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Government – CSO Cooperation

06/06/2018

The road to financial sustainability of civil society organizations – is there a recipe?

ECNL convened a conference to look at different paths towards a financially sustainable civil society in Moldova and in the region.

04/06/2018

Commitment to Strengthen Civil Society: Moldova Adopts New Strategy for 2018–2020

ECNL has been supporting the drafting of the policy document in the past 2 years and as an expert remains involved in its practical implementation.

23/04/2018

We believe in making difference. This is how we do it.

In 2016-17 our mission to protect and promote civic space has become more challenging – but also more important than ever. Our activity report explains why.

02/01/2018

Moldova to adopt CSO Strategy

On 22 December 2017, the Civil Society Development Strategy for 2017-2020 and its Action Plan were officially submitted to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The Strategy reflects the country's commitment to systematically strengthening the conditions for the dynamic development of the civil society.

02/10/2017

Council of Europe adopts Guidelines for civil participation in political decision-making

The Guidelines provide a clear roadmap to effectively implement the right to civil participation for both states and civil society which will make them an important reform and advocacy tool.

31/07/2017

A more progressive NGO Law adopted in Cyprus

Cyprus has adopted progressive amendments to the NGO Law. It promotes financial and managerial transparency of CSOs and provides for the establishment of federations or other types of CSO unions.

23/03/2017

ECNL launches new project to monitor CSO enabling environment in the Eastern partnership region

Our flagship, 4-year project will create a framework to monitor civic space and fundamental freedoms.

09/09/2016

ECNL presents 2015 Report on Enabling Environment in Western Balkans

ECNL discussed key regional findings of 2015 Monitoring Matrix Report with EU institutions in Brussels.

03/12/2015

Brainstorming meeting on Government Self-Assessment Tool

ECNL co-organized a brainstorming session for government representatives to discuss needs of governments to create a tool tool for monitoring the enabling environment for civil society development at national level.

12/10/2015

Regulatory framework now!

ECNL case study about Brazil is published by DG DEVCO

01/07/2015

Financial Action Task Force says “yes” to formalised annual consultation with NPOs

Press release - FATF will enhance its engagement with NPOs when working on combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The FATF will now hold annual meetings with NPOs.

17/04/2015

OSCE/ODIHR Civil Society Forum: building a culture of cooperation between states and CSOs

Participants of the Forum highlighted the importance of the active involvement of associations in decision making processes and set recommendations for OSCE participating states on regulatory framework that enable constructive cooperation of states and CSOs.