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The impact of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee’s (IBC) initiatives over its 20 years in the region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is an excellent example of a mutually beneficial two-way process: the great influence of the IBC on bioethics capacity building at national and regional levels, as well as the contribution of 15 bioethics experts from CEE countries to the IBC’s activities as members of the committee. Due to the great historical and economical changes that took place in the regional countries over the past 20 years, there have been some unique impacts by the IBC on the CEE countries. During the process of implementing universal bioethical principles proclaimed in UNESCO IBC Declarations, CEE countries have focused on communicating the necessity and challenges of achieving independence, competence, openness and responsibility in the field of bioethics. Development of regional and international cooperation facilitates free discussions, the exchange of experiences, as well as capacity building in bioethics.
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Kubar, O., Trontelj, J. (2016). The Impact of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee’s Activities on Central and Eastern Europe. In: Bagheri, A., Moreno, J., Semplici, S. (eds) Global Bioethics: The Impact of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee. Advancing Global Bioethics, vol 5. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22650-7_13
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