The Future of Civil Societies
What are the trends and drivers that shape our world and the work of civil society? A foresight paper by James Logan written as part of ECNL’s strategy development process.
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Learn about the latest trends and core issues related to CSO law and policy.
New assessment outlines steps to increase financial sustainability of Moldovan civil society
The analysis aims to support a more enabling environment for fundraising by identifying ways to increase the opportunities for Moldovan CSOs to access domestic funding sources.
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How to respond to civic space restrictions: experiences from Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia
Civil society experts share strategies of how CSOs in Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia have countered harmful legislative proposals affecting civic space.
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Republika Srpska: Analysis of the "foreign agent" law
If adopted, the draft law will violate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s obligations to guarantee freedom of association, expression, the right to participation, as well as the prohibition of discrimination.
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How to respond to a ‘foreign agent’ law: Experiences from Georgia
Find out what strategies CSOs in Georgia used to challenge a foreign agent law in ECNL's newest briefer.
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How can financial institutions and CSOs work together to ensure access to financial services?
Explore practical solutions that have proved effective to improve civil society’s access to banking services.
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Fundraising policy considerations in times of crisis
This resource will walk you through policies that hinder fundraising in times of crisis. It also highlights how crisis can be catalytical in fundraising policy advocacy.
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Mapping fundraising for CSOs
A monitoring guide to the regulatory environment for philanthropy.
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Briefer: Access to resources for civil society organisations
A summary of the key findings and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association’s report.
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