013-2016), as well as a programme director (2017-2022) and board member of the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (2016-2022). Her areas of expertise include citizen participation, open government partnership, CSO-Government relations, civil society development, freedom of assembly, expression and association, as well as AML/CFT-NPO relations. She has experience in establishing civil society organisations and networks, promoting their growth and effectiveness, including coordination activities. She has strong references in independent monitoring and shadow reporting in State-CSO and citizen relations and European integration. She has specific experience in the co-creation processes (state – civil society) for the development of policy and and action documents at the regional (Western Balkans), national and local level.
About NCEU
The National Convention on the EU (NCEU) has been Serbia’s foremost advocate for EU accession since 2006, playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about its benefits. With over 700 CSOs involved, NCEU actively monitors Serbia’s EU accession process across all 35 negotiation chapters through dedicated working groups and cross-sectoral teams. These groups engage in constructive dialogue with government representatives, providing valuable recommendations for policy enhancements. NCEU is an integral part of both governmental and parliamentary procedures related to Serbia’s EU accession, contributing significantly to increased transparency and empowering CSOs as essential actors in the process. Moreover, NCEU serves as a platform for fostering broader social dialogue on crucial issues such as strengthening democratic processes, addressing inequalities, and promoting sustainable development.