ADP-ZID PROFILE

ADP-Zid is an independent Montenegrin non-governmental organization established on December 26, 1996. It was initially created as a student’ organization named KSG (Club of Civil Engineering Students). In May 1998, it changed its name into the Association for Democratic Prosperity – Zid (ADP-Zid). ADP-Zid is one of the most active NGOs in the country. It focuses on advocacy and civil society development, independent media, and regional cooperation.

ADP-Zid’s vision is:

A developed society of equal opportunity for all to participate fully in social, economic, and political life, in order to achieve both individual and societal goals.

ADP-Zid’s mission is:

ADP – ZID promotes and strengthens participation of individuals and organizations in the transition process through implementation of innovative initiatives that foster democratic process.

ADP-Zid specific objectives include:

• To strengthen the role of NGOs in a developing democratic society as well as the relationships between the NGO sector and government, media, and business sectors;
• To improve the organizational structures and strengthen the operation of NGOs in order to ensure their accountability and sustainability;
• To improve transparency, objectivity, and availability of information provided to the Montenegrin public;
• To increase the participation of volunteers in NGO activities and community development;
• To contribute to the regional cooperation and, therefore, to the stability and democratic development in South East Europe; and
• To increase public space for dialogue and cultural expression.

Major ADP-Zid programs include the Montenegro Advocacy Program, Magazine Zid, Volunteer Center, Civil Sector Development Program, and Regional Programs.

Associacion for democratic prosperity Zid
Bratstva i Jedinstva 57, sprat I, stan 56
Tel/fax: +381 81 602 720
+381 81 602 721
E-mail: zid@cg.yu
http:// www.zid.cg.yu