In June 2026, the series of local capacity-building trainings planned under the DIALOGUE project (BSB01104) “Dialogue for Innovation and Better Governance” kicks off.
The trainings will begin in the town of Dobrich, Bulgaria, with two four-day trainings on the use of “Digital Tools and Communication Applications”.
Each training will offer up to 15 stakeholder representatives — including public institutions and non-profit organizations (NGOs) — the opportunity to improve their organizational processes, communication, information dissemination and civic engagement through better digital skills and competences.
General information about the trainings
- Format: on-site learning
- Duration: 28 academic hours / 4 calendar days
- Language: Bulgarian
- Venue: 3 Bulgaria Street, Dobrich
Main training topics:
- The impact of digital transformation on public institutions and civil society organizations
- Communication strategies and community engagement
- Digital content creation and online facilitation
- AI tools, automation and secure digital communication
Applications are now open! Choose the dates that suit you and fill in the application form.
First training
- Dates: 2–5 June 2026
- Detailed programme: Programme – Edition 1
- Application deadline: 23:59 (Sofia time) on 25 May 2026
- 👉 Apply here
Second training
- Dates: 9–12 June 2026
- Detailed programme: Programme – Edition 2
- Application deadline: 23:59 (Sofia time) on 31 May 2026
- 👉 Apply here
Who can apply
Applicants must be members of the DIALOGUE Innovation Platform — either as individuals or as staff of a member organization.
The training is intended for representatives of:
- Public institutions and administrations
- Civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs
- Educational, research and community organizations
It is particularly suitable for staff involved in communication, coordination and community work.
How to apply
Interested participants should submit their application for the relevant edition before the specified deadline via the links above.
Applications that are duly completed and received within the specified deadline will be reviewed and assessed based on the training’s contribution to improving the applicant’s competences, the clarity of their motivation to participate, and their stated motivation to apply the acquired skills in practice.
Approved participants will receive formal confirmation and additional participation details.
For any difficulties or questions, please contact the training organizer — the “International Institute of Management” Association.
Not yet a member of the DIALOGUE Innovation Platform? Join at 
www.dialogueinnohub.com to be eligible to take part in this and future trainings.
These trainings are implemented within the DIALOGUE project (BSB01104), funded by the INTERREG NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme and co-funded by the European Union.