CSOs and Participation in Policy and Decision-Making Processes at the Local Level in the Balkans - Challenges and Perspectives

Year of publication: 2021
Authors: Gordana Nestorovska and Memet Memeti
Available in following language: English, Albanian, Macedonian, Serbian

Cooperation between government at the national, regional, provincial, and communal levels and civil society organizations has evolved significantly over the past few years in Western Balkan countries. It is the civil sector that plays a critical role in strengthening democracy and over the last decades and non-governmental organizations have become stronger and more qualified. Vibrant and sustainable civil society contributes to and complements the state in addressing societal needs and allows citizens to become active participants in the society. Strong partnerships with CSOs can help governments achieve their desired impact more efficiently and quickly.