Civil Participation in Decision-Making
An overview of standards and practices in Council of Europe Member States.
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Publications
Learn about the latest trends and core issues related to CSO law and policy.
Handbook on Civil Society Organisations Registration and Operation
Comparative information on regulation of registration, operation and access to resources by CSOs in selected European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden and Ukraine.
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Fundraising in Moldova: Opportunities and Perspectives
Study to support CSOs developing fundraising from domestic sources in Moldova.
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Setting up a regulatory framework for partnership between civil society and public authorities in Brazil
Case study on an inspiring participatory process.
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Guide on Economic Activities for CSOs in Macedonia
Updated version of the 2013 guide, dedicated to CSOs that deal with economic activities.
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Legal Regulation of Economic Activities of Civil Society Organizations
Analyzing whether and how CSOs can be engaged in economic activities.
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Monitoring Matrix Regional Report 2014
The first ever Regional Report analyzing the state of civil society in Balkan countries and Turkey based on the Monitoring Matrix methodology.
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The Operating Environment for Public-Benefit Foundations in the Western Balkans Region
The first comprehensive analysis on foundations of the region based on data provided by local experts.
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Approaches in regulation of volunteering
Based on European examples, the paper provides an overview of possible models for regulation of volunteering.
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