The Roma Initiatives Office (RIO) and the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) of the Open Society Institute (OSI) announce a new initiative targeting the development of policy writing and advocacy skills of Roma NGOs, networks and experts in the countries of the decade of Roma Inclusion. This call is seeking applicants for the English-speaking element of the capacity development programme. Furthermore this programme seeks to include those involved in working directly with Romani women and alumni of the EC Internship programme of the Roma Participantion Programme (OSI).

Applications should be submitted by email to Imihalache@osieurope.org before Wednesday, October 1st, 2008. For more information visit the LGI website.