APD (Croatian: APR - Akademija za politički razvoj) is the biggest national intersectoral network of people with different political views and backgrounds, exceptional in their fields, willing to publicly contribute to the development of the society. We are a Croatian CSO which operates under the auspices of the Council of Europe, as a part of the Network of Schools of Political Studies. APD provides political education to leaders and professionals who upon completing the Annual programme, joint the alumni network. APD alumni community includes more than 400 members - among them MPs, ministers, NGO activists, businessmen, media experts, public servants, artists and scientists - strengthening cooperation among Croatian, regional and international stakeholders and promoting culture of dialogue and openness to different views in the society. APD programs and activities: - Annual Program consists of national seminars and the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg. It provides education in politics, economy, democracy, human rights, environment and includes discussions, plenary sessions, workshops and analyses of various concepts related to socio – political development. It is performed by APD alumni and other respectable experts. The call for the new APD generation opens every year, in December. - Local program/LAPR is focused on developing and strengthening local human resources in Croatian counties and cities by training key local stakeholders and offering a platform for their networking and chance to access to licenced online education in ESI funds. - Students program is organized in two biggest University cities with the aim to educate, motivate and “recruit” future APD members. Each year several participants are awarded with an internship in the European Parliament. - #APRtalks – informal, evening programme in Tedtalk format which takes place once a month, gathering our alumni and wider public around new and relevant societal topics.