Updates

Priorities for reform seek to improve access to information, transparency and participation.

The new policy builds on recommendations of the CSO Meter research.

Including public schools and educational institutions in the percentage mechanism risks endangering a vital source of income for CSOs

New regulations will benefit commercial entities and public authorities; impact on CSO crowdfunding still needs to be clarified.

The Centre is expected to address the negative influence of malicious information on decision-making processes in the country.

New measures are expected to help investigative journalists and civil society organisations to obtain timely data when requesting access to public information from a wider range of entities.

New avenues for public participation will increase the involvement of civil society in decision-making and support the country’s EU accession plans.

Definition proposed by CSOs’ not included in new law.

CSOs request the Parliament to consider their recommendations and revise the draft to be clearer and less restrictive.

The new programme would enable more input from CSOs in decision-making, and increase their financial sustainability.

Intercommunity Development Associations will become effectively functional starting from this year.

Although there are more contributors than ever before, the mechanism is still far from reaching full potential.